The Universal Air Valve is designed to permit the automatic escape of large quantities of air from a pipeline when the line is being filled, and to permit air to enter the pipeline when the line is being emptied. It also allows accumulating air to escape while the line is in operation and under pressure. This is accomplished with a compound lever system functioning in conjunction with a large and small orifice in one integral body casting.

As the liquid rises into the valve, air escapes through the large orifice to the atmosphere. Liquid entering the valve raises the float and lever system, carrying with it the pressure plunger and the main valve. When the liquid has raised the float to its limit, the stainless steel main valve rests against the seat. The pressure plunger also rests against its seat, which is the main valve. In this position, the valve is closed and no liquid can escape. With Stainless Steel Trim or Bronze and Stainless Steel Trim

Valve Features

• Compound lever system
• NPT screwed or ANSI class flanges
• Meets AWWA C-512

Standard Materials

• Cast iron body
• Stainless steel trim

Sizes

• 1” thru 8” available