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Pneumatic solution for control valves
02 July 2015
Parker Hannifin has developed an Air Piloted pneumatic solution for its Viking Lite Range. Developed in response to customer’s needs, this new addition allows the high performing range of value engineered directional control valves to be specified in applications where air pilot is required.

The Viking Lite series offers a choice of three port sizes (G1/8, G1/4 and G3/8) and has a compact design, direct body porting and integral mounting holes for a flexible solution that can be specified in a wide range of industrial applications. Made from anodised aluminium, the valve has excellent corrosion resistance and, with a smooth body to eliminate dirt-collecting pockets, is suitable for a variety of environments.
Through its Wear Compensation System, Viking Lite valves deliver robust performance for a longer service life with short changeover times and low changeover pressure for reduced service time. Fitted with Parker’s dynamic bi-directional spool seals, the range can operate comfortably at pressure to 10 bar and in ambient temperatures from -10 to 50ºC and deliver 10 million operating cycles.
In addition to single valve installation, Viking Lite gives customers the flexibility to install the valves in two ways; a manifold bar installation with common ducts for ports 1, 3 and 5, giving a simple, time saving and easily serviced solution available in several different sizes, with space for between 2 and 14 valves, or a pressure bar installation for common primary air supply providing a simple, robust, time saving and easily serviced installation. When pressure bars are used, restrictor-silencers can be installed in the exhaust ports of each valve, for individual adjustment of cylinder / air motor speed. Pressure bars are available in a number of different sizes, with space ranging from 2 to 10 valves.
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