VAG PICO control valve

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Product Details

Pilot-operated diaphragm control valve with own-medium control — autonomous operation without external power supply. DN 50–300, PN 10/16 (PN 25 upon request). Available in three series (H, M, B) and four control functions: pressure reducing, pressure sustaining, level control, and float valve. The basic valve consists of body, bonnet, and valve unit with pre-formed diaphragm. Hydraulically optimised design ensures stable operation without pressure variations. Diaphragm and seals bacteriologically safe acc. to DVGW W270.

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▸ Key Features

Common to All PICO® Series

  • Diaphragm valve with own-medium control — no external energy supply required
  • Hydraulically actuated main valve: body, bonnet, and valve unit with pre-formed diaphragm
  • Hydraulically optimised design — no pressure variations, optimum flow behaviour
  • Chambered and pull-out proof profiled sealing ring
  • Pre-formed diaphragm with sealing bulges
  • Diaphragm and seals bacteriologically safe acc. to DVGW W270
  • Maintenance possible while valve is in operation
  • Kit principle — product features and materials selectable per customer specification

PICO® H-Series

  • Hard-faced seat — wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, infiltration-proof
  • CORFIX threaded steel sleeves pressed into the body — prevents uncovered casting spots and corrosion in control line connections

PICO® M-Series

  • Slotted cylinder as standard control insert for cavitation-free regulation
  • Hard-faced seat — wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, infiltration-proof

PICO® B-Series

  • Screwed stainless steel seat for easy replacement
  • Compact design for water distribution and pressure management
▸ Technical Specifications
Parameter Value
Valve type Pilot-operated diaphragm control valve, own-medium control
Nominal diameters DN 50 – 300 (above DN 300 upon request)
Nominal pressure PN 10 / 16 (PN 25 upon request)
Face-to-face length EN 558-R1 (DN 50 – 250)
Flanges EN 1092-2, both sides
Approvals Diaphragm and seals acc. to DVGW W270
Medium Water
▸ Materials
Component PICO® H PICO® M PICO® B
Body Ductile iron EN-GJS-400-15 (GGG-40)
Bonnet Ductile iron EN-GJS-400-15 (GGG-40)
Valve seal / diaphragm EPDM
Seat Hard-faced (weld overlay) Hard-faced (weld overlay) Screwed stainless steel
Control insert — Slotted cylinder SS 1.4301 —
Pilot valve body — Brass Stainless steel 1.4404
Filter casing — Brass Stainless steel 1.4404
Control circuit piping — Stainless steel A4 Stainless steel A4
Body connections CORFIX threaded SS sleeves — —
Coating Internally and externally epoxy coated acc. to GSK guidelines

H-Series control circuit materials not published — contact for details. “—” = not specified in source data.

▸ Control Functions
Function Description
Pressure reducing Regulates higher inlet pressure to constant, lower outlet pressure — independent of inlet pressure and flow rate variations
Pressure sustaining Retains a pre-adjusted inlet pressure; opens when inlet pressure is exceeded
Level control Maintains constant water level in a tank; opens when water is removed, closes when level is reached
Float valve Direct float-operated level control of water in tanks
▸ Applications
  • Water treatment
  • Water distribution — pressure zone management, service area regulation
  • Pressure management — pressure reducing and sustaining stations
  • Power plants
  • Industry
  • Tank level control — reservoirs, storage tanks