IPV16EKA

The Edwards IPVEK series valves are compact, light-weight electromagnetic vacuum valves suitable for use in vacuum pipeline systems down to 1 x 10-9 mbar. A double wound coil combined with an electronic switching circuit ensures low energy consumption, low operating temperatures and extended operating life.

Bellows sealed, the IPVEK solenoid operated in-line valves are available with either aluminum (A) or stainless steel (S) bodies, with an overall MTTF of up to 500,000 cycles.

Features and Benefits

  • Transient high power for opening - electronically switched
  • Low energy consumption in the ‘hold open’ position
  • Enclosure rating to IP55
  • Grease free vacuum
  • MTTF up to 500000 cycles
  • Circuit protected against transient low voltages
  • Improved circuit board reliability
  • User friendly plug and socket connections to IP65
Technical data  
Valve actuation type Single acting, electrically opened, spring closed
Pressure range valve open 1 x 10-9 to 2000 mbar
  7.5 x 10-10 to 1500 Torr (30 psi)
Maximum press differential  
Opening/closing 1000 mbar / 750 Torr
Leak rate < 1 x 10-9 mbar ls-1
  < 7.5 x 10-10 Torr ls-1
Reed switch (peak ratings)  
Maximum voltage  24 V a.c. or d.c.
Maximum current 0.25 A
Maximum power 3 VA
Maximum cycle frequency 400 h-1
Ambient operating temperature 5 °C to 45 °C
Valve temperature above ambient  
Rapid cycling <25°C
Valve open <10°C
Bellows reliability MTTF 500000 cycles
Construction materials  
IPVEKA HE30TF aluminum
Bellows AISI316L stainless steel
O-ring Fluoroelastomer
Molecular conductance (ls- 1) 2
Time to open (ms) 40
Time to close (ms) 100
Operating power (VA)  
220 V a.c. at 25 °C pulse 417
220 V a.c. at 25 °C hold 4.7
Maximum continuous
power 220 V a.c. rms (W)
4.5
Weight (g/oz) 800/28