Hydraulic Pressure Control Valves - 390-07 & 3690-07 Electronic Pressure Reducing Valve with Manual Bypass | Cla-Val | Philip...
Hydraulic Pressure Control Valves - 390-07 & 3690-07 Electronic Pressure Reducing Valve with Manual Bypass | Cla-Val | Philip...

Hydraulic Pressure Control Valves - 390-07 & 3690-07 Electronic Pressure Reducing Valve with Manual Bypass | Cla-Val

Cla-Val 390-07 / 3690-07

Electronically controlled, pilot-operated hydraulic pressure reducing valve with manual bypass. Maintains downstream pressure at a preset setpoint, independent of upstream pressure or flow fluctuations, within sizing limits. Designed for water and compatible fluids in industrial and municipal networks.

Operation

Main valve is pilot-operated and modulating. Electronic controller adjusts the setpoint of the pressure reducing pilot; hydraulic circuit utilizes line pressure to actuate the control chamber. Manual bypass enables local operation during maintenance, commissioning, or loss of electronic signal.

Typical Applications

  • Pressure zones in potable water distribution
  • Downstream protection of pipelines and equipment
  • Remote pressure control via PLC/SCADA
  • Nighttime pressure reduction to minimize leakage
  • Industrial water networks with variable demand

Variants

  • 390-07: Full port, suitable where maximum flow area is required.
  • 3690-07: Reduced port, preferred for improved control at low flows or when pipe diameter exceeds actual flow requirements.

Selection Criteria

Selection must consider peak and minimum flow, upstream/downstream pressure, allowable pressure drop, flow velocity, and cavitation risk. For high pressure drops, anti-cavitation trim or staged pressure reduction may be required. Media compatibility and temperature range per valve materials and standards (e.g., EN, ANSI) should be verified.

FAQ

Is this an electric control valve?
Not fully. Main operation is hydraulic; electronic module adjusts setpoint.

Suitable media?
Water and fluids compatible with valve materials.

When to use reduced port?
When operating flow is low relative to pipe diameter.

Standard (Options)
  • ANSI
Connection (Options)
  • Flanged
Material (Options)
  • Bronze
  • ASTM A216 WCB
  • Ductile Iron
Pressure Rating (Options)
  • 150 lbs
  • 300 lbs

Description

Cla-Val Models 390-07 and 3690-07 Electronic Actuated Pressure Reducing Valve with Manual Hydraulic Bypass combine precise control of field-proven Cla-Val hydraulic pilots and simple, remote valve control. The 390-07 and 3690-07 Pressure Reducing Valves automatically reduce higher inlet pressure to a steady lower downstream pressure regardless of changing flow rate and/or varying inlet pressure.

These valves are ideal for pressure management because they can be programmed to minimum night time and optimum daytime pressures. This set-point scenario helps to prevent the pipeline from being over-pressurized during times of lower demand and makes the pipeline less susceptible to background leakage and pipe bursts.

Internal continuous electronic monitoring of actuator position results in virtually instantaneous position change with no backlash or dithering when the control signal is changed. In the event of a power or control input failure, the CRD-34 pilot remains in hydraulic control virtually assuring system stability under changing conditions. During SCADA startup and maintenance, the manually-adjusted CRD pilot control allows automatic hydraulic valve operation when no electric power is available for CRD-34.