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Full BoreLever TypeEN PN16 FlangedISO4126-1: 2013

Yoshitake AF-10EN Full Bore Safety Valve, Lever Type

Yoshitake AF-10EN full bore safety valve for steam, air, and non-dangerous gases. Features ductile cast iron body, EN PN16 flanged connection, and 0.1-1.6 MPa working pressure.

Yoshitake AF-10EN Full Bore Safety Valve, Lever Type

The Yoshitake AF-10EN is a full bore safety valve with an open-type lever structure, designed in accordance with ISO4126-1: 2013. It is engineered for use with steam, air, and other non-dangerous gases, providing a large discharge capacity and highly reliable operation. The valve features a ductile cast iron body and stainless steel valve and seat, ensuring durability under demanding conditions. A key operational advantage is the ability to manually perform discharge inspections using the lever when the inlet pressure reaches 80% or more of the set pressure.

Yoshitake AF-10EN full bore safety valve product photo

Features

  1. Full bore safety valve designed according to ISO4126-1: 2013.
  2. Large discharge capacity and highly reliable operation.
  3. Discharge inspection can be manually performed with the lever at 80% or more of the set pressure.

Specifications

ParameterDescription
ModelAF-10EN
StructureOpen type with lever
ApplicationSteam, Air, and Other non-dangerous gases *1
Nominal size20A x 32A, 25A x 40A, 32A x 50A, 40A x 65A, 50A x 80A, 65A x 100A, 80A x 125A, 100A x 150A
Working pressure0.1 to 1.6 MPa *2
Maximum temperature250 °C *2
Material (Body / Spring chamber)Ductile cast iron
Material (Valve / Valve seat)Stainless steel
ConnectionEN PN16 flanged (Outlet is two sizes larger than inlet)

*1 The valve cannot be used for liquid application. *2 The relationship between working pressure and temperature as per EN1092-2.

Spring Range

ABCDE
0.1 – 0.15 MPa0.15 – 0.2 MPa0.2 – 0.25 MPa0.25 – 0.35 MPa0.35 – 0.45 MPa
FGHI
0.45 – 0.65 MPa0.65 – 0.85 MPa0.85 – 1.2 MPa1.2 – 1.6 MPa

Pressure and Temperature Rating

According to EN1092-2 (PN16):

Materialup to 120 °C150 °C200 °C250 °C
Ductile cast iron1.6 MPa1.55 MPa1.47 MPa1.39 MPa

Note: Intermediate values may be obtained by linear interpolation.

Dimensions and Structure

Yoshitake AF-10EN structural drawing and parts

Parts List:

  1. Body (Ductile Cast Iron)
  2. Spring Chamber (Ductile Cast Iron)
  3. Cap (Ductile Cast Iron)
  4. Lever (Ductile Cast Iron or Cast Iron)
  5. Valve (Stainless Steel)
  6. Valve Seat (Stainless Steel)
  7. Valve Cover (Stainless Steel)
  8. Guide Plate (Ductile Cast Iron)
  9. Spindle A (Stainless Steel)
  10. Spindle B (Stainless Steel)
  11. Spring (Alloy Steel or Spring Steel)
  12. Adjusting Screw (Brass)

Yoshitake AF-10EN dimensions drawing

Nominal sizeInlet x OutletThroat dia. d0 (mm)Flow area (mm²)L (mm)H1 (mm)H (mm)Weight (kg)
20A20 x 3218.5268858536010
25A25 x 402341510010037511
32A32 x 5029.568310511045015
40A40 x 6536.5104611512547017
50A50 x 8046166112013051024
65A65 x 10059.5278014016068038
80A80 x 12573418516018078553
100A100 x 15091650318020089578

Operation

  1. Initial closed state: The valve is closed by the spring force while the inlet pressure is lower than the set pressure.
  2. Start to discharge: As the inlet pressure increases, the force pushing up the valve becomes closer to the spring force pushing down the valve, and the product starts to discharge.
  3. Discharge: When the fluid pressure becomes larger than the spring force due to the increased inlet pressure and being supported by the valve cover, the valve opens.
  4. Closing: After the fluid is discharged to the air, the inlet pressure decreases. The valve closes when the fluid pressure becomes smaller than the spring force.
  5. Discharge by lever: Discharge check can be done by pulling up the lever when the inlet pressure is 80% of the set pressure or higher.

Certified Capacity Table

For Steam (saturation temperature) <EN ISO 4126-1: 2013> (kg/h)

Nominal size0.1 MPa0.3 MPa0.5 MPa0.7 MPa0.9 MPa1.1 MPa1.3 MPa1.6 MPa
20A2244516768991120134115601889
25A348699104713921735207724162926
32A5731151172322912856341839774816
40A8771762263935094374523560907376
50A139327994191557269468313967111713
65A233246847015932611625139131618719604
80A35117052105611403917501209452436829513
100A545710959164112181527195325473786645859

For Air (20 ℃) <EN ISO 4126-1: 2013> (kg/h)

Nominal size0.1 MPa0.3 MPa0.5 MPa0.7 MPa0.9 MPa1.1 MPa1.3 MPa1.6 MPa
20A353724109514661837220825783135
25A5481122169622702844341939934854
32A9021847279237374682562765727989
40A1381282842765723717086171006512235
50A219344916790908811386136841598219430
65A36717518113641521119057229032675032520
80A552711317171082289828689344794026948955
100A858817586265843558144579535776257476071

(Note: Intermediate pressure values are available in the full manual tables.)

Installation and Precautions

WARNING

  1. Do not install any closing device such as a stop valve at the inlet or outlet side of the product. Resistance from the closing device may cause insufficient discharge.
  2. Connect a discharge pipe at the outlet side of the product, and lead it to a place where there is no risk of physical damage even if the fluid blows out.
  3. Do not apply a viscous fluid that may cause fixation of the valve and valve seat.

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

  • Install the product vertically with the cap upward.
  • The inner diameter of the pipe mount and discharge pipe should be equal to or larger than that of each inlet and outlet of the product.
  • Give proper support to the outlet piping that is subjected to the reaction force against the exhaust flowing up through the exhaust pipe connected to the product.
  • When hot fluid is applied, install the outlet piping in a way that the product is free from the stress caused by the thermal expansion of the equipment or by the thermal expansion/compression of the discharge pipe.

Yoshitake AF-10EN piping example

Maintenance

Daily Inspection:

  • Ensure there is no corrosion or crack on the product.
  • Check for no leakage from the product at normal working pressure.
  • Check for no leakage from the mounting connection.

Periodic Inspection (Monthly):

  1. Check that the product is securely connected to both inlet and outlet piping without any loose connection.
  2. Increase the fluid pressure to the set pressure and check that the product operates properly.
  3. Increase the fluid pressure to 80% of the set pressure or higher, and check that the fluid discharges by operating the lever.

Troubleshooting

TroubleCauseRemedy
Leakage from outletForeign substance is stuck between valve and valve seat.Operate the product to eliminate foreign substances.
Sealing surface of valve seat is damaged.The product needs to be replaced.
Vibration transmitted from the piping causes malfunction.Do not use the product on equipment that vibrates excessively.
Blows at a pressure lower than the set pressureProduct specifications are not consistent with usage conditions.Check the set pressure value shown on the nameplate.
Pressure gauge is out of order.Calibrate or replace the pressure gauge.
Does not blow at the set pressureSliding parts of the valve and valve seat do not move smoothly.The product needs to be disassembled and cleaned.
There is a back pressure at the piping of the product outlet.Remove the back pressure by changing the piping layout.
The lever does not lift upInlet pressure is too low.Increase the inlet pressure to 80% of the set pressure or higher.

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