AIR LOCK RELAY

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Air Lock Relay is designed such that when the header /
supply air pressure falls below the desired set value
(cut-off value) the Air Lock traps the air pressure in the
diaphragm
chamber
of
the
actuator.
The cut-off is sat to a desired value by compressing the
spring by spring adjusting screw. The cut-off value is
adjustable and is generally set at a higher value then
required for operation of the control valve.
If the actuator spring range is 0.2-1.0 kg/cm2g, the
cut-off could be set at, say 1.4 kg/cm2g. Where number
of control loops are involved, the relay could be set at,
say
3.0
kg/cm2g.
The Air Lock needs an impulse connection from the air
supply
header,
for
operation.
AIR LOCK is a reliable unit for
achieving stay-put condition of
control valves, on air supply
failure, The air pressure is
blocked inside the diaphragm
chamber (or piston cylinder) of
the actuator, when the supply
air pressure falls below the
desired set value. Quality
materials are used and each unit
is pressure and leak tested, to
ensure long and trouble free
operation.
DESIGN FEATURES
Wide cut-off range (1-4 kg/

cm2g or 2 - 8 kg/ cm2g)

Manual relieving provided
Corrosion-resistant

construction
Aluminium or Stainless Steel

material option
Mounting bracket provided

for easy installation

The standard cut-off range (spring range) is 1-4 kg/cm2.

However, cut-off range 2-8 kg/cm2 is also available.
Cut-off Setting
Cut-off value has been factory adjusted. Should it be
required to re-adjust the set value, it could be achieved
either while the unit is already installed and connected
to the system or separately on the test bench. Inlet
supply air and the outlet pressure gauge should be
available
to
re-adjust.
To adjust the cut-off value, remove the cap and adjust
the spring adjusting screw until desired outlet cut-off
pressure is achieved. Turning the adjusting screw
clock-wise will increase the cut-off setting and turning it
anti-clock wise will reduce the cut- off setting.
Please note that Air Lock has a differential pressure of
0.1-0.3 kg/cm2 higher than the cut-off pressure.
Replace cap securely after having re-adjusted the
cut-oft-value.

Caution : Open Manual Relief Valve to vent actuator

 Economic design
Minimum moving parts

diaphragm chamber when control valve handwheel

(override) is operated to avoid possible damage to the
actuator diaphragm

PERFORMANCE
FEATURES
No leakage in pressurised

condition
No drift in the cut-off value
Excellent
stability
and

repeatability
Smooth action
Ideal for control valves and

power cylinders
ASSOCIATED BENEFITS
Utilises over 26 years of
engineering
design
&
Technical Specifications
application expertise
Air
Long and trouble free service Medium
Assured product Quality

Port Size
1/4" NPT (F)
(Intel,
Outlet,
Supply)
Material Of Aluminium
Construction or Stainless
Steel Option

Supply
Pressure

9 kg/cm2g
(125 psig)
max.

Cut-off
Pressure
Range

1 - 4 kg/cm2g Weight
(14 - 56 psig)
2 - 8 kg/cm2g
(18 - 114 psig)

0.9 kg in
Aluminium,
2.0 kg in
Stainless
Steel