Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV6BD
The AirTAC Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV6BD 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
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About the Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV6BD
The PHV6BD is a manual finger valve, not a speed controller: a quarter turn of the body fully opens or fully closes the line, giving you a true shut-off point wherever a circuit needs isolating. This is the B version, the 2-port pattern - when you close it the passage simply blocks and the outlet side stays sealed, with nothing venting to atmosphere. It takes Dia 6 soft nylon or polyurethane tubing, and the D suffix means the body arrives in black rather than the standard grey.
Working pressure is 0-1.0 MPa with a 1.5 MPa proof rating, and the valve also holds vacuum down to -750 mmHg. One detail AirTAC calls out specifically: the PHV contains no brass anywhere in its construction, which is why it is the specified finger valve for copper-free environments such as electronics assembly and plating processes. Temperature window is -20 to +70 C.
Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV6BD Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV6BD |
|---|---|
| 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 PHV6BD
| 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 PHV6BD Is Used
Air drop isolation on a cartoning machine
Shut off a single Dia 6 drop to swap a vacuum generator or cylinder without dumping the whole header - the 2-port body keeps downstream air held while you work.
Vacuum pick-and-place in an electronics lab
Rated to -750 mmHg and built with no brass in the flow path, the PHV6BD isolates small suction cup circuits handling PCBs without introducing copper into the process.
Fixture clamping on a copper-free plating line
The brass-free construction and black D-suffix body suit Dia 6 clamp circuits in plating and chemical areas where copper contamination would spoil the bath chemistry.
Is the Airtac PHV Hand Valve Connector PHV6BD the Right Part?
Dia 6 is the smallest tube size in the PHV ladder - 6, 8, 10 and 12 mm - so there is no smaller step; moving up to PHV8 gains bore for larger actuators but gives up the compact footprint that suits small grippers and lab circuits. Choose the B (2-port) pattern when downstream air should stay trapped on closing; the A (3-port) variant vents the outlet to atmosphere instead, which is the better choice when you want a line to dump safely during service. Remember the PHV has no throttle function at all - if you need to set actuator speed rather than just isolate, pair it with a PSL or PTL speed controller. Mount the valve close to the device being isolated so the dead volume between valve and actuator stays small.
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 PHV6BD FAQ
Working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, vacuum capability -750 mmHg, temperature -20 to +70 C. This SKU is the Dia 6 tube size in the PHV family with PT port threads, finished in black as indicated by the D suffix, in the B 2-port pattern.
PHV6BD is 2-port: closing it blocks the passage and the downstream side stays sealed. The A version is 3-port and vents the outlet to atmosphere when shut, so trapped air escapes instead of being held. Pick B where the circuit must stay charged downstream of the valve, A where a vented outlet is safer during maintenance.
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