FC100

FRONT CLOSING DISPENSE VALVE

Operation Manual

15 SOLAR DRIVE
HALFMOON, NY 12065
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 FC100 (B12-0541)
Front Closing Stainless Steel Dispense Valve

Thank you for purchasing the FC100 dispensing valve from PVA. Before
attempting to operate the FC100, we recommend that you take a few minutes and read the
following operation and setup manual. This will assist in familiarizing you with the
product and ensure a successful installation.

As always, if any questions or problems arise, do not hesitate to contact PVA’s

Service Department for support. This department can be reached at PVA headquarters by
telephone at (518) 371-2684.

Again, thank you for your purchase, and we look forward to assisting you in the
future as you continue to improve your dispensing processes.

Theory of Operation

The FC100 is a high pressure, front closing stainless steel dispensing valve used
for dispensing a wide variety of fluids. Such fluids may include, but are not limited to;
silicones, epoxies, RTV’s, solvents, and adhesives.
The FC100 has a divorced design comprising of two major sections. These include:
1) Air section (red anodized portion)
2) Fluid section (stainless steel portion)
The air section is an aluminum body with a simple piston/cylinder combination
used to open and close the valve. The fluid section is a stainless steel body which
includes a needle and seat. The valve opens and closes as the needle moves out of and
then back into the seat. A stroke adjustment bolt in the air body controls how far the
needle draws out of the seat, thus altering the rate of fluid flow.
Wetted parts on the FC100 include:
- 303, 304 stainless steel
- Teflon
- Viton (flourocarbon)
Setup
The FC100 requires a 2-position, 4-way air valve to actuate the air section. The
valve should be operated with clean, dry air between 60-100psi. Two #10-32 threaded air
ports are located on the air section of the valve. The port located furthest from the
midsection of the valve is air to close the valve. The port located closest to the mid-
section of the valve is air to open the valve. Quick connect air fittings are typically
supplied with the FC100 to fit 5/32” tubing. Note that the valve should be normally in the
closed position.
Fluid is supplied to the FC100 through the 1/8”fnpt port located on the stainless
steel fluid section of the valve.

Safety
Due to material contents being under pressure eye protection is recommended for
operators. Refer to MSDS sheets on material being dispensed for and other precautions.

Operation
Refer to assembly drawing 112-0784 for part reference numbers.

1) Plumb up the valve as outlined above in the Setup procedures.

2) Regulate the air pressure operating the valve to 60-100psi.
3) Making sure that the valve is not aimed toward anyone, cycle the valve several
times. When the valve is cycling properly, the piston can be heard hitting the
stroke adjustment bolt, and the needle (3) can be seen going up and down. If the
valve is not cycling properly, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
4) After the fluid delivery system is connected to the valve pressurize the material to
be dispensed.
5) Once again, cycle the valve open to purge. Fluid should begin to dispense from
the tip of the valve, continue dispensing until all air is removed.
6) Check fluid connection and packing nut for leaks. If the valve is leaking, refer to
the Troubleshooting section.
7) Turn the stroke adjustment bolt (22) until the desired flow rate is achieved.
Turning the adjustment clockwise will decrease the flow and counter-clockwise
will increase the flow. If the stroke adjustment bolt is turned all the way down it
will stop the flow of fluid entirely.
8) Use an adjustable wrench on the lock nut (23) to secure the stroke adjust bolt.

Note: Refer to Troubleshooting section for any problems.

Periodic Maintenance

Refer to the FC100 cross sectional view for location of parts referenced in the
following procedures.

1) Lubricate the packing (5) on the FC100 valve every 200 hrs by placing a few
drops of mineral oil or other light oil inside the packing nut.
*Note: PVA offers a 10cc mineral oil lubrication kit; Part#: B62-0752
2) The packing nut (6) may require occasional tightening, as wear occurs in order to
prevent leaks through the packing.

Routine Cleaning and Disassembly

Cleaning the fluid section of the valve may be required from time to time. A
spare parts kit, part # FC1-SP is available with all the normal wear parts included.

1) Begin disassembly by removing air and fluid pressure from the valve.
2) Remove all pneumatic tubing and fluid delivery fittings, hoses, etc. from the
valve.
3) Using the tip of an Allen key, loosen the packing nut (6).
4) Using a standard 3/32” Allen key, evenly remove the two machine screws (15)
that are located on the same corners as the standoffs (7). Note during removal
that there is a spring (18) forcing the air section away from the fluid section.
5) Pull the air section (red anodized portion) away from the fluid section (stainless
steel portion).
6) Clean off the tip of the stainless steel needle (3).
7) From the fluid section of the valve, carefully remove the packing nut (6), and the
packing (5).
8) Remove the luer adapter (20), needle adapter (1), and seat (2).
9) Remove the o-ring (16) from the seat. Wipe the o-ring dry.
10) Clean all of the wetted parts thoroughly with an appropriate solvent.
11) Inspect the needle (3), seat (2), packing (5), and o-ring (16) for excessive wear.
Replace components as necessary with spares provided in the spare parts kit.
Assembly Instructions

General
• All o-rings must be lubricated with a small amount of silicone grease.
• A small amount of threadlocker should be applied to the set screw (19) and male
thread of the standoffs (7).

Air Section

1. Assemble the stroke adjust (22) and lock nut (23) with the hex head toward the
knurled end of bolt.
2. Mount one 008 Buna o-ring (13) on the inside groove on the stroke bolt (22).
3. Assemble the stroke adjust assembly and the upper air body (12).
4. Mount one 014 o-ring (10) on the end of the upper air body and the other 008
Buna o-ring (13) on the end groove of the stroke bolt. Back out the stroke adjust
to the end of its travel.
5. Assemble the needle (3) and piston (11). Put a small amount of threadlocker on
the set screw (19). Mount the 014 Buna 0-ring (10) on the piston.
6. Apply a small amount of silicone grease to the inside of the lower air body (9) and
drop in the piston and needle assembly.
7. Mount the 004 Buna o-ring (17) on the end of the needle and slide it down into
the groove in the end of the lower air body.
8. Slide the end cap (8) onto the needle up to the lower air body, place the spring
(18) on top of the piston, and assemble the two air bodies using two 5-40 x 2” cap
screws (15).

Fluid Section

1. Screw in the standoffs (7), drop the packing (5) into the fluid body (4), and screw
in the packing nut (6) but leave finger tight until assembled with the air section.
2. Mount the 006 Viton o-ring (16) on the seat (2) and push the seat into the bottom
of the fluid body. When inserting the seat, work the o-ring into the fluid body
with finger to prevent shearing of the edge of the o-ring.
3. Thread the needle adapter (1) onto the fluid body (4). Place a small teflon washer
(21) into the needle adapter (1) then thread the luer adapter (20) on top of that.
Use a wrench to tighten the parts together.
4. When both sections are finished, apply a small amount of silicone grease to the
end of the needle then insert the needle into the packing nut then connect the two
sections with two 5-40 x 2.25” (18) cap screws.
Spare Parts

PVA offers standard spare parts kits for all dispensing valves. These kits are
stocked for immediate shipment and allow replacement of all wearable parts of the valve.

The spare parts kit for the FC100, product number FC1-SP, includes the
following components:

FC1-SP Includes:

Qty Part Number Description

1 V302 Seat
1 V303 Needle
1 V305 Packing, Teflon
2 VLV-014B O-ring, Buna
2 VLV-008B O-ring, Buna
1 VLV-006V O-ring, Viton
1 VLV-004B O-ring, Buna
1 V125 Washer
BILL OF MATERIALS FOR FC100 (B12-0541):
Refer to Drawing #112-0784

Item Part Number Description Quantity

1 V301 Needle Adapter 1
2 V302 Seat 1
3 V303 Needle 1
4 V304 Fluid Section 1
5 V305 Packing 1
6 V306 Packing Nut 1
7 V075 Standoff 2
8 V200 End Cap 1
9 V201 Lower Air Body 1
10 VLV-014B O-Ring 2
11 V202 Piston 1
12 V228 Upper Air Body 1
13 VLV-008B O-Ring 2
14 SH5-40x1.75” Cap Screw 2
15 SH5-40x2.0” Cap Screw 2
16 VLV-006V O-Ring 1
17 VLV-004B O-Ring 1
18 V050 Spring 1
19 V001 Set Screw 1
20 V300 Luer Adapter 1
21 V125 Washer 1
22 V230 Stroke Adjust 1
23 V229 Lock Nut 1
Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Valve does not - Air pressure to air section too low - Increase air pressure to 60-100 psi
cycle - Packing nut is too tight - Loosen packing nut until valve just
begins to cycle, retighten
- Stroke adjustment bolt is bottomed - Back out stroke adjustment bolt by
out turning it counter-clockwise
- Material is cured in the valve - Disassemble and clean valve
- Valve was assembled w/o - Disassemble valve, lubricate seals and
lubricating the O-ring seals re-assemble
Material leaks - Packing nut is too tight - Loosen packing nut
from valve tip - Needle and/or seat are worn - Replace parts as necessary
- Air bubble trapped in fluid body or - Flip valve upside down and cycle
in dispense needle until air bubbles are removed, or loosen
set screw on fluid body to release air
Valve leaks from - Packing nut is loose - Tighten packing nut until snug
mid-section - Packing is worn - Replace packing
Valve does not - Valve is not cycling - Increase air pressure to valve
dispense - Fluid pressure is too low - Increase fluid pressure
anything - Material cured in fluid section - Disassemble valve and clean
- Stroke adjustment bolt is set too - Back out stroke adjustment bolt by
low turning it counter-clockwise
Air bubbles in - Valve not properly purged - Flip valve upside down and cycle
fluid until air bubbles are removed, or loosen
set screw on fluid body to release air
- Problem with fluid delivery system - Diagnose and repair.
Dispense rate too - Stroke Adjustment bolt set out too - Turn stroke adjustment bolt clockwise
fast far
Dispense rate too - Stroke Adjustment bolt set in too - Turn stroke adjustment bolt counter-
slow far clockwise
PVA Warranty Policy

PVA warrants the enclosed product against defects in material or workmanship on

all components for one year from the date of shipment.

The warranty does not extend to components damaged due to misuse, negligence,
or installation and operation that is not in accordance with the recommended factory
instructions. Unauthorized repair or modification of the enclosed product, and/or the use
of spare parts not directly obtained from PVA (or from factory authorized dealers) will
void all warranties.

All PVA warranties extend only to the original purchaser. Third party warranty
claims will not be honored at any time.

Prior to returning a product for a warranty claim, a return authorization must be

obtained from PVA’s customer service department. Authorization will be issued either
via the telephone, facsimile, or in writing upon your request.

To qualify as a valid warranty claim, the defective product must be returned to the
factory during the warranty period. Upon return, PVA will repair (or replace) all
components found to be defective in material or workmanship.

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