Parker has unveiled its Latching-X (LX) valve series. This is a miniature latching pneumatic solenoid valve used typically for air and oxygen delivery. Intended for applications in the medical and life sciences sectors, the LX valve is designed especially for safety and security tasks such as agent detection, as well as environmental monitoring – both portable and stationary. Other applications can be found in patient therapy (NPWT and IV pumps) and respiratory and anaesthesia markets. Parker engineers have optimised the design of the LX valves to offer a compact size of just 23,4 mm long by 7,9 mm wide by 12, 2 mm high, thus addressing the needs of space limited projects.
The LX valves offer an innovative power saving latching function which ensures energy consumption is kept to a minimum. This enables it to remain in open or closed positions over indefinite periods of time without consuming battery power.
In certain portable medical device applications, heat generated by system components can adversely affect test results by causing out-gassing. The reduced power consumption of the LX valve limits heat generated, thus helping to ensure test accuracy. This valve series is particularly adept at controlling air sample and gas flow for long periods of time.
The valve, which is both RoHS and REACH compliant, is available in 3, 5, 12 or 24 VDC versions, and with long or short pins for electrical connection. Accessories include a binding head, 30 cm wire leads for use with short pin configuration and gaskets for where manifold mounting is required.
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