Excess pressure regulator / back pressure sustaining valve - PREDEX | ARI
Excess pressure regulator / back pressure sustaining valve - PREDEX | ARI

Excess pressure regulator / back pressure sustaining valve - PREDEX | ARI

The ARI-PREDEX® is a self-operated excess pressure regulator, designed to automatically control upstream pressure in piping systems. It ensures precise and reliable pressure regulation for steam, gases, vapors, and liquids while preventing excessive pressure buildup.

Standard (Options)
  • DIN
Connection (Options)
  • Flanged
Material (Options)
  • EN-JL 1040 (GG25) Cast iron
  • EN-JS 1049
  • 1.0619+N
Pressure Rating (Options)
  • PN 16

Datasheet and documents

Description

Self-operated, proportional control
Rolling diaphragm actuator for accurate pressure adjustment
Available in nominal diameters DN15 - DN150
Adjustable inlet pressure ranges from 0.2 to 16 bar
Pressure-balanced stainless steel bellows for precise regulation
Optional PTFE soft-seated plug for enhanced sealing (max 200°C)
Low-noise operation with optional flow divider



Technical Specifications

Valve Types & Configurations

  • Excess pressure regulator with diaphragm actuator UDA
  • Straight-through design for minimal pressure loss
  • Bellows-sealed spindle for improved reliability


Material Options & Pressure Ratings

Model Nominal Pressure (PN) Material Nominal Diameter (DN) Inlet Pressure Range (bar)
12.705 PN16 EN-JL1040 DN15-150 0.2 - 16
22.705 PN16 EN-JS1049 DN15-150 0.2 - 16
23.705 PN25 EN-JS1049 DN15-150 0.2 - 16
34.705 PN25 1.0619+N DN15-150 0.2 - 16
35.705 PN40 1.0619+N DN15-150 0.2 - 16

Other materials and custom versions available upon request.



Flow Performance & Dimensions

DN (Size) Kvs Value (m³/h) Seat-Ø (mm) Travel (mm) Face-to-Face Dimension (mm)
DN15 3.2 18 4 130
DN20 5.0 22 5 150
DN25 8.0 25 6 160
DN32 12.5 32 8 180
DN40 20.0 40 8 200
DN50 32.0 50 10 230
DN65 50.0 65 11 290
DN80 80.0 80 13 310
DN100 125.0 100 16 350
DN125 190.0 125 19 400
DN150 280.0 150 22 480

Shut-off Class: Leakage Class I (DIN EN 1349 / DIN EN 60534-4) – ≤ 0.05% of Kvs value



Pressure & Temperature Ratings

Material PN Rating Temperature Range Max Operating Pressure (bar)
EN-JL1040 PN16 -10°C to 120°C 16
EN-JS1049 PN16 -10°C to 250°C 16
EN-JS1049 PN25 -10°C to 250°C 25
1.0619+N PN25 -60°C to 450°C 25
1.0619+N PN40 -60°C to 450°C 40

Note: For temperatures above 250°C, a water seal pot must be installed to protect the diaphragm actuator.



Actuation & Control Mechanism

Diaphragm Actuator – UDA 40 to UDA 400

  • Rolling diaphragm for sensitive pressure control
  • Spring-loaded mechanism for self-regulating pressure adjustment
  • Actuator sizes:
    • UDA 400: Large capacity (high control accuracy)
    • UDA 250 / 160 / 80 / 40: Compact versions for various pressure ranges
  • Diaphragm materials:
    • EPDM (-40°C to +110°C) – Suitable for water, steam, and gases
    • NBR (-40°C to +100°C) – Suitable for oils and neutral gases


Applications

Pressure regulation in steam & condensate systems
Gas and vapor regulation in pipelines
Pump protection by preventing excessive pressure buildup
Overpressure prevention in heat exchangers and boiler systems
Control of pressure fluctuations in industrial processes



Installation & Operation

  • Designed for simple, inline installation
  • Pressure setting easily adjustable via spring tension
  • Available with DIN EN 1092-1/-2 flanges
  • Optional flow restrictor for noise reduction

Tests and Certification

DGRL 2014/68/EU (PED Pressure Equipment Directive)