Poppet valves are often associated with pressure control equipment and applications. They are directional control valves and are typically characterised as being high flow, fast acting valves. This is due to the large flow paths through the main body of the valve. Typically, poppet valves can be opened quickly, making them perfect for use in engines. In this article, MGA Controls will be discussing the poppet valve’s working principal, design and usage.
Poppet valve working principal
Imagine the poppet valve as a plug in a sink. When you remove the plug, the flow path opens rapidly and the opening is large. The large opening of the poppet valve allows media to pass through the valve quickly and easily.
Poppet valves are usually made up of a flat disk of metal with a long rod, known as the valve stem. The stem is used to push down on the valve and open it, with a spring generally used to close it when the stem is not being pushed on. The stem can be moved by a variety of actuators, including pilot, manual, mechanical or solenoid operator, depending on the application at hand.
Poppet valve design and usage
Poppet valves have a slender stem and mushroom-shaped head. They are commonly used in engines. When utilised in a piston engine they work by opening and closing the intake and exhaust ports in the cylinder head. The engine manoeuvres the valves by pushing on the stems with cams and cam followers. The valve lift and how quickly (or slowly) the valve is opened is determined by the shape and position of the cam.
Maxseal poppet valve ICO2S, ICO3S & ICO4S
At MGA Controls, we supply many different types of solenoid valves, including Maxseal’s poppet valve ICO2S, ICO3S & ICO4S solenoid operated valve range. Maxseal are admired and prominent manufacturers of solenoid valves from the IMI Norgren family. They provide quality stainless steel direct acting solenoid poppet valves, designed and manufactured with reliability and durability in mind.
Maxseal valves are renowned for performing extraordinarily well in hazardous environments and have been installed in plants all over the world. Below we have featured the Maxseal poppet valve ICO2S, ICO3S & ICO4S range for your perusal.
ICO3S series
The ICO3S series is a 3/2-way direct acting solenoid poppet valve. The valve is a high-performance solenoid valve that has been designed for use in extremely demanding applications in oil & gas, offshore, chemical and refinery applications and is available for use in numerous hazardous area locations.
The key characteristics of the ICO3S valve include:
• 3/2-way direct acting poppet valve
• Stainless steel body & coil housing
• 12 bar max. Inlet pressure
• ATEX EEx as standard
• Wide range of voltages available
• Ultimate reliability
• Maxseal ICO3S solenoid valve
ICO4S series
The ICO4S Maxseal solenoid operated valve is a 2/2, 3/2 or 5/2-Way direct acting poppet valve that has been designed to offer top-quality performance in demanding applications. As standard, it is manufactured from high-grade 316L (1.4404) stainless steel and can accept an inlet pressure of 20 Bbr. Options include various sealing materials, depending on the application, and versions are available to suit applications of over 400 bar media pressure.
The main features of the Maxseal ICO4S valve include:
• Stainless steel 316L body
• Up to 414 bar inlet pressure
• ATEX EEx d IIC T6 as standard
• 2/2, 3/2 and 5/2-way options
• 1/4″ & 1/2″ G or NPT connections
• Intrinsically safe (Zone 0) option available
• Various voltage options available
For more information on poppet valve design and usage, or to purchase a Maxseal poppet valve ICO3S or ICO4S, please call MGA Controls on 01704 898980 or email us at sales@mgacontrols.co.uk.