Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV10BD
The AirTAC Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV10BD is a genuine finger valve (manual shut-off) for shutting compressed air off by hand at the point of use.
- TypeFinger valve (manual shut-off)
- SeriesPHV
- Working pressure0 - 1.0 MPa (0 - 10 kgf/cm2)
- Proof pressure1.5 MPa
- Temperature-20 to +70 °C
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV10BD
The PHV10BD is a finger-operated quarter-turn valve, not a flow controller: twist the cap and the air path through the Dia 10 tube either opens fully or closes fully. This is the B version, a 2-port design, so when you shut it the downstream circuit holds its trapped air instead of venting to atmosphere - the right choice where a cylinder must stay put while you isolate a branch.
The body is moulded in black because of the D suffix, which helps on machines where grey fittings disappear against the frame or where operators need to spot air lines quickly. Unlike most parts in this family the PHV contains no brass at all, so it is already suited to copper-free installations such as electronics assembly and plating shops without needing any special variant. It runs on soft nylon or polyurethane tube at 0-1.0 MPa and even handles vacuum duty down to -750 mmHg.
Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV10BD Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV10BD |
|---|---|
| Type | Finger valve (manual shut-off) |
| Series | PHV |
| Adjustment | Quarter-turn knob |
| Orientation | Inline, tube to tube |
| Working pressure | 0 - 1.0 MPa (0 - 10 kgf/cm2) |
|---|---|
| Negative pressure | -750 mmHg (10 Torr) |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Applicable tubing | Soft nylon or polyurethane tube |
| Thread standard | PT (Rc tapered) unless the code says otherwise |
POM release button and chuck, aluminium-alloy guide, stainless spring gasket, NBR O-ring; body brass or PBT depending on the part. AirTAC publishes flow as a characteristic curve rather than a single figure, so no L/min value is listed.
Model Code: Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV10BD
| PHV | Finger valve (manual shut-off). |
|---|---|
| 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 | Tube outside diameter in mm (3.2 mm exists on the mini series). |
| M5 / 01 / 02 / 03 / 04 | Thread: M5x0.8, 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" (M3 on the mini series). |
| A / B | A = 3-port (vents the outlet when shut). B = 2-port. |
| D | Black. Blank = grey. |
Fitting & Sealing Notes
- check Cut the tube square and clean before pushing it home, or the seal will leak.
- check Push until it stops, then pull back to check the chuck has gripped.
- check To release, press the collet ring fully in and pull the tube out.
- check Threaded parts arrive with sealant on the thread; M5 sizes use a sealing gasket.
- check Match the tube OD exactly - a 6 mm fitting will not hold 1/4" tube.
Where the Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV10BD Is Used
Isolating a clamp circuit
On a fixture with pneumatic clamps gripping a machined housing, the 2-port PHV10BD shuts the branch without venting, so the clamp holds its position while the rest of the machine keeps cycling.
Truck and trailer air bench
Vehicle workshops testing brake and door actuators on a Dia 10 bench circuit use the quarter-turn knob to cut supply to one rig at a time; the black body stands out against painted steel worktops.
Vacuum pick-up station
Rated to -750 mmHg, the valve sits in a lab vacuum line serving suction cups handling glass sheets, letting an operator cut vacuum at the station instead of walking back to the pump.
Is the Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV10BD the Right Part?
Size-wise you are on the upper half of the PHV ladder: Dia 8 sits below and Dia 12 above. Stepping down to the 8 mm body lightens the valve for cramped panels but reduces the air path for larger actuators; the 12 mm version feeds big-bore cylinders where flow demand is highest. Match the valve to your existing Dia 10 tube and it inserts directly with no adaptor needed.
Choose B (2-port) over A (3-port) when you do not want the downstream side dumping to atmosphere on shut-off - for example when the isolated line feeds a clamp that must hold position. If you want the line to bleed down safely for maintenance instead, the A version is the one for that job.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Tube outside diameter matches exactly
- ✓ Thread size and standard match the port
- ✓ Working pressure within 0 - 1.0 MPa (0 - 10 kgf/cm2)
- ✓ Temperature within -20 to +70 °C
Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV10BD FAQ
Working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), negative pressure to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, operating temperature -20 to +70 C. It is a Dia 10 tube-to-tube finger valve, 2-port (B) type, supplied in black due to the D suffix, for soft nylon or polyurethane tubing. The valve contains no brass, making it copper-free as standard.
The B version is 2-port: turning it off simply blocks the flow path, so air trapped downstream stays put. The A version is 3-port: when shut, the outlet is opened to atmosphere so the downstream line vents. Pick B to hold a load or trapped pressure; pick A when you want the circuit to bleed down for safe maintenance.
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