Vacuum Breaker Air Valve

Brand: Val-Matic Valve & Mfg Corporation

For critical applications where vacuum protection is a must or where column separation is predicated, a vacuum breaker valve is used. 

The Vacuum Breaker is mounted at critical pipeline high points, penstocks, or tanks and allows for rapid inflow of atmospheric air to reduce vacuum conditions in piping systems.
Features
  • Full flow areas provide maximum vacuum protection for pipelines and tanks
  • Resilient seals provide drop tight seating
  • Connections for optional air release valve - to vent entrained air
  • Available with optional inflow preventer
  • Available with optional screened hood

Specifications

Valve Size

  • 1/2" to 42"

Certifications & Approvals

  • NSF 372 & 61
  • ISO 9001

Body/Cover Material

  • Cast Iron
  • Ductile Iron Optional

Trim Material

  • Lead Free Bronze
  • Stainless Steel ASTM A351 Grade CF8M Optional

Coating

  • Universal Acrylic Primer (External)
  • Non-Stick Fusion Bonded Epoxy (Internal & External)

Inlet Size

  • Threaded: 1/2” NPT, 1" NPT, 2” NPT, 3" NPT
  • Flanged: 2" to 12"

Outlet Size

  • Threaded: 1/2" NPT to 3" NPT
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