co-ax valves for blow molding applications

Flow Factor and co-ax valves can solve many industrial applications with the co-ax coaxial valve line.  Robust and works.

co-ax® valves offer accuracy, repeatability and fast actuation for blow molding applications

co-ax valves for blow molding and industrial processes

VMK 10 DR NC

Blow molding is a manufacturing process where hollow plastic items are formed - in this case, plastic bottles. This specific blow molding machine uses an externally controlled (air operated) co-ax valve to operate. The air (500 psi) flows from port B to port A to form the bottle; once the plastic bottle is formed, the valve closes and the air is exhausted from port A to port C through a muffler.

Blow molding of plastic bottles requires air pressure control that is exact, repeatable and fast acting. Downtime can be devastating and have a costly impact to all manufacturers. Most conventional valves struggle to offer accuracy, repeatability and fast actuation for the toughest applications. As a result, premature failures and operational problems can occur. These can easily be prevented by using a co-ax valve.

The externally controlled (air operated) co-ax® valve is pressure balanced with operating conditions that can be customized with suitable seat and seal materials for virtually any applications. They are designed to be low maintenance and durable for a wide variety of applications, making them the best choice for systems that require high performance and reliable valves with predictable opening and closing speeds.

Why are co-ax® valves the preferred choice?

• Reduce downtime and maintenance cost
• Engineered for long life (high cycle life)
• Pressure balanced design
• Adjustable opening and closing speeds

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Submersible co-ax® valves

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Submersible co-ax® valves

Valve failure is a persistent threat to valve manufacturers and their customers when it comes to submerging a valve in water, particularly in seawater. The consequences are much worse compared to standard installations that can be more easily reached. Given the challenges that sub-marine environments present such as difficult access, valve corrosion and frequent maintenance, the submersible co-ax® valves are engineered for high cycle and fast actuation plus long, reliable and leak-free performance in aggressive environments.

Submersible co-ax® valves meet performance, safety and reliability expectations in deep water and harsh environments and are designed for depths of 50 feet and deeper upon request. co-ax® valves inc. has been the leader in valve technology for almost 60 years and continues to develop ways to innovative and handle the most specific and difficult applications. Companies throughout the industry have used co-ax® valves in harsh marine environments and continue to trust our dependability in the most demanding valve applications.

co-ax submersible valves

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Watlow Heaters Heating Requirements

General Method for Determining Watlow Heater Requirements

Electric Heaters, Heating Elements and Controls

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Most electrical heating problems can be readily solved by determining the heat required to do the job. To do this, the heat requirement must be converted to electrical Power and the most practical heater can then be selected for the job. Whether the problem is heating solids, liquids or gases, the method, or approach, to determining the Power requirement is the same.

All heating problems involve the following steps to their solution:

Step 1: Define the Heating Problem

• Gather application information
• Sketch problem for visual reference

Step 2: Calculate Power Requirements

• System start-up power requirement
• System maintenance power requirements
• Operating heat losses

Step 3: Review System Application Factors

• Operating temperature
• Operating efficiency
• Safe/permissible watt densities
• Mechanical considerations
• Operating environment factors
• Heater life requirements
• Electrical lead considerations

Step 4: Select Heater

• Type
• Size
• Quantity

Step 5: Select Control System

• Type of temperature sensor and location
• Type of temperature controller
• Type of power controller

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Defining the Problem

Your heating problem must be clearly stated, paying careful attention to defining operating parameters. Take these into consideration:

• Minimum start and finish temperatures expected
• Maximum flow rate of material(s) being heated
• Required time for start-up heating and process cycle times
• Weights and dimensions of both heated material(s) and containing vessel(s)
• Effects of insulation and its thermal properties
• Electrical requirements — voltage
• Temperature sensing methods and location(s)
• Temperature controller type
• Power controller type
• Electrical limitations
• And since the thermal system you're creating may not take into account all the possible or unforeseen heating requirements, don't forget a safety factor. A safety factor increases heater capacity beyond calculated requirements.

Calculations for Required Heat Energy

When performing your own calculations, refer to Equations for values of materials covered by these equations.

The total heat energy (kWh or Btu) required to satisfy the system needs will be either of the two values shown below depending on which calculated result is larger.

• Heat required for start-up
• Heat required to maintain the desired temperature

The power required (kW) will be the heat energy value (kWh) divided by the required start-up or working cycle time. 

The kW rating of the heater will be the greater of these values plus a safety factor.

The calculation of start-up and operating requirements consist of several distinct parts that are best handled separately. However, a short method can also be used for a quick estimate of heat energy required.

Safety Factor Calculation

You should always include a safety factor of varying size to allow for unknown or unexpected conditions. The size of the safety factor is dependent on the accuracy of the wattage calculation. Heaters should always be sized for a higher value than the calculated figure. A factor of 10% is adequate for small systems that are closely calculated; 20% additional wattage is more common. Safety factors of 20% and 35% are not uncommon, and should be considered for large systems, such as those containing doors that open or are large radiant heat applications. You'll also want to predict how long your system will operate without failure, so examine the amount of heater life you'll be needing. And because electricity costs money, take efficiency factors into account so your system will cost as little as possible to operate.

With these considerations in mind, carefully review them all to be sure you do, in fact, have definitive information to decide on a particular solution to your heating problem. Some of this supporting information may not be readily available or apparent to you. You may find it necessary to consult the reference tables and charts in this reference data section, or reference a book that deals with the particular parameter you need to define. At the minimum, the thermal properties of both the material(s) being processed/heated and their containing vessel(s) will be required.

Figuring a safety factor requires some intuition on your part. The list of possible influences can be great. From changing ambient operating temperatures, caused by seasonal changes, to a change in material or material temperature being processed, you must carefully examine all the influences.

Generally speaking, the smaller the system with fewer variables and outside influences---the smaller the safety factor. Conversely, the larger the system and the greater the variables and outside influences — the greater the safety factor.

Here are some general guidelines:

• 10% safety factor for small systems with closely calculated power requirements
• 20% safety factor is average20% to 35% for large systems

The safety factor should be higher for systems that have production operations that contain equipment cycles subjecting them to excessive heat dissipations, e.g.: opening doors on furnaces, introducing new batches of material that can be of varying temperatures, large radiant applications and the like.

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Parker Lead Free Solenoid Valves

Lead Free Water Valves from Flow Factor

Parker Water, Hot Water, and Steam Solenoid Valves

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Product Features:

Parker’s Fluid Control Division (FCD) has a long history in

manufacturing industry leading steam and hot water valves.

FCD has expanded this offering to include Lead Free Brass

(containing less than 0.25% lead), meeting the SDWA, Section

1417(d) requirements for brass.

Our valves are specifically designed to withstand harsh

application conditions. The steam valves have an integral

stainless steel orifice for long life and durability.

Typical Applications:

• Industrial Dish Washing

• Industrial Laundry

• Commercial Cooking

• Steam Tables

• Sterilizers / Autoclaves

• Dry Cleaning

• Steam Presses

Product Specifications

Mechanical

Valve Type:

2-Way Normally Closed

2-Way Normally Open

Media:

Water, Hot Water, Steam

Porting:

3/8" NPT to 1" NPT

Wetted Materials:

Body/Cover:

Lead Free Brass (<0 .25="" p="">

Operator:

300 & 400 Series SS, Copper

Seals:

PTFE & EPDM

Electrical

Voltage:

AC: 24/60, 120/60-110/50,

240/60-220/50

DC: 12 & 24

Connections:

1/2" Conduit with leads,

DIN 43650 Form A

Temperature Class:

Water & Hot Water – Class F

Steam – Class H

Agency Approvals:

UL/CSA

Performance

Maximum Media Temp:

Water: Up to 180°F

Steam: Up to 353°F

Max Operating Pressure Differential:

Up to 275 psi

Orifice sizes:

1/2" to 1"

Flow Factor (Cv):

Up to 12.2

Parker Lead Free Hot Water Valve Part Numbers

06F25CL332ACF, 08F25CL332ACF, 12F25CL348ACF, 16F25CL364ACF, 08F25CL332ACF4C05, 12F25CL348ACF4C05, 16F25CL364ACF4C05, 06F25CL332A3F, 08F25CL332A3F, 12F25CL348A3F, 16F25CL364A3F, 06F25OL332ACF, 08F25OL332ACF, 12F25OL348ACF, 16F25OL364ACF, 06F25OL332A3F, 08F25OL332A3F, 12F25OL348A3F, 16F25OL364A3F

Parker Lead Free Steam Valve Part Numbers

06FS5CL432ACH, 08FS5CL432ACH, 12FS5CL448ACH, 16FS5CL464ACH, 08FS5CL432ACH4C05, 12FS5CL448ACH4C05, 16FS5CL464ACH4C05

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Parker Lead Free Hot Water and Steam Valves for Industry.

Parker 71395SN2KVJ1N0L111C2 3-Way Valve

Flow Factor Stocks the Parker 3-Way Solenoid Valve 71395SN2KVJ1N0L111C2

Flow Factor stocks the Parker 7000 series three way solenoid valve 71395SN2KVJ1NOL111C2

Applications for this Parker Skinner 3-way solenoid valve include; pilot valve for an air valve, pilot valve for cylinders, diverting valve for air or water, and other general purpose valve uses.

The Parker 71395SN2KVJ1N0L111C2 is a 1/4 inch valve, rated to 125 PSI and css with a 24vdc NEMA 4 coil.  The coil can be changed to 12 vdc, 24/60, 120/60 or 240/60.

71395SN2KVJ1N0L111C2

Parker 71395SN2KVJ1N0L111C2

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Emerson GH series Gas/Steam Jet Pumps

Gas Motive High Head (GH Series) Emerson Jet Pumps from Flow Factor

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Features of Emerson Penberthy Jet Pumps (Eductors)
• Simple design with no moving parts to wear out. • No lubrication required.
• Virtually maintenance-free.
• Easy to install without special structures or foundations.
• Self-priming.
• Cast, fabricated or non-metallic constructions.
• Variety of materials to suit specific characteristics of the process liquids.
• Critical flow paths machined smoothly with
  no abrupt turns or steps, producing the most efficient flow during the motive function.

General Application 

Suitable for a broad range of applications including: handling condensate, pumping wells, circulating solutions, emptying cesspools, pumping brine solutions, extracting solvents, draining cellars, pumping out barges, acidifying, causticizing oils, producing emulsions,elevation water.

Technical Data
Materials: Bronze, iron, carbon steel, 316 SS, PVC, CPVC, PP, PVDF
Sizes: 1⁄2” to 12”
Pressure range: 15 to 200 psig (1 to 13.8 barg)
Temperature(max): 200°F(93°C) 

Emerson Penberthy GH Series Gas Motive Jet Pump

Size (Inches)	Emerson HASTELLOY C GH (High Head) Series Eductors / Jet Pumps
1/2A	GH-4AHC
1/2B	GH-4BHC
1/2	GH-04HC
3/4	GH-06HC
1	GH-08HC
1 1/4	GH-10HC
1 1/2	GH-12HC
2	GH-16HC
2 1/2	GH-20HC
3	GH-24HC
4	GH-32HC

Size (Inches)	Emerson Bronze GL (High Head) Series Eductors / Jet Pumps
1/2A	GH-4ABZ
1/2B	GH-4BBZ
1/2	GH-04BZ
3/4	GH-06BZ
1	GH-08BZ
1 1/4	GH-10BZ
1 1/2	GH-12BZ
2	GH-16BZ
2 1/2	GH-20BZ
3	GH-24BZ
4	GH-32BZ
Size (Inches)	Emerson Penberthy Cast Iron GL (High Head) Series Eductors / Jet Pumps
1/2A	GH-4AIR
1/2B	GH-4BIR
1/2	GH-04IR
3/4	GH-06IR
1	GH-08IR
1 1/4	GH-10IR
1 1/2	GH-12IR
2	GH-16IR
2 1/2	GH-20IR
3	GH-24IR
4	GH-32IR
Size (Inches)	Emerson Penberthy Carbon Steel GL (High Head) Series Eductors / Jet Pumps
1/2A	GH-4ACS
1/2B	GH-4BCS
1/2	GH-04CS
3/4	GH-06CS
1	GH-08CS
1 1/4	GH-10CS
1 1/2	GH-12CS
2	GH-16CS
2 1/2	GH-20CS
3	GH-24CS
4	GH-32CS
Size (Inches)	Emerson Stainless Steel GL (High Head) Series Eductors / Jet Pumps
1/2A	GH-4ASS
1/2B	GH-4BSS
1/2	GH-04SS
3/4	GH-06SS
1	GH-08SS
1 1/4	GH-10SS
1 1/2	GH-12SS
2	GH-16SS
2 1/2	GH-20SS
3	GH-24SS
4	GH-32SS

Size (Inches)	Emerson MONEL GH (High Head) Series Eductors / Jet Pumps
1/2A	GH-4AMO
1/2B	GH-4BMO
1/2	GH-04MO
3/4	GH-06MO
1	GH-08MO
1 1/4	GH-10MO
1 1/2	GH-12MO
2	GH-16MO
2 1/2	GH-20MO
3	GH-24MO
4	GH-32MO

GAS MOTIVE (AIR/STEAM) Jet Pumps for Pumping or mixing Liquids or gases up to 50 psi discharge head pressure

Operation for Penberthy Emerson Gas Jet Pumps
All Emerson jet pumps operate on the principle of a fluid entraining a second fluid. Although design and construction may vary, this applies to all jet pumps.
All Emerson jet pumps have three common features: inlet, suction and discharge. They function as follows:
Inlet - The operating medium (liquid or steam) under pressure enters the inlet and travels through the nozzle into the suction chamber. The nozzle converts the pressure of the operating medium into a high velocity stream, which passes from the discharge side of the inlet nozzle.
Suction - Pumping action begins when vapor, gases or liquid in the suction chamber are entrained by the high velocity stream emerging from the inlet nozzle, lowering the pressure in the suction chamber. The resulting action causes the liquid, gas or vapor in the suction chamber to flow toward the discharge.
Discharge - The entrained material from the suction system mixes with the operating medium and acquires part of its energy in the parallel section. In the diffuser section, part of the velocity of the mixture is converted to a pressure greater than the suction pressure, but lower than the operating medium pressure. 

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Solenoid Valve Trouble Shooting Guide

Marvin the Maintenance Man wants to help you troubled shoot Solenoid Valves.

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Whoops: "Throw the extra parts away."  All parts must be assembled correctly for the valve to operate properly.

Whoops: "I only hit the valve ONCE with my hammer." A hammer is not a trouble shooting tool. Valve abuse contributes to the most reported problems.

Whoops:  "We don't need a special wrench; I'll find something to take the valve apart". Special tools for the valve disassembly may be needed.  Pipe wrenches etc. will damage parts.

Whoops: "I'll add more teflon tape."  Gobs of tape will block internal passages and interfere with seating. (These are not ball valves).

Whoops:  I forgot to turn on the electricity." "I forgot to open the hand valve." "A strainer takes up too much room." Beware of Marvin Maintenance.

Whoops:  "It's only 10 PSI more than maximum operating pressure."  "It's almost at the minimum operating pressure." " Voltage is not that important." Name Plate Data Applies.

Whoops: "I throw them away." Installation and maintenance instruction sheets have trouble shooting hints, maintenance notes and assembly instructions; etc." Do Not Throw Them Away.

Whoops: "So I piped it up backwards and/or upside down." Proper Mounting is IMPORTANT.

Whoops: "We're out of 1 inch pipe, so I used 1/4 inch pipe." Valves, especially 3-way and 4-way valves,  should not be restricted.

Whoops: "Well it operated pretty well for the past 20 years."  A maintenance program is suggested.

Whoops: "The Valve is defective."  "The Valve does not operate." "The Valve Failed."  Not very descriptive. Find out part number and get application data.

Whoops:  "I need the silver thing." = Solenoid Sub Base Assembly.
                "I need an orifice." = Not a spare part. Buy a new valve.
                "I need  gasket." =  Specify which one.
                "I need  plunger." = Core Assembly.
                "I need a solenoid." = Coil

Whoops:  "What is a Kit?" Do not replace individual parts.  Use a kit to replace all the wearable parts and restore the valve.  Call for kit # or look on name plate.

Whoops: "Buy any two way valve, they're are all the same." Misapplication problems can be avoided.

Whoops: "I can trouble shoot anything!"  We believe you Marvin.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING 2 WAY VALVES

Trouble shooting 2-way DIRECT ACTING Solenoid Valves
Normally Closed Valve Fails to OPEN when energized:
1. No Voltage
2. Low Voltage
3. Burned Out Coil
4. Excessive Pressure
5. Binding Core
6. Swollen or cut resilient disc
7. No Pressure to valve

Trouble shooting 2-way DIRECT ACTING Solenoid Valves
Normally Closed Valve Fails to CLOSE when energized:
1. Faulty control circuit
2. Improper Installation
3. Scale of foreign matter
4. Damaged Seat or Disc
5. Binding Core
6. Damaged or Missing Spring

Trouble shooting 2-way DIRECT ACTING Solenoid Valves
Excessive Solenoid NOISE when energized:
1. Low Voltage
2. Loose Solenoid Parts
3. Foreign Matter on core or Plug Nut
4. Worn Core or plug nut
5. Incorrect or damaged spring


Trouble shooting 2-way PILOT OPERATED Solenoid Valves
Normally Closed Valve Fails to Open when energized:
1. No Voltage
2. Low Voltage
3. Burned Out Coil
4. Excessive Pressure
5. Binding Core
6. Swollen or cut resilient disc
7. No Pressure to valve
8. Low Pressure
9. Ruptured diaphragm or damaged piston ring
10. Plugged or restricted pilot orifices

Installation Tips for 3 and 4 way Pilot Operated Valves

1. Do Not Select Oversized Valves. Size Carefully for Flow and Cylinder speed. For Economy and reliable operation.

2. Use Full Area Lines in Pressure and Exhaust.

3. I.D. (Internal Diameter) of lines and fittings must be larger than orifice.

4. Differential Between Pressure and Exhaust must exceed the minimum at all times.

5. Do Not Meter Flow in Pressure or Exhaust Lines.

6. Install Speed Control Valves in the Cylinder Lines Only.

7. Avoid Pressure Regulators if Possible. If essential, the regulator must have flow capacity to maintain the MINIMUM Differential at all times.

8. Hydraulic Pumps or Air Reservoirs must have adequate capacity to maintain the minimum DeltaP at all times.

9. Pressure Differential may be measured by means of gages installed immediately at the pressure and exhaust connections.

10. Do Not Mistake a Faulty Cylinder for a valve malfunction, Isolate the Cylinder.

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