1/4˝ and 3/8˝ Sizes
Soft Seal Type

Typical Section	Typical 3-Section Assembly

VACUUM TO 250 PSI
(Subject to Pressure Limitations on Certain Models)

The Series B stack valve consists of individual sections sandwiched between two end plates, the stack being held together with three tie bolts. Individual sections shown in the model chart, are available with a variety of actuators. A stack assembly can have sections with an assortment of actuators.

Pressure and exhaust connections are 1/2˝ NPTF on both the 1/4˝ and 3/8˝ sizes. They come in through threaded port holes on one end plate and are manifolded to all sections. Cylinder connections come out threaded port holes, 1/4˝ or 3/8˝ NPTF in the side of each section. The stack can be turned with all cylinder port holes up or with all port holes down.

RATINGS. Valve bodies are rated for vacuum or compressed air up to 250 PSI. Not recommended for liquids. Solenoid sections are rated 50 to 150 PSI for spring centered and spring return models, 25 to 150 PSI for others. Higher or lower pressure can be handled by supplying external pilot pressure to each solenoid actuator.

Flow capacity is the same for 1/4˝ or 3/8˝ sizes. Only the cylinder connection size is different. Capacity is sufficient to operate air cylinders up to 3˝ bore at normal speeds, and larger cylinders at reduced speeds. Cylinder speed can be controlled with flow control valves installed in cylinder lines.

Type	Model 1/4˝ NPTF Threads	Model 3/8˝ NPTF Threads	Description
Single solenoid	EBSO2	EBSO3	2-position, spring returned spool
Single solenoid	EBSR2	EBSR3	2-position, pilot returned spool
Double solenoid	EBSS2	EBSS3	2-position spool, no springs
Double solenoid	EBSY2	EBSY3	3-pos., spring cent., closed center
Manual lever	BHE2	BHE3	2-position, friction positioned spool
Manual lever	BHO2	BHO3	2-position, spring returned spool
Manual lever	BHY2	BHY3	3-pos., spring cent., closed center
Manual lever	BHD2	BHD3	3-position, detented, closed center
Manual lever	BHD2Q	BHD3Q	2-position, detented spool
Palm button	BKE2	BKE3	2-position, friction positioned spool
Palm button	BKO2	BKO3	2-position, spring returned spool
Palm button	BKY2	BKY3	3-pos., spr. cent., closed center
Palm button	BKD2	BKD3	3-position detented, closed center
Palm button	BKR2	BKR3	2-position, pilot returned spool
Palm button	BKD2Q	RKD3Q	2-position, detented spool
Cam operated	BCO2	BCO3	2-position, spring returned spool
Cam operated	BCR2	BCR3	2-position, pilot returned spool
Pilot operated	BRR2	BRR3	2-position, double piloted spool
Pilot operated	BRO2	BRO3	2-position, spring returned spool
Pilot operated	BRY2	BRY3	3-pos., spr. cent., closed center
Button bleed	BD2	BD3	2-position, double bleed
Button bleed	BDY2	BDY3	3-pos. spring cent., closed center
Button bleed	BDO2	BDO3	2-position, spring returned spool

 

VOLTAGES. Standard voltages for solenoid sections are 120 or 240V, 60 Hz., and 12 or 24 VDC. Contact our office for other voltages.

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION. Vacuum cast aluminum bodies. Aluminum spools with glass-hard surface finish.

How to Order
Model numbers in chart are for individual 1/4˝ or 3/8˝ sections with closed center spools. Ported end plate can be mounted on either end. Actuators can all extend the same direction or in opposite directions. Assemblies can have all cylinder ports on top or all coming out the bottom.

Your order should specify the number of sections and model number of each starting at the end with threaded inlet and exhaust ports. Your valve will be assembled with tie rods and any necessary spacer plates, and shipped ready to install. In clear text give any special instructions for assembly.

Assembling in Your Plant
Order individual sections and all necessary end plates and spacer plates. Place all sections side by side in any desired order. Place a threaded end plate PEP-4 on one end (either end) and a blank end plate BEP-4 on the other end. Place a BOS-4 1/8˝ spacer on one end of the stack (depending on which way the sections are turned), to support O-rings. Add spacer plate PS-4 or XPS-4 as required.

Cut tie rods to length from all-thread steel rod. Allow 1-5/16˝ for each valve section, 1˝ for threaded end plate, 5/8˝ for blank end plate, 1/8˝ for BOS-4 spacer. For adjacent optional classic solenoid sections allow 5/16˝ for each PS-4 spacer, or 1/2˝ for each XPS-4 spacer if explosion proof solenoids are used. Threaded rods can be purchased locally or are available from the factory in tie rod kits.

Actuators are normally mounted on end, but can be mounted on opposite end of section. Take off actuator and end cap and reverse their positions. NOTE: on manual lever, spring centered sections, the lever must be removed before spool can be pulled out.

Accessories Required for Valve Assembly

PEP-4. End plate, 1˝ thick with 1/2˝ NPTF threaded inlet and exhaust ports. Includes three O-ring seals.

BEP-4. Blank end plate, 5/8˝ thick with three O-ring seals.

BOS-4. 1/8˝ spacer with three holes. Used between an end plate and adjacent section to support O-rings. One required on each stack.

PS-4. Spacer plate, 5/16˝ thick with three O-ring seals. For use between two adjacent solenoid sections when using optional classic solenoid or to space hand valves apart.

XPS-4. Spacer plate, 1/2˝ thick with three O-ring seals. For use between two adjacent solenoid sections with optional classic explosion proof operators or to space hand valves apart.

TRK-18. Tie rod kit containing three 18˝ long tie rods. Cut lengths to suit. Includes six nuts and six lockwashers.

TRK-36. Tie rod kit containing three 36˝ long tie rods. Cut lengths to suit. Includes 12 nuts and 12 lockwashers.

BRKV-3MP. Replacement seal kit fits any Series B valve section. Includes six Viton® body O-Rings, three buna-N section O-rings, and two end cap gaskets.

 

Available in: Alabama, Arkansas, N.W. Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah