1-K Kinetic Air Valve

Application

Designed to efficiently extract air trapped in pipes, filters, tanks and other places where unwanted air might cause performance problems.

The release valves are located at the outlet of pipes whose slope varies according to the hydraulic gradient, in areas where pipes are located above ground level, in long pipes with uniform slope, at the input of measuring instruments, the output of reducing valves, in diameter reductions, pumps, filtration systems, and on both sides of a subterranean crossing road.

For correct operation, the valve should always be in a vertical position.

It is recommended to install a manual ball valve under the ARV, in order to make maintenance and repair operations easier without shutting the whole system.

Performance

• Extracts the air trapped in pipes as they fill. When water reaches the inside of the valve, the float rises, shutting the outlet.
• Prevents pipes from collapsing. At the smallest decrease in pressure, the float drops and opens the seal allowing outside air to enter the pipe immediately.

Advantages

• Owing to a perfect fit, the valve is totally sealed, even at very low pressures.
• With just five parts, it's easy to disassemble for cleaning when needed.
• Its neck features a built-in filter to prevent objects, such as insects and leaves, from getting into the valve through the outlet.
• Due to its exclusive internal design, the float is not dragged up by the air stream, even when air is faster than the speed of sound at the outlet. Only water will shut the valve.

Technical specifications

• Kinetic function.
•  At least 800 m3/h (471 CFM) of air released without shutting the valve in the absence of water.
• Released air volume is at least 130 m3/h (76.5 CFM) at 0.4 bar (5,8 PSI).
• Maximum working pressure 16 bar (232 PSI).
• Body and base made of fiberglass-reinforced polyamide.
• Treated for protection from UV radiation.
• 1”M base thread.
• Optional BSP or NPT base thread. Brass base only available NPT.
• 3/4" Female threaded outlet includes filter.