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SERIES 40000

SAFETY VALVE WITH PTFE SEAL AND TREATED STEEL SPRING FOR PROFESSIONAL A3-A2L REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

SERIES 40000
UL OTTONE ECONOMICO

Category: A3-A2L SPECIALIST

Notes:

  • PS: 55 bar (797 psi)
  • TS: –50°C ÷ +150°C (–58°F ÷ +302°F)
  • Available set pressure range: from 9 to 50 bar

  • Not resettable – must be replaced after each discharge

  • CERTIFICATIONS:
    • CE certified according to Directive 2014/68/EU
    • Compliant with EN ISO 4126-1, EN 378-2, EN 13136
    • Supplied with individual calibration certificate

Technical Data Sheet

Specifically engineered to safeguard professional installations using A3 and A2L flammable refrigerants, the Series 40000 (angle version) and Series 41000 (straight version) are direct-relief safety valves, designed for one-time use and must be replaced after discharge.

The valve bodies are made to withstand high pressures with dimensional stability, using hot-forged brass EN 12165-CW617N for the 40000 series and drawn brass EN 12164-CW614N for the 41000 series.
The PTFE seal ensures excellent leak-tightness and prevents sticking over time, maintaining stable calibration even after long standstill periods or repeated thermodynamic cycles. The calibration ring is made tamper-proof by applying a high-strength anaerobic adhesive into the threads, preventing any misalignment or unauthorized adjustment. A crimped forged brass cap permanently seals the valve, making tampering clearly visible and ensuring full compliance with flammable gas safety regulations.

Each valve is individually 100% helium tested in an automated test system to detect even the slightest leakage. The laser marking records the serial number and test date, ensuring permanent traceability and guaranteed leak test compliance.
Available in preset pressure values from 9 to 50 bar, the valves are rated for use in a wide temperature range of –50°C to +150°C (–58°F to +302°F), with a maximum working pressure (PS) of 55 bar (798 psi). Certified according to CE and fully compliant with the PED Directive 2014/68/EU.  

Technical features:

  • Safety valve series
  • Yellow brass body
  • Spring in treated stainless steel
  • PTFE seal
  • Designed for professional A3-A2L refrigeration systems

COMPATIBLE A3–A2L REFRIGERANT GASES

HFC, HFO, and HFO/HFC blends: R404A, R407C, R410A, R507, R32, R134a (up to +125°C / 257°F).
HFO and HFO/HFC blends: R1234ze, R448A, R449A, R450A, R452A, R1234yf.
HC: R290, R600, R600a.

Products equipped with HNBR seals must not be installed on systems using HCFCs (R22) or any refrigerants mixed with mineral oils or alkylbenzene lubricants.

Our HNBR compound seals have been specifically designed and manufactured for compatibility with A3 and A2L refrigerant gases (as defined in ASHRAE Standard 34). However, due to the countless variables involved in real-world applications—such as pressure, temperature, and mixing ratios—an application-specific validation on the system is always required.

RELIABLE PERFORMANCE EVEN WITH FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS
The PTFE gasket prevents the shutter from sticking to the seat, ensuring that the set pressure remains stable over time, even during extended service or aggressive thermodynamic cycles. The use of hot-forged brass EN 12165-CW617N and treated harmonic steel allows the valve to handle the mechanical and thermal stresses typical of A3 and A2L refrigerant systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation.


TAMPER-PROOF CALIBRATION LOCK FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY
After calibration, the adjustment ring is mechanically locked using a high-strength anaerobic adhesive that seeps into the threads and prevents accidental or intentional tampering. This is especially critical for flammable gas applications, where pressure integrity must never be compromised.


FULLY SEALED AND TAMPER-EVIDENT DESIGN
A crimped forged brass protection cap permanently seals the valve, making any attempt to open or alter the mechanism immediately evident through physical damage. This provides tamper-proof protection and ensures compliance with safety regulations for flammable refrigerants.


100% HELIUM LEAK TEST
Each Series 40000 / 41000 valve is individually tested using 100% helium, a low-viscosity gas capable of detecting even the most minute leaks – essential for A3 and A2L flammable gas systems. The valve is then laser-engraved with a serial number and test date, ensuring permanent traceability. Every valve is supplied with a dedicated test certificate, fully compliant with the PED Directive 2014/68/EU.