ÿþ<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2//EN"> <HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE>Flow Control Valves</TITLE> <META NAME="description" CONTENT="Flow Control Valves"> <META NAME="keywords" CONTENT="flow, control, valves, plastic"> </HEAD> <BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" rightmargin=100 leftmargin=100> <a name="top"></a> <p align="center"><img src="pomlogo.gif" alt="POM Logo" width="380" height="80"> <br clear="all"> </p> <center> <A HREF="index.html"><img src="hpbut.gif" alt="POM Home Page" width="80" height="25"></A> <A HREF="pomstandard.html"><img src="pibut.gif" alt="Product Information" width="80" height="25"></A> <A HREF="pompdf.html"><img src="pdfbut.gif" alt="Catalog Pages in .PDF format" width="80" height="25"></A> <A HREF="pomtechhub.html"><img src="tibut.gif" alt="Technical Information Hub" width="80" height="25"></A> <A HREF="pomcomp.html"><img src="cibut.gif" alt="Company Information" width="80" height="25"></A> <A HREF="pomhotlinks.html"><img src="dibut.gif" alt="Distributors and Industry Links" width="80" height="25"></A> <A HREF="pomspec.html"><img src="rfqbut.gif" alt="Quote Request Form" width="80" height="25"></A> </center> <H1 ALIGN=CENTER>Flow Control Valves</H1> <h3 align=center>Constant flow rate thermoplastic valves for ultra-pure and corrosive liquids</H3> <P><IMG SRC="fc.gif" ALT="fc.gif" VSPACE=15 BORDER=1 HEIGHT=400 WIDTH=225 ALIGN=RIGHT> </P> <h3>Features:</h3> <UL> <LI>Maintain constant flow with inlet pressure changes from 15 to 120 PSI (1 bar to 8 bar).</LI> <LI>Available in pipe sizes 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1¼", 1½", 2" and 3".</LI> <LI>For corrosive and ultra pure liquid applications.</LI> <LI>No metals in contact with the liquid.</LI> <LI>Standard flow ranges from 1/4 GPM (see note) to 120 GPM (1.0 l/m - 454.2 l/m).</LI> <LI>Automatic in operation - no adjustments.</LI> </UL> <P><B><I>For a self-training Powerpoint on how the Flow Control works, <A href="fc.pps">please click here.</A></i></b></p> <P>Flow increments: 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1&#189;, and 2 GPM (1.0, 1.9, 2.8, 3.8, 5.7, and 7.6 l/m) flow rates, then in 1 GPM (3.8 l/m) increments from 3 to 120 GPM (22.7 to 454.2 l/m).</P> <P>These flow controls are designed for liquids similar in viscosity to water. All applications should be tested for flow characteristics and chemical compatability to insure desired results. Swelling of the diaphragms in certain liquids will result in loss of flow rate accuracy. An in-line strainer or filter should be installed before the flow control when suspended solids are present, and for all applications below 1.0 GPM (3.8 LPM).</P> <H3>Accuracy:</H3> <P>The rated output of Series FC flow controls will vary &#177;15 percent with EPDM assemblies.</P> <h3>Materials of Construction:</h3> <P>The standard Series "FC" flow controls are constructed of TYPE 1, GRADE 1 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) with diaphragms of EPDM. Stainless steel fasteners are standard. Bodies are also available in virgin polypropylene, PTFE, and Kynar®. Consult factory.</P> <P><IMG SRC="fcvv1.jpg" width=242 height=219 hspace=15 vspace=15 align=left alt="flow control valve photo" border=1></P> <h3>Operation and Installation:</h3> <P>The Series "FC" flow controls are used to maintain a constant pre-determined flow in a system. They must be installed in the correct flow direction (indicated by label) to work properly. They utilize a diaphragm which changes shape with inlet pressure changes, thus maintaining a constant flow rate. They are normally used to replace more costly flow control devices. Standard flow ranges are from 1/4 GPM to 120 GPM (.95 LPM to 454 LPM). The minimum pressure drop needed across the flow control is 15 PSI (1 Bar) in order to get the desired flow.</P> <h3>Temperature and Pressure:</h3> <P>The Series "FC" flow controls can operate from 40 °F - 140°F (5°C-60°C) with PVC bodies and EPDM diaphragms. With optional polypropylene, PTFE, or Kynar bodies they can operate from 40°F- 180°F (5°C-82°C). The Series "FC" flow controls must have at least 15 PSI (1 Bar) pressure drop across the control in order to deliver the rated flow. Maximum pressure is 120 PSI.</P> <P><BR clear=all> </P> <H3>Dimensions:</H3> <P align=center><IMG SRC="fcv3line.gif" ALT="dimensional drawing of flow control valve" HSPACE=5 VSPACE=5 HEIGHT=176 WIDTH=506> </P> <P><TABLE WIDTH=90% BORDER=1 ALIGN=center> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFF66>Pipe Size NPT or BSP</TD><TD ALIGN=center VALIGN=middle BGCOLOR=#00CCFF>Model Prefix </TD><TD ALIGN=center VALIGN=middle BGCOLOR=#6699FF>GPM</TD><TD ALIGN=center VALIGN=middle BGCOLOR=#00CCFF># of Control Elements</TD><TD ALIGN=center VALIGN=middle BGCOLOR=#6699FF>l dimension inches</TD><TD ALIGN=center VALIGN=middle BGCOLOR=#00CCFF>d dimension inches</TD> <TD ALIGN=center VALIGN=middle BGCOLOR=#6699FF>L dimension inches</TD><TD ALIGN=center VALIGN=middle BGCOLOR=#00CCFF>D dimension inches</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>1/4"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC025</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>1/4-2</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>1</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>2.37</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>1.12</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>3/8"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC037</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>1/4-2</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>1</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>2.0</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>1.12</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>1/2"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC050</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>1/4-2</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>1</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>2.25</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>1.25</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>3/4"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC075</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>3-8</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>1</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>3.25</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>1.5</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>1"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC100</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>5-8</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>1</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>3.5</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>2.0</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>1"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC100</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>9-16</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>2</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>5.0</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#00FFFF>3.5</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>1"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC100</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>17-24</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>3</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#cccccc></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>5.0</TD>5<TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#00FFFF>3.5</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>1¼"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC125</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>9-16</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>2</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>5.0</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>3.5</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>1¼"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC125</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>17-24</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>3</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>5.0</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>3.5</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>1½"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC150</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>25-32</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>4</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>5.25</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>4.0</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>1½"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC150</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>33-44</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>5</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>5.25</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>4.0</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>2"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC200</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>41-64</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>8</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>6.125</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>4.5</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>2"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC200</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>65-96</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>12</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>7.25</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>5.5</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>2"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC200</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF nowrap>97-120</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>15</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>7.25</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>5.5</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>3"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC300</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF nowrap>65-96</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>12</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>7.25</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>5.5</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC>3"</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>FC300</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF nowrap>97-120</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>15</TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD bgcolor=#CCCCCC></TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#CCFFFF>7.25</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#00FFFF>5.5</TD></TR> </TABLE><BR clear=all></P><BR> <H3>ORDERING INFORMATION:</H3> <P>Note: For complete information request catalog page below, <br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;or - <A HREF="http://www.plastomatic.com/fcv_part-numbers.html"> Click here for a complete roster of part numbers in PVC.</A></P> <PRE> <B>FC 050 EP - 001-1/2 - PV </B>See Table Diaphragm Flow Rate(See Table) Body Material <b>EP</b>-EPDM <b>PV</b>-PVC <b>TF</b>-PTFE <b>PP</b>-Polypro <b>PF</b>-PVDF/Kynar <B>Please note that the GPM part numbers are as follows:</B> 1/4 Gallon: 000-1/4 1/2 Gallon: 000-1/2 3/4 Gallon: 000-3/4 1 Gallon: 001-000 1 1/2 Gallon: 001-1/2 2 Gallon: 002-000 Above 2 GPM, fractional rates are not available, so only three digits are needed in the part number. For instance, 45 GPM would be 045. In other words, a 2" FC in PVC with EPDM delivering 45 GPM would be: <B>FC200EP-045-PV</B> </PRE> <P><A HREF="http://www.plastomatic.com/fcv_part-numbers.html"><FONT SIZE=+1>Click here for a complete roster of part numbers in PVC.</A></P></FONT> <HR> <CENTER><H4>Additional Info: <A HREF="http://www.connectworld.net/plast/form1.html"> <img src="catreq.gif" alt="Catalog Request" width="80" height="25"> Catalog FCV-1</A></H4></CENTER> <HR> <P> <CENTER> <p><b><i>Plast-O-Matic Valves, Inc.<br> 1384 Pompton Avenue<br> Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 USA<br> Voice: (973) 256-3000<br> Fax: (973) 256-4745</i></b><b><br> </b></p> <p align="center"><a name="email"></a> </p> <p> <a href="MAILTO:info@plastomatic.com"> <img src="mailbox1.gif" alt="email" width="89" height="26"></a></p> </CENTER> <p><font size=1> <A HREF="#top"> Top of Page</B></A> <center><P>Kynar&reg; is a registered trademark of Arkema.,<BR> Corzan&trade; is a trademark of Noveon, Inc. <P>FAIL-DRY &reg; is a registered trademark of Plast-O-Matic Valves, Inc.</center> <p><center>Copyright © 1997-2010 Plast-O-Matic Valves, Inc.</center></font><br></p> </body> </HTML>