Pneumatic Valve System offers modular flexibility.

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Moduflex(TM) valve system allows users to select from 0.32 and 0.80 Cv valve sizes and assemble dual 3/2, 4/2, and 4/3 configurations in one island meet application requirements for up to 4 in. actuator bore sizes. Each valve size has 2.5 mm stroke, 14 mm piston diameter, and lapped ceramic plate and slide arrangement. Single tie-rod connection enables users to add or delete valves and change valve function, tubing size, or piloting.



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Parker Introduces Moduflex(TM) Pneumatic Valve System



A Completely New Modular System Offering Maximum Adaptability and Flexibility

The Pneumatic Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has introduced the Moduflex(TM) Valve System, an adaptive modular system that offers a new approach to electro-pneumatic automation. Instead of buying pre-assembled or custom valve islands, users can select from two standard valve sizes and assemble dual 3/2, 4/2 and 4/3 configurations in one island to meet their application requirements up to 4" (100 mm) actuator bore sizes. The single tie-rod connection makes it easy to add or delete valves, and change a valve function, tubing size, or piloting in minutes. Single stand-alone valves can be employed for a remote application, individually wired valves in small islands can be mounted close to actuators, and larger valve islands can utilize Parker's Valvetronic system of self-addressing integrated connectors. The basic design of the valve promotes human-machine dialog. The LED, manual override and outlet ports all line up, with LED's easily matched to solenoids and respective ports. Even pressure and/or exhaust galley isolation is identified from the outside of the valve island.

The Parker Moduflex Valve System consists of two valve sizes -- 0.32 Cv and 0.80 Cv. Both have a short 2.5 mm stroke for quick response time, a large 14 mm piston diameter for greater shift force, even with dry or contaminated air, and a lapped ceramic plate and slide arrangement for total sealing and long life. Push-in pneumatic connectors may be straight or elbows for 5/32", 1/4", 1/2" or 3/8" OD tubing, or 4, 6, 8, or 10 mm OD sizes. Adaptive manual overrides permit locking for set-up and non-locking for production. The Moduflex Valve System is offered with DeviceNet, Profibus-DP, Interbus-S and ASI protocol.

For product information write: Parker Hannifin Corporation, Catalog Services Dept., 8940 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060-2186.

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