Emerson introduces ASCO Series 209 flow control valves – Med-Tech Innovation

With this combination of size and performance, Series 209 valves allow users to precisely regulate the flow of fluid in a wide range of devices that require exacting performance, like those found in the medical equipment. 

Accuracy, response time and repeatability are critical in high-precision flow control applications, such as controlling tool speed in dental chairs, the flow of steam in coffee makers, water flow in cooling systems and hydrogen flow in fuel cells. Series 209 valves have low hysteresis (less than or equal to 5%), excellent repeatability (less than or equal to 1%) and high sensitivity (less than or equal to 0.2%) that contribute to their precision. 

Shivam Chauhan, commercial product marketing manager, Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Emerson’s discrete automation business, said: “Proportional valves are key components that can significantly impact equipment performance and efficiency. We designed the ASCO Series 209 valves to deliver the highest level of performance in a small footprint, giving our customers the flexibility and confidence to engineer products that drive innovation, foster sustainability, lower costs, and improve people’s lives.”  

The low power consumption and fast response time (less than or equal to 15 milliseconds) of Series 209 can extend battery life in devices powered by them and optimise system performance and efficiency. An improved internal design prevents metal-on-metal contact that causes clicking, which allows valves to operate at low sound levels that are crucial for occupant comfort and well-being in medical environments.

Series 209 valves meet global approvals, including Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL), UKCA and CE marks and include options that tailor valves for specific applications. For instance, Series 209 valves can be cleaned for critical applications like oxygen therapy devices and come in different coil configurations that add flexibility and simplify installation.