The ROSS Pneumatrol C15P Series is a NAMUR-mounted pilot-operated pneumatic solenoid valve designed for direct installation onto quarter-turn pneumatic actuators. Available in both 3/2 and 5/2 configurations, the C15P provides flexible actuator control with internal or external pilot operation and supports both spring-return and double-acting actuator applications. [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
Featuring Pneumatrol's interchangeable CNOMO solenoid interface and compatibility with safe area and hazardous area operators, the C15P Series delivers a versatile solution for industrial automation, process control and valve automation systems. [pneumatrol.com]
C15P Series – NAMUR Mounted 3/2 & 5/2 Solenoid Valve
Product Overview
The C15P Series is a pilot-operated pneumatic solenoid valve designed for direct mounting onto quarter-turn actuators using standard NAMUR mounting dimensions. The valve can be configured as either a 3/2 or 5/2 function and is available with both internal and external pilot options. [pneumatrol.com]
Single-solenoid spring-return and dual-solenoid stay-put configurations are available, allowing the valve to be tailored to a wide variety of pneumatic actuator control requirements. [pneumatrol.com]
Manufacturer: ROSS Pneumatrol
Product Series: C15P
Valve Functions: 3/2 or 5/2
Valve Type: Pilot Operated Solenoid Valve
Mounting Style: NAMUR Mounted
Port Size: 1/4" BSP / NPT
Pilot Options: Internal or External Pilot
Application: Pneumatic Actuator & Valve Automation
Key Features
- Direct NAMUR actuator mounting
- Available in 3/2 and 5/2 configurations
- Internal pilot operation available
- External pilot operation available
- Single solenoid spring-return option
- Dual solenoid stay-put option
- Interchangeable CNOMO interface coil units
- Hazardous area and safe area solenoid compatibility
- Integrated Exhaust to Spring (ETS) feature in 3/2 mode
- Built-in 3/2 to 5/2 conversion facility
- Top face air connection
- Pilot exhaust dust caps fitted as standard
- SIL 2 capable
- SIL 3 capable when used in 3/2 mode [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
Technical Specifications
Valve Performance
- Inlet Port Connection Size: 1/4" BSP
- Exhaust Port Connection Size: 1/8" BSP
- NPT versions available
- Working Pressure: 3 to 10 bar
- Cv Factor: 0.7
- Flow Rate: 675 l/min (at 6 bar with 1 bar pressure drop)
- Maximum Ambient Temperature: +80°C
- Minimum Working Temperature: -20°C [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
Materials of Construction
Standard construction includes:
- Black anodised aluminium body and end caps
- Hard anodised PTFE impregnated aluminium spool
- Jet brass components
- Glass-filled acetal spacers
- Nitrile seals
- Music wire spring
- Stainless steel mounting screws
- Nylon 66 glass-filled change-over plate
- Nitrile gasket [pneumatrol.com]
Available material options include:
- Aluminium (standard)
- Stainless Steel
- Brass [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
Benefits of the C15P Series
Flexible Actuator Control
The valve can operate as either a 3/2 or 5/2 directional control valve, making it suitable for both spring-return and double-acting pneumatic actuators. [pneumatrol.com]
Direct NAMUR Installation
Direct mounting onto quarter-turn actuators simplifies installation, reduces pipework and minimises potential leak points. [pneumatrol.com]
Hazardous Area Compatibility
The interchangeable CNOMO interface supports a broad range of hazardous area certified operators including Ex ia, Ex d and other approved coil options depending on specification. [pneumatrol.com]
Functional Safety Capability
The C15P offers SIL 2 capability and SIL 3 capability when used in 3/2 mode, supporting safety-related pneumatic applications. [pneumatrol.com]
Applications
The C15P Series is suitable for:
- Quarter-turn actuator control
- Ball valve automation
- Butterfly valve automation
- Process valve control
- Pneumatic automation systems
- Safety-related pneumatic systems
- Industrial machinery
- Utility installations
- OEM automation packages
- Process control applications [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
Industries Served
ROSS Pneumatrol C15P valves are widely used within:
- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical Processing
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Energy & Utilities
- Water & Wastewater
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Process Automation
- Rail Applications
- OEM Equipment Manufacturing [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]
Why Choose ROSS Pneumatrol?
ROSS Pneumatrol has extensive experience supplying pneumatic automation and hazardous area control products worldwide. The C15P Series combines flexible 3/2 and 5/2 functionality, direct NAMUR mounting, SIL capability and hazardous area compatibility, providing engineers with a reliable and versatile solution for actuator automation and process control applications. [pneumatrol.com], [pneumatrol.com]