AIRA APL/1008 Pneumatic Actuated Wafer Butterfly Valve
Namokar Enterprises – Dealer & Supplier of AIRA Pneumatic Butterfly Valves
The AIRA APL/1008 Pneumatic Rotary Actuator Operated Wafer Type Butterfly Valve is a compact quarter-turn automated valve designed for reliable ON/OFF and flow-isolation applications. It combines a rubber-lined concentric butterfly valve with a pneumatic rotary actuator, making it suitable for HVAC, chilled water, water treatment, utility lines, industrial process systems and general fluid-control applications.
The APL/1008 catalogue specifies a centric-disc butterfly valve with a single-piece rubber-lined body, short wafer construction and pneumatic rack-and-pinion actuation.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Brand AIRA
Catalogue No. APL/1008
Valve Type Pneumatic Rotary Actuator Operated Butterfly Valve
Valve Design Centric Disc / Concentric Butterfly Valve
Valve Construction Rubber-lined body
Body Type Short Wafer Type
End Connection Wafer type, sandwiched between flanges
Size Range Approx. 1½“ to 48“ (40–1200 mm) depending on configuration
Pressure Rating PN 10 / PN 16; higher rating/configurations subject to selection
Actuator Type Pneumatic Rack & Pinion Rotary Actuator
Actuator Operation Double Acting / Single Acting Spring Return
Rotation 90° quarter-turn
Mounting Standard ISO 5211
Pneumatic Connection NAMUR standard
Seat EPDM / Nitrile / other elastomer options depending on application
Disc Options CF8 / CF8M / CF3M / S.G. Iron / coated options, depending on configuration
Shaft Options AISI 410 / CF8 / CF8M / CF3M
Body Material Options CI / Ductile or SG Iron / WCB / SS304 / SS316, depending on configuration
Seat Design Integrally moulded with body; renewable seat available on applicable versions
Sealing Tight shut-off
Temperature Application-dependent; typically selected according to seat/body material
Operation Automated ON/OFF; positioning available with suitable accessories
Application HVAC, chilled water, cooling water, water treatment, utilities and industrial flow control
The published APL/1008 documentation lists ISO 5211 actuator mounting, NAMUR pneumatic connections, rack-and-pinion actuation and double-acting/single-acting options. It also lists multiple body, disc, seat and shaft material combinations.
Available Accessories
Namokar Enterprises can supply the valve with suitable automation accessories according to the project requirement:
NAMUR solenoid valve
On/Off indicator
Limit switch box
Pneumatic positioner
Electro-pneumatic positioner
Manual override
Air Filter Regulator / FR
Pressure gauge
Air-lock valve
Flameproof solenoid coil, where required
These accessories are also identified in the APL/1008 documentation.
Key Features
1. Pneumatic Automation
The pneumatic rotary actuator provides fast quarter-turn operation and is suitable for automated opening and closing of the butterfly valve.
2. Compact Wafer Design
The wafer construction is compact and can be installed between pipeline flanges, helping reduce installation space.
3. Rubber-Lined Sealing
The resilient seat provides tight shut-off and is available in different elastomer materials depending on the application.
4. ISO 5211 Mounting
The actuator mounting follows the ISO 5211 interface, supporting standardized valve automation.
5. Single-Acting or Double-Acting
The actuator can be selected as:
Double Acting – air required for both opening and closing.
Single Acting / Spring Return – pneumatic air operates one direction while springs provide the return action.
6. Automation Accessories
The valve can be configured with solenoid valves, limit switches, positioners, FR units and other pneumatic accessories for complete valve automation.
Typical Applications
The AIRA pneumatic butterfly valve can be considered for:
HVAC systems
Chilled-water systems
Cooling towers
Air-conditioning plants
Water treatment plants
Water distribution
Industrial utilities
Pumping systems
Process industries
Fire-water/utility applications where the selected specification is suitable
Building automation
Industrial flow isolation
AIRA's current butterfly-valve range covers applications including water treatment, power and industrial systems, with pneumatic, electric and manual operating options.
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
Q1. What is an AIRA APL/1008 butterfly valve?
The AIRA APL/1008 is a pneumatic rotary actuator-operated wafer-type butterfly valve. It uses a quarter-turn disc mechanism and pneumatic actuator for automated ON/OFF flow control.
Q2. What does APL/1008 mean?
APL/1008 is the catalogue/model reference associated with this pneumatic actuator-operated butterfly valve.
Q3. Is APL/1008 a pneumatic butterfly valve?
Yes. It is designed with a pneumatic rotary actuator for automated operation.
Q4. What type of actuator is used?
The standard configuration uses a rack-and-pinion pneumatic rotary actuator. It can be supplied in double-acting or single-acting spring-return configuration.
Q5. Is the valve
