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HCK5D 2-Step Gas-Powered Suction Stop Valve

These heavy-duty, flanged, gas-powered, 2-step suction stop valves are designed to control the flow of refrigerant in large industrial and commercial refrigeration systems.

They remain normally open via a spring and require no pressure drop to operate. A single pilot solenoid valve is required to control a higher pressure refrigerant gas which closes these valves during defrosting.

The HCK5D valve has an internal, controlled bleed-down (equalize) feature which will not allow the main seat to open until the pressure across the valve is at a lower, safer pressure differential. This eliminates the need for a separate bleed-down solenoid valve, greatly simplifying piping and reducing installed costs.

If a loss of power occurs during defrost, evaporator pressure is utilized to keep the main valve seat closed until bleed-down is complete.
  • Internal, self-equalizing piston assembly
  • Requires only one pilot solenoid valve for operation
  • Remains closed until pressure is equalized, during loss of power
  • Adjustable bleed rate via orificed plugs
  • No pressure drop required to open

Applications

The HCK5D valve is ideally suited for positive closure of suction, liquid overfeed, and flooded evaporator gas return lines during defrost in low temperature applications. These valves can be installed in horizontal or vertical lines and are best installed on their sides for improved conveyance of liquid and oil. Because they are gas-powered to close, the valves operate reliably even under viscous oil conditions. They are suitable for Ammonia, Halocarbons, CO2 and other Hansen approved refrigerants and gases.

Advantages

The unique self-equalizing piston design eliminates the need and cost for a separate equalizing solenoid valve and piping and associated wiring and controls. A single high pressure source is the only pilot piping required. The main piston/seat opens based on a pressure difference between the evaporator and suction pressure. Bleed rate is adjustable via screw-in orifice discs. The ductile iron body is much stronger and tougher than grey iron or “semi-steel” iron. Protective pilot line disc strainers are included (except CO2 valves). Manual opening stems are standard for positive opening during servicing or trouble shooting of the systems.