The ROSS Pneumatrol E13A-B Series is a compact 3/2 direct acting banjo-mounted solenoid valve engineered for direct installation onto quarter-turn pneumatic actuators with 1/4" BSP ports. Designed to minimise installation space and simplify actuator control, the E13A-B provides a cost-effective and reliable solution for valve automation and industrial pneumatic applications. [pneumatrol.com]
Available in normally open and normally closed configurations, the E13A-B is compatible with both safe area and hazardous area solenoid operators, delivering flexible pneumatic control for demanding industrial environments. [pneumatrol.com]
E13A-B – 1/4" BSP Banjo Mounted 3/2 Direct Acting Solenoid Valve
Product Overview
The ROSS Pneumatrol E13A-B Series is a direct acting 3/2 pneumatic solenoid valve designed for direct banjo bolt mounting onto quarter-turn pneumatically operated actuators with 1/4" BSP ports.
The integrated banjo-mounted arrangement reduces installation complexity, minimises pipework and creates a compact actuator control package suitable for industrial automation and process control applications. [pneumatrol.com]
Manufacturer: ROSS Pneumatrol
Product Series: E13A-B
Valve Function: 3/2
Valve Type: Direct Acting Solenoid Valve
Mounting Style: Banjo Mounted
Configuration: Normally Open or Normally Closed
Application: Direct Actuator Control & Pneumatic Automation [pneumatrol.com]
Key Features
- Direct acting 3/2 valve design
- Banjo-mounted installation
- Normally open configuration available
- Normally closed configuration available
- Single 1/4" BSP banjo bolt connection
- 1/4" BSP mains air connection
- 1/8" BSP exhaust port
- Compact installation footprint
- Interchangeable safe area and hazardous area coils
- Pilot exhaust dust caps fitted as standard
- Suitable for direct actuator mounting applications [pneumatrol.com]
Technical Specifications
Valve Performance
- Inlet Port Connection: 1/4" BSP
- Outlet Port Connection: 1/4" BSP Banjo Bolt
- Exhaust Port Connection: 1/8" BSP
- Working Pressure: 0 to 10 bar
- Cv Factor: 0.06 (0.04 with intrinsically safe coil)
- Flow Rate: 62 l/min
- Flow Rate (Intrinsically Safe Coil): 42 l/min
- Maximum Ambient Temperature: +80°C
- Minimum Working Temperature: -20°C [pneumatrol.com]
Materials of Construction
Standard construction includes:
- Black anodised aluminium body
- Nickel-plated brass banjo bolt
- Brass jet assembly
- Nitrile and Viton seals [pneumatrol.com]
Available material options include:
- Aluminium (standard)
- Stainless Steel
- Brass [pneumatrol.com]
Benefits of the E13A-B
Direct Actuator Integration
The banjo-mounted design allows direct installation onto 1/4-turn actuators with 1/4" BSP ports, significantly reducing piping requirements and simplifying installation. [pneumatrol.com]
Compact Valve Automation Package
The integrated mounting arrangement reduces overall assembly size and helps create a clean, efficient actuator control solution. [pneumatrol.com]
Flexible Operating Philosophy
Available in normally open and normally closed versions, providing engineers with flexibility when selecting the required fail-safe operating mode. [pneumatrol.com]
Hazardous Area Compatibility
The interchangeable coil system supports a wide range of safe area and hazardous area operators, allowing the valve to be adapted to various site certification requirements. [pneumatrol.com]
Zero Pressure Operation
The direct acting design enables operation without pilot pressure, ensuring reliable switching performance from 0 bar upwards. [pneumatrol.com]
Applications
The E13A-B Series is suitable for:
- Quarter-turn actuator control
- Ball valve automation
- Butterfly valve automation
- Pneumatic valve packages
- Process automation systems
- Industrial control systems
- Utility control applications
- Instrumentation systems
- OEM valve assemblies
- General pneumatic automation [pneumatrol.com]
Industries Served
ROSS Pneumatrol E13A-B valves are used throughout:
- Oil & Gas
- Chemical Processing
- Petrochemical Plants
- Energy & Utilities
- Water & Wastewater
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Process Automation
- Rail Applications
- OEM Equipment Manufacturing [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
Why Choose ROSS Pneumatrol?
ROSS Pneumatrol has over 60 years of experience developing pneumatic valve automation solutions for industrial and hazardous area environments. The E13A-B combines compact banjo-mounted installation, reliable direct acting performance and flexible coil compatibility, delivering an effective solution for actuator control across a broad range of industries. [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
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