Rotary Plug Valves

(PR Series)

Catalog 4126-PR
November 1999
PR Series Rotary Plug Valves

Introduction
Parker PR Series Plug Valves provide positive leak tight shut-off, high flow capacity, and quick quarter-turn operation in a
compact attractive package. The patented blow-out resistant seat design offers reliable sealing technology at all operating
pressures. In addition to on-off actuation, the plug design allows forward flow throttling. A selection of valve seat and seal
materials may be chosen for media compatibility and performance over a broad range of temperatures. The pressure
balanced atmospheric seals are backed by PTFE rings to enhance their performance and increase cycle life.

Features
• Patented blow-out resistant seat design
Open
• Pressures up to 3,000 psig (207 bar) CWP
• Quarter-turn operation
• Reliable simple design
• Straight-through flow
• Stainless steel and brass construction
• Nitrile, ethylene propylene (EPR and EPDM) and
fluorocarbon rubber seats and seals
• PTFE back-up rings on atmospheric seals
• Low operating torque
• Minimum pressure drop
• Throttling capability
• Positive handle stops
• Color coded fracture resistant nylon handles with
directional flow indication Closed
• Easy to service
• 100% factory tested
• Options include lock-out devices, downstream
venting, and both stainless steel and T-bar handles

Specifications
• Pressure Ratings:
Normal Flow Direction: 3000 psig CWP (207 bar)
Reverse Flow Direction: 150 psig (10 bar)
Downstream Vent Option: 150 psig (10 bar)

Model Shown: 4A-PR4-VT-SS

Available End Connections U.S. Patent 5,234,193

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Z-Single ferrule CPI™ A-Two ferrule A-LOK V-VacuSeal face
compression port compression port seal port

F-ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 M-ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 Q-UltraSeal face

Internal pipe threads External pipe threads seal port

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Model Shown: 4A-PR4-VT-B
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Flow Data / Dimensions

Basic Flow Data Dimensions
Orifice End Connections Inches (mm)
Port Part
Size No. Inch mm Cv XT‡ Port 1 Port 2 A† B† C D E F G
2F 0.193 4.9 1.24 0.39 1/8" Female NPT 0.89 0.89
(22.6) (22.6)
2M 0.172 4.4 1.02 0.39 1/8" Male NPT 0.77 0.77
(19.6) (19.6)
2A 0.093 2.4 0.22 0.48 1/8" A-LOK® 1.00 1.00
2Z 1/8" CPI™ (25.4) (25.4)
4F 0.193 4.9 1.24 0.39 1/4" Female NPT 1.05 1.05
(26.7) (26.7)
4M 0.193 4.9 1.24 0.39 1/4" Male NPT 0.96 0.96
(24.4) (24.4)
4A 0.187 4.7 1.18 0.41 1/4" A-LOK® 1.09 1.09
4Z 1/4" CPI™ (27.7) (27.7)
4Q PR4 0.187 4.7 1.18 0.41 1/4" UltraSeal 0.85 0.85 0.46 0.38 1.07 0.75 1.88
(21.7) (21.7) (11.7) (9.7) (27.2) (19.1) (47.8)
4V 0.187 4.7 1.18 0.41 1/4" VacuSeal 1.02 1.02
(25.9) (25.9)
6M 0.193 4.9 1.24 0.39 3/8" Male NPT 0.94 0.94
(23.9) (23.9)
6A 0.193 4.9 1.24 0.39 3/8" A-LOK® 1.14 1.14
6Z 3/8" CPI™ (29.0) (29.0)
M3A 0.086 2.2 0.15 0.48 3mm A-LOK® 0.98 0.98
M3Z 3mm CPI™ (24.9) (24.9)
M6A 0.188 4.8 1.18 0.41 6mm A-LOK® 1.08 1.08
M6Z 6mm CPI™ (27.4) (27.4)
M8A 0.193 4.9 1.24 0.48 8mm A-LOK® 1.11 1.11
M8Z 8mm CPI™ (28.2) (28.2)
4F 0.281 7.1 3.19 0.28 1/4" Female NPT 1.19 1.19
(30.2) (30.2)
6A 0.281 7.1 3.19 0.28 3/8" A-LOK® 1.33 1.33
6Z 3/8" CPI™ (33.8) (33.8)
8F 0.281 7.1 3.19 0.28 1/2" Female NPT 1.44 1.44
(36.6) (36.6)
8M PR6 0.281 7.1 3.19 0.28 1/2" Male NPT 1.32 1.32 0.67 0.56 1.49 0.99 2.40
(33.5) (33.5) (17.0) (14.2) (37.8) (25.1) (61.0)
8A 0.281 7.1 3.19 0.28 1/2" A-LOK® 1.44 1.44
8Z 1/2" CPI™ (36.6) (36.6)
M8A 0.250 6.4 2.84 0.29 8mm A-LOK® 1.30 1.30
M8Z 8mm CPI™ (33.0) (33.0)
M10A 0.281 7.1 3.19 0.28 10mm A-LOK® 1.34 1.34
M10Z 10mm CPI™ (34.0) (34.0)
M12A 0.281 7.1 3.19 0.28 12mm A-LOK® 1.47 1.47
M12Z 12mm CPI™ (37.3) (37.3)
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† 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 .

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How to Order
The correct part number is easily derived from the following number sequence. The six 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 * - PR4 - BN T - SS
1 2 3 4 5 6
Inlet Outlet Valve Seal Back-Up Body
Port Port Series Material Rings Material
Describes a PR Series rotary plug valve equipped with 1/4" CPI™ compression inlet and outlet ports, Buna-N seals, PTFE
back-up rings, and stainless steel construction.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Inlet Outlet Valve Seal Back-Up Body
Port Port Series Material Rings Material
2F, 2M, 2A, 2Z, 4F, 4M, V- Fluorocarbon
4A, 4Z, 4Q, 4V, 6M, PR4 Rubber SS- Stainless Steel
6A, 6Z, M3A, M3Z, EPR- Ethylene
M6A, M6Z, M8A, M8Z Propylene Rubber T- PTFE
4F, 6A, 6Z, 8F, 8M, EPDM- Ethylene B - Brass
8A, 8Z, M8A, M8Z, PR6 Propylene Rubber
M10A, M10Z, M12A, M12Z BN- Buna-N Rubber

Options
Lock-Out Device T-Bar Handle

Used to lock the handle from accidental rotation in either the An all metal bar stock design for higher strength and
opened or closed position. To order the device with the durability. Consists of a stainless steel pin and
valve, add the suffix –LD to the end of the part number. aluminum adapter. To order, add the suffix –T to the
Example and model shown: 4M-PR4-VT-B-LD. To order end of the part number. Example and model shown:
the device separately, specify LD-PR4 or LD-PR6. 4M4A-PR4-EPRT-SS-T.

Downstream Venting – As the valve is positioned from opened to closed, upstream pressure is released to atmosphere through
a vent hole in the body and plug. The maximum recommended operating pressure for this option is 150 psig (10 bar). To order,
insert V after PR in the model number. Example: 4A-PRV4-VT-B
Colored Handles – Black is the standard color. Add the designator corresponding to the correct handle color as a suffix to the
part number: W – white, B – blue, G – green, R – red, Y – yellow. Example: M6A-PR4-BNT-SS-G
Stainless Steel Directional Handles – A stainless steel handle with the same design configuration as the standard nylon handle
is available for the PR4 series. Add the designator –ST as a suffix to the part number. Example: 4Q-PR4-EPDMT-SS-ST

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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Materials of Construction
Item Part
6 # Description Stainless Steel Brass
7
1 Body ASTM A 479 ASTM B 16
3 Type 316 Alloy C36000
8
2 Plug* ASTM A 479 ASTM B 16
Type 316 Alloy C36000
4
3 Seat** Fluorocarbon Rubber
5
4 O-ring Seals** Fluorocarbon Rubber
5 Back-up Rings PTFE
1 6 Handle Nylon 6/6
9
7 Handle Pin 316 Stainless Steel
2 8 Body Pin 316 Stainless Steel (Not shown)
9 Retaining Ring 316 Stainless Steel

Model Shown: 4A-PR4-VT-SS * Plugs are PTFE color coated – Stainless steel plugs are black;
Brass plugs are green.
** Optional Seat and O-ring seal materials are available.
Lubrication: Perfluorinated polyether
Pressure vs. Temperature
Note: This Pressure versus Temperature
chart reflects the maximum temperature Temperature (°C)
range of indicated body materials. -57 -18 10 38 66 93 121 149 177 204 232
3500 241

The temperature rating of the elastomer 3000 207

seals become the limiting factor on tem- Stainless Steel
2500 172
Pressure (psig)

Pressure (bar)
perature ranges.
2000 138
Temperature Ratings: Brass
1500 103
Buna-N Rubber:
-30 °F to 225 °F (-34 °C to 107 °C) 1000 69
Fluorocarbon Rubber:
-10 °F to 450 °F (-23 °C to 232 °C) 500 34

Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR): 0

-70 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
0

-70 °F to 275 °F (-57 °C to 135 °C)

Temperature (°F)
Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPDM)
for steam applications:
-70 °F to 275 °F (-57 °C to 135 °C) Note: To determine MPa, multiply bar by 0.1

Flow Calculations with 1000 psig (69 bar) Inlet Pressure

Pressure Water Air
Drop ∆ P @ 60 °F (16 °C) @ 60 °F (16 °C)
Valve Maximum
Series Cv psig bar gpm m3/hr scfm m3/hr
10 0.7 3.9 0.9 123.1 209.6
PR4 1.24 50 3.4 8.8 2.0 265.9 446.3
100 6.9 12.4 2.8 359.6 607.0
10 0.7 10.1 2.3 315.7 533.5
PR6 3.19 50 3.4 22.6 5.1 672.3 1128.2
100 6.9 31.9 7.2 891.6 1504.1

Kits
Plug Kits – Specify the combination of valve series, seal material, plug material, and handle color (if applicable).
Example: KIT-PR4-VT-SS-Y. This kit consists of a PR4 stainless steel plug with fluorocarbon rubber seat and seal
elastomers, PTFE back-up rings, yellow handle, and handle pin.
Seal Kits – Specify the combination of valve series and seal material. Example: KIT-PR4-BN. This kit consists of
a PR4 Buna-N rubber seat and seal elastomers and PTFE back-up rings.

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