FLOW CONTROL VALVES0 pages

FLOW CONTROL VALVES
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Flow Controls
Flow vs. Needle Turns
MFC-2/MFC-2-M5
MFC-3/BFC-3
50
JFC-2
JFC-3
SCFM @ 100 psig
40
JFC-4
JFC-5
30
20
Clippard offers five models of adjustable flow controls with #10-32 through 3/8” NPT ports. They
feature a combination needle and check valve
that controls flow in one direction and allows
free flow in the opposite direction.
10
0
0
1
2
They are an ideal valve for use with a cylinder,
providing a slow extend stroke while allowing a
fast retract stroke. The chart on this page illustrates
the flow versus the number of needle adjustments
turns for the MFC-2, MFC-2-M5, MFC-3, BFC-3,
JFC-2, JFC-3, JFC-4 and JFC-5.
3
5
4
6
7
8
10
9
NUMBER OF TURNS
Medium: Air, Water or Oil
Adjustable Flow Control Valve
Materials: Brass body and stainless steel needle; Buna-N seals
0.734 (18.6)
Input Pressure: 300 psig max.
Air Flow: 4 scfm max. @ 50 psig; 7 scfm max. @ 100 psig
0.281
(7.1)
0.718
(18.2)
Pressure To Open: Cracks at approx. 2 psig
0.421
(10.7)
0.562
(14.3)
1 (25.4)
#10-32 [M5] outlet 2
#10-32 [M5] inlet 1
Mounting: In-line
0.312
(7.9)
0.156
(4.0)
Flow Direction: Arrow in valve body shows direction of
controlled flow
2
Adjustment: Knurled knob on needle shaft
Part No.
MFC-2
MFC-2-M5
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. 877-245-6247 www.clippard.com
Description
Adjustable Flow Control Valve, #10-32
Adjustable Flow Control Valve, M5
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