
EB 8091 EN 3-1
Design and principle of operation
3 Design and principle of oper-
ation
See Fig.3-1
The Type3510 Micro-ow Valve is available
as either a globe or angle valve. This valve is
preferably combined with a SAMSON
Type3271 or Type3277 Pneumatic Actuator
with 120cm² actuator area. It can also be
combined with other actuators.
The seat (2.2) and plug (2.1) are installed in
the body (1). The plug stem is connected to
the actuator stem (A7) by the stem connector
and is sealed by an adjustable packing with
PTFE seal rings (34).
The anti-rotation xture (2.4) prevents a
loosening of the screw connection between
the valve body and intermediate piece (4).
Two anti-rotation xtures are used for ver-
sions with an insulating section or bellows
seal: one anti-rotation xture between the
body and insulating section/bellows seal as
well as one anti-rotation xture between the
insulating section/bellows seal and interme-
diate piece.
The springs in the pneumatic actuator are lo-
cated either above or below the diaphragm
depending on the selected fail-safe action. A
change in the signal pressure acting on the
diaphragm causes the plug to move. The ac-
tuator size is determined by the diaphragm
area.
The medium ows through the valve in the
direction indicated by the arrow. A rise in
signal pressure causes the force acting on
the diaphragm in the actuator to increase.
The springs are compressed. Depending on
the selected direction of action, the actuator
stem retracts or extends. As a result, the plug
position in the seat changes and determines
the ow rate through the valve.
We recommend the use of positioners with
integrated diagnostic rmware (see sec-
tion3.3) for valves used for on/off service.
The partial stroke test included in this soft-
ware helps prevent a shut-off valve normally
in its end position from seizing up or getting
jammed.
Fail-safe position
The fail-safe position of the control valve up-
on air supply or control signal failure de-
pends on the actuator used (see associated
actuator documentation).
Depending on how the compression springs
are arranged in the SAMSON Type3271
and Type3277 Pneumatic Actuator, the
valve has one of two different fail-safe posi-
tions:
−Actuator stem extends (FA)
When the signal pressure is reduced or
the air supply fails, the springs move the
actuator stem downward and close the
valve. The valve opens when the signal
pressure is increased enough to over-
come the force exerted by the springs.
−Actuator stem retracts (FE)
When the signal pressure is reduced or
the air supply fails, the springs move the
actuator stem upwards and open the
valve. The valve closes when the signal
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