AVK AIR & VACUUM VALVE, PN 16

For water, ductile iron, DN 50-80 and 150

Anthony Whittam AVK UK Network Water Specialist

Anthony Whittam

Head of Smart Water and Pressure Management

Air & vacuum valve - Inlet flange for water and neutral liquids to max. 60°C (temporarily up to 90°C)

AVK air vacuum valves are designed to discharge air during the filling or charging of the system and to admit air into the system during system drainage, valve or pump shut-off or at water column separation. We also offer a range of air release valves and combination air valves combining the functions of an air release valve and an air vacuum valve

Variant 701/30-010
Connection: Flanged
Material: Ductile Iron
PN: PN 16

Features

  • Orifice sizes: DN 50: 794 mm², DN 80: 1809 mm², DN 150: 7850 mm²
  • Reliable operation reduces water hammer incidents
  • Dynamic design allows for high velocity air discharge while preventing premature closure
  • Special orifice seat design with a combination of bronze and EPDM rubber ensures long-term maintenance-free operation
  • The discharge outlet enables removal of excess fluids (2” - 8”)
  • Body and cover of ductile iron with blue epoxy coating
  • Float of polycarbonate
  • With connection flange or BSP thread
  • Working pressure range: 0.2 – 16 bar
  • WRAS approved product - certifcate avaliable upon request.

Downloads

Datasheet
Related Datasheets
Certificate(s)
Guidelines
Outline drawings STEP

Components

1. Cover Ductile iron
2. Plug Brass
3. Orifice seat Bronze
4. Orifice seal EPDM
5. O-ring NBR rubber
6. Bolt and nut Zinc plated steel
7. Float PC
8. Body Ductile iron

Test/Approvals

  • Approved according to DIN-DVGW Certificate NW-6215BS5030

Standards

  • Designed according to EN 1074 - 4
  • Standard flange drilling to EN1092 (ISO 7005-2), PN 16
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