Crosby Style PVR

Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve

A sanitary relief valve for the brewing, beverage,

food processing and pharmaceutical industries.

The Crosby Style PVR pressure/vacuum

relief valve is a sanitary valve designed
specifically for the brewing, beverage,
food processing and pharmaceutical
industries. This valve provides
over-pressure protection in three
modes of self-actuated operation:
1. Relieves excess air or gas pressure;
2. Relieves excess liquid pressure in
the absence of air or gas
blanketing; and
3. Designed to prevent formation of a
vacuum that could cause the vessel
to buckle.
The pressure/vacuum relief valve is
manufactured in accordance with ASME
Code Section VIII requirements. Valve
capacities on compressible fluid are
certified by the National Board of Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
The valve body and all internal parts
are designed to operate after exposure
to process fluids and to withstand direct
flushing and cleansing of sterilizing
agents, caustics, water or steam.
Further, the configuration of each valve
piece permits complete drainage after
valve operation and/or flushing, and
minimizes crevices which might trap
contaminants or promote freezing in
cold environments.
Crosby’s PVR is a versatile design
featuring reliable and trouble-free
operation. The valve set pressure
may be adjusted by the stainless The cap is sealed with a lead seal to If your process requires a custom
steel adjusting bolt which is also prevent tampering. Tight shutoff is designed pressure relief, vacuum
the pressure relief disc guide. provided by standard Viton® O-ring relief, or pressure/vacuum relief valve
The pressure relief disc in turn seats on both discs. All valve materials manufactured to ASME standards,
guides the vacuum disc and spring. are corrosion resistant and all exposed contact your sales representative.
Vacuum relief set pressure is pre-set surface finishes are controlled to
at the factory and is non-adjustable. enhance the sanitary features of the
valve.

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 Crosby Style PVR
Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve

Specifications
Materials of Contruction
Part Name Material
Lug Union Nut Cast Bronze
Nozzle Stainless Steel
Nozzle O-ring Viton®
Pressure Relief disc Cast Bronze
Vacuum Disc Stainless Steel
Vacuum Disc O-ring Viton®
Vacuum Spring Washer Stainless Steel
Vacuum Spring Stainless Steel
Relief Spring Washer Brass
Relief Spring Stainless Steel
Adjusting Bolt Stainless Steel
Jam Nut Stainless Steel
Socket Head Cap Screw Stainless Steel/Nylok
Cylinder Cast Bronze
Cap Brass
Nameplate Stainless Steel
Nameplate Adhesive Mod. Methacrylate
Seal/Wire Lead/Stainless Steel
Gasket White Nitrile 4660

Size (Style) Available Options Weight (including lug union nut)

• 3" (PVR-3) • Flanged inlet connection • 3" – 28 lbs. approximate
• 4" (PVR-4) -RF or FF • 4" – 46 lbs. approximate
• Tapered inlet pipe
Set Pressure Range1 (internal or external) Typical Operating Characteristics
14.5 psig to 125 psig • Female pipe inlet connection Example – 3" size

Temperature Range • Tri-clamp inlet sanitary connector Set – pressure relief 25 psig
(Ladish) vacuum relief 2" W.C.
-15°F to 400°F
• Proximity switch Capacity:
Standard Connections Liquid – 400 gpm at 25 psig set
• Lug union nut inlet connection. pressure and 10% overpressure.
Other connections may be designed Standard Materials Gas – 1989 SCFM at 25 psig set
to specific customer requirements. • Bronze cylinder, stainless steel and pressure and 10% overpressure.
• The outlet must be open to the bronze trim with Viton® seats. Vacuum – 45 SCFM 2" W.C. vacuum
atmosphere to assure valve • Alternate materials may be provided to set pressure with 8" W.C. total
cleanliness and proper performance. meet special customer requirements. pressure drop.
• Connection gasket is per customer Optional Operating Characteristics
specification.
Specifications shown above are current
Crosby standards. Please contact your
local sales representative for applications
requiring special design or operating
Note
characteristics.
1. Short springs and cylinders are furnished
for set pressures to 25 psig in 3" size and
27 psig in 4" size.
Long springs and cylinders are furnished
for pressure ranges 26 to 125 psig in 3"
size and 28 to 125 psig in 4" size.
Dimensions and drawings are available.

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