3-Way Valves

GEA 3-way valves are suitable for use in the refrigerant cycles of industrial refrigeration systems, they can be installed between pressure vessels or between pressure pipes and two safety valves. GEA 3-way valves are activated by a handwheel. When one of the outlets closes, the other one opens forcibly. It is impossible to lock both at the same time. The compact design of the WVR AL requires minimum space and makes horizontal and vertical assembly possible. Compared to steel and stainless steel valve types the weight could be reduced by up to 30 % by using salt-water resistant aluminum EN AW-6082 as body material. This 3-way valve is perfect for assembling safety valves without any restrictions due to vibrations. GEA 3-way valves are maintenance-free.

Technical Features

Available in steel, stainless steel or aluminum
Selection of body material as per German DIN EN12284, AD2000 Series W
Refrigerants as per EN 378 p. 1, e. g. NH3, R22, R134a and blends with refrigerator oil; neutral, gaseous and liquid mediums; glycol-based cold brine
Assembly is possible in any position, the flow direction should be observed

	WVB 3-Way Valves	WVR 3-Way Valves	WVR AL 3-Way Valves
Material	steel or stainless steel	steel or stainless steel	aluminium
Nominal Size	DN 10-100	DN 10-100	DN 15-100
Nominal Pressure Level	PS 25, PS 40	PS 25, PS 40, PS 63	PS 25, PS 40, PS 63
Temperature Range for Standard Valves	-60 °C to +150 °C	-60 °C to +150 °C	-60 °C to +120 °C
Temperature Range HT Valve Series	-10 °C to +200 °C	-10 °C to +200 °C
Connections	flanged ends as per DIN and ANSI	flanged ends as per DIN and ANSI	flanged ends as per DIN and ANSI
Connections	threaded ends	threaded ends	flanged ends as per DIN and ANSI

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