SKU: KUN-264-M
The Kunkle 264 is an extra heavy relief valve for the protection of pumps, compressors, pressure vessels and systems handling corrosive fluids or vapors at high pressure and temperature. It is also suitable for sentinel (warning) service on steam equipment. Construction is carbon steel SA216-WCB housing with 316 stainless steel trim, with a top guided design, seats lapped to optical flatness and a ball pivot between disc and spring that corrects misalignment and compensates for spring side thrust. It is supplied with a pressure-tight cap; no lift lever is required for liquid service. This variant is configured for Non-Code Liquid service with a 0.110 in² (0.710 cm²) orifice, relieving 5 to 103 GPM (4 to 3,300 psig) over a set pressure range of 4 to 3,300 PSIG (0.28 to 227 barg). Temperature range is -20°F to 550°F (-29°C to 288°C). IMPORTANT: the full pressure rating applies to FEMALE NPT inlets. Male NPT inlets derate with size and temperature – a 1/2″ male inlet is limited to 1,950 psig at 100°F and 1,127 psig at 550°F, and a 3/4″ male inlet to 1,935 psig at 550°F. Specify your inlet size, inlet type and service temperature when requesting a quote. Maximum back pressure is 400 psig (27.6 barg); back pressure raises the set pressure on a one-to-one basis and reduces capacity, and back pressure above 10% of set pressure is not recommended. Due to the capacity of these valves, thrust calculations should be reviewed and the valve supported accordingly. Inlet sizes 1/2″, 3/4″ and 1″, NPT or BSPT, male or female – specify when requesting a quote.
| Body Material | Carbon steel SA216-WCB housing with 316 stainless steel trim |
| Trim Material | Nozzle SS SA351-CF8M (SA479-316 on female inlets); disc, stem, stem retainer, jam nut and compression screw SS A479-316; guide SS A743-CF8M; spring SS A313-316 or 6312; gaskets PTFE |
| Inlet Size | 1/2", 3/4" or 1" threaded NPT or BSPT, male or female |
| Outlet Size | 3/4" or 1" female NPT |
| Orifice Area | 0.110 in² (0.710 cm²) |
| Set Pressure | 4 to 3,300 PSIG (0.28 to 227 barg) |
| Temperature Range | -20°F to 550°F (-29°C to 288°C) |
| Capacity — Liquid (GPM) | 5 to 103 GPM (4 to 3,300 psig) |
| Service Media | Liquid |
| ASME Certification | Non-code – liquid relief on this line is not code stamped and carries no National Board certification |
| National Board Certified | No |
| Seat Type | Metal seat standard; soft seat (Buna-N, EPR, silicone, Viton or neoprene) available at set pressures of 150 psi and above |
| Weight | 4.5 lb (2.3 kg) |
| Overall Height | 7.5 in (190.5 mm) |
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