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VALVES

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CHAPTER 1 Valves with screw shutter 06

For refrigeration plants that use HCFC, HFC or HFO refrigerants
CHAPTER 2 Valves with screw shutter 21
For refrigeration plants that use HC refrigerants
CHAPTER 3 Valves with screw shutter 22
For refrigeration plants that use the R744 refrigerant
CHAPTER 4 Valves with ball shutter 25
For refrigeration plants that use HCFC, HFC or HFO refrigerants
CHAPTER 5 Valves with ball shutter 31
For refrigeration plants that use HC refrigerants
CHAPTER 6 Valves with ball shutter 33
For refrigeration plants that use the R744 refrigerant
CHAPTER 7 3-way motorized valves with ball shutter 39
For refrigeration plants that use HCFC, HFC or HFO refrigerants
CHAPTER 8 3-way motorized valves with ball shutter 43
For refrigeration plants that use the R744 refrigerant
CHAPTER 9 Actuators 49

CHAPTER 10 Auxiliary contacts 53

CHAPTER 11 Adapters 55

CHAPTER 12 Hermetic check valves 65

For refrigeration plants that use HCFC, HFC, HFO, HC refrigerants
CHAPTER 13 Check valves 73
For refrigeration plants that use HCFC, HFC, HFO refrigerants
CHAPTER 14 Hermetic check valves 77
For refrigeration plants that use the R744 refrigerant

THE NATURAL DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY

Having achieved the goal of fifty-five years working in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry, Castel’s range of quality
products is well known and highly appreciated around the world. Quality is the product of our Company philosophy and marks
every step of the production cycle. It is certified by the company’s Quality Management System (certified by TUV SUD in
accordance with the UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 standard), as well as by the various product certifications of compliance with
European Directives and European and extra-European Quality Marks.
Product quality is connected with the quality of manufacturing. We produce on high-tech machinery and updated automatic
production lines, operating in compliance with the current safety and environmental protection standards.
Castel offers the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Market and Manufacturers tested certified products suitable for use with the
HCF and HFO refrigerants currently used in the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Industry.
Based on the experience gained in the refrigeration field using fluorinated fluids, Castel is proud to present the Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Market and Manufacturers two complete lines of products developed and proven for use in systems using
natural refrigerants: hydrocarbons (HC fluids) and carbon dioxide (R744).

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DIRECTIVE 2014/68/EU ISSUED OF THE PRESSURE CONTAINMENT

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL All the products illustrated in this Handbook, if submitted
OF 15 MAY 2014 ON PRESSURE EQUIPMENT to hydrostatic testing, guarantee a pressure strength at
Directive 2014/68/EU (PED Recast) applies to the design, least equal to 1.43 x PS in compliance with Directive
manufacture and evaluation of compliance of pressure 2014/68/EU.
equipment and assemblies with a maximum allowable All the products illustrated in this Handbook, if submitted to
pressure, PS, greater than 0.5 bar excluding the cases listed burst test, guarantee a pressure strength at least equal to 3
in Article 1, Paragraph 2 of the Directive. x PS according to EN 378-2:2016 Standard.
Directive 2014/68/EU was transposed into the Italian legal All the UL-certified products illustrated in this Handbook, if
system by Legislative Decree No. 26 dated 15 February submitted to burst testing, guarantee a pressure strength at
2016, published in the Official Journal of the Republic of least equal to 5 x MWP in compliance with standard UL 207.
Italy No. 53 of 4 March 2016.
The revised PED Recast Directive repeals previous Directive WEIGHT
97/23/EC. More specifically: The weights of the items listed in this Handbook include
• Article 13 of the PED Recast Directive, regarding the packaging and are not binding.
classification of pressure equipment, came into force as
of 1 June 2015 and repeals Article 9 of the previous PED WARRANTY
Directive.
• All other articles of the PED Recast Directive are in force All Castel products are covered by a 12-month warranty.
as of 19 July 2016, repealing all articles of the previous PED This warranty covers all products or parts thereof that turn
directive. out to be defective within the warranty period. In this case,
All valves illustrated in this technical handbook are at his own expenses, the customer shall return the defective
considered “Pressure Accessories” according to the item with a detailed description of the claimed defects. The
definition provided in Article 2, Point 5 of said Directive and warranty does not apply if the defect of the Castel product
are subject to the classification indicated in Article 4, Points is due to mistakes by the customer or by third parties, such
1.c) and 3 of the same Directive. as incorrect installation, use contrary to Castel instructions,
or tampering. In the event of defects found in its products,
EXTERNAL LEAKAGE Castel will only replace the defective goods and will not
refund damages of any kind. Castel reserves the right to
All the products illustrated in this Handbook individually make changes or modifications to its products at any time
undergo tightness tests as well as specific functional tests. without prior notice.
The allowable external leakage, measurable during the test,
complies with the requirements of standards: The products listed in this handbook are protected according
• EN 12284: 2003 – Refrigerating systems and heat pumps to law.
- Valves - Requirements, testing and marking
• EN 16084:2011 – Refrigerating systems and heat pumps
- Qualification of tightness of components and joints

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VALVES WITH SCREW SHUTTER
FOR REFRIGERATION PLANTS THAT USE HCFC, HFC OR HFO REFRIGERANTS

APPLICATIONS Furthermore, the valves (up to DN 25, for globe taps, model:
All valves illustrated in this chapter are designed for 6512/9) can also be installed on systems using the following
installation on commercial refrigeration systems and on civil refrigeration fluids:
and industrial air conditioning plants that use the following • HFC (R32)
refrigerant fluids: • HFO (R1234yf)
• HCFC (R22) classified as A2L in the ASHRAE 34-2013 standard, and
• HFC (R134a, R404A, R407C, R410A, or R507) belonging to Group 1, as defined in Article 13, Chapter 1,
• HFO and HFO/HFC mixtures (R1234ze, R448A, R449A, Point (a) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC
R450A, or R452A) Regulation No. 1272/2008.
belonging to Group 2, as defined in Article 13, Chapter 1, For specific applications with refrigerant fluids not listed
Point (b) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC above, please contact Castel Technical Department.
Regulation No. 1272/2008.

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HERMETIC VALVES The main parts of the hermetic valves are made with the
The hermetic valves can be divided into two categories: following materials:
• Two-way shut-off valves, types 6010/2 and 6012/22 • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body.
• Three-way valves; two main connections plus a third one • Steel, with proper surface protection, or brass for the
for charging, types:: spindle
• 6065, with right charge connection • Chloroprene rubber (CR) and aramid fibres for gland seal
• 6075, with left charge connection • Glass-reinforced PBT for the protective cap that covers
Note: the third way must be equipped with a mechanism (for the spindle.
example type 8394/A or other similar ones) to be ordered
separately.

TABLE 1: General characteristics of valves for hermetic systems

Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Kv
PS Category
Catalogue Number SAE Flare ODS Factor
[bar] min. max. min. max. according to
[m3/h]
(1) (2) (3) Ø [in.] Ø [mm] PED Recast

6010/2 1/4" 1/4" –

– 0,27 +130
6012/22 1/4" – 1/4"
6020/222 1/4" 1/4" 0,39
–
6020/233 3/8" 3/8" 1,20
6020/244 1/2" 1/2" 2,20
6020/255 5/8" 5/8" 2,80
6062/22M6 1/4" 6 0,46 45 -40 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
6062/23M10 1/4" 3/8" – 10 1,38 +110
6072/22M6 1/4" 6 0,46
6072/23M8 3/8" – 8 1,29
6072/23M10 3/8" 10 1,38
6072/24M12 1/2" 12 2,55
6072/25M16 5/8" 16 3,40

TABLE 2: Dimensions and weights of valves for hermetic systems

Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 I L1 L2 P1

6010/2 – 58 160
14 66 – – 36
6012/22 29 55,5 145
6020/222 61 62 360
25 51 115 – –
6020/233 60 67 370
–
6020/244 77 520
26,5 52 67,5 127
6020/255 79 530
6062/22M6 31 56,5 205
6062/23M10 33 58,5 – 200
6072/22M6 25,5 31 56,5 72 30,5 205
6072/23M8 – 1 25 210
33 58,5
6072/23M10 220
6072/24M12 38,5 68 310
29,5 84 32
6072/25M16 39,5 69 320

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6072

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RECEIVER VALVES The main parts of the receiver valves are made with the
The receiver valves can be divided into three categories: following materials:
• Two-way valves, 90° angle connections, types 6110 and • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body.
6120 • Steel, with proper surface protection, for the spindle.
• Three-way valves; two main connections (90° angle) plus • Chloroprene rubber (CR) and aramid fibres for gland seal
a third one for charging, type 6132. The access connection • Glass-reinforced PBT for the protective cap that covers
may be shut off by the back-sealing of the spindle the spindle.
• Two-way valves, 120° angle connections, type 6140

TABLE 3: General characteristics of receiver valves

Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Kv Factor PS Category
Catalogue Number SAE Flare NPT
[m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. according to
(1) (2) (3) PED Recast
6110/21 1/4" 1/8"
–
6110/22 1/4" 1/4"
0,44
6110/X15 1/4" F 1/4" –
6110/X11 – – 1/4" M/F
6110/23 1/4" 3/8" 0,45
6110/32 3/8" 1/4"
6110/33 3/8" 3/8" 1,35
6110/X13 3/8" F 3/8" –
6110/43 1/2" 3/8" 2,40
6110/44 1/2" 1/2"
3,40 +130
6110/54 5/8" 1/2"
6110/66 3/4" 3/4" 6,00
6120/22 1/4" 1/4" 0,44
45 -40 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
6120/23 1/4" 3/8" 0,45
–
6120/32 3/8" 1/4" 1,35
6120/33 3/8" 3/8" 1,35
6120/43 1/2" 3/8" 2,40
6120/44 1/2" 1/2"
3,40
6120/54 5/8" 1/2"
6120/66 3/4" 3/4" 6,00
6132/22 1/4" 1/4" 0,45
6132/33 3/8" 3/8" 1,20
1/4" +110
6132/44 1/2" 1/2" 2,20
6132/54 5/8" 1/2" 3,85
6140/22 1/4" 1/4"
– 0,36 +130
6140/23 1/4" 3/8"

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 TABLE 4: Dimensions and weights of receiver valves
Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H1 H2 L1 L2

6110/21 70,5 100

6110/22 72 48 27,5 110
6110/X15 83 130
6110/X11 88 55,5 28,5 230
6110/23 29 135
6110/32 77 130
50 –
6110/33 31 140
6110/X13 87 175
6110/43 88 220
6110/44 55,5 34,5 235
92
6110/54 245
6110/66 128 88 42,5 675
6120/22 27,5 72 48 110
6120/23 77 130
6120/32 80 50 135
30
6120/33 80 140
–
6120/43 225
93
6120/44 55,5 305
33
6120/54 94 245
6120/66 40 129,5 88 670
6132/22 94 240
56 29 64
6132/33 97 250
6132/44 112 350
65,5 36 75
6132/54 115 365
6140/22 115
57 – 69 46
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 STOP VALVES following components, to be ordered separately:
Stop valves have a very compact design and a fixing • External spring mechanisms, part no. 8395/A1 and 8395/
flange that is dimensioned to meet the current market A3
requirements. • 5/16” SAE FLARE blind union, part no. 7020/X02
Valves 6170 and 6175 must be completed with the following The main parts of the stop valves are made with the
components, which must be ordered separately: following materials:
• Internal spring mechanism, part no. 8394/B or external • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body.
spring mechanism, part nos. 8395/A1 or 8395/A3 • Brass EN 12164 – CW 614N for spindle and protection cap
• Cap with gasket code 8392/A or 1/4” SAE FLARE blind • Chloroprene rubber (CR) for outlet seal gaskets for series
union part no. 7020/20. 6165, 6175 and 6176
Valves 6176 6176 have been specifically designed to • Chloroprene rubber (CR) and aramid fibres for gland seal,
be installed on air conditioning systems that use R410A only for series 6170
refrigerant fluid. They must be completed with the

TABLE 5: General characteristics of valves for split systems

Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Kv
PS Category
Catalogue Number Way Nr. SAE Flare ODS Factor
[bar] min. max. min. max. according to
[m3/h]
(1) (2) Ø [in.] Ø [mm] PED Recast

6165/22 1/4" 1/4" 0,68

2 –
6165/33 3/8" 3/8" 1,70
–
6175/33 3/8" 3/8" 1,70
6175/44 1/2" 1/2" 3,40
6175/55 3 1/4" 5/8" 5/8" 16 4,60
45 -20 +110 -20 +50 Art. 4.3
6170/66 3/4" 3/4" 9,00
–
6170/77 7/8" 7/8" 10,80
6176/44 1/2" 1/2" 3,40
6176/55 3 5/16" 5/8" 5/8" 16 4,60
6176/66 3/4" 3/4" 7,50

TABLE 6: Dimensions and weights of valves for split systems

Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H1 H2 H3 D L1 L2 L3 I
6165/22 9,5 29 113
– –
6165/33 17 52 120
12,7 30 ,5
6175/33 8 29 59,5 38 135
6175/44 15,9 225
20 65 36 31 67
6175/55 19,0 235
6170/66 22,2 655
28,5 104 12 47 36 83 50
6170/77 28,6 670
6176/44 15,9 225
20 65 36 67
6176/55 8 19,0 31 38 235
6176/66 24 70 22,2 41 72 280

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DIAPHRAGM VALVES following materials:
Diaphragm valves do not have a gland seal. Thin metal • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body.
discs (diaphragms), which hermetically isolate the • Brass EN 12164 – CW 614N for spindle
spindle chamber from the fluid flow area, ensure the • Harmonic steel for spring
external sealing. • Nylon for seat sealing gaskets
The main parts of the diaphragm valves are made with the

TABLE 7: General characteristics of diaphragm valves

Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Kv Factor PS Category
Catalogue Number ODS
SAE Flare [m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. according to
Ø [in.] Ø [mm] PED Recast

6210/2 1/4" 0,28

6210/3 3/8" 1,00
6210/4 1/2" – – 1,30
6210/5 5/8" 1,80
6210/6 3/4" 3,65
6220/M6 – 6
0,28
6220/2 1/4" 28 -35 +90 -35 +50 Art. 4.3
–
6220/3 3/8"
1,00
6220/M10 – 10
–
6220/4 1/2" – 1,30
6220/5 5/8" 16 1,80
6220/6 3/4"
– 3,65
6220/7 7/8"

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 TABLE 8: Dimensions and weights of diaphragm valves
Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H1 H2 L1 d I D
6210/2 68 58 36 200
6210/3 74 325
53,5 4,5 52
6210/4 72 38 335
78
6210/5 340
6210/6 86 62,5 98 6,2 50 60 655
6220/M6
68 53 36 195
6220/2
6220/3
53,5 61 4,5 52 300
6220/M10
72 38
6220/4 70
305
6220/5 71
6220/6 92 580
86 62,5 6,2 50 60
6220/7 94 645

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ROTALOCK VALVES • Ottone forgiato a caldo EN 12420 – CW 617N per il corpo.
Rotalock valves mounted with 7910 fittings and 7990 • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body.
gaskets, guarantee quick installation and safe sealing. • Steel, with proper surface protection, for the spindle
They can be assembled in any direction before tightening and ring
the ring. • Chloroprene rubber (CR) and aramid fibres for gland seal
Furthermore, they have an additional charging connection, • Glass-reinforced PBT for the protective cap that covers
which can be excluded by the back sealing of the spindle. the spindle.
Fittings 7910 and gaskets 7990 must be ordered separately • Steel bar EN 10277-3 11S Mn Pb 37 + C for 7910 fittings
The main parts of the rotalock valves and their accessories • PTFE for 7990 gaskets
are made with the following materials:

TABLE 9: General characteristics of rotalock valves

Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Kv
Union Gasket PS PS Category
Catalogue Number SAE Flare Swivel nut Factor
code code [bar] [bar] min. max. min. max. according to
[m3/h]
(1) (2) (3) PED Recast
6310/2 1/4" 0,46
3/4"
6310/3 3/8" 7910/6 7990/6
UNF 1,35
6310/4 1/2"
6320/3 1/4" 3/8" 45 1,40 45 -40 +110 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
6320/4 1/2" 1" 3,10
7910/8 7990/8
6320/5 5/8" UNS
3,4
6320/6 3/4"

TABLE 10: Dimensions and weights TABLE 11: Dimensions and weights of unions
of rotalock valves Cata-
Connections
Weight Gasket
Catalogue Dimensions [mm] Weight logue Solder [mm] L
Threaded [g] code
Number H1 H2 L1 L2 [g] number
ODF ODM
6310/2 94 290 7910/6 3/4" UNF 10 13 28 7990/6
26
6310/3 68,5 33,5 7910/8 1" UNS – 19 47 7990/8
64 300
6310/4 97
6320/3 69,5 34,5 330
6320/4 114,5 400
6320/5 72 36,5 77,5 415
117,5
6320/6 425

valves

gasket

coupling

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 CAPPED VALVES The brazing of capped valves with solder connections, type
The main parts of the capped valves are made with the 6420, should be carried out with care, using a low melting
following materials: point filler material. It is necessary to remove the spindle
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body assembly, including the packing gland before brazing the
• Steel, with proper surface protection, for the spindle. body. It is important to avoid direct contact between the
• Chloroprene rubber (CR) and aramid fibres for gland seal torch flame and the body, which could be damaged and
• Glass-reinforced PBT for the protective cap that covers compromise the proper functioning of the valves.
the spindle.

TABLE 12: General characteristics of capped valves

Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Kv Factor PS Category
Catalogue Number ODS
SAE Flare [m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. according to
Ø [in.] Ø [mm] PED Recast

6410/2 1/4" 0,40

6410/3 3/8" 1,00
6410/4 1/2" – 1,45
6410/5 5/8" 1,70
–
6410/6 3/4" 3,50
6420/2 1/4" 0,40
–
6420/3 3/8"
6420/3S3 3/8" - OUT 3/8" - IN 1,00
45 -40 +110 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
6420/M10 10
–
6420/M12 12
1,45
6420/4 1/2" –
6420/5 5/8" 16 1,70
–
6420/M18 – 18
6420/6 3/4" –
3,50
6420/M22 – 22
6420/7 7/8" –

TABLE 13: Dimensions and weights of capped valves

Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H1 H2 L1 d I
6410/2 68 305
6410/3 74 325
85,5 67 4,5 38
6410/4
78 330
6410/5
6410/6 113 89,5 98 6,2 50 695
6420/2 57 300
6420/3 61
6420/3S3 67,5
6420/M10 85,5 67 61 4,5 38
305
6420/M12
70
6420/4
6420/5 71
6420/M18 700
92
6420/6 685
113 89,5 6,2 50
6420/M22
94 690
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GLOBE VALVES • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for body, cover and
These valves are available in the following two types: cap that covers the spindle
• 6512 with straight solder connections • Steel, with proper surface protection, for the spindle.
• 6532 with right-angle solder connections • Chloroprene rubber (CR) and aramid fibres for gland seal
The main parts of the globe valves are made with the • Metal-rubber laminate for outlet seal gaskets
following materials: • PTFE for seat gaskets.

TABLE 14: General characteristics of globe valves

Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Kv Factor PS Category
Catalogue Number ODS ODM
[m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. according to
Ø [in.] Ø [mm] Ø [in.] Ø [mm] PED Recast

6512/M22 – 22 – 28
7,1
6512/7 7/8" – 1.1/8" –
6512/M28 – 28 1.3/8" 35 Art. 4.3
8,4
6512/9 1.1/8" – 1.3/8" 35
6512/11 1.3/8" 35 1.5/8" – 15,0
6512/13 1.5/8" – 2" –
25,0
6512/M42 – 42 2" – I
6512/17 2.1/8" 54 – – 40,0
45 -35 +160 -35 +50
6532/M22 – 22 – 28
8,2
6532/7 7/8" – 1.1/8" –
6532/M28 – 28 1.3/8" 35 Art. 4.3
9,1
6532/9 1.1/8" – 1.3/8" 35
6532/11 1.3/8" 35 1.5/8" – 18,7
6532/13 1.5/8" – 2" –
38,0
6532/M42 – 42 2" – I
6532/17 2.1/8" 54 – – 48,5

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 TABLE 15: Dimensions and weights of globe valves
Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H H1 L L1 Q A

6512/M22
1415
6512/7
136 28,5 100 60 94
6512/M28
1310
6512/9
–
6512/11 166 34 118 68 126 2020
6512/13
199 37 141 88 3500
6512/M42 138
6512/17 215 42,5 173 104 5050
6532/M22
1350
6532/7
147 44,5 80 50 60 94
6532/M28
1290
6532/9
6532/11 165 52,5 93 59 68 126 1910
6532/13
4920
6532/M42 238 65 139 86,5 104 138
6532/17 4765

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GAUGE MOUNTING VALVES The main parts of the gauge mounting valves are made with
The valves are equipped with: the following materials:
• A small flange for fixing the tap to the control panel • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body
• A threaded SAE Flare connection for joining it to the • Steel, with proper surface protection, for the spindle.
copper pipe with a union. • Chloroprene rubber (CR) and aramid fibres for gland seal
• A threaded NPT (type 8320) or a swivel union SAE Flare • Glass-reinforced PBT for the protective cap that covers
(8321) connection for mounting the gauge the spindle.

TABLE 16: General characteristics of gauge mounting valves

Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk Category
Kv Factor PS
Catalogue Number according to
SAE Flare NPT SAE Flare [m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. PED Recast
8320/21 1/4" 1/8" –
8320/22 1/4" 1/4" – 0,44 45 -40 +130 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
8321/22 1/4" – 1/4"f

TABLE 17: Dimensions and weight of gauge mounting valves

Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H1 L1 L2 L3

8320/21 19 140
8320/22 37 83 35 17
186
8321/22 40

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 LINE PIERCING VALVE • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body
The piercing valve is a fast, economic means of providing • Hardened steel for the needle
a charging, purging or gauge inlet point in the refrigeration • Chloroprene rubber (CR) for the outlet seal gaskets
system. It can be applied on copper pipes with a 6 mm to
10 mm diameter, and can be installed in any position on the Install the threaded fork astride of the copper pipe, fix the
system. valve to the pipe, tightening the lower nut. Then, as the
needle advances, it pierces the pipe. The hole connects the
The main parts of the piercing valve are made with the inside of the pipe with the 1/4” SAE Flare connection of the
following materials: valve as shown in Figures 1 and 2.

TABLE 18: General characteristics and dimensions of line piercing valve

Connections Dimensions [mm] TS [°C] TA [°C]
Risk Category
Pipe Weight PS
Catalogue Number SAE according to
Diameter H1 H2 L1 L2 [g] [bar] min. max. min. max.
Flare PED Recast
[mm]
8330/A 1/4" 6 - 10 72 25,5 29 36 104 25 -10 +70 -10 +50 Art. 4.3
opened valve

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 CHAPTER 2
VALVES WITH SCREW SHUTTER
FOR REFRIGERATION PLANTS THAT USE HC REFRIGERANTS

this chapter cannot be installed with mineral oils or

alkylbenzenes.

RECEIVER VALVES
Receiver valves for HC are two-way valves with 90°
connections, type 6110N.

The main parts are manufactured with the following

materials:
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body
• Steel, with proper surface protection, for the spindle.
• Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) and
aramid fibres for packing gland seal.
• Glass-reinforced PBT for the protective cap that
covers the spindle.

APPLICATIONS
The valves illustrated in this chapter have been developed
by Castel for all those refrigeration applications that use
the following HC refrigeration fluids: R290, R600, R600a,
belonging to Group 1, defined in Article 13, Chapter 1,
Point (a) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC
Regulation No. 1272/2008.
CAUTION! Valves with screw shutter illustrated in

TABLE 19: General characteristics of receiver valves for HC refrigerants

Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk Category
Kv Factor PS
Catalogue Number according to
SAE Flare NPT [m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. PED Recast
6110N/22 1/4" 1/4" 0,44
6110N/33 3/8" 3/8" 1,35 45 -40 +150 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
6110N/43 1/2" 3/8" 2,40

TABLE 20: Dimensions and weights of receiver valves for HC refrigerants

Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H1 H2 L1
6110N/22 72 48 27,5 110
6110N/33 77 50 31 140
6110N/43 88 55,5 34,5 220

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 CHAPTER 3
VALVES WITH SCREW SHUTTER
FOR REFRIGERATION PLANTS THAT USE THE R744 REFRIGERANT

APPLICATIONS
The valves illustrated in this chapter have been developed
by Castel for all the applications that use the sub-critical
or transcritical R744 refrigeration fluid belonging to
Group 2, defined in Article 13, Chapter 1, Point (b) of
Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC Regulation
No. 1272/2008.
CAUTION!: Valves with screw shutter illustrated in this
chapter cannot be used with other refrigerant fluids.

HERMETIC VALVES
Hermetic valves for CO2 are two-way shut-off taps, type
6010E/2 and 6012E/22

The main parts are manufactured with the following

materials:
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body
• Steel, with proper surface protection, or brass for the
spindle
• EPDM (ethylene propylene rubber) and aramid fibres for
packing gland seal.
• Glass-reinforced PBT for the protective cap that covers
the spindle.

TABLE 21: General characteristics of valves for hermetic systems for R744
Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Kv Factor PS Category
Catalogue Number ODS
SAE Flare [m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. according to
Ø [in.] PED Recast

6010E/2 1/4" 1/4" – 0,27

120 -40 +130 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
6012E/22 1/4" – 1/4"

TABLE 22: Dimensions and weights of valves for hermetic systems for R744
Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H1 H2 I L1 L2
6010E/2 – 58 160
14 66 36
6012E/22 29 55,5 145

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RECEIVER VALVES • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body
Receiver valves for CO2 are two-way valves with 90° • Steel, with proper surface protection, for the spindle.
connections, types 6110E and 6120E. • EPDM (ethylene propylene rubber) and aramid fibres for
packing gland seal.
The main parts are manufactured with the following • Glass-reinforced PBT for the protective cap that covers
materials: the spindle.

TABLE 23: General characteristics of receiver valves for R744

Connections Kv Factor PS TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk Category
Catalogue Number according to
SAE Flare NPT [m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. PED Recast
6110E/22 - 1/4" 1/4"
0,44
6110E/X15 1/4” F 1/4” -
6110E/33 - 3/8" 3/8"
1,35
6110E/X13 3/8” F 3/8" -
120 -40 +130 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
6110E/44 - 1/2" 1/2" 3,40
6120E/22 - 1/4" 1/4" 0,44
6120E/33 - 3/8" 3/8" 1,35
6120E/44 - 1/2" 1/2" 3,40

TABLE 24: Dimensions and weights of receiver valves for R744

Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H1 H2 L1 L2
6110E/22 72 110
48 27,5
6110E/X15 83 130
6110E/33 77 – 140
50 31
6110E/X13 87 175
6110E/44 92 55,5 34,5 235
6120E/22 27,5 72 48 110
6120E/33 30 – 80 50 140
6120E/44 33 93 55,5 305

6110E/X13 6120E
6110E/X15

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 CAPPED VALVES The brazing of capped valves, type 6420E, should be carried
The main parts of the capped valves are made with the out with care, using a low melting point filler material. It
following materials: is necessary to remove the spindle assembly, including
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body the packing gland before brazing the body. It is important
• Steel, with proper surface protection, for the spindle. to avoid direct contact between the torch flame and the
• EPDM (ethylene propylene rubber) and aramid fibres for body, which could be damaged and compromise the proper
packing gland seal. functioning of the valve.
• Glass-reinforced PBT for the protective cap that covers
the spindle.

TABLE 25: General characteristics of capped valves for R744

Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Kv Factor PS Category
Catalogue Number ODS
SAE Flare [m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. according to
Ø [in.] PED Recast

6420E/2 1/4" 0,40

–
6420E/3 3/8"
1,00 120 120 +110 -40 +110 Art. 4.3
6420E/3S3 3/8" - OUT 3/8" - IN
6420E/4 – 1/2" 1,45

TABLE 26: Dimensions and weights of capped valves for R744

Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H1 H2 L1 d I

6420E/2 57 300
6420E/3 61
85,5 67 4,5 38
6420E/3S3 67,5 305
6420E/4 70

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 CHAPTER 4
VALVES WITH BALL SHUTTER
FOR REFRIGERATION PLANTS THAT USE HCFC, HFC OR HFO REFRIGERANTS

APPLICATIONS fitting. These taps are equipped with mechanism

The 2-ways valves with ball shutter illustrated in this 8395/A1 and cap 8392/A.
chapter are designed for installation on commercial The main parts of the valves with ball shutter are made
refrigeration systems and on civil and industrial air with the following materials:
conditioning plants that use the following refrigerant fluids: • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body
• HCFC (R22) • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N, chromium
• HFC (R134a, R404A, R407C, R410A, or R507) plated, for the ball
• HFO and HFO/HFC mixtures (R1234ze, R448A, R449A, • Copper pipe EN 12735-1 – Cu--DHP for solder
R450A, or R452A) connections
belonging to Group 2, as defined in Article 13, Chapter 1, • Steel, with proper surface protection, for the spindle.
Point (b) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC • Chloroprene rubber (CR) for outlet seal gaskets
Regulation No. 1272/2008. • P.T.F.E. for the ball seat gaskets
Furthermore, the same valves with ball shutter, up to • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the
DN 25, that is models 6570/9 and 6571/11, can also be protective cap of the spindle,
installed on systems using the following refrigeration
fluids: INSTALLATION
• HFC (R32) The valves with ball shutter can be installed in all
• HFO (R1234yf) sections of a refrigerating system, in compliance with
classified as A2L in the ASHRAE 34-2013 standard, and the limits and capacities indicated in Table 28. Table 27
belonging to Group 1, as defined in Article 13, Chapter 1, shows the following functional characteristics of a valve
Point (a) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC with ball shutter.
Regulation No. 1272/2008. • PS
For specific applications with refrigerant fluids not listed • TS
above, please contact Castel Technical Department. • Kv factor

CONSTRUCTION Brazing of the valves with ball shutter with solder

The specific design of Castel valves with ball shutter: connections should be carried out with care, using a low
• ensures the internal pressure equilibrium when the melting point filler material (min. 5% Ag). It is important
valve is closed, to avoid direct contact between the torch flame and the
• permits the two-directional flow of the refrigerant valve body, which could be damaged and compromise
• prevents any risk of ejection or explosion of the spindle. the proper functioning of the entire valve.
The electric welding of the body and the seal gaskets,
assembled on the spindle, ensure perfect hermetic seal CERTIFICATIONS
of the valve. Valves with ball shutter in series: 6570, 6571, 6590,
Valves with ball shutter are available in the following two and 6591 (with the exclusion of models 6570(M64A
types: and greater and models 6571/24A and greater) have
• Valves in series 6570 - 6590 (full port) and in series been approved by the American certification authority,
6571 - 6591 (reduced port) without access fitting. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. These taps are UL Listed
• Valves in series 6570/A - 6590/A (full port) and in certified for the USA with file SA33319, in compliance
series 6571/A – 6591/A (reduced port) with access with American standard UL 207.

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 TABLE 27: General characteristics of ball valves, UL approved
Catalogue Number Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Ball
without with Kv Factor PS Category
ODS Port Ø
access access [m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. according to
[mm]
fitting fitting Ø [in.] Ø [mm] PED Recast
6570/M6 6570/M6A – 6
0,8
6570/2 6570/2A 1/4" –
6570/3 6570/3A 3/8" –
10 3
6570/M10 6570/M10A – 10
6570/M12 6570/M12A – 12
5
6570/4 6570/4A 1/2" –
6570/M15 6570/M15A – 15
Art. 4.3
6570/5 6570/5A 5/8" 16
15 17
6570/M18 6570/M18A – 18
6570/6 6570/6A 3/4" –
6570/7 6570/7A 7/8" 22 19 29
45
6570/M28 6570/M28A – 28 -40 +150 -40 +50
25 51 (1)
6570/9 6570/9A 1.1/8" –
6590/11 6590/11A 1.3/8" 35 32 86
6590/13 6590/13A 1.5/8" –
38 117
6590/M42 6590/M42A – 42
6590/17 6590/17A 2.1/8" 54 50 214
6570/M64 (2) 6570/M64A (2) – 64
60 380
6570/21A (2) 2.5/8" – I
6570/24A (2) 3" 76
73 550
– 6570/25A (2) 3.1/8" 80
6570/28A (2) 3.1/2" 89
82 710
6570/29A (2) 3.5/8" 92
6571/5 5/8" 16 10 5
6571/7 7/8" 22 15 17
6571/M28 – 28
19 29
6571/9 1.1/8" – Art. 4.3
-
6571/11 1.3/8" 35 25 51
6591/13 1.5/8" –
32 86
6591/M42 – 42
6591/17 2.1/8" 54 38 117 45
-40 +150 -40 +50
6591/M64 6591/M64A – 64 (1)
50 214
6591/21 6591/21A 2.5/8" –
6571/24A (2) 3" 76
60 380
6571/25A (2) 3.1/8" 80 I
6571/28A (2) 3.1/2" 89
– 73 550
6571/29A (2) 3.5/8" 92
6571/33A (2) 4.1/8" 105
82 660
6571/34A (2) 4.1/4" 108
(1) : MWP = 500 psi for 6570/.. and 6590/.. - MWP = 435 psi for 6571/.. and 6591/.. according to UL approval
(2) : not UL approved

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 TABLE 28: Refrigerant flow capacity of ball valves [kW]
Catalogue Number Liquid line
without with
access access R134a R22 R32 R404A R407C R410A R507 R1234yf R1234ze R448A R449A R450A R452A
fitting fitting
6570/M6 6570/M6A
13,6 14,6 20,1 9,5 13,8 13,7 9,2 10,1 12,0 12,5 12,6 12,7 9,7
6570/2 6570/2A
6570/3 6570/3A
51 55 75 36 52 52 35 38 45 47 47 48 36
6570/M10 6570/M10A
6570/M12 6570/M12A
6570/4 6570/4A 85 92 126 60 86 86 58 63 75 78 79 80 61
6571/5 –
6570/M15 6570/M15A
6570/5 6570/5A
6570/M18 6570/M18A 289 311 427 202 293 292 196 214 256 266 267 270 206
6570/6 6570/6A
6571/7 –
6570/7 6570/7A
6571/M28 – 493 531 729 345 500 498 334 365 436 454 456 461 352
6571/9 –
6570/M28 6570/M28A
6570/9 6570/9A 867 933 1282 607 879 876 587 642 767 798 802 811 619
6571/11 –
6590/11 6590/11A
6591/13 – 1462 1574 1023 1482 1477 989 1293 1346 1352 1368 1043
6591/M42 –
6590/13 6590/13A
6590/M42 6590/M42A 1989 2141 1392 2016 2009 1346 1760 1831 1839 1861 1419
6591/17 –
6590/17 6590/17A
6591/M64 6591/M64A 3638 3916 2547 3687 3674 2461 3219 3349 3364 3405 2596
6591/21 6591/21A
6570/M64 6570/M64A
6570/21A
6460 6954 4522 6547 6525 4370 5715 5947 5974 6046 4609
6571/24A
6571/25A
6570/24A
6570/25A
9350 10065 6545 9477 9444 6325 8272 8608 8646 8751 6672
– 6571/28A
6571/29A
6570/28A
12070 12993 8449 12233 12191 8165 10678 11112 11161 11296 8612
6570/29A
6571/33A
11220 12078 7854 11372 11332 7590 9926 10329 10375 10501 8006
6571/34A

Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007 Continued

Evaporator outlet temperature 50 °F (9,9 °C)
Condensing temperature 110 °F (43,3 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 100 °F (37,8 °C) Suction line temperature 65 °F (18,3 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature 40 °F (4,4 °C) Discharge temperature 160 °F (71,1 °C)

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 TABLE 28: Refrigerant flow capacity of ball valves [kW]
Catalogue Number Suction line
without with
access access R134a R22 R32 R404A R407C R410A R507 R1234yf R1234ze R448A R449A R450A R452A
fitting fitting
6570/M6 6570/M6A
1,5 2,0 3,4 1,8 1,8 2,6 1,8 1,2 1,1 1,9 1,8 1,3 1,7
6570/2 6570/2A
6570/3 6570/3A
5,5 7,7 12,8 6,6 6,8 9,9 6,7 4,4 4,3 7,2 6,6 4,8 6,3
6570/M10 6570/M10A
6570/M12 6570/M12A
6570/4 6570/4A 9,1 12,8 21,3 11,0 11,4 16,5 11,2 7,4 7,1 12,0 11,0 8,0 10,6
6571/5 –
6570/M15 6570/M15A
6570/5 6570/5A
6570/M18 6570/M18A 31 43 72 37 39 56 38 25 24 41 37 27 36
6570/6 6570/6A
6571/7 –
6570/7 6570/7A
6571/M28 – 53 74 123 64 66 96 65 43 41 70 64 46 61
6571/9 –
6570/M28 6570/M28A
6570/9 6570/9A 93 130 217 112 116 168 114 75 72 122 112 81 108
6571/11 –
6590/11 6590/11A
6591/13 – 157 219 189 195 284 192 122 206 189 137 181
6591/M42 –
6590/13 6590/13A
6590/M42 6590/M42A 213 298 257 266 386 261 166 281 257 186 247
6591/17 –
6590/17 6590/17A
6591/M64 6591/M64A 389 546 471 486 706 477 304 514 471 340 452
6591/21 6591/21A
6570/M64 6570/M64A
6570/21A
692 969 836 863 1254 847 540 912 836 604 802
6571/24A
6571/25A
6570/24A
6570/25A
1001 1403 1210 1249 1815 1227 781 1320 1210 875 1161
– 6571/28A
6571/29A
6570/28A
1292 1811 1562 1612 2343 1583 1008 1704 1562 1129 1498
6570/29A
6571/33A
1201 1683 1452 1498 2178 1472 937 1584 1452 1049 1393
6571/34A

Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007 Continued

Evaporator outlet temperature 50 °F (9,9 °C)
Condensing temperature 110 °F (43,3 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 100 °F (37,8 °C) Suction line temperature 65 °F (18,3 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature 40 °F (4,4 °C) Discharge temperature 160 °F (71,1 °C)

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 TABLE 28: Refrigerant flow capacity of ball valves [kW]
Catalogue Number Hot Gas line
without with
access access R134a R22 R32 R404A R407C R410A R507 R1234yf R1234ze R448A R449A R450A R452A
fitting fitting
6570/M6 6570/M6A
6,8 9,0 14,5 7,7 9,5 10,9 7,6 5,3 5,5 9,4 8,6 6,1 8,0
6570/2 6570/2A
6570/3 6570/3A
26 34 54 29 36 41 29 20 21 35 32 23 30
6570/M10 6570/M10A
6570/M12 6570/M12A
6570/4 6570/4A 43 56 91 48 60 68 48 33 34 59 54 38 50
6571/5 –
6570/M15 6570/M15A
6570/5 6570/5A
6570/M18 6570/M18A 145 190 309 163 202 231 162 113 116 201 183 130 170
6570/6 6570/6A
6571/7 –
6570/7 6570/7A
6571/M28 – 247 325 527 278 345 394 277 193 199 342 313 222 289
6571/9 –
6570/M28 6570/M28A
6570/9 6570/9A 434 571 926 490 607 694 487 339 349 602 550 390 509
6571/11 –
6590/11 6590/11A
6591/13 – 731 963 826 1023 1170 820 589 1015 927 658 858
6591/M42 –
6590/13 6590/13A
6590/M42 6590/M42A 995 1310 1123 1392 1591 1116 801 1381 1261 895 1168
6591/17 –
6590/17 6590/17A
6591/M64 6591/M64A 1819 2397 2054 2547 2910 2042 1466 2525 2307 1637 2136
6591/21 6591/21A
6570/M64 6570/M64A
6570/21A
3230 4256 3648 4522 5168 3625 2603 4484 4096 2907 3792
6571/24A
6571/25A
6570/24A
6570/25A
4675 6160 5280 6545 7480 5247 3768 6490 5929 4208 5489
– 6571/28A
6571/29A
6570/28A
6035 7952 6816 8449 9656 6773 4864 8378 7654 5432 7086
6570/29A
6571/33A
5610 7392 6336 7854 8976 6296 4521 7788 7115 5049 6587
6571/34A

Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007

Evaporator outlet temperature 50 °F (9,9 °C)
Condensing temperature 110 °F (43,3 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 100 °F (37,8 °C) Suction line temperature 65 °F (18,3 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature 40 °F (4,4 °C) Discharge temperature 160 °F (71,1 °C)

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 TABLE 29: Dimensions and weights of ball valves
Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H H1 H2 L L1 L2 I d
6570/M6 6570/M6A
198
6570/2 6570/2A
6570/3 6570/3A
29 121 65 25
6570/M10 6570/M10A 48 15 18
201
6570/M12 6570/M12A
6570/4 6570/4A
6571/5 – – 138 73,5 – 208
6570/M15 6570/M15A
6570/5 6570/5A
32 139 73 30 M4 311
6570/M18 6570/M18A 55 19 25,5
6570/6 6570/6A
6571/7 – – 175 90,5 – 360
6570/7 6570/7A 34 175 94 40 570
6571/M28 70 23
– 206 109 – 601
6571/9
6570/M28 6570/M28A
37 204 109 45 708
6570/9 6570/9A 79 27
6571/11 – – 245 130 – 840
6590/11 6590/11A 45 43
6591/13 117 37 210 112 30 1518
– – –
6591/M42
6590/13 6590/13A
45 239 126 48 2470
6590/M42 6590/M42A 127 44 M6
6591/17 – – 253 133 – 2520
6590/17 6590/17A 4360
6591/M64 6591/M64A 148 54 53 275 149 58
4400
6591/21 6591/21A
6570/M64 6570/M64A 6000
343 186 68
6570/21A 6240
150 55 57 75 M8
6571/24A 6410
363 196 78
6571/25A 6580
6570/24A 10735
365,5 196,5 69
6570/25A 10790
186,5 70 64 89 M8
– 6571/28A 11012
381,5 204,5 77
6571/29A 11013
6570/28A 12789
373 197,5 70,5
6570/29A 12807
195 75 68 75 M8
6571/33A 13223
405 213,5 86,5
6571/34A 13257

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 CHAPTER 5
VALVES WITH BALL SHUTTER
FOR REFRIGERATION PLANTS THAT USE HC REFRIGERANTS

• permits the two-directional flow of the refrigerant

• prevents any risk of ejection or explosion of the spindle.
The electric welding of the body and the seal gaskets,
assembled on the spindle, ensure perfect hermetic seal of
the valve. The valves with ball shutter in series 6570N are
full port without charge access.
The main parts of the valves with ball shutter are made
with the following materials:
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N, chromium
plated, for the ball
• Copper pipe EN 12735-1 – Cu--DHP for solder
connections
• Steel, with proper surface protection, for the spindle.
• Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) for outlet
seal gaskets.
• P.T.F.E. for the ball seat gaskets
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the protective
cap of the spindle

INSTALLATION
APPLICATIONS The valves with ball shutter can be installed in all
The valves with ball shutter illustrated in this chapter sections of a refrigerating system, in compliance with
have been developed by Castel for all those refrigeration the limits and capacities indicated in Table 31. Table 30
applications that use the following HC refrigeration fluids: shows the following functional characteristics of a valve
R290, R600, and R600a, belonging to Group 1, defined in with ball shutter.
Article 13, Chapter 1, Point (a) of Directive 2014/68/EU, • PS
with reference to EC Regulation No. 1272/2008. • TS
CAUTION! The valves with ball shutter illustrated • Kv factor
in this chapter cannot be used with mineral oils or
alkylbenzenes. Brazing of the valves with ball shutter with solder
connections should be carried out with care, using a low
CONSTRUCTION melting point filler material (min. 5% Ag). It is important
The specific design of Castel valves with ball shutter: to avoid direct contact between the torch flame and the
• ensures the internal pressure equilibrium when the tap valve body, which could be damaged and compromise the
is closed, proper functioning of the entire valve.

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 TABLE 30: General characteristics of ball valves for HC refrigerants
Connections
Ball TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk Category
Kv Factor PS
Catalogue Number ODS Port Ø according to
[m3/h] [bar]
[mm] PED Recast
Ø [in.] Ø [mm] min. max. min. max.
6570N/M6 – 6
0,8
6570N/2 1/4" –
6570N/3 3/8" –
10 3
6570N/M10 – 10
6570N/M12 – 12
5
6570N/4 1/2" –
45 -40 +150 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
6570N/5 5/8" 16
6570N/M18 – 18 15 17
6570N/6 3/4" –
6570N/7 7/8" 22 19 29
6570N/M28 – 28
25 51
6570N/9 1.1/8" –

TABLE 31: Refrigerant flow capacity of ball valves for HC refrigerants [kW]
Liquid line Suction line Hot Gas line
Catalogue Number
R290 R600 R600a R290 R600 R600a R290 R600 R600a
6570N/M6
16,3 19,1 17,0 2,4 1,0 1,3 10,2 5,2 6,0
6570N/2
6570N/3
61 72 64 9,2 3,9 4,7 38 19 22
6570N/M10
6570N/M12
102 120 106 15,3 6,5 7,9 64 32 37
6570N/4
6570N/5
6570N/M18 346 406 360 52 22 27 217 110 126
6570N/6
6570N/7 591 693 615 88 37 46 370 187 216
6570N/M28
1039 1219 1081 156 66 81 651 329 379
6570N/9
Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007
Evaporator outlet temperature 50 °F (9,9 °C)
Condensing temperature 110 °F (43,3 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 100 °F (37,8 °C) Suction line temperature 65 °F (18,3 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature 40 °F (4,4 °C) Discharge temperature 160 °F (71,1 °C)

TABLE 32: Dimensions and weights of ball valves for HC refrigerants

Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H H1 L L1 I d
6570N/M6
198
6570N/2
6570N/3
48 15 121 65 18
6570N/M10
201
6570N/M12
6570N/4
M4
6570N/5
6570N/M18 55 19 139 73 25,5 311
6570N/6
6570N/7 70 23 175 94 30 570
6570N/M28
79 27 204 109 30 708
6570N/9

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 CHAPTER 6
VALVES WITH BALL SHUTTER
FOR REFRIGERATION PLANTS THAT USE THE R744 REFRIGERANT

APPLICATIONS • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N, chromium

The valves with ball shutter illustrated in this chapter have plated, for the ball
been developed by Castel for all the applications that use • Steel, with proper surface protection, for the spindle.
the sub-critical or trans-critical R744 refrigeration fluid • Ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM) for outlet seal gaskets
belonging to Group 2, defined in Article 13, Chapter 1, • PTFE for the ball seat gaskets
Point (b) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the protective
Regulation No. 1272/2008. cap of the spindle
The valves with ball shutter for plants that operate using • Copper pipe EN 12735-1 – Cu-DHP for solder
refrigerant fluid R744 are the following: connections in series 6570EL, 6590EL, 6570E and
• Valves in series 6570EL and 6590EL with PS = 60 6590E.
bar, equipped with copper connections for sub-critical • Copper pipe EN 12735-1 – CuFe2P (K65) for welded
plants. connections in series 6577E, and 6597E
• Valves in series 6570E and 6590E with PS = 80 bar, • Stainless steel pipe AISI 304 for welded connections in
equipped with copper connections for trans-critical series 6578E and 6598E.
plants, low and medium pressure sides.
• Valves in series 6577E and 6597E with PS = 120 bar INSTALLATION
equipped with reinforced copper connections (K65) for The valves with ball shutter can be installed in all
trans-critical plants, high pressure side. sections of a refrigerating system, in compliance with
• Valves in series 6578E and 6598E with PS = 140 bar the limits and capacities indicated in Table 34. Table 33
equipped with reinforced stainless steel connections for shows the following functional characteristics of a valve
trans-critical plants, high-pressure side. with ball shutter.
CAUTION! The valves with ball shutter in this chapter • PS
cannot be used with other refrigerant fluids. • TS
• Kv factor
CONSTRUCTION
The specific design of Castel valves with ball shutter: Copper connections: The brazing of valves with solder
• ensures the internal pressure equilibrium when the tap connections should be carried out with care, using a low
is closed, melting point filler material (min.5 Ag). It is important to
• permits the two-directional flow of the refrigerant avoid direct contact between the torch flame and the
• prevents any risk of ejection or explosion of the spindle. valve body, which could be damaged and compromise the
The electric welding of the body and the seal gaskets, proper functioning of the entire valve.
assembled on the spindle, ensure perfect hermetic seal Steel connectors: TIG welding recommended, to be
of the valve. Valves with ball shutter in series: 6570EL, performed as quickly as possible according to the method
6590EL, 6570E, 6590E, 6577E, 6597E, 6578E, 6598E are shown in the product instruction sheet. The connection
full port with no charge access. material is AISI 304: it is only possible to use AISI 308
The main parts of the valves with ball shutter are made filler material if welding to pipes made from the same type
with the following materials: of material. For pipes made from other materials, please
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body contact your welding supplies supplier.

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 TABLE 33: General characteristics of ball valves for R744
Connections Risk
Ball TS [°C] TA [°C]
Kv Factor PS Category
Catalogue Number ODS W Port Ø
[m3/h] [bar] according to
[mm]
Ø [in.] Ø [mm] Ø [mm] min. max. min. max. PED Recast

6570EL/M6 – –
0,8
6570EL/2 1/4" 1/4"
6570EL/3 3/8" 3/8"
10 3
6570EL/M10 – –
6570EL/M12 – –
5
6570EL/4 1/2" 1/2"
6570EL/5 5/8" 5/8" Art. 4.3
6570EL/M18 – – 15 17
– 60 -40 +150 -40 +50
6570EL/6 3/4" 3/4"
6570EL/7 7/8" 7/8" 19 29
6570EL/M28 – –
25 51
6570EL/9 1.1/8" 1.1/8"
6590EL/11 – – 32 86
6590EL/13 1/4" 1/4"
38 117
6590EL/M42 3/8" 3/8" I
6590EL/17 – – 50 214
6570E/M6 – 6
0,8
6570E/2 1/4" –
6570E/3 3/8" –
10 3
6570E/M10 – 10
6570E/M12 – 12
5
6570E/4 1/2" –
6570E/5 5/8" 16 Art. 4.3
6570E/M18 – 18 15 17
– 80 -40 +150 -40 +50
6570E/6 3/4" –
6570E/7 7/8" 22 19 29
6570E/M28 – 28
25 51
6570E/9 1.1/8" –
6590E/11 1.3/8" 35 32 86
6590E/13 1.5/8" –
38 117
6590E/M42 – 42 I
6590E/17 2.1/8" 54 50 214

Continued

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 TABLE 33: General characteristics of ball valves for R744
Connections Risk
Ball TS [°C] TA [°C]
Kv Factor PS Category
Catalogue Number ODS W Port Ø
[m3/h] [bar] according to
[mm]
Ø [in.] Ø [mm] Ø [mm] min. max. min. max. PED Recast

6577E/2 1/4" – 0,8

6577E/3 3/8" – 10 3
6577E/4 1/2" – 5
6577E/5 5/8" 16
15 17 Art. 4.3
6577E/6 3/4" –
– 120 -40 +150 -40 +50
6597E/7 7/8" 22 19 29
6597E/9 1.1/8" – 25 51
6597E/11 1.3/8" 35 32 86
6597E/13 1.5/8" – 38 117
I
6597E/17 2.1/8" 54 50 214
6578E/M6 6 0,8
6578E/M10 10 10 3
6578E/M12 12 5
6578E/M16 16
15 17 Art. 4.3
6578E/M18 – – 18 140 -40 +150 -40 +50
6598E/M22 22 19 29
6598E/M28 28 25 51
6598E/M35 33,4 32 86
6598E/M42 42,2 38 117 I

TABLE 34: Refrigerant flow capacity of ball valves for R744 [kW]
Subcritical system Transcritical system
Catalogue Number
Liquid line Suction line Hot gas line Gas cooler line Suction line Hot gas line
6570EL/M6
21 4,2 16
6570EL/2
6570EL/3
80 16 61
6570EL/M10
6570EL/M12
134 27 101
6570EL/4
6570EL/5
6570EL/M18 456 90 343
6570EL/6
6570EL/7 777 154 585
6570EL/M28
1367 270 1029
6570EL/9
6590EL/11 2305 456 1735
6590EL/13
3136 620 2361
6590EL/M42
6590EL/17 5735 1134 4319

Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007 for subcritical system Continued
Condensing temperature 30 °F (- 1,2 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 20 °F (- 6,7 °C) Suction line temperature - 5 °F (-15 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature - 20 °F (- 28,9 °C) Discharge temperature 80 °F (26,6 °C)
Evaporator outlet temperature - 10 °F (- 23,4 °C)

Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007 for transcritical system
Gas-cooler outlet temperature 95 °F (35 °C) Suction line temperature 32 °F (0 °C)
Evaporating temperature 14 °F (- 10 °C) Suction superheating 9 °R (5 °K)
Evaporator outlet temperature 23 °F (- 5 °C) Discharge temperature 212 °F (110 °C)
Evaporator superheating 9 °R (5 °K)

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 TABLE 34: Refrigerant flow capacity of ball valves for R744 [kW]
Subcritical system Transcritical system
Catalogue Number
Liquid line Suction line Hot gas line Gas cooler line Suction line Hot gas line
6570E/M6
21 4,2 16 3,7
6570E/2
6570E/3
80 16 61 14
6570E/M10
6570E/M12
134 27 101 23
6570E/4
6570E/5
6570E/M18 456 90 343 79
6570E/6
6570E/7 777 154 585 134
6570E/M28
1367 270 1029 236
6570E/9
6590E/11 2305 456 1735 398
6590E/13
3136 620 2361 542
6590E/M42
6590E/17 5735 1134 4319 991
6577E/2 21 3,7 15
6577E/3 79 14 56
6577E/4 131 23 93
6577E/5
447 79 318
6577E/6
6597E/7 762 134 542
6597E/9 1340 236 953
6597E/11 2259 398 1607
6597E/13 3074 542 2187
6597E/17 5622 991 4000
6578E/M6 21 3,7 15
6578E/M10 79 14 56
6578E/M12 131 23 93
6578E/M16
447 79 318
6578E/M18
6598E/M22 762 134 542
6598E/M28 1340 236 953
6598E/M35 2259 398 1607
6598E/M42 3074 542 2187

Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007 for subcritical system
Condensing temperature 30 °F (- 1,2 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 20 °F (- 6,7 °C) Suction line temperature - 5 °F (-15 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature - 20 °F (- 28,9 °C) Discharge temperature 80 °F (26,6 °C)
Evaporator outlet temperature - 10 °F (- 23,4 °C)

Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007 for transcritical system
Gas-cooler outlet temperature 95 °F (35 °C) Suction line temperature 32 °F (0 °C)
Evaporating temperature 14 °F (- 10 °C) Suction superheating 9 °R (5 °K)
Evaporator outlet temperature 23 °F (- 5 °C) Discharge temperature 212 °F (110 °C)
Evaporator superheating 9 °R (5 °K)

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 TABLE 35: Dimensions and weights of ball valves for R744
Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H H1 L L1 I d
6570EL/M6
6570EL/2
6570EL/3
48 15 121 65 18 216
6570EL/M10
6570EL/M12
6570EL/4
M4
6570EL/5
6570EL/M18 55 19 139 73 25,5 333
6570EL/6
6570EL/7 70 23 175 94 610
6570EL/M28
79 27 204 109 834
6570EL/9
6590EL/11 108 37 210 112 30 1421
6590EL/13
120 44 239 126 M6 2695
6590EL/M42
6590EL/17 153 54 275 149 4260
6570E/M6
6570E/2
6570E/3
48 15 121 65 18 216
6570E/M10
6570E/M12 M4
6570E/4
6570E/5
6570E/M18 55 19 139 73 25,5 333
6570E/6
6570E/7 70 23 175 94 610
6570E/M28 M4
79 27 204 109 834
6570E/9
6590E/11 117 37 210 112 30 1421
6590E/13
127 44 239 126 M6 2695
6590E/M42
6590E/17 148 54 275 149 4260

Continued

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 TABLE 35: Dimensions and weights of ball valves for R744
Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Weight [g]
H H1 L L1 I d
6577E/2 115
65
6577E/3 47 15 122 18 216
6577E/4 120 62 M4
6577E/5
54 19 126 70 25,5 333
6577E/6
6597E/7 80 28 175 93 18 M5 780
6597E/9 86 30 207 110 1092
6597E/11 108 37 210 112 1734
30 M6
6597E/13 120 44 239 126 2682
6597E/17 153 54 275 149 4236
6578E/M6 117 64
6578E/M10 47 15 123 18 216
66
6578E/M12 121 M4
6578E/M16 142
54 19 74 25,5 333
6578E/M18 139
6598E/M22 80 28 175 93 18 M5 770
6598E/M28 86 30 207 110 1092
6598E/M35 108 37 210 112 30 M6 1760
6598E/M42 12 44 239 126 2668

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 CHAPTER 7
3-WAY MOTORIZED VALVES
WITH BALL SHUTTERS
FOR REFRIGERATION PLANTS THAT USE HCFC, HFC OR HFO REFRIGERANTS

• Fixing flange with 4 holes

• Extended spindle
• No mechanical stops on the spindle rotation (OPEN and
CLOSED positions)
makes them suitable for operating only when coupled with
actuators in series 9700 and 9720. For this reason, valves
in series 6690M are always sold including the actuator
and relative fixing plate in versions with suffix A2 (24 VAC)
or suffix A6 (230 VAC).
3-way valves in series 6690M cannot be used without
an actuator.
The electric welding of the body and the seal gaskets,
assembled on the spindle, ensure perfect hermetic seal of
the valves. The spindle construction eliminates the danger
of explosion/expulsion.
The main parts of these valves are made with the following
materials:
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N, chromium
plated, for the ball
• Copper pipe EN 12735-1 – Cu--DHP for solder
connections
• Stainless steel EN 10088-3 – 1.4305 for spindles
APPLICATIONS • Chloroprene rubber (CR) for outlet seal gaskets
The 3-way valves with ball shutter illustrated in this chapter • PTFE for the ball seat gaskets
are designed for installation on commercial refrigeration
systems and on civil and industrial air conditioning plants INSTALLATION
that use the following refrigerant fluids: The 3-way valves with ball shutter in series 6690M act
• HCFC (R22) as changeover valves, not allowing for bi-direction flow
• HFC (R134a, R404A, R407C, R410A, or R507) of the refrigerant fluid. The input is always in the centre
• HFO and HFO/HFC mixtures (R1234ze, R448A, R449A, position, and the two outputs in the lateral positions. These
R450A, or R452A) valves are coupled directly to actuators and do not require
belonging to Group 2, as defined in Article 13, Chapter 1, a flanged adapter between the two parts. The actuator
Point (b) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC can be mounted on the valve in four different positions,
Regulation No. 1272/2008. oriented at 90° to each other.
Furthermore, the same valves, up to DN 25, that is models The 3-way valves in series 6690M can be mounted:
6690M/9A2 and 6690M/9A6, can also be installed on • With horizontal output connections and vertical input
systems using the following refrigeration fluids: connection, facing downward.
• HFC (R32) • With vertical output connections and horizontal input
• HFO (R1234yf) connection.
classified as A2L in the ASHRAE 34-2013 standard, and The actuator for the 3-way valves can never be mounted:
belonging to Group 1, as defined in Article 13, Chapter 1, • Upside-down, oriented facing downward
Point (a) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC • Vertically, with the cable oriented upwards
Regulation No. 1272/2008.
For specific applications with refrigerant fluids not listed Once the valve / actuator has been coupled, remote
above, please contact Castel Technical Department. movement of the valve is possible. In the event power is
cut-off, the valve can be operated manually, excluding the
CONSTRUCTION actuator with a release clutch. All of the actuators can be
The specific design of the 3-way valves with ball shutter equipped with auxiliary contacts in series 9750, sold
in series 6690M: separately. For more information on the actuators in
series 9700 and 9720, please see Chapter 9.

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 The brazing of 3-way valves should be carried out with flame and the valve body, which could be damaged and
care, using a low melting point filler material (min. 5% Ag). compromise the proper functioning of the entire valve.
It is important to avoid direct contact between the torch

TABLE 36: General characteristics of 3-ways motorized valves

Connections Risk
Ball Kv Running TS [°C] TA [°C]
Torque Rotation PS Category
Catalogue Number ODS Port Ø Factor Time
[Nm] Angle [bar] according to
[mm] [m3/h] [sec]
Ø [in.] Ø [mm] min. max. min. max. PED Recast
6690M/7A2
7/8" 22 19 11
6690M/7A6
6690M/M28A2
– 28 24 16 10 60
6690M/M28A6
Art. 4.3
6690M/9A2
1.1/8" – 24 16
6690M/9A6
90° 45 -40 +150 -20 +50
6690M/11A2
1.3/8" 35 28 20,5
6690M/11A6
6690M/13A2
1.5/8" – 37 39 30 120
6690M/13A6
I
6690M/M42A2
– 42 37 39
6690M/M42A6

TABLE 37: Electrical characteristics of 3-ways motorized valves

Apparent Power
Active Power [W] Wiring Connections TA [°C]
[VA]
Voltage Switching Protec-
Catalogue Voltage Frequecy
tolerance Cable output Continuos tion
Number [V] [Hz] Opera- Stand- Opera- Stand-
[%] 2 point output Degree min. max.
tion still tion still
(Open/ (0 - 10V)
Close)
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 5 x 0,5 mm2
6690M/7A2 4,8 1,5 8,7 3 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 – 1,2

3 x 0,75 mm2
6690M/7A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 2,9 0,5 5,6 5,1 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 5 x 0,5 mm2
6690M/M28A2 4,8 1,5 8,7 3 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 – 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6690M/M28A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 2,9 0,5 5,6 5,1 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 5 x 0,5 mm2
6690M/9A2 4,8 1,5 8,7 3 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 – 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6690M/9A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 2,9 0,5 5,6 5,1 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
-20 +50
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 3 x 0,75 mm2
6690M/11A2 2,4 0,26 4,3 0,48 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 – 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6690M/11A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 3,7 1,1 4,7 2,7 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 3 x 0,75 mm2
6690M/13A2 2,4 0,26 4,3 0,48 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 – 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6690M/13A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 3,7 1,1 4,7 2,7 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 3 x 0,75 mm2
6690M/M42A2 2,4 0,26 4,3 0,48 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 – 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6690M/M42A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 3,7 1,1 4,7 2,7 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m

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 TABLE 38: Refrigerant flow capacity of 3-ways motorized valves [kW]
Catalogue Liquid line
Number R134a R22 R32 R404A R407C R410A R507 R1234yf R1234ze R448A R449A R450A R452A
6690M/7AX 187 201 276 131 190 189 127 138 165 172 173 175 133
6690M/M28AX
272 293 402 190 276 275 184 201 241 250 252 255 194
6690M/9AX
6690M/11AX 349 375 244 353 352 236 308 321 322 326 249
6690M/13AX
663 714 464 672 670 449 587 610 613 620 473
6690M/M42AX
Continued

TABLE 38: Refrigerant flow capacity of 3-ways motorized valves [kW]

Catalogue Suction line
Number R134a R22 R32 R404A R407C R410A R507 R1234yf R1234ze R448A R449A R450A R452A
6690M/7AX 20 28 47 24 25 36 25 16 16 26 24 17 23
6690M/M28AX
29 41 68 35 36 53 36 24 23 38 35 25 34
6690M/9AX
6690M/11AX 37 52 45 47 68 46 29 49 45 33 43
6690M/13AX
71 99 86 89 129 87 55 94 86 62 82
6690M/M42AX

Continued

TABLE 38: Refrigerant flow capacity of 3-ways motorized valves [kW]

Catalogue Hot Gas line
Number R134a R22 R32 R404A R407C R410A R507 R1234yf R1234ze R448A R449A R450A R452A
6690M/7AX 94 123 200 106 131 150 105 73 75 130 119 84 110
6690M/M28AX
136 179 291 154 190 218 153 106 110 189 172 122 160
6690M/9AX
6690M/11AX 174 230 197 244 279 196 140 242 221 157 205
6690M/13AX
332 437 374 464 530 372 267 460 420 298 389
6690M/M42AX
Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007
Evaporator outlet temperature 50 °F (9,9 °C)
Condensing temperature 110 °F (43,3 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 100 °F (37,8 °C) Suction line temperature 65 °F (18,3 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature 40 °F (4,4 °C) Discharge temperature 160 °F (71,1 °C)

TABLE 39: Dimensions and weights of 3-ways motorized valves

Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Figure Weight [g]
H H1 H2(1) L L1 Ch
6690M/7A2 1 188 246 2,6
82 172 94
6690M/7A6 2 210 246 2,7
6690M/M28A2 1 210 268 3,5
100 208 111 6
6690M/M28A6 2 231 268 3,6
6690M/9A2 1 210 268 3,5
100 208 111
6690M/9A6 2 231 268 3,6
6690M/11A2 2 4,2
240 103 273 211 113
6690M/11A6 2 4,3
6690M/13A2 2 5,2
263 121 293 240 127 10
6690M/13A6 2 5,3
6690M/M42A2 2 5,2
263 121 296 240 127
6690M/M42A6 2 5,3
(1): total height with optional auxiliary contact

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 Ch
Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Ch

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 CHAPTER 8
3-WAY MOTORIZED VALVES
WITH BALL SHUTTERS
FOR REFRIGERATION PLANTS THAT USE THE R744 REFRIGERANT

makes them suitable for operating only when coupled with

actuators in series 9700 and 9720. For this reason, these
valves are always sold including the actuators and relative
fixing plate in versions with suffix A2 (24 VAC) or suffix A6
(230 VAC).
3-ways valves in series 6690EM, 6697EM, and 6698EM
cannot be used without an actuators.
The electric welding of the body and the seal gaskets,
assembled on the spindle, ensure perfect hermetic seal of
the valve. The spindle construction eliminates the danger
of explosion/expulsion.
The main parts of these valves are made with the following
materials:
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the body
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N, chromium
plated, for the ball
• Stainless steel EN 10088-3 – 1.4305 for spindles
• Ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM) for outlet seal gaskets
• PTFE for the ball seat gaskets
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for the protective
cap of the spindle
• Copper pipe EN 12735-1 – Cu-DHP for solder
connections in series 6690EM
APPLICATIONS • Copper pipe EN 12735-1 – CuFe2P (K65) for welded
The 3-way valves with ball shutter illustrated in this chapter connections in series 6697EM
have been developed by Castel for all the applications that • Stainless steel pipe AISI 304 for welded connections in
use the sub-critical or trans-critical R744 refrigeration series 6698EM
fluid belonging to Group 2, defined in Article 13, Chapter
1, Point (b) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC INSTALLATION
Regulation No. 1272/2008. The 3-way valves with ball shutter act as changeover valves,
The 3-way valves for plants that operate using refrigerant not allowing for bi-direction flow of the refrigerant fluid. The
fluid R744 are the following: input is always in the centre position, and the two outputs
• valves in series 6690EM with PS = 80 bar, equipped in the lateral positions. These valves are coupled directly to
with copper connections for transcritical plants low and actuators and do not require a flanged adapter between the
medium pressure sides. two parts. The actuator can be mounted on the valve in four
• valves in series 6697EM with PS = 120 bar equipped different positions, oriented at 90° to each other.
with reinforced copper connections (K65) for transcritical The 3-way valves in series: 6690EM, 6697EM, and 6698EM
plants high-pressure side. can be mounted:
• valves in series 6698EM with PS = 140 bar equipped • With horizontal output connections and vertical input
with stainless steel connections for transcritical plants connection, facing downward.
high-pressure side. • With vertical output connections and horizontal input
CAUTION! The 3-way valves with ball shutter in this connection.
chapter cannot be used with other refrigerant fluids. The actuator for the 3-way valves can never be mounted:
• Upside-down, oriented facing downward
CONSTRUCTION • Vertically, with the cable oriented upwards
The specific design of the 3-way valves with ball shutter in
series 6690EM, 6697EM, 6698EM: Once the valve / actuator has been coupled, remote
• Fixing flange with 4 holes movement of the valve is possible. In the event power is
• Extended spindle cut-off, the valve can be operated manually, excluding the
• No mechanical stops on the spindle rotation (OPEN and actuator with a release clutch. All of the actuators can be
CLOSED positions) equipped with auxiliary contacts in series 9750, sold

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 separately. For more information on the actuators in functioning of the entire valve.
series 9700 and 9720, please see Chapter 9. Steel connectors: TIG welding recommended, to be
performed as quickly as possible according to the method
Copper connections: The brazing of valves with solder shown in the product instruction sheet. The connection
connections should be carried out with care, using a low material is AISI 304: it is only possible to use AISI 308 filler
melting point filler material (min.5 Ag). It is important to material if welding to pipes made from the same type of
avoid direct contact between the torch flame and the valve material. For pipes made from other materials, please
body, which could be damaged and compromise the proper contact your welding supplies supplier.

TABLE 40: General characteristics of 3-ways motorized valves for R744

Connections Run- Risk
Ball Kv Rota- TS [°C] TA [°C]
Torque ning PS Category
Catalogue Number ODS W Port Ø Factor tion
[Nm] Time [bar] according to
[mm] [m3/h] Angle
Ø [in.] Ø [mm] Ø [mm] [sec] min. max. min. max. PED Recast

6690EM/7A2
7/8" 22 19 11
6690EM/7A6
6690EM/M28A2
– 28 24 16 10 60
6690EM/M28A6
Art. 4.3
6690EM/9A2
1.1/8" – 24 16
6690EM/9A6
90° 80 -40 +150 -20 +50
6690EM/11A2
1.3/8" 35 28 20,5
6690EM/11A6
6690EM/13A2
1.5/8" – 37 39 30 120
6690EM/13A6
– I
6690EM/M42A2
– 42 37 39
6690EM/M42A6
6697EM/7A2
7/8" 22 19 11
6697EM/7A6
10 60
6697EM/9A2
1.1/8" – 24 16 Art. 4.3
6697EM/9A6
90° 120 -40 +150 -20 +50
6697EM/11A2
1.3/8" 35 28 20,5
6697EM/11A6
30 120
6697EM/13A2
1.5/8" – 37 39 I
6697EM/13A6
6698EM/M22A2
22 19 11
6698EM/M22A6
10 60
6698EM/M28A2
28 24 16 Art. 4.3
6698EM/M28A6
– – 90° 140 -40 +150 -20 +50
6698EM/M35A2
33,4 28 20,5
6698EM/M35A6
30 120
6698EM/M42A2
42,2 37 39 I
6698EM/M42A6

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 TABLE 41: Electrical characteristics of 3-ways motorized valves for R744
Apparent Power
Active Power [W] Wiring Connections TA [°C]
[VA]
Voltage Switching Protec-
Catalogue Voltage Frequecy
tolerance Cable output Continuos tion
Number [V] [Hz] Opera- Stand- Opera- Stand-
[%] 2 point output Degree min. max.
tion still tion still
(Open/ (0 - 10V)
Close)
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 5 x 0,5 mm2
6690EM/7A2 4,8 1,5 8,7 3 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6690EM/7A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 2,9 0,5 5,6 5,1 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 5 x 0,5 mm2
6690EM/M28A2 4,8 1,5 8,7 3 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6690EM/M28A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 2,9 0,5 5,6 5,1 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 5 x 0,5 mm2
6690EM/9A2 4,8 1,5 8,7 3 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6690EM/9A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 2,9 0,5 5,6 5,1 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
-20 +50
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 3 x 0,75 mm2
6690EM/11A2 2,4 0,26 4,3 0,48 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6690EM/11A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 3,7 1,1 4,7 2,7 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 3 x 0,75 mm2
6690EM/13A2 2,4 0,26 4,3 0,48 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6690EM/13A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 3,7 1,1 4,7 2,7 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 3 x 0,75 mm2
6690EM/M42A2 2,4 0,26 4,3 0,48 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6690EM/M42A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 3,7 1,1 4,7 2,7 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 5 x 0,5 mm2
6697EM/7A2 4,8 1,5 8,7 3 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6697EM/7A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 2,9 0,5 5,6 5,1 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 5 x 0,5 mm2
6697EM/9A2 4,8 1,5 8,7 3 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6697EM/9A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 2,9 0,5 5,6 5,1 YES NO IP 43 -20 +50
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 3 x 0,75 mm2
6697EM/11A2 2,4 0,26 4,3 0,48 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6697EM/11A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 3,7 1,1 4,7 2,7 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 3 x 0,75 mm2
6697EM/13A2 2,4 0,26 4,3 0,48 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

Continued

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 TABLE 41: Electrical characteristics of 3-ways motorized valves for R744
Apparent Power
Active Power [W] Wiring Connections TA [°C]
[VA]
Voltage Switching Protec-
Catalogue Voltage Frequecy
tolerance Cable output Continuos tion
Number [V] [Hz] Opera- Stand- Opera- Stand-
[%] 2 point output Degree min. max.
tion still tion still
(Open/ (0 - 10V)
Close)
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 5 x 0,5 mm2
6698EM/M22A2 4,8 1,5 8,7 3 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6698EM/M22A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 2,9 0,5 5,6 5,1 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 5 x 0,5 mm2
6698EM/M28A2 4,8 1,5 8,7 3 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6698EM/M28A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 2,9 0,5 5,6 5,1 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
-20 +50
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 3 x 0,75 mm2
6698EM/M35A2 2,4 0,26 4,3 0,48 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6698EM/M35A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 3,7 1,1 4,7 2,7 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60 3 x 0,75 mm2
6698EM/M42A2 2,4 0,26 4,3 0,48 YES YES IP 54
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _ 1,2 m

3 x 0,75 mm2
6698EM/M42A6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 3,7 1,1 4,7 2,7 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m

TABLE 42: Refrigerant flow capacity of 3-ways motorized valves for R744 [kW]
Subcritical system Transcritical system
Catalogue Number
Liquid line Suction line Hot gas line Gas cooler line Suction line Hot gas line
6690EM/7AX 295 58,3 222 50,9
6690EM/M28AX 429 84,8 323 74,1
6690EM/9AX 429 84,8 323 74,1
6690EM/11AX 549 108,7 414 94,9
6690EM/13AX 1045 206,7 787 180,6
6690EM/M42AX 1045 206,7 787 180,6
6697EM/7AX 289 50,9 206
6697EM/9AX 420 74,1 299
6697EM/11AX 539 94,9 383
6697EM/13AX 1025 180,6 729
6698EM/M22AX 289 50,9 206
6698EM/M28AX 420 74,1 299
6698EM/M35AX 539 94,9 383
6698EM/M42AX 1025 180,6 729
Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007 for subcritical system
Condensing temperature 30 °F (- 1,2 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 20 °F (- 6,7 °C) Suction line temperature - 5 °F (-15 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature - 20 °F (- 28,9 °C) Discharge temperature 80 °F (26,6 °C)
Evaporator outlet temperature - 10 °F (- 23,4 °C)

Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007 for transcritical system
Gas-cooler outlet temperature 95 °F (35 °C) Suction line temperature 32 °F (0 °C)
Evaporating temperature 14 °F (- 10 °C) Suction superheating 9 °R (5 °K)
Evaporator outlet temperature 23 °F (- 5 °C) Discharge temperature 212 °F (110 °C)
Evaporator superheating 9 °R (5 °K)

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 TABLE 43: Dimensions and weights of 3-ways motorized valves for R744
Dimensions [mm]
Catalogue Number Figure Weight [g]
H H1 H2(1) L L1 Ch
6690EM/7A2 1 188 246 2,6
82 172 94
6690EM/7A6 2 210 246 2,7
6690EM/M28A2 1 210 268 3,5
100 208 111 6
6690EM/M28A6 2 231 268 3,6
6690EM/9A2 1 210 268 3,5
100 208 111
6690EM/9A6 2 231 268 3,6
6690EM/11A2 2 4,2
240 103 273 211 113
6690EM/11A6 2 4,3
6690EM/13A2 2 5,2
263 121 296 240 127 10
6690EM/13A6 2 5,3
6690EM/M42A2 2 5,2
263 121 296 240 127
6690EM/M42A6 2 5,3
6697EM/7A2 1 188 246 2,8
82 172 94
6697EM/7A6 2 210 246 3,0
6
6697EM/9A2 1 210 268 3,7
100 208 111
6697EM/9A6 2 231 268 3,9
6697EM/11A2 2 4,5
240 103 273 211 113
6697EM/11A6 2 4,6
10
6697EM/13A2 2 5,5
263 121 296 240 127
6697EM/13A6 2 5,6
6698EM/M22A2 3 188 246 2,8
82 172 94
6698EM/M22A6 4 210 246 3,0
6
6698EM/M28A2 3 210 268 3,7
100 208 111
6698EM/M28A6 4 231 268 3,9
6698EM/M35A2 4 4,5
240 103 273 211 113
6698EM/M35A6 4 4,6
10
6698EM/M42A2 4 5,5
263 121 296 240 127
6698EM/M42A6 4 5,6

(1): total height with optional auxiliary contact

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 Ch

Fig. 1

Ch

Fig. 2

Ch

Fig. 3

Ch

Fig. 4

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 CHAPTER 9
ACTUATORS

APPLICATIONS Actuators in series 9730: Casing in two parts of self-

The actuators in series 9700, 9720, and 9730 can be extinguishing synthetic black material with light gray cover.
assembled using suitable flanged connections, to be Inside the enclosure is contained the actual motor (step-by-
purchased separately, to Castel 2-way valves with ball step), the gear reducer, which requires no maintenance, and
shutter in series: all control and cut-out electronics based on the torque.
• 6570, 6571, 6590, and 6591 for refrigerant fluids HCFC, Note: If the casing is opened and tampered with, any
HFC, HFO (see Chapter 4) and all the guarantees by Castel will be null and void.
• 6570N for HC refrigerant fluids (see Chapter 5) In the event of a power outage to the actuator, the gear
• 6570EL, 6590EL, 6570E, 6590E, 6577E, 6597E, 6578E, reducer can be disengaged using the specific lever to
and 6598E for R744 refrigerant fluid (see Chapter 6) permit manual use of the valve The actuator can be
Once this coupling has been performed, the valves can be assembled either on the 2-way valve adapter or on the
opened or closed remotely. Alternatively, the actuator can 3-way valve flange using a dedicated plate and screws.
be excluded and the valve operated manually.
All of the actuators have a maximum rotational angle of 95°,
The actuators in series 9700 and 9720 are included in the allowed by the mechanical construction. Models 9700/RA6,
package for Castel 3-way valve with ball shutter in series: 9720/RA2, 9720/RA6, 9730RA2, and 9730/RA6 are factory
• 6690M for HCFC, HFC, and HFO refrigerant fluids (see set for a maximum stroke of 90°. In model 9700/RA2,
Chapter 7) the maximum stroke of 90° must be set by the customer,
• 6690EM, 6697EM, and 6698EM for R744 refrigerant following the instructions.
fluid (see Chapter 8) The housings of actuators 9700/RA2, 9720/RA2, 9730/RA2
Once the valve / actuator coupling has been performed, and 9730/RA6 have an IP54 protection rating according to
without the need for any flanged connector, the valve can EN 60529, and a Class III electric shock protection rating
be opened or closed remotely. according to EN 60730-1.
The housings of actuators 9700/RA6 and 9720/RA6 have an
CONSTRUCTION IP43 protection rating according to EN 60529, and a Class
Actuators in series 9700 and 9720: Casing in two parts II electric shock protection rating according to EN 60730-1.
of self-extinguishing synthetic material, lower part black, In the event of outdoor installation, it is recommended that
upper part blue. The upper part of the casing holds the the actuators be protected from the weather.
actual motor (step or synchronous) and all control and cutout
electronics based on the torque. The lower part of the casing OPERATION
holds the gear reducer, which requires no maintenance, and To install the actuators on the valves and cable them, follow
the self-centring fixing system for the spindle. the instructions provided in the package.
Note: If the casing is opened and tampered with, any
and all the guarantees by Castel will be null and void. Actuators part no. 9700/RA2 and 9720/RA2
In the event of a power outage to the actuator, the gear
reducer can be disengaged using the specific lever or a Actuators part nos. 9700/RA2 and 9720/RA2 are equipped
button to permit manual use of the valve. The actuator can with: step motor, control and cut-out electronics, and can
be assembled either on the 2-way valve adapter or on the be powered in the following ways:
3-way valve flange using a dedicated plate and screws. • 24 VAC power supply, allowing a 2-position switch
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 • 24 VDC power supply, allowing a 0 to 10 V continuous direction) connecting the power supply o the black cable.
output with position control. Cutting off the power to the black cable, the actuator returns
to the other limit switch (in the clockwise direction). In the
Connection for 2-position switching output: the OPEN/ limit switch position, the limit switch electronic detection
CLOSED option is performed with two cables. The actuator system is activated. In the event of overload, a magnetic
is connected to the power supply using blue and brown joint protects the gear reducer. The running time is fixed to
cables. The actuator moves toward the limit position (in 120 sec and cannot be set.
the clockwise direction) connecting the power supply
to the black cable. Cutting off the power to the black Actuators part no. 9720/RA6
cable, the actuator returns to the other limit switch (in
the counter-clockwise direction). The red and grey cables Actuator part no. 9700/RA6 is equipped with: step motor,
cannot be used or come into contact with the other cables. control and cut-off electronics, and must be powered
It is therefore recommended that they be isolated. with 230 VAC, which allows for a 2-position switching
output, open/closed.
Connection for one continuous 0-10 V output: The Direction of rotation (looking at the spindle fixing system
incorporated positioner controls the actuator according from the actuator): the actuator is connected to the power
to the output signal from the controller. supply using the blue cable. The actuator moves toward
Direction of rotation (looking at the spindle fixing system the limit position (in the clockwise direction) connecting
from the actuator): the power supply to the brown cable. The actuator moves
• Running direction 1 corresponding to 0 V → 0%; 10 toward the other limit position (in the counter-clockwise
V → 100% (mains power on the brown cable); when direction) connecting the power supply o the black cable. At
the positioning signal increases, the spindle turns in a the limit position, or in the event of overload, the electronic
clockwise direction. system to cut-off of the motor is activated.
• Running direction 2 corresponding to 0 V → 100%; The running time is factory set to 120 secs, but can be
10 V → 0% (mains power on the black cable); when increased using the micro-switches on the upper header of
the positioning signal increases, the spindle turns in a the casing, following the instructions provided.
counter-clockwise direction.
The starting point and control interval are fixed. Based on Actuators part no. 9730/RA2
the running direction, only the brown or the black cable
can be connected. The other cable must be insulated. The actuator part no. 9730 / RA2 is equipped with: step motor,
When powered-up, the step motor reaches the two limit control electronics and switch-off and must be supplied with
switches, one after the other and determines its effective a 24 VDC voltage that allows a continuous 2 - 10 V output
angle of rotation. Thanks to the electronics, steps cannot with position control. The direction of rotation (looking at the
be missed and the actuator does not require periodic rod fixing system from the actuator) is factory set to 2 V →
adjustments. In the event of a power outage, that lasts at 0%; 10 V → 100%, ie when the positioning signal increases
least 5 minutes, or after manual movement, the actuator the wheel rod clockwise. To change the direction of travel to
adjusts itself automatically. When the angle of rotation is 2 V → 100%; 10 V → 0%, ie increasing positioning signal
changed, use the manual movement to activate a new and rotating counter clockwise, it is necessary to act on the
adjustment so that the actuator, the control voltage 0-10 V, microswitches located under the cover.
and the return signal adjusts to the new angle of rotation. The actuator is powered by the blue and brown cables while
the built-in positioner controls the actuator according to the
The running time is factory set to the lowest allowed output signal Y through the black cable. The return signal U
for the specific model, but can be increased using the that returns the actuator position passes through the gray
micro-switches on the upper header of the casing, cable. The actuator is protected against overloads, does
following the instructions provided. For model 9700/RA2, not require limit switches, and stops automatically when it
the microswitches are positioned with this sequence: reaches the stop.
S1=ON, S2=OFF, S3=ON. For model 9720/RA2, the The running time is factory set to 150 sec and can not
microswitches are positioned with this sequence: be changed.
S1=ON, S2=ON, S3=ON.
Actuator part no. 9730/RA6
Actuators part no.9700/RA6
The actuator part no. 9730 / RA6 is equipped with: stepper
Actuator part no. 9700/RA6 is equipped with: synchronous motor, control electronics and switch-off and must be
motor, control and cut-off electronics, and must be powered supplied with a 230 VAC voltage that allows a 2-position,
with 230 VAC, which allows for a 2-position switching open / closed switching output.
output, open/closed. Direction of rotation (looking at the rod fixing system
Direction of rotation (looking at the spindle fixing system from the actuator): The actuator is connected to the
from the servo motor): the actuator is connected to the power supply by the blue cable. The actuator moves to a
power supply using blue and brown cables. The actuator ramp (clockwise) position by connecting the power to the
moves toward the limit position (in the counter-clockwise brown cable. The actuator moves to the other end stroke

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(counter clockwise) by connecting the power to the black CERTIFICATIONS
cable. At the end of stroke or in the case of overload the Actuator powered with 230 VAC are compliant with the Low
electronic engine switch-off system is active. Voltage Directive, 2006/95/EC. All actuators in this chapter
The running time is factory set to 150 sec and can not comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
be changed. Directive (2004/108/EC).

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 MAXIMUM ROTATION

TABLE 44: General characteristics of actuators

Catalogue Voltage Voltage toler- Active Power [W] Apparent Power [VA] Torque
Frequecy [Hz]
Number [V] ance [%] Operation Standstill Operation Standstill [Nm]

24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60

9700/RA2 4,8 1,5 8,7 3
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _
10
9700/RA6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 2,9 0,5 5,6 5,1

24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60

9720/RA2 2,4 0,26 4,3 0,48
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _
30
9720/RA6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 3,7 1,1 4,7 2,7

24 A.C. +20 / -20 50 / 60

9730/RA2 13,5 1,5 16,5 ND
24 D.C. +20 / -20 _
60
9730/RA6 230 A.C. +15 / -15 50 / 60 13 2,0 20 ND

Continued

TABLE 44: General characteristics of actuators

Wiring Connections TA [°C]
Catalogue Running Time Rotation Protection
Cable Switching output Continuos output
Number [sec] Angle Degree min. max.
2 point (Open/Close) (0 - 10V)

5 x 0,5 mm2
9700/RA2 YES YES IP 54
1,2 m
60
3 x 0,75 mm2
9700/RA6 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m
-20 +50
3 x 0,75 mm2
9720/RA2 YES YES IP 54
1,2 m
120 90
3 x 0,75 mm2
9720/RA6 YES NO IP 43
1,2 m

4 x 0,75 mm2
9730/RA2 NO YES IP 54
1m
150 -30 +50
4 x 0,75 mm2
9730/RA6 YES NO IP 54
1m

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 CHAPTER 10
AUXILIARY CONTACTS

APPLICATIONS to EN 60529, and a Type 1C classification for automatic

Auxiliary contacts in series 9750 are accessories to be operation according to EN 60730-1.
used with actuator in series 9700 and 9720. They are Contact 9750/X02 has an IP40 protection rating according
double switching contacts and can be set to any position to EN 60529, and a Type 1C classification for automatic
between 0° and 90°. operation according to EN 60730-1.
In the event of outdoor installation, it is recommended that
CONSTRUCTION the contacts be protected from the weather.
Casing in two parts of self-extinguishing synthetic material,
lower part black, upper part yellow. OPERATION
Note: If the casing is opened and tampered with, any To install the contacts on the actuators and cable them,
and all the guarantees by Castel will be null and void. follow the instructions provided in the package carefully.
Functional limits of the contacts: admissible load 5A, The settings for the switching positions must be performed
voltage 250 VAC. using the two trimmers present on the yellow cover (see the
Contact 9750/X01 has an IP54 protection rating according instructions).

TABLE 45: General characteristics of auxiliary switchs

Catalogue Designed Contact Protection TA [°C]
Admissible load Voltage Range Cable
Number for actuator type Degree min. max.

9750/X01 9700/RA2 IP 54
9700/RA6 6 x 0,5 mm2
Double 5(2) A 24 ÷ 230 V -20 +50
9750/X02 9720/RA2 1m IP 40
9720/RA6

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 CHAPTER 11
ADAPTERS FOR 2-WAY VALVES WITH BALL SHUTTER

APPLICATIONS • Stainless steel AISI 303 for the spindle and its extension
Castel has constructed the flange adapters in series 9901 • Stainless steel AISI 304 for the motor plate
for coupling the actuators in series 9700 and 9720 to the • Stainless steel for all screws
2-way valves with ball shutters in series 6570, 6571, 6590,
6591, 6570EL, 6590EL, 6570E, 6590E, 6577E, 6597E, OPERATION
6578E, and 6598E, allowing their transformation from To assemble the adapter on the valve and then the actuator
a manual to a motorized 2-way valves with ball shutter. to the adapter, carefully follow the instructions provided:
NOTE: these connectors are not needed for our 3-way • On the instruction sheet in the adapter packaging
valves with ball shutters. • On the instruction sheet in the actuator packaging
Table 46, 47, 48 indicates for each valve which adapter and
CONSTRUCTION which actuator can be assembled on it.
The main parts of the adapters are manufactured with the It is a table that customers can use as a guide when
following materials: choosing components (actuator, auxiliary contacts, and
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for lug and round adapter) when they need to motorize a 2-way valve with
flange ball shutter.
• Stainless steel AISI 303 for the swivel ring

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 TABLE 46: Coupling schemes: valve + actuator + adapter + switchs
Ball Valve Voltage Actuator Adapter Auxiliary switchs
Catalogue No [V] Catalogue No Catalogue No Catalogue No

6570/3 6570/3A
6570/M10 6570/M10A
6570/M12 6570/M12A
6570/4 6570/4A
6571/5 –
24 9700/RA2 9901/X30 9750/X01
6570/M15 6570/M15A
6570/5 6570/5A
6570/M18 6570/M18A
6570/6 6570/6A
6571/7 –
6570/7 6570/7A
6571/M28
–
6571/9
24 9700/RA2 9901/X27 9750/X01
6570/M28 6570/M28A
6570/9 6570/9A
6571/11 –
6570/7 6570/7A
6571/M28
–
6571/9
230 9700/RA6 9901/X28 9750/X02
6570/M28 6570/M28A
6570/9 6570/9A
6571/11 –
6590/11 6590/11A
6591/13
–
6591/M42
24 9720/RA2 9901/X23 9750/X02
6590/13 6590/13A
6590/M42 6590/M42A
6591/17 –
6590/11 6590/11A
6591/13
–
6591/M42
230 9720/RA6 9901/X23 9750/X02
6590/13 6590/13A
6590/M42 6590/M42A
6591/17 –
6590/17 6590/17A
6591/M64 6591/M64A 24 9720/RA2 9901/X38 9750/X02
6591/21 6591/21A
6590/17 6590/17A
6591/M64 6591/M64A 230 9720/RA6 9901/X38 9750/X02
6591/21 6591/21A

Continued

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 TABLE 46: Coupling schemes: valve + actuator + adapter + switchs
Ball Valve Voltage Actuator Adapter Auxiliary switchs
Catalogue No [V] Catalogue No Catalogue No Catalogue No

6570/M64 6570/M64A
6570/21A
9901/X37
6571/24A
6571/25A
6570/24A
6570/25A
24 9730/RA2 –
– 6571/28A
6571/29A
9901/X40
6570/28A
6570/29A
6571/33A
6571/34A
6570/M64 6570/M64A
6570/21A
9901/X37
6571/24A
6571/25A
6570/24A
6570/25A
230 9730/RA6 –
– 6571/28A
6571/29A
9901/X40
6570/28A
6570/29A
6571/33A
6571/34A

TABLE 47: Coupling schemes: HC(N) valve + actuator + adapter + switchs

Ball Valve Voltage Actuator Adapter Auxiliary switchs
Catalogue No [V] Catalogue No Catalogue No Catalogue No

6570N/3
6570N/M10
6570N/M12
6570N/4 24 9700/RA2 9901/X30 9750/X01
6570N/5
6570N/M18
6570N/6
6570N/7
6570N/M28 24 9700/RA2 9901/X27 9750/X01
6570N/9
6570N/7
6570N/M28 230 9700/RA6 9901/X28 9750/X02
6570N/9

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 TABLE 48: Coupling schemes: CO2(E) valve + actuator + adapter + switchs
Ball Valve Voltage Actuator Adapter Auxiliary switchs
Catalogue No [V] Catalogue No Catalogue No Catalogue No

6570EL/3
6570EL/M10
6570EL/M12
6570EL/4 24 9700/RA2 9901/X30 9750/X01
6570EL/5
6570EL/M18
6570EL/6
6570EL/7
6570EL/M28 24 9700/RA2 9901/X27 9750/X01
6570EL/9
6570EL/7
6570EL/M28 230 9700/RA6 9901/X28 9750/X02
6570EL/9
6590EL/11
6590EL/13 24 9720/RA2 9901/X23 9750/X02
6590EL/M42
6590EL/11
6590EL/13 230 9720/RA6 9901/X23 9750/X02
6590EL/M42
6590EL/17 24 9720/RA2 9901/X38 9750/X02
6590EL/17 230 9720/RA6 9901/X38 9750/X02
6570E/3
6570E/M10
6570E/M12
6570E/4 24 9700/RA2 9901/X30 9750/X01
6570E/5
6570E/M18
6570E/6
6570E/7
6570E/M28 24 9700/RA2 9901/X27 9750/X01
6570E/9
6570E/7
6570E/M28 230 9700/RA6 9901/X28 9750/X02
6570E/9
6590E/11
6590E/13 24 9720/RA2 9901/X23 9750/X02
6590E/M42

Continued

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 TABLE 48: Coupling schemes: CO2(E) valve + actuator + adapter + switchs
Ball Valve Voltage Actuator Adapter Auxiliary switchs
Catalogue No [V] Catalogue No Catalogue No Catalogue No

6590E/17 24 9730/RA2 9901/X39 –

6590E/17 230 9730/RA6 9901/X39 –
6577E/3
6577E/4
24 9700/RA2 9901/X30 9750/X01
6577E/5
6577E/6
6597E/7
24 9700/RA2 9901/X21 9750/X01
6597E/9
6597E/7
230 9700/RA6 9901/X22 9750/X02
6597E/9
6597E/11
24 9720/RA2 9901/X23 9750/X02
6597E/13
6597E/11
230 9720/RA6 9901/X23 9750/X02
6597E/13
6597E/17 24 9730/RA2 9901/X39 –
6597E/17 230 9730/RA6 9901/X39 –
6578E/M10
6578E/M12
24 9700/RA2 9901/X30 9750/X01
6578E/M16
6578E/M18
6598E/M22
24 9700/RA2 9901/X21 9750/X01
6598E/M28
6598E/M22
230 9700/RA6 9901/X22 9750/X02
6598E/M28
6598E/M35
24 9720/RA2 9901/X23 9750/X02
6598E/M42
6598E/M35
230 9720/RA6 9901/X23 9750/X02
6598E/M42

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 TABLE 49: Dimensions of ball valves with actuator
Ball Valve Actuator
H H1 H2 (1) L L1 I d Ch Figure
Catalogue No Catalogue No

6570/3 6570/3A
6570/M10 6570/M10A
121 65
6570/M12 6570/M12A 147 15 180 18
6570/4 6570/4A
6571/5 – 138 73,5
9700/RA2 M4 6
6570/M15 6570/M15A
6570/5 6570/5A
139 73
6570/M18 6570/M18A 151 19 184 25,5
1
6570/6 6570/6A
6571/7 – 175 90,5
6570/7 6570/7A 175 94
6571/M28 167 23 199
– 206 109
6571/9
9700/RA2 30 M4 6
6570/M28 6570/M28A
204 109
6570/9 6570/9A 176 27 207
6571/11 – 24 130
6570/7 6570/7A 175 94
6571/M28 188 23 210
– 206 109
6571/9
9700/RA6 30 M4 6
6570/M28 6570/M28A
204 109
6570/9 6570/9A 197 27 218
6571/11 – 24 130
6590/11 6590/11A
6591/13 221 37 243 210 112
–
6591/M42
9720/RA2 30 M6 10
6590/13 6590/13A
239 126
6590/M42 6590/M42A 233 44 255
6591/17 – 253 133
3
6590/11 6590/11A
6591/13 221 37 243 210 112
–
6591/M42
9720/RA6 30 M6 10
6590/13 6590/13A
239 126
6590/M42 6590/M42A 233 44 255
6591/17 – 253 133
6590/17 6590/17A
6591/M64 6591/M64A 9720/RA2 256 54 278 275 149 30 M6 10
6591/21 6591/21A
6590/17 6590/17A
6591/M64 6591/M64A 9720/RA6 256 54 278 275 149 30 M6 10
6591/21 6591/21A

(1): total height with optional auxiliary contact Continued

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 TABLE 49: Dimensions of ball valves with actuator
Ball Valve Actuator
H H1 H2 (1) L L1 I d Ch Figure
Catalogue No Catalogue No

6570/M64 6570/M64A
343 186
6570/21A
247 55 - 75 M8 10
6571/24A
363 196
6571/25A
6570/24A
365,5 196,5
6570/25A
9730/RA2 275 70 - 89 M8 14
– 6571/28A
381,5 204,5
6571/29A
6570/28A
373 197,5
6570/29A
284 75 - 75 M8 14
6571/33A
405 213,5
6571/34A
5
6570/M64 6570/M64A
343 186
6570/21A
247 55 - 75 M8 10
6571/24A
363 196
6571/25A
6570/24A
365,5 196,5
6570/25A
9730/RA6 275 70 - 89 M8 14
– 6571/28A
381,5 204,5
6571/29A
6570/28A
373 197,5
6570/29A
284 75 - 75 M8 14
6571/33A
405 213,5
6571/34A
(1): total height with optional auxiliary contact

TABLE 50: Dimensions of ball valves for HC refrigerants with actuator

Ball Valve Actuator
H H1 H2 (1) L L1 I d Ch Figure
Catalogue No Catalogue No

6570N/3
6570N/M10
147 15 180 121 65 18 M4 6
6570N/M12
6570N/4 9700/RA2
6570N/5
1
6570N/M18 151 19 184 139 73 25,5 M4 6
6570N/6
6570N/7 167 23 199 175 94
6570N/M28 9700/RA2 30 M4 6
176 27 207 204 109
6570N/9
6570N/7 167 23 199 175 94
6570N/M28 9700/RA6 30 M4 10 3
176 27 207 204 109
6570N/9
(1): total height with optional auxiliary contact

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 TABLE 51: Dimensions of ball valves for R744 with actuator
Ball Valve Actuator
H H1 H2 (1) L L1 I d Ch Figure
Catalogue No Catalogue No

6570EL/3
6570EL/M10
147 15 180 121 65 18
6570EL/M12
6570EL/4 9700/RA2 M4 6
6570EL/5
1
6570EL/M18 151 19 184 139 72 25,5
6570EL/6
6570EL/7 167 23 199 175 94
6570EL/M28 9700/RA2 30 M4 6
176 27 207 204 109
6570EL/9
6570EL/7 167 23 199 175 94
6570EL/M28 9700/RA6 30 M4 6
176 27 207 204 109
6570EL/9
6590EL/11 221 37 243 210 112
6590EL/13 9720/RA2 30 M4 10
233 44 255 239 126
6590EL/M42 3
6590EL/11 221 37 243 210 112
6590EL/13 9720/RA6 30 M4 10
233 44 255 239 126
6590EL/M42
6590EL/17 9720/RA2
256 54 278 275 149 30 M6 10
6590EL/17 9720/RA6
6570E/3
6570E/M10
147 15 180 121 65 18
6570E/M12
6570E/4 9700/RA2 M4 6
6570E/5
1
6570E/M18 151 19 184 139 72 25,5
6570E/6
6570E/7 167 23 199 175 94
6570E/M28 9700/RA2 30 M4 6
176 27 207 204 109
6570E/9
6570E/7 167 23 199 175 94
6570E/M28 9700/RA6 30 M4 6
176 27 207 204 109
6570E/9
6590E/11 221 37 243 210 112
6590E/13 9720/RA2 30 M4 10 3
233 44 255 239 126
6590E/M42
6590E/11 221 37 243 210 112
6590E/13 9720/RA6 30 M4 10
233 44 255 239 126
6590E/M42

(1): total height with optional auxiliary contact Continued

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 TABLE 51: Dimensions of ball valves for R744 with actuator
Ball Valve Actuator
H H1 H2 (1) L L1 I d Ch Figure
Catalogue No Catalogue No

6590E/17 9730/RA2
242 54 - 275 149 30 M6 10 5
6590E/17 9730/RA6
6577E/3
147 15 180 120 65 18
6577E/4
9700/RA2 M4 6
6577E/5
151 19 184 133 70 25,5 1
6577E/6
6597E/7 167 28 199 175 93 18 M5
9700/RA2
6597E/9 176 30 207 207 110 30 M6
6
6597E/7 167 28 199 175 93 18 M5
9700/RA6
6597E/9 176 30 207 207 110 30 M6
6597E/11 221 37 243 210 112
9720/RA2 30 M6 3
6597E/13 233 44 255 239 126
10
6597E/11 221 37 243 210 112
9720/RA6 30 M6
6597E/13 233 44 255 239 126
6597E/17 9730/RA2
242 54 - 275 149 30 M6 10 5
6597E/17 9730/RA6
6578E/M10
147 15 180 119 64 18
6578E/M12
9700/RA2 M4 6
6578E/M16
151 19 184 142 74 25,5 2
6578E/M18
6598E/M22 167 28 199 175 93 18 M5
9700/RA2
6598E/M28 176 30 207 207 110 30 M6
6
6598E/M22 167 28 199 175 93 18 M5
9700/RA6
6598E/M28 176 30 207 207 110 30 M6
6598E/M35 221 37 243 210 112
9720/RA2 30 M6 4
6598E/M42 233 44 255 239 126
10
6598E/M35 221 37 243 210 112
9720/RA6 30 M6
6598E/M42 233 44 255 239 126
(1): total height with optional auxiliary contact

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 FIG. 1 FIG. 2

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

FIG. 5

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 CHAPTER 12
HERMETIC CHECK VALVES
FOR REFRIGERATION PLANTS THAT USE HCFC, HFC, HFO, OR HC REFRIGERANTS

APPLICATIONS • Brass bar EN 12164 – CW 614N for body and cover of

The check valves illustrated in this chapter are designed valves in series 3112W, 3113W, 3132W, and 3133W.
for installation on commercial refrigeration systems and • Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for body and cover
on civil and industrial air conditioning plants that use the of valves in series 3144W, 3145W, 3184W, and 3185W.
following refrigerant fluids: • Copper pipe EN 12735-1 – Cu--DHP for solder connections
• HCFC (R22) • Austenitic stainless steel AISI 302 for the spring
• HFC (R134a, R404A, R407C, R410A, or R507) • Laminated glass fibre fabric and PTFE for gasket seals of
• HFO and HFO/HFC mixtures (R1234ze, R448A, R449A, valves in series 3112W, 3113W, 3132W, and 3133W.
R450A, or R452A) • PTFE for gasket seals of valves in series 3144W, 3145W,
belonging to Group 2, as defined in Article 13, Chapter 1, 3184W, and 3185W.
Point (b) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC
Regulation No. 1272/2008. INSTALLATION
Furthermore, the same check valves, up to DN 25, that is The valves can be installed in any section of a refrigeration
models 3144W/9, 3145W/9, 3184W/9, 3185W/9 can also system where it is necessary to avoid the consequences
be installed on systems using the following: from undesirable flow inversion, with respect for the
• HFC (R32) operating limits and the capacities indicated in Table 53.
• HFO (R1234yf) Table 52 shows the following functional characteristics of
• HC (R290, R600, or R600a) a check valve:
belonging to Group 1, as defined in Article 13, Chapter 1, • PS and TS
Point (a) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC • Kv factor
Regulation No. 1272/2008. • Minimum opening differential pressure at which the valve
For specific applications with refrigerant fluids not listed can open and remain opened.
above, please contact Castel Technical Department. Before connecting the valve to the pipe, it is advisable to
make sure that the refrigerating system is clean. Valves
CONSTRUCTION with laminated fibreglass and PTFE gaskets are particularly
These check valves are available in the following two types: sensitive to dirt and debris. Furthermore, check that the flow
• Valve types 3112W, 3132W, 3144W, 3184W (standard direction in the pipe corresponds to the arrow stamped on
spring) with a low opening differential; Δp = 0.04 bar. the valve body.
• Valve types 3113W, 3133W, 3145W. 3185W (reinforced The brazing of valves with solder connections should
spring) with a high opening differential; Δp = 0.3 bar. To be carried out with care, using a low melting point filler
be used, for example, with compressors in parallel. material (min. 5% Ag). It is not necessary to disassemble
Valves in series 3112W, 3113W, 3132W, 3133W, 3144W, the valves before brazing, but it is important to avoid direct
3145W, 3184W, 3185W are equipped with laser welds contact between the torch flame and the valve body, which
between the body and the cover to ensure that the product could be damaged and compromise the proper functioning
is sealed hermetically. The main parts of the check valves of the valve.
are made with the following materials:

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 The allowed operating positions are the following: Valves 3112W, 3113W, 3132W, 3133W can be installed in
any working position.
• 3144W, 3145W: with the piping axis horizontal and valve
cover facing upward or to the side, horizontal. With the CERTIFICATIONS
piping axis vertical and arrow facing either upward or The American certification authority Underwriters
downward. Note: valves 3144W, 3145W cannot be Laboratories Inc. has approved the check valves in series
installed with the valve cover facing downward. 3112W, 3113W, 3132W, 3133W, 3144W, 3145W, 3184W,
3185W. These valves are certified UL Listed for the USA
• 3184W, 3185W: with inlet pipe facing downward with file SA33319, in compliance with American standard
and valve cover facing upward. With inlet pipe UL 207.
horizontal and outlet pipe vertical or horizontal.
Note: valves 3184W, and 3185W cannot be installed
with the valve input facing upward and the valve
cover facing downward.

TABLE 52: General characteristics of hermetic check valves, UL approved

Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Minimum
Catalogue Kv Factor PS Category
SAE ODS Opening Pressure
Number [m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. according to
Flare Differential [bar]
Ø [in.] Ø [mm] PED Recast

3112W/2 1/4" 0,5

3112W/3 3/8" 1,5
45
3112W/4 1/2" – – 1,8 0,04 -40 +150 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
(1)
3112W/5 5/8" 3,3
3112W/6 3/4" 5,0
3113W/2 1/4" 0,5
3113W/3 3/8" 1,5
45
3113W/4 1/2" – – 1,8 0,30 -40 +150 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
(1)
3113W/5 5/8" 3,3
3113W/6 3/4" 5,0
3132W/2 1/4" – 0,5
3132W/3 3/8" –
1,5
3132W/M10 – 10
3132W/M12 – 12
1,8 45
3132W/4 – 1/2" – 0,04 -40 +150 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
(1)
3132W/5 5/8" 16 3,3
3132W/M18 – 18
3132W/6 3/4" – 5,0
3132W/7 7/8" 22
3133W/2 1/4" – 0,5
3133W/3 3/8" –
1,5
3133W/M10 – 10
3133W/M12 – 12
1,8 45
3133W/4 – 1/2" – 0,30 -40 +150 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
(1)
3133W/5 5/8" 16 3,3
3133W/M18 – 18
3133W/6 3/4" – 5,0
3133W/7 7/8" 22
(1) : MWP = 600 psi according to UL approval Continued

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 TABLE 52: General characteristics of hermetic check valves, UL approved
Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Minimum
Catalogue Kv Factor PS Category
SAE ODS Opening Pressure
Number [m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. according to
Flare Differential [bar]
Ø [in.] Ø [mm] PED Recast

3144W/7 7/8" 22 8,1

3144W/M28 – 28
10,4 Art. 4.3
3144W/9 1.1/8" –
3144W/11 1.3/8" 35 15,6
45
3144W/13 – 1.5/8" – 0,04 – 40 +150 – 40 +50
27,0 (1)
3144W/M42 – 42
3144W/17 2.1/8" 54 I
3144W/21 2.5/8" – 39,0
3144W/25 3.1/8" –
3145W/7 7/8" 22 8,1
3145W/M28 – 28
10,4 Art. 4.3
3145W/9 1.1/8" –
3145W/11 1.3/8" 35 15,6
45
3145W/13 – 1.5/8" – 0,3 – 40 +150 – 40 +50
27,0 (1)
3145W/M42 – 42
3145W/17 2.1/8" 54 I
3145W/21 2.5/8" – 39,0
3145W/25 3.1/8" –
3184W/7 7/8" 22 9,0
3184W/M28 – 28 45
– 19,0 0,04 – 40 +150 – 40 +50 Art. 4.3
3184W/9 1.1/8" – (1)

3184W/11 1.3/8" 35 29,0

3185W/7 7/8" 22 9,0
3185W/M28 – 28 45
– 19,0 0,3 – 40 +150 – 40 +50 Art. 4.3
3185W/9 1.1/8" – (1)

3185W/11 1.3/8" 35 29,0

(1) : MWP = 600 psi according to UL approval

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 TABLE 53: Refrigerant flow capacity of hermetic check valves [kW]
Liquid line
Catalogue
Number
R134a R22 R32 R404A R407C R410A R507 R1234yf R1234ze R448A R449A R450A R452A R290 R600 R600a

3112W/2 3113W/2 8,50 9,15 12,57 5,95 8,62 8,59 5,75 6,29 7,52 7,83 7,86 7,96 6,07 10,19 11,95 10,60

3112W/3 3113W/3 25,50 27,45 37,70 17,85 25,85 25,76 17,25 18,87 22,56 23,48 23,58 23,87 18,20 30,57 35,85 31,80

3112W/4 3113W/4 30,60 32,94 45,23 21,42 31,01 30,91 20,70 22,64 27,07 28,17 28,30 28,64 21,83 36,68 43,02 38,16

3112W/5 3113W/5 56,10 60,39 82,93 39,27 56,86 56,66 37,95 41,51 49,63 51,65 51,88 52,50 40,03 67,25 78,87 69,96

3112W/6 3113W/6 85,00 91,50 125,65 59,50 86,15 85,85 57,50 62,90 75,20 78,25 78,60 79,55 60,65 101,90 119,50 106,00

3132W/2 3133W/2 8,50 9,15 12,57 5,95 8,62 8,59 5,75 6,29 7,52 7,83 7,86 7,96 6,07 10,19 11,95 10,60

3132W/3 3133W/3
25,50 27,45 37,70 17,85 25,85 25,76 17,25 18,87 22,56 23,48 23,58 23,87 18,20 30,57 35,85 31,80
3132W/M10 3133W/M10

3132W/M12 3133W/M12
30,60 32,94 45,23 21,42 31,01 30,91 20,70 22,64 27,07 28,17 28,30 28,64 21,83 36,68 43,02 38,16
3132W/4 3133W/4

3132W/5 3133W/5 56,10 60,39 82,93 39,27 56,86 56,66 37,95 41,51 49,63 51,65 51,88 52,50 40,03 67,25 78,87 69,96

3132W/M18 3133W/M18

3132W/6 3133W/6 85,00 91,50 125,65 59,50 86,15 85,85 57,50 62,90 75,20 78,25 78,60 79,55 60,65 101,90 119,50 106,00

3132W/7 3133W/7

3144W/7 3145W/7 137,70 148,23 203,55 96,39 139,56 139,08 93,15 101,90 121,82 126,77 127,33 128,87 98,25 165,08 193,59 171,72

3144W/M28 3145W/M28
176,80 190,32 261,35 123,76 179,19 178,57 119,60 130,83 156,42 162,76 163,49 165,46 126,15 211,95 248,56 220,48
3144W/9 3145W/9

3144W/11 3145W/11 265,20 285,48 185,64 268,79 267,85 179,40 234,62 244,14 245,23 248,20 189,23

3144W/13 3145W/13
459,00 494,10 321,30 465,21 463,59 310,50 406,08 422,55 424,44 429,57 327,51
3144W/M42 3145W/M42

3144W/17 3145W/17

3144W/21 3145W/21 663,00 713,70 464,10 671,97 669,63 448,50 586,56 610,35 613,08 620,49 473,07

3144W/25 3145W/25
3184W/7 3185W/7 153,00 164,70 226,17 107,10 155,07 154,53 103,50 113,22 135,36 140,85 141,48 143,19 109,17 183,42 215,10 190,80
3184W/M28 3185W/M28
323,00 347,70 477,47 226,10 327,37 326,23 218,50 239,02 285,76 297,35 298,68 302,29 230,47 387,22 454,10 402,80
3184W/9 3185W/9
3184W/11 3185W/11 493,00 530,70 345,10 499,67 497,93 333,50 436,16 453,85 455,88 461,39 351,77

Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007 Continued

Evaporator outlet temperature 50 °F (9,9 °C)
Condensing temperature 110 °F (43,3 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 100 °F (37,8 °C) Suction line temperature 65 °F (18,3 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature 40 °F (4,4 °C) Discharge temperature 160 °F (71,1 °C)

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 TABLE 53: Refrigerant flow capacity of hermetic check valves [kW]
Suction line
Catalogue
Number
R134a R22 R32 R404A R407C R410A R507 R1234yf R1234ze R448A R449A R450A R452A R290 R600 R600a

3112W/2 3113W/2 0,91 1,28 2,13 1,10 1,14 1,65 1,12 0,74 0,71 1,20 1,10 0,80 1,06 1,53 0,65 0,79

3112W/3 3113W/3 2,73 3,83 6,38 3,30 3,41 4,95 3,35 2,21 2,13 3,60 3,30 2,39 3,17 4,58 1,94 2,37

3112W/4 3113W/4 3,28 4,59 7,65 3,96 4,09 5,94 4,01 2,65 2,56 4,32 3,96 2,86 3,80 5,49 2,32 2,84

3112W/5 3113W/5 6,01 8,42 14,03 7,26 7,49 10,89 7,36 4,85 4,69 7,92 7,26 5,25 6,96 10,07 4,26 5,21

3112W/6 3113W/6 9,10 12,75 21,25 11,00 11,35 16,50 11,15 7,35 7,10 12,00 11,00 7,95 10,55 15,25 6,45 7,90

3132W/2 3133W/2 0,91 1,28 2,13 1,10 1,14 1,65 1,12 0,74 0,71 1,20 1,10 0,80 1,06 1,53 0,65 0,79

3132W/3 3133W/3
2,73 3,83 6,38 3,30 3,41 4,95 3,35 2,21 2,13 3,60 3,30 2,39 3,17 4,58 1,94 2,37
3132W/M10 3133W/M10

3132W/M12 3133W/M12
3,28 4,59 7,65 3,96 4,09 5,94 4,01 2,65 2,56 4,32 3,96 2,86 3,80 5,49 2,32 2,84
3132W/4 3133W/4

3132W/5 3133W/5 6,01 8,42 14,03 7,26 7,49 10,89 7,36 4,85 4,69 7,92 7,26 5,25 6,96 10,07 4,26 5,21

3132W/M18 3133W/M18

3132W/6 3133W/6 9,10 12,75 21,25 11,00 11,35 16,50 11,15 7,35 7,10 12,00 11,00 7,95 10,55 15,25 6,45 7,90

3132W/7 3133W/7

3144W/7 3145W/7 14,74 20,66 34,43 17,82 18,39 26,73 18,06 11,91 11,50 19,44 17,82 12,88 17,09 24,71 10,45 12,80

3144W/M28 3145W/M28
18,93 26,52 44,20 22,88 23,61 34,32 23,19 15,29 14,77 24,96 22,88 16,54 21,94 31,72 13,42 16,43
3144W/9 3145W/9

3144W/11 3145W/11 28,39 39,78 34,32 35,41 51,48 34,79 22,15 37,44 34,32 24,80 32,92

3144W/13 3145W/13
49,14 68,85 59,40 61,29 89,10 60,21 38,34 64,80 59,40 42,93 56,97
3144W/M42 3145W/M42

3144W/17 3145W/17

3144W/21 3145W/21 70,98 99,45 85,80 88,53 128,70 86,97 55,38 93,60 85,80 62,01 82,29

3144W/25 3145W/25
3184W/7 3185W/7 16,38 22,95 38,25 19,80 20,43 29,70 20,07 13,23 12,78 21,60 19,80 14,31 18,99 27,45 11,61 14,22
3184W/M28 3185W/M28
34,58 48,45 80,75 41,80 43,13 62,70 42,37 27,93 26,98 45,60 41,80 30,21 40,09 57,95 24,51 30,02
3184W/9 3185W/9
3184W/11 3185W/11 52,78 73,95 63,80 65,83 95,70 64,67 41,18 69,60 63,80 46,11 61,19

Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007 Continued

Evaporator outlet temperature 50 °F (9,9 °C)
Condensing temperature 110 °F (43,3 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 100 °F (37,8 °C) Suction line temperature 65 °F (18,3 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature 40 °F (4,4 °C) Discharge temperature 160 °F (71,1 °C)

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 TABLE 53: Refrigerant flow capacity of hermetic check valves [kW]
Hot Gas line
Catalogue
Number
R134a R22 R32 R404A R407C R410A R507 R1234yf R1234ze R448A R449A R450A R452A R290 R600 R600a

3112W/2 3113W/2 4,25 5,60 9,08 4,80 5,95 6,80 4,77 3,32 3,43 5,90 5,39 3,83 4,99 6,38 3,23 3,72

3112W/3 3113W/3 12,75 16,80 27,24 14,40 17,85 20,40 14,31 9,96 10,28 17,70 16,17 11,48 14,97 19,14 9,69 11,16

3112W/4 3113W/4 15,30 20,16 32,69 17,28 21,42 24,48 17,17 11,95 12,33 21,24 19,40 13,77 17,96 22,97 11,63 13,39

3112W/5 3113W/5 28,05 36,96 59,93 31,68 39,27 44,88 31,48 21,91 22,61 38,94 35,57 25,25 32,93 42,11 21,32 24,55

3112W/6 3113W/6 42,50 56,00 90,80 48,00 59,50 68,00 47,70 33,20 34,25 59,00 53,90 38,25 49,90 63,80 32,30 37,20

3132W/2 3133W/2 4,25 5,60 9,08 4,80 5,95 6,80 4,77 3,32 3,43 5,90 5,39 3,83 4,99 6,38 3,23 3,72

3132W/3 3133W/3
12,75 16,80 27,24 14,40 17,85 20,40 14,31 9,96 10,28 17,70 16,17 11,48 14,97 19,14 9,69 11,16
3132W/M10 3133W/M10

3132W/M12 3133W/M12
15,30 20,16 32,69 17,28 21,42 24,48 17,17 11,95 12,33 21,24 19,40 13,77 17,96 22,97 11,63 13,39
3132W/4 3133W/4

3132W/5 3133W/5 28,05 36,96 59,93 31,68 39,27 44,88 31,48 21,91 22,61 38,94 35,57 25,25 32,93 42,11 21,32 24,55

3132W/M18 3133W/M18

3132W/6 3133W/6 42,50 56,00 90,80 48,00 59,50 68,00 47,70 33,20 34,25 59,00 53,90 38,25 49,90 63,80 32,30 37,20

3132W/7 3133W/7

3144W/7 3145W/7 68,85 90,72 147,10 77,76 96,39 110,16 77,27 53,78 55,49 95,58 87,32 61,97 80,84 103,36 52,33 60,26

3144W/M28 3145W/M28
88,40 116,48 188,86 99,84 123,76 141,44 99,22 69,06 71,24 122,72 112,11 79,56 103,79 132,70 67,18 77,38
3144W/9 3145W/9

3144W/11 3145W/11 132,60 174,72 149,76 185,64 212,16 148,82 106,86 184,08 168,17 119,34 155,69

3144W/13 3145W/13
229,50 302,40 259,20 321,30 367,20 257,58 184,95 318,60 291,06 206,55 269,46
3144W/M42 3145W/M42

3144W/17 3145W/17

3144W/21 3145W/21 331,50 436,80 374,40 464,10 530,40 372,06 267,15 460,20 420,42 298,35 389,22

3144W/25 3145W/25
3184W/7 3185W/7 76,50 100,80 163,44 86,40 107,10 122,40 85,86 59,76 61,65 106,20 97,02 68,85 89,82 114,84 58,14 66,96
3184W/M28 3185W/M28
161,50 212,80 345,04 182,40 226,10 258,40 181,26 126,16 130,15 224,20 204,82 145,35 189,62 242,44 122,74 141,36
3184W/9 3185W/9
3184W/11 3185W/11 246,50 324,80 278,40 345,10 394,40 276,66 198,65 342,20 312,62 221,85 289,42

Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007

Evaporator outlet temperature 50 °F (9,9 °C)
Condensing temperature 110 °F (43,3 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 100 °F (37,8 °C) Suction line temperature 65 °F (18,3 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature 40 °F (4,4 °C) Discharge temperature 160 °F (71,1 °C)

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 TABLE 54: Dimensions and weights of hermetic check valves
Dimensions [mm] Weight
Catalogue Number
L L1 D H H1 Ch [g]

3112W/2 3113W/2 58 18 16 60

3112W/3 3113W/3 70 22 20 100

3112W/4 3113W/4 75 – 24 – – 22 132

3112W/5 3113W/5 87 29 26 204

3112W/6 3113W/6 100 35 32 330

3132W/2 3133W/2 93 18 65

3132W/3 3133W/3
108 22 120
3132W/M10 3133W/M10

3132W/M12 3133W/M12
133 24 157
3132W/4 3133W/4 – – – –

3132W/5 3133W/5 140 29 220

3132W/M18 3133W/M18

3132W/6 3133W/6 165 35 304

3132W/7 3133W/7

3144W/7 3145W/7 170 1055

3144W/M28 3145W/M28 50 96 24
201 1062
3144W/9 3145W/9

3144W/11 3145W/11 232 56 115 29 1300

3144W/13 3145W/13 – –
255 67 148 36
3144W/M42 3145W/M42

3144W/17 3145W/17
285
3144W/21 3145W/21 79 167 44

3144W/25 3145W/25 329

3184W/7 3185W/7 111 88 45 146 94 600

3184W/M28 3185W/M28
149 51 196 – 1010
3184W/9 3185W/9 123 141

3184W/11 3185W/11 151 56 204 1300

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3145W 3185W
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 CHAPTER 13
CHECK VALVES
FOR REFRIGERATION PLANTS THAT USE HCFC, HFC OR HFO REFRIGERANTS

The main parts of the check valves are made with the
following materials:
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 – CW 617N for body and
cover.
• Copper pipe EN 12735-1 – Cu--DHP for solder connections
• Austenitic stainless steel AISI 302 for the spring
• Laminated stainless steel / rubber for outlet seal gaskets
for valves in series 3122
• Hydrogenated nitrile (HNBR) for outlet seal gaskets for
valves in series 3124N, 3125N
• PTFE for seat gaskets

INSTALLATION
The valves can be installed in any section of a refrigeration
system where it is necessary to avoid the consequences
from undesirable flow inversion, with respect for the
APPLICATIONS operating limits and the yields indicated in Table 56. Table
The check valves illustrated in this chapter are designed 55 shows the following functional characteristics of a
for installation on commercial refrigeration systems and check valve:
on civil and industrial air conditioning plants that use the • PS and TS
following refrigerant fluids: • Kv factor
• HCFC (R22), only valves in series 3122 • Minimum opening differential pressure at which the
• HFC (R134a, R404A, R407C, R410A, or R507) valve can open and remain opened.
• HFO and HFO/HFC mixtures (R1234ze, R448A, R449A, Before connecting the valve to the pipe, it is advisable to
R450A, or R452A) make sure that the refrigerating system is clean. Valves
belonging to Group 2, as defined in Article 13, Chapter 1, with PTFE gaskets are particularly sensitive to dirt and
Point (b) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC debris. Furthermore, check that the flow direction in the
Regulation No. 1272/2008. pipe corresponds to the arrow stamped on the valve body.
Furthermore, the same check valves, up to DN 25, that is The brazing of valves with solder connections should
models 3122/9, 3124N/9, 3125N/9 can also be installed be carried out with care, using a low melting point filler
on systems using the following refrigeration fluids: material (min. 5% Ag). Before starting to braze the body,
• HFC (R32) it is necessary to disassemble the valves in series
• HFO (R1234yf) 3122, 3124N, 3125N. It is important to avoid direct contact
classified as A2L in the ASHRAE 34-2013 standard, and between the torch flame and the body, which could be
belonging to Group 1, as defined in Article 13, Chapter 1, damaged and compromise the proper functioning of the
Point (a) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC entire valve.
Regulation No. 1272/2008.
For specific applications with refrigerant fluids not listed The allowed operating positions are the following:
above, please contact Castel Technical Department. • 3122, 3124N, 3125N: with the piping axis horizontal and
valve cover facing upward or to the side, horizontal. With
CONSTRUCTION the piping axis vertical and arrow facing either upward or
These check valves are available in the following two types: downward. Note: valves 3122, 3124N, 3125N cannot
• Valve types 3122, 3124N (standard spring) with a low be installed with the valve cover facing downward.
opening differential; Δp = 0.04 bar or 0.1 bar.
• Valve types 3125N (reinforced spring) with a high opening
differential; Δp = 0.3 bar. To be used, for example, with
compressors in parallel.

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 TABLE 55: General characteristics of check valves
Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Minimum
Catalogue Kv Factor PS Category
ODS Opening Pressure
Number [m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. according to
Differential [bar]
Ø [in.] Ø [mm] PED Recast
3122/M22 – 22
6,6
3122/7 7/8" –
3122/M28 – 28 Art. 4.3
8,8
3122/9 1.1/8" –
0,1 45 – 35 +160 – 35 +50
3122/11 1.3/8" 35 15,2
3122/13 1.5/8" –
25,0
3122/M42 – 42 I
3122/17 2.1/8" 54 40,0
3124N/M22 – 22
8,1
3124N/7 7/8" –
3124N/M28 – 28 Art. 4.3
10,4
3124N/9 1.1/8" –
0,04 45 -40 +150 -40 +50
3124N/11 1.3/8" 35 15,6
3124N/13 1.5/8" –
27,0
3124N/M42 – 42 I
3124N/17 2.1/8" 54 39,0
3125N/M22 – 22
8,1
3125N/7 7/8" –
3125N/M28 – 28 Art. 4.3
10,4
3125N/9 1.1/8" –
0,3 45 -40 +150 -40 +50
3125N/11 1.3/8" 35 15,6
3125N/13 1.5/8" –
27,0
3125N/M42 – 42 I
3125N/17 2.1/8" 54 39,0

TABLE 56: Refrigerant flow capacity of check valves [kW]

Catalogue Liquid line
Number R134a R22 R32 R404A R407C R410A R507 R1234yf R1234ze R448A R449A R450A R452A
3122/M22 –
112,20 120,78 165,86 78,54 113,72 113,32 75,90 83,03 99,26 103,29 103,75 105,01 80,06
3122/7 –
3122/M28 –
149,60 161,04 221,14 104,72 151,62 151,10 101,20 110,70 132,35 137,72 138,34 140,01 106,74
3122/9 –
3122/11 – 258,40 278,16 180,88 261,90 260,98 174,80 228,61 237,88 238,94 241,83 184,38
3122/13 –
425,00 457,50 297,50 430,75 429,25 287,50 376,00 391,25 393,00 397,75 303,25
3122/M42 –
3122/17 – 680,00 732,00 476,00 689,20 686,80 460,00 601,60 626,00 628,80 636,40 485,20
3124N/M22 3125N/M22
137,70 148,23 203,55 96,39 139,56 139,08 93,15 101,90 121,82 126,77 127,33 128,87 98,25
3124N/7 3125N/7
3124N/M28 3125N/M28
176,80 190,32 261,35 123,76 179,19 178,57 119,60 130,83 156,42 162,76 163,49 165,46 126,15
3124N/9 3125N/9
3124N/11 3125N/11 265,20 285,48 185,64 268,79 267,85 179,40 234,62 244,14 245,23 248,20 189,23
3124N/13 3125N/13
459,00 494,10 321,30 465,21 463,59 310,50 406,08 422,55 424,44 429,57 327,51
3124N/M42 3125N/M42
3124N/17 3125N/17 663,00 713,70 464,10 671,97 669,63 448,50 586,56 610,35 613,08 620,49 473,07

Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007 Continued

Evaporator outlet temperature 50 °F (9,9 °C)
Condensing temperature 110 °F (43,3 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 100 °F (37,8 °C) Suction line temperature 65 °F (18,3 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature 40 °F (4,4 °C) Discharge temperature 160 °F (71,1 °C)

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 TABLE 56: Refrigerant flow capacity of check valves [kW]
Catalogue Suction line
Number R134a R22 R32 R404A R407C R410A R507 R1234yf R1234ze R448A R449A R450A R452A
3122/M22 –
12,01 16,83 28,05 14,52 14,98 21,78 14,72 9,70 9,37 15,84 14,52 10,49 13,93
3122/7 –
3122/M28 –
16,02 22,44 37,40 19,36 19,98 29,04 19,62 12,94 12,50 21,12 19,36 13,99 18,57
3122/9 –
3122/11 – 27,66 38,76 33,44 34,50 50,16 33,90 21,58 36,48 33,44 24,17 32,07
3122/13 –
45,50 63,75 55,00 56,75 82,50 55,75 35,50 60,00 55,00 39,75 52,75
3122/M42 –
3122/17 – 72,80 102,00 88,00 90,80 132,00 89,20 56,80 96,00 88,00 63,60 84,40
3124N/M22 3125N/M22
14,74 20,66 34,43 17,82 18,39 26,73 18,06 11,91 11,50 19,44 17,82 12,88 17,09
3124N/7 3125N/7
3124N/M28 3125N/M28
18,93 26,52 44,20 22,88 23,61 34,32 23,19 15,29 14,77 24,96 22,88 16,54 21,94
3124N/9 3125N/9
3124N/11 3125N/11 28,39 39,78 34,32 35,41 51,48 34,79 22,15 37,44 34,32 24,80 32,92
3124N/13 3125N/13
49,14 68,85 59,40 61,29 89,10 60,21 38,34 64,80 59,40 42,93 56,97
3124N/M42 3125N/M42
3124N/17 3125N/17 70,98 99,45 85,80 88,53 128,70 86,97 55,38 93,60 85,80 62,01 82,29

Continued

TABLE 56: Refrigerant flow capacity of check valves [kW]

Catalogue Hot Gas line
Number R134a R22 R32 R404A R407C R410A R507 R1234yf R1234ze R448A R449A R450A R452A
3122/M22 –
56,10 73,92 119,86 63,36 78,54 89,76 62,96 43,82 45,21 77,88 71,15 50,49 65,87
3122/7 –
3122/M28 –
74,80 98,56 159,81 84,48 104,72 119,68 83,95 58,43 60,28 103,84 94,86 67,32 87,82
3122/9 –
3122/11 – 129,20 170,24 145,92 180,88 206,72 145,01 104,12 179,36 163,86 116,28 151,70
3122/13 –
212,50 280,00 240,00 297,50 340,00 238,50 171,25 295,00 269,50 191,25 249,50
3122/M42 –
3122/17 – 340,00 448,00 384,00 476,00 544,00 381,60 274,00 472,00 431,20 306,00 399,20
3124N/M22 3125N/M22
68,85 90,72 147,10 77,76 96,39 110,16 77,27 53,78 55,49 95,58 87,32 61,97 80,84
3124N/7 3125N/7
3124N/M28 3125N/M28
88,40 116,48 188,86 99,84 123,76 141,44 99,22 69,06 71,24 122,72 112,11 79,56 103,79
3124N/9 3125N/9
3124N/11 3125N/11 132,60 174,72 149,76 185,64 212,16 148,82 106,86 184,08 168,17 119,34 155,69
3124N/13 3125N/13
229,50 302,40 259,20 321,30 367,20 257,58 184,95 318,60 291,06 206,55 269,46
3124N/M42 3125N/M42
3124N/17 3125N/17 331,50 436,80 374,40 464,10 530,40 372,06 267,15 460,20 420,42 298,35 389,22
Standard rating conditions according to AHRI Standard 760-2007
Evaporator outlet temperature 50 °F (9,9 °C)
Condensing temperature 110 °F (43,3 °C) Evaporator superheating 10 °R (5,5 °K)
Liquid temperature 100 °F (37,8 °C) Suction line temperature 65 °F (18,3 °C)
Subcooling 10 °R (5,5 °K) Suction superheating 15 °R (8,4 °K)
Evaporating temperature 40 °F (4,4 °C) Discharge temperature 160 °F (71,1 °C)

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 TABLE 57: Dimensions and weights of check valves
Dimensions [mm] Weight
Catalogue Number
H H1 L D [g]
3122/M22 –
3122/7 –
84,5 28,5 100 60 1190
3122/M28 –
3122/9 –
3122/11 – 101,5 34 118 68 1557
3122/13 –
125,5 37 141 88 2990
3122/M42 –
3122/17 – 142 42,5 173 104 4665
3124N/M22 3125N/M22
855
3124N/7 3125N/7
96 24 80 50
3124N/M28 3125N/M28
867
3124N/9 3125N/9
3124N/11 3125N/11 115 29 92 56 1130
3124N/13 3125N/13
148 36 121 67
3124N/M42 3125N/M42
3124N/17 3125N/17 167 44 157 79

D D 3124N
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 CHAPTER 14
HERMETIC CHECK VALVES
FOR REFRIGERATION PLANTS THAT USE THE R744 REFRIGERANT

APPLICATIONS • PTFE for seat gaskets of valves in series 3145EW,

The check valves illustrated in this chapter have been 3147EW, 3148EW, 3185EW, 3187EW, 3188EW.
developed by Castel for all the applications that use • Copper pipe EN 12735-1 – Cu-DHP for welded
the sub-critical or trans-critical R744 refrigeration fluid connections in series 3132EW, 3133EW, 3145EW,
belonging to Group 2, defined in Article 13, Chapter 1, 3185EW.
Point (b) of Directive 2014/68/EU, with reference to EC • Copper pipe EN 12735-1 – CuFe2P (K65) for welded
Regulation No. 1272/2008. connections in series 3137EW, 3147EW, 3187EW
The check valves for plants that operate using refrigerant • Stainless steel pipe AISI 304 for welded connections in
fluid R744 are the following: series 3138EW, 3148EW 3188EW.
• Valves in series 3132EW, 3133EW, 3145EW and 3185EW
with PS = 80 bar, equipped with copper connections for INSTALLATION
trans-critical plants low and medium pressure sides. The valves can be installed in any section of a refrigeration
• Valves in series 3137EW, 3147EW and 3187EW with PS system where it is necessary to avoid the consequences
= 120 bar equipped with reinforced copper connections from undesirable flow inversion, with respect for the
(K65) for trans-critical plants high-pressure side. operating limits and the yields indicated in Table 59. Table
• Valves in series 3138EW, 3148EW and 3188EW with 58 shows the following functional characteristics of a
PS = 140 bar equipped with reinforced stainless steel check valve:
connections for trans-critical plants high-pressure side. • PS and TS
CAUTION! The check valves in this chapter cannot • Kv factor
be used with other refrigerant fluids. • Minimum opening differential pressure at which the
valve can open and remain opened.
CONSTRUCTION Before connecting the valve to the pipe, it is advisable to
Only straight check valves in series 3132EW (standard make sure that the refrigerating system is clean. Valves
spring) ensure a low opening differential; Δp = 0.04 bar. with PTFE gaskets are particularly sensitive to dirt and
All of the other check valves for R744 (reinforced spring) debris. Furthermore, check that the flow direction in the
ensure a high opening differential; Δp = 0.3 bar. pipe corresponds to the arrow stamped on the valve body.
Valves in series 3132EW, 3133EW, 3137EW, 3138EW, Copper connections: The brazing of valves with copper
3145EW, 3147EW, 3148EW, 3185EW, 3187EW, 3188EW connections should be carried out with care, using a
are equipped with laser welds between the body and the low melting point filler material (min. 5% Ag). It is not
cover to ensure that the product is sealed hermetically. necessary to disassemble the valves, but it is important
The main parts of the check valves are made with the to avoid direct contact between the torch flame and the
following materials: valve body, which could be damaged and compromise the
• Brass bar EN 12164 - CW 614N for body and cover of proper functioning of the valve.
the valves in series 3132EW, 3133EW, 3137EW, 3138EW. Steel connectors: TIG welding recommended, to be
• Hot forged brass EN 12420 - CW 617N for body and performed as quickly as possible according to the method
cover of the valves in series: 3145EW, 3147EW, 3148EW, shown in the product instruction sheet. The connection
3185EW, 3187EW, 3188EW. material is AISI 304: it is only possible to use AISI 308 filler
• Austenitic stainless steel AISI 302 for the spring material if welding to pipes made from the same type of
• Laminated glass fibre fabric and PTFE for seat gaskets of material. For pipes made from other materials, please
valves in series 3132EW, 3133EW, 3137EW, 3138EW. contact your welding supplies supplier.

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 The allowed operating positions are the following: horizontal and outlet pipe vertical or horizontal. Note:
• 3145EW, 3147EW, 3148EW: with the piping axis horizontal valves 3185EW, 3187EW, 3188EW cannot be installed
and valve cover facing upward or to the side, horizontal. with the valve input facing upward and the valve
With piping axis vertical and arrow facing either upward cover facing downward.
or downward. Note: valves 3145EW, 3147EW, 3148EW
cannot be installed with the valve cover facing Valves 3132EW, 3133EW, 3137EW, 3138EW can be installed
downward. in any working position.

• 3185EW, 3187EW, 3188EW: with inlet pipe facing

downward and valve cover facing upward. With inlet pipe

D 3145EW 3148EW
D
3147EW

3185EW 3188EW
3187EW

D D

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 TABLE 58: General Characteristics of hermetic check valves for R744
Connections TS [°C] TA [°C] Risk
Minimum
Kv Factor PS Category
Catalogue Number ODS Opening Pressure
[m3/h] [bar] min. max. min. max. according to
Differential [bar]
Ø [in.] Ø [mm] PED Recast
3132EW/2 1/4" – 0,5
3132EW/3 3/8" –
1,5
3132EW/M10 – 10
3132EW/M12 – 12
1,8
3132EW/4 1/2" – 0,04
3132EW/5 5/8" 16 3,3
3132EW/M18 – 18
3132EW/6 3/4" – 5,0
3132EW/7 7/8" 22
80 – 40 +150 – 40 +50 Art. 4.3
3133EW/2 1/4" – 0,5
3133EW/3 3/8" –
1,5
3133EW/M10 – 10
3133EW/M12 – 12
1,8
3133EW/4 1/2" – 0,3
3133EW/5 5/8" 16 3,3
3133EW/M18 – 18
3133EW/6 3/4" – 5,0
3133EW/7 7/8" 22
3137EW/2 1/4" – 0,5
3137EW/3 3/8" –
1,5 0,3 120 -40 +150 -40 +-50 Art. 4.3
3137EW/4 1/2" –
3137EW/5 5/8" 16 3,3
3138EW/M10 – 10
1,5
3138EW/M12 – 12 0,3 140 -40 +150 -40 +50 Art. 4.3
3138EW/M16 – 16 3,3
3145EW/7 7/8" 22 8,1
3145EW/M28 – 28
10,4 Art. 4.3
3145EW/9 1.1/8" –
3145EW/11 1.3/8" 35 15,6 0,3 80 – 40 +150 – 40 +50
3145EW/13 1.5/8" –
27,0
3145EW/M42 – 42 I
3145EW/17 2.1/8" 54 39,0
3147EW/7 7/8" 22 8,1
3147EW/9 1.1/8" – 10,4 Art. 4.3
3147EW/11 1.3/8" 35 15,6 0,3 120 – 40 +150 – 40 +50
3147EW/13 1.5/8" – 27,0
I
3147EW/17 2.1/8" 54 39,0
3148EW/M22 – 22 8,1
3148EW/M28 – 28 10,4 Art. 4.3
0,3 140 – 40 +150 – 40 +50
3148EW/M35 – 33,4 15,6
3148EW/M42 – 42,2 27,0 I
3185EW/7 7/8" 22 9,0
3185EW/M28 – 28
19,0 0,3 80 – 40 +150 – 40 +50 Art. 4.3
3185EW/9 1.1/8" –
3185EW/11 1.3/8" 35 29,0
3187EW/7 7/8" 22 9,0
3187EW/9 1.1/8" – 19,0 0,3 120 – 40 +150 – 40 +50 Art. 4.3
3187EW/11 1.3/8" 35 29,0
3188EW/M22 – 22 9,0
3188EW/M28 – 28 19,0 0,3 140 – 40 +150 – 40 +50 Art. 4.3
3188EW/M35 – 33,4 29,0

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 TABLE 59: Refrigerant flow capacity of check valves [kW]
Subcritical system Transcritical system
Catalogue Number
Liquid line Suction line Hot gas line Gas cooler line Suction line Hot gas line
3132EW/2 3133EW/2 13,40 2,65 10,09 2,32
3132EW/3 3133EW/3
40,20 7,95 30,27 6,95
3132EW/M10 3133EW/M10
3132EW/M12 3133EW/M12
48,24 9,54 36,32 8,33
3132EW/4 3133EW/4
3132EW/5 3133EW/5 88,44 17,49 66,59 15,28
3132EW/M18 3133EW/M18
3132EW/6 3133EW/6 134,00 26,50 100,90 23,15
3132EW/7 3133EW/7
3137EW/2 – 13,14 2,32 9,35
3137EW/3 3138EW/M10
39,41 6,95 28,04
3137EW/4 3138EW/M12
3137EW/5 3138EW/M16 86,69 15,28 61,68
3145EW/7 217,08 42,93 163,46 37,50
3145EW/M28
278,72 55,12 209,87 48,15
3145EW/9
– 3145EW/11 418,08 82,68 314,81 72,23
3145EW/13
723,60 143,10 544,86 125,01
3145EW/M42
3145EW/17 1045,20 206,70 787,02 180,57
3147EW/7 3148EW/M22 212,79 37,50 151,39
3147EW/9 3148EW/M28 273,21 48,15 194,38
3147EW/11 3148EW/M35 409,81 72,23 291,56
3147EW/13 –
709,29 125,01 504,63
– 3148EW/M42
3147EW/17 – 1024,53 180,57 728,91
3185EW/7 241,20 47,70 181,62 41,67
3185EW/M28
– 509,20 100,70 383,42 87,97
3185EW/9
3185EW/11 777,20 153,70 585,22 134,27
3187EW/7 3188EW/M22 236,43 41,67 168,21
3187EW/9 3188EW/M28 499,13 87,97 355,11
3187EW/11 3188EW/M35 761,83 134,27 542,01

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 TABLE 60: Dimensions and weights of check valves for R744
Dimensions [mm] Weight
Catalogue Number
H H1 L L1 ØD [g]

3132EW/2 3133EW/2 93 18 65
3132EW/3 3133EW/3
108 22 120
3132EW/M10 3133EW/M10
3132EW/M12 3133EW/M12
133 24 157
3132EW/4 3133EW/4
3132EW/5 3133EW/5 146 29 220
3132EW/M18 3133EW/M18
3132EW/6 3133EW/6 165 35 304
– – –
3132EW/7 3133EW/7
3137EW/2 122 22 65
3137EW/3 126 22 120
3137EW/4 132 24 157
3137EW/5 146 29 220
3138EW/M10 126 22 130
3138EW/M12 132 24 155
3138EW/M16 146 29 242
3145EW/7 170 1055
3145EW/M28 96 24 50
201 1062
3145EW/9
3145EW/11 115 29 232 56 1300
3145EW/13
148 36 255 67
3145EW/M42
3145EW/17 167 44 285 79
3147EW/7 170 1055
96 24 – 50
3147EW/9 201 1062
3147EW/11 – 115 29 232 56 1300
3147EW/13 148 36 255 67
3147EW/17 167 44 285 79
3148EW/M22 170
96 24 50
3148EW/M28 201
3148EW/M35 115 29 232 56
3148EW/M42 148 36 255 67
3185EW/7 146 94 111 88 45 600
3185EW/M28
196 149 51 1010
3185EW/9 141 123
3185EW/11 204 151 56 1300
3187EW/7 146 94 111 88 45 600
3187EW/9 196 149 123 51 1010
141
3187EW/11 204 151 56 1300
3188EW/M22 146 94 111 88 45
3188EW/M28 196 149 123 51
141
3188EW/M35 204 151 56

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