Relief Valves

(RH4 Series)

Catalog 4131-RH
Revised, September 1999
RH4 Series Relief Valve

Introduction
Parker RH4 Relief Valves are designed such that when the upstream pressure exceeds the closing force exerted
by the spring, the lower stem opens, permitting flow through the valve. Flow through the valve increases propor-
tionately to the increase in upstream pressure.

Features Specifications
• Pressure settings are externally adjustable while the • Working pressure:
valve is in operation. Eight different spring ranges Up to 6000 psig CWP (414 bar).
provide greater system sensitivity and enhanced Up to 8000 psig (552 bar) during relief with no
performance. internal seal damage.
• Captured molded seat design is blow-out and chip • Cracking pressure:
resistant. Eight springs, from 50 psig to 6000 psig in the
following ranges: 50-350 psig, 350-750 psig,
• Manual Override option with positive stem retraction
750-1500 psig, 1500-2250 psig, 2250-3000 psig,
is available for pressures up to 1500 psig (103 bar).
3000-4000 psig, 4000-5000 psig, 5000-6000 psig
This option permits the user to relieve upstream
(See table on page 3 for bar equivalents).
pressure while maintaining the predetermined
cracking pressure. • Temperature Rating:
Buna-N Rubber
• Standard low friction synergistic coating of body
–30 °F to 275 °F (–34 °C to 135 °C)
bonnet improves crack and re-seal performance.
Highly Fluorinated Fluorocarbon Rubber
• Color coded springs and labels indicate spring –20 °F to 200 °F (–29 °C to 93 °C)
cracking range. Ethylene Propylene Rubber
–70 °F to 275 °F (–57 °C to 135 °C)
• Back pressure has minimum effect on cracking
Fluorocarbon Rubber
pressure.
–15 °F to 400 °F (–26 °C to 204 °C)
• Lock wire feature secures a given pressure setting. Neoprene Rubber
–45 °F to 250 °F (–43 °C to 121 °C)

Flow Calculations Available End Connections

Inlet Pressure Water Air Z-Single ferrule CPITM A-Two ferrule A-LOK®
Pressure Drop ∆ P @ 60 °F (16 °C) @ 60 °F (16 °C) compression port compression port
psig bar psig bar gpm m3/hr scfm m3/hr
1 0.1 0.4 0.1 4.3 7.0
100 7 10 0.7 1.3 0.3 13.2 21.0
50 3.5 2.9 0.7 24.2 37.3
10 0.7 1.3 0.3 40.9 69.0
1000 69 100 6.9 4.1 0.9 123.5 208.4
500 34.5 9.2 2.1 219.1 368.6 M-ANSI/ASME B1.20.1, F-ANSI/ASME B1.20.1,
100 6.9 4.1 0.9 220.1 373.5 External pipe threads Internal pipe threads
3000 207 1000 69.0 13.0 2.9 590.8 1002.4
1500 103.4 15.9 3.6 652.1 1105.7
1000 69.0 13.0 2.9 916.8 1556.2
6000 413 2000 137.9 18.3 4.2 1179.7 2001.3
3000 206.8 22.5 5.1 1301.6 2207.0

KM -British Standard BS 21 KF -British Standard BS 21

(ISO 7-1), External pipe (ISO 7-1), Internal pipe
threads threads

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RH4 Series Relief Valves
1.38
(35.1) ( ) Denotes dimensions in millimeters

4.14
(105.2) 7/8" Hex
7/8" Hex
3.25 Max (82.8)
2.72 Min (69.1)
1" Hex 1" Hex

1.32
(33.5)

A A

B .59
(15.0) B .59
(15.0)

Model Shown: 4M4F-RH4A-VT-SS-MN-K2 Model Shown: 4A-RH4A-BNT-SS-K1

Flow Data / Dimensions

End Connections Flow Data Dimensions †
Basic Part (Inlet) (Outlet) Orifice ‡ A B
Cv xT
Number Port 1 Port 2 Inch mm inch mm inch mm
4A-RH4A 1/4" A-LOK® Compression 1/4" A-LOK® Compression 1.44 36.6 1.60 40.6
4Z-RH4A 1/4" CPI™ Compression 1/4" CPI™ Compression 1.44 36.6 1.60 40.6
4M4A-RH4A 1/4" Male NPT 1/4" A-LOK® Compression 1.19 30.2 1.60 40.6
4M4Z-RH4A 1/4" Male NPT 1/4" CPI™ Compression 1.19 30.2 1.60 40.6
4M4F-RH4A 1/4" Male NPT 1/4" Female NPT 1.19 30.2 1.17 29.7
4KF-RH4A 1/4" Female BSP/ISO Tapered 1/4" Female BSP/ISO Tapered 0.14 3.6 0.41 0.67 1.19 30.2 1.17 29.7
4KM-RH4A 1/4" Male BSP/ISO Tapered 1/4" Male BSP/ISO Tapered 1.19 30.2 1.17 29.7
M6A-RH4A 6mm A-LOK® Compression 6mm A-LOK® Compression 1.44 36.6 1.60 40.6
M6Z-RH4A 6mm CPI™ Compression 6mm CPI™ Compression 1.44 36.6 1.60 40.6
M8A-RH4A 8mm A-LOK® Compression 8mm A-LOK® Compression 1.44 36.6 1.60 40.6
M8Z-RH4A 8mm CPI™ Compression 8mm CPI™ Compression 1.44 36.6 1.60 40.6
† For CPI™ and A-LOK®, dimensions are measured with nuts in the finger tight position.
‡ Tested in accordance with ISA S75.02. Gas flow will be choked when P1 - P2 / P1 = xT .

Spring Kits
Cracking Pressure Cracking Pressure
Kit Part Number Range (psig) Range (bar) Color Code
KIT-RH4SP-50-350 50-350 3.4-24.1 Gray
KIT-RH4SP-350-750 350-750 24.1-51.7 Red
KIT-RH4SP-750-1500 750-1500 51.7-103.4 Orange
Spring Kit Contains:
KIT-RH4SP-1500-2250 1500-2250 103.4-155.1 Yellow Spring
KIT-RH4SP-2250-3000 2250-3000 155.1-206.8 Light Green Coded label
KIT-RH4SP-3000-4000 3000-4000 206.8-275.8 Light Blue PTFE washers
KIT-RH4SP-4000-5000 4000-5000 275.8-344.7 Violet Locking wire / lead seal
KIT-RH4SP-5000-6000 5000-6000 344.7-413.7 Lemon Yellow
Installation Instructions

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RH4 Series Relief Valves

How To Order
The correct part number is easily derived from the following number sequence. The eight product characteristics
required are coded as shown below. *Note: If the inlet and outlet ports are the same, eliminate the outlet port
designator.
Example: 4Z * - RH4A - BN T - SS - - K6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Inlet Outlet Valve Seals Back-Up Body Actuation Spring
Port Port Series Ring Material Kit
Describes a RH4A Series externally adjustable relief valve equipped with 1/4" CPITM compression inlet and outlet
ports, Buna-N seals, PTFE back-up ring, stainless steel construction, and a 3000 to 4000 psig (206.8 to 275.8
bar) spring kit.

Example: 4M 4F - RH4A - EPR T - SS - MN - K1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Inlet Outlet Valve Seals Back-Up Body Actuation Spring
Port Port Series Ring Material Kit
Describes a RH4A Series externally adjustable relief valve equipped with 1/4" male NPT inlet port, 1/4" female
NPT outlet port, ethylene propylene seals, PTFE back-up ring, stainless steel construction, manual override
option, and a 50 to 350 psig (3.4 to 24.1 bar) spring kit.
1 2 3 4 5 * 6 7 8 *
Inlet Outlet Valve Seals Back-Up Body Actuation Spring
Port Port Series Rings Material Kit
V- Fluorocarbon KI: 50 - 350 psig
4M- Male NPT Rubber K2: 350 - 750 psig
4F - Female NPT EPR- Ethylene Blank - Standard K3: 750 - 1500 psig
4A - A-LOK® Compression RH4A Propylene Rubber T- PTFE SS- Stainless Steel MN- Manual K4: 1500 - 2250 psig
4Z - CPITM Compression BN- Buna-N Rubber Override K5: 2250 - 3000 psig
4KF - Female BSP/ISO KZ- Highly Fluorinated K6: 3000 - 4000 psig
4KM - Male BSP/ISO Fluorocarbon Rubber K7: 4000 - 5000 psig
M6A - A-LOK® Compression NE - Neoprene Rubber K8: 5000 -6000 psig
M6Z - CPITM Compression
M8A - A-LOK® Compression
M8Z - CPITM Compression

*Note: To order valve with an elastomer back-up ring, eliminate circled number sequence 5. To order only the valve without a spring kit, eliminate circled
number sequence 8.

Seal Kits
Seal Kit Seat / Seal Seal Kit Contains:
Order Number Material Stem Seal
KIT-RH4-VT Fluorocarbon Rubber PTFE Back-up Ring
KIT-RH4-BNT Buna-N Rubber Bonnet Seal
KIT-RH4-EPRT Ethylene Propylene Rubber Seat
KIT-RH4-NET Neoprene Rubber Seal Assembly Mandrel
KIT-RH4-KZT Highly Fluorinated
Fluorocarbon Rubber
Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
FAILURE, IMPROPER SELECTION OR IMPROPER USE OF THE PRODUCTS AND/OR SYSTEMS DESCRIBED HEREIN OR RELATED ITEMS CAN CAUSE DEATH, PERSONAL
INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This document and other information from Parker Hannifin Corporation, its subsidiaries and authorized distributors provide product and/or system options for further investigation by users
having technical expertise. It is important that you analyze all aspects of your application and review the information concerning the product or system in the current product catalog. Due to
the variety of operating conditions and applications for these products or systems, the user, through its own analysis and testing, is solely responsible for making the final selection of the
products and systems and assuring that all performance, safety and warning requirements of the application are met.
The products described herein, including without limitation, product features, specifications, designs, availability and pricing, are subject to change by Parker Hannifin Corporation and its
subsidiaries at any time without notice.

Offer of Sale
The items described in this document are hereby offered for sale by Parker Hannifin Corporation, its subsidiaries or its authorized distributors. This offer and its acceptance are governed by
the provisions stated in the “Offer of Sale” located in Catalog 4103 Instrumentation Valve Technical Guide.

© Copyright 1999, Parker Hannifin Corporation. All Rights Reserved

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12
5 13 *
* 6 11 *

* 7

* 15
8 *
14 *
Model Shown: 4A-RH4A-BNT-SS-K1 Model Shown: 4A-RH4A-VT-SS-MN-K2

Materials of Construction Crack Pressure vs. Re-seal Pressure

Part No. Part Description Material Re-seal Pressure (bar)
1 Cap ASTM A 479 Type 316 0 2.1 3.4 4.8 6.9 21 34 69 207 414
6000 414
2 Spring 17-7 Stainless Steel
3 Locknut ASTM B16 Copper Alloy #360 3000 207
4 Upper Stem ASTM A 479 Type 316
5 Bonnet ASTM A 479 Type 316
*6 Stem Seal *PTFE coated Fluorocarbon Rubber 1000 69

Crack Pressure (bar)

Crack Pressure (psig)

*7 Lower Stem ASTM A 479 Type 316

500 34
*8 Seat Retainer ASTM A 479 Type 316
300 21
9 Plug 316 SS
10 Washer PTFE
*11 Body Bonnet ASTM A 479 Type 316 100 6.9
12 Back-up Ring PTFE 70 4.8
*13 Bonnet Seal *Fluorocarbon Rubber 50 3.4
*14 Seat *Fluorocarbon Rubber
30 2.1
*15 Valve Body ASTM A 182 Type F316
16 Handle Stem ASTM A 479 Type 316 0 0
0 30 50 70 100 300 500 1000 3000 6000
17 Handle Phenolic
Re-seal Pressure (psig)
*Wetted Parts
*Optional seat and seal materials are located in How to Order section. Note: Valves which are not actuated for a period of time may initially crack at
Lubrication: Silicone and Graphite Hydrocarbon. higher than set crack pressures.
Note: To determine MPa, multiply bar by 0.1

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