Flow controllers with an integrated control valve have multiple functions integrated in a single product – a motorized control valve, flow limitation and fixed differential pressure controller.
With three functions combined in one valve body, it significantly saves on installation space.
They are used to achieve good control, independent of pressure variations in the system, and offer the opportunity to limit maximum flow in the system. The control valve is pressure-independent and has 100% authority.
In substations with more connected circuits, using a flow controller with integrated control valve enables perfect control of each individual circuit.
It is recommended to place the controller in the return, but it can be also installed in the flow.
Features and benefits
Eliminates pressure variations and provide optimum operating conditions with improved temperature control quality
Made for demanding systems, resistant to corrosion, cavitation and dirt
Connected system is protected against pressure surges, fluctuations, cavitation and noise
Documents
| Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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| Data sheet | Actuator ABNM A5 LOG for AB-QM | English | Multiple | 08 Nov, 2015 | 887.4 KB | |
| Data sheet | AFQM 2 | English | Multiple | 14 Jun, 2020 | 1.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AFQM, AFQM 6 | English | Multiple | 21 Feb, 2017 | 2.0 MB | |
| Data sheet | AHQM (DN 15-100) | English | Multiple | 24 Aug, 2016 | 1.3 MB | |
| Data sheet | AVQM (PN 16) | English | Multiple | 11 Feb, 2019 | 719.8 KB | |
| Data sheet | AVQM (PN 25) | English | Multiple | 11 Feb, 2019 | 1.0 MB | |
| Data sheet | AVQM-WE, AVQMT-WE | English | Austria | 10 May, 2018 | 2.8 MB | |
| Brochure | Improved temperature control and hydronic balance for your benefit | English | Multiple | 03 Dec, 2014 | 613.2 KB | |
| Brochure | Modern heating technology for housing associations | English | United Kingdom | 21 Feb, 2017 | 12.0 MB | |
| Brochure | Save energy with efficient and safe steam distribution | English | Multiple | 11 Jul, 2016 | 1.2 MB | |
| Brochure | Specifying the right district heating substation makes commercial sense | English | Multiple | 04 Mar, 2015 | 2.4 MB | |
| Brochure | Take lead on your project with an efficient system concept | English | Multiple | 15 Sep, 2014 | 7.6 MB | |
| Brochure | Track down and solve any hydronic imbalance with self acting controls | English | Multiple | 29 Mar, 2015 | 14.7 MB |
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