PV16EKA

The PVEK 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 PVEK solenoid operated valves are available with either aluminum (A) or stainless steel (S) bodies, and in right-angle (PVEK) and in-line (IPVEK) versions, 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  
PV10/16 5°C to 45°C
Valve temperature above ambient  
Rapid cycling  
PV10/16 <25°C
Valve open <10°C
Bellows reliability MTTF  
PV10/16 500000 cycles
Construction materials  
PVEKA HE30TF aluminium
PVEKS AISI304 stainless steel
Bellows AISI316L stainless steel
O-ring Fluoroelastomer