Motion and control technologies stalwart Parker Hannifin Corporation has released its lead-free water valves.

Its latest valves contain less than 0.25 per cent lead and meet the US Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) – Section 1417(d) requirements for brass.

Parker lead-free water valves have a range of applications and are said to be ideally suited for water, hot water and steam applications such as industrial processing, irrigation, sterilisation, steam tables, commercial dishwashing or any other non-potable uses. They offer a maximum operating pressure differential of 275 psi (18.96 bar) and flow factors (Cv) up to 12.2.

Commenting on the latest launch, Craig Chapman, divisional marketing manager, remarked: “Our new lead-free water valves have been designed and manufactured following extensive research and testing, according to direct feedback from end users. These valves offer a ‘pivoted edge design,’ originally engineered by Parker Fluid Control Division to enhance valve performance, and can be applied across a range of applications to meet the exact needs of our customers.”

Electrical coils are available in NPT Conduit or DIN Form A configurations, in both AC and DC voltages. Class H, hazardous location coils options are available for higher temperature steam applications, up to 353°F (178°C).

Parker Fluid Control Division is part of the Parker Hannifin Corporation Automation Group and designs, manufactures and supports a full line of valves, electrical components, value-added assemblies and manifolds. Its product line includes Skinner Valve, Gold Ring, PA Angle Body, Sinclair Collins and Jackes Evans. This diverse range of products makes Parker Fluid Control Division the leading supplier of solenoid valve assemblies and systems that meet and exceed today’s demanding market requirements.