Parker Enhances Pneumatic Valve Range For Extreme Applications With New Lever Actuated Options

April 7, 2010 - PRLog -- Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has enhanced its range of high performance directional control valves with the introduction of a lever operated model. With compact dimensions and a rugged construction, the new manually operated VikingXtreme valves are designed to improve productivity in particularly demanding environments, such as those typical of logging equipment, quarrying, commercial vehicles, saw mills and conveyor systems.  

The new manually operated VikingXtreme pneumatic valves have been designed to offer unparalleled flexibility and functionality. In particular, they offer a variety of different circuit configurations, with both 5:2 and 5:3 functions including self centring 5;3 versions. Operation is quick and simple via the multi-position lever arm, which is sufficiently robust to protect it from damage in demanding applications and is designed to be used with gloved hands.

The compact yet heavy duty valves incorporate innovative spool technology and have been designed for use in pneumatic systems that have to operate at extreme temperatures, between -40 and +60°C, and at pressures of up to 16 bar.

In contrast with traditional valves, which typically use O-ring or lip seals between the valve spool and body, the new VikingXtreme valves feature a single piece aluminium spool, over-moulded with a specially formulated rubber compound. This eliminates the problems of seals deforming or extruding under conditions of high pressure or flow, while also reducing the number of component parts and extending operating life.

As a result, the new pneumatic valves can be used in higher pressure, high flow applications and are available in a range of port sizes, including G⅛”, G¼”, G⅜” and G½”.


Notes to Editors:
With annual sales exceeding $10 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 52,000 people in 48 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 53 consecutive years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.parker.com, or its investor information site at www.phstock.com.

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