Overview
The Fabco Air hand lever operated valve is a manual pneumatic directional control valve built for reliable operation in industrial automation, manufacturing, and pneumatic systems. This hand lever actuated valve delivers repeatable performance in manual switching applications where operator control of air flow direction is required.
Key Features
- Hand lever manual actuation for intuitive operator control
- Lightweight aluminum body with hard-anodized spool construction
- Detented or spring-return lever operation (depending on model configuration)
- Nitrile rubber (NBR) seals for reliable sealing across pressure cycles
- NPT threaded port connections for standard industrial integration
- Compact footprint suitable for panel and manifold mounting
Technical Specifications
Fabco Air hand lever operated valves are manufactured to the following general specifications:
- Operating Pressure: 0 to 150 psi
- Body Material: Black anodized aluminum
- Spool Material: Hard-anodized aluminum
- Seals: Nitrile rubber (NBR)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to +40°C ambient
- Valve Actuation: Hand lever (detented or spring-return)
- Port Connections: NPT threaded female (1/8", 1/4", or 1/2" depending on series)
Typical Applications
- Manual directional control in pneumatic automation systems
- Operator-controlled air flow switching in industrial machinery
- Test benches and laboratory pneumatic circuits
- Manual valve stations in automated production lines
- Hydraulic pilot control and pneumatic circuits requiring manual override
- Mobile and portable pneumatic equipment
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Fabco Air pneumatic cylinders and actuators
- Pneumatic distribution systems rated for 0–150 psi
- Standard NPT-threaded manifold blocks and P-T-A-B valve stations
- Industrial compressed air networks and reservoirs
- Vacuum and inert gas applications (note: not suitable for vacuum holding)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. Common Fabco Air hand lever series include 12-HL, 14HL-3, 14HLS-4, 18HL-4, and 18HLS-4. Check valve function (3/2 vs. 5/2), port size, and actuation type (detented vs. spring-return) against your application requirements.
Works With
- ISO 1219 standard pneumatic schematic symbols
- Standard air supply regulators and filters
- Pneumatic tubing and hose (1/8" to 1/2" NPT)
- Industrial pneumatic sensors and switch monitors
- Portable and stationary air compressors (1–5 HP)
