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PF51G Bronze Pneumatic Piston On/Off Angle Valve

Spirax Sarco PF51G Bronze Pneumatic Piston On/Off Angle Valve features bronze body construction with PTFE soft seal plug for tight shut-off. Suitable for water, air, oil, gas and low pressure steam systems. Available in NC (Normally Closed), NO (Normally Open), and BD (Bi-directional Normally Closed) configurations. Multiple sizes and actuator options, 360° rotatable installation, optional limit switch and flow regulator to meet various application requirements.

Spirax Sarco PF51G Bronze Pneumatic Piston On/Off Angle Valve

Product Overview

Spirax Sarco PF51G is a 2-way pneumatic piston on/off angle valve with bronze body construction and PTFE soft seal plug (G type) for tight shut-off. The valve is operated by pneumatic signal driving the actuator piston, with spring return function. Standard models and those with flow regulator are equipped with position indicator.

This product is suitable for water, air, oil, gas media, and can also be used in low pressure steam systems.

Three Operating Modes

  • NC (Normally Closed): Flow over seat (1-2), not recommended for applications where water hammer may occur
  • NO (Normally Open): Flow under seat (2-1), suitable for liquid systems, prevents water hammer when valve closes
  • BD (Bi-directional Normally Closed): Supports bi-directional flow with anti-water hammer, flow under seat (2-1), pressure should not exceed 1 bar g when flow is over seat (1-2)

Optional Accessories

  • Limit Switch: Indicates valve open/close position
  • Flow Regulator: Manual control of maximum flow, normally open valve can be manually closed

Technical Specifications

ParameterValue
Body Design Rating (½"-1½")PN25
Body Design Rating (2")PN16
Maximum Allowable Pressure (PMA)25 bar g
Maximum Allowable Temperature (TMA)180 ℃
Minimum Allowable Temperature-10 ℃
Maximum Operating Pressure at Saturated Steam (PMO)9 bar @ 180 ℃
Maximum Operating Temperature (TMO)180 ℃
Ambient Temperature Range-10 ℃ ~ 60 ℃
Leakage Rate (PTFE Soft Seal)ASME class VI
Flow CharacteristicQuick Opening (On/Off)
Pilot MediaAir or water, max 60 ℃
Actuator Rotation360°

Flow Direction

Valve TypeFlow DirectionPort
PF51G-NCOver seat1-2
PF51G-NOUnder seat2-1
PF51G-BDOver seat1-2
PF51G-BDUnder seat2-1

Actuator Types and Sizes

Actuator TypeDiameterPilot ConnectionMax Pilot Pressure
Type 145mm⅛" BSP10 bar g
Type 263mm¼" BSP10 bar g
Type 390mm¼" BSP8 bar g

Pressure/Temperature Limits

Spirax Sarco PF51G Bronze Pneumatic Piston On/Off Angle Valve Pressure Temperature Limits

Kvs Values

Size½"¾"1"1¼"1½"2"
Kvs4.5815.624.64257

Conversion Formulas

  • Cv (UK) = Kv x 0.963
  • Cv (US) = Kv x 1.156

Pilot Media Pressure Relationship

PF51G-NC (Normally Closed)

Spirax Sarco PF51G-NC Bronze Pneumatic Piston On/Off Angle Valve Pilot Media Pressure Relationship

PF51G-NO (Normally Open)

Spirax Sarco PF51G-NO Bronze Pneumatic Piston On/Off Angle Valve Pilot Media Pressure Relationship

PF51G-BD (Bi-directional Normally Closed)

Spirax Sarco PF51G-BD Bronze Pneumatic Piston On/Off Angle Valve Pilot Media Pressure Relationship

Dimensions and Weight

Spirax Sarco PF51G Bronze Pneumatic Piston On/Off Angle Valve Dimensions

Valve SizeActuator TypeA1 (mm)B1 (mm)C (mm)D (mm)Weight (kg)
½"Type 1 (45mm)651441361230.8
½"Type 2 (63mm)651921841711.2
¾"Type 1 (45mm)751491421260.9
¾"Type 2 (63mm)751981921761.3
1"Type 1 (45mm)901681611411.1
1"Type 2 (63mm)902122051851.5
1"Type 3 (90mm)902232161962.2
1¼"Type 2 (63mm)1102252171931.9
1¼"Type 3 (90mm)1102342272022.4
1½"Type 2 (63mm)1202302251982.4
1½"Type 3 (90mm)1202392352072.6
2"Type 2 (63mm)1502482412072.9
2"Type 3 (90mm)1502572502163.3

Additional Weight

Valves with limit switch and flow regulator add 0.2kg (except Type 1 actuator); limit switch dimension is 77mm, flow regulator dimension is 83mm.

Materials of Construction

Spirax Sarco PF51G Bronze Pneumatic Piston On/Off Angle Valve Construction

No.ComponentMaterialSpecification
1BodyBronzeEN 1982 CC491K
2BonnetBronze (½" and 1")EN 1982 CC491K
2BonnetBrass (¾", 1¼", 1½" and 2")EN 12165 CW617N
3PlugStainless SteelAISI 316L
4Plug SealPTFE-
5StemStainless SteelAISI 316
6Stem SealV-ring PTFE-
*7Stem 'O' RingFluorocarbon Rubber-
8Actuator HousingGlass Filled Polyamide-
9PistonGlass Filled Polyamide-
10Piston Lip SealFluorocarbon Rubber-
11GasketPTFE-

Note

*Part 7 not shown in diagram

Selection Guide

Spirax Sarco PF51G Bronze Pneumatic Piston On/Off Angle Valve Selection Guide

Actuator Selection

Actuator TypeDiameterCompatible Valve Sizes
Type 145mm½" - 1"
Type 263mm½" - 2"
Type 390mm1" - 2"

Selection Example

For a 1" screwed BSP connection, Type 2 actuator, Normally Closed (NC) PF51G valve, the designation is: 1" PF51G-2NC (Screwed BSP)

Installation Instructions

Installation Requirements

  • Valve can be installed in any orientation, actuator supports 360° rotation for convenient solenoid valve installation
  • Installation must follow detailed requirements in the Installation and Maintenance Instructions supplied with the product
  • For operation below -10℃ ambient temperature, consult Spirax Sarco in advance
  • During cold testing, test pressure must not exceed maximum differential pressure △PMX (with internals installed)

Ordering Information

Spirax Sarco PF51G-2NC Bronze Pneumatic Piston On/Off Angle Valve, 1" size, BSP screwed connection.

Spare Parts Ordering

Seal kits are available for all valve sizes and actuators, including: piston lip seal, actuator O-ring, plug soft seal (PTFE), body seal. When ordering spares, specify valve size, model and date code (located on actuator label).