Flow Speed Control Valve
Model 367- 08
General Description
The Inbal Flow Speed Control Valve
model 367-08 is an adjustable restriction
which provides adjustment of the
opening or closing speed of any Inbal
Control Valve. Inbal model 367-08 acts
as a needle valve when flow direction is
along the stem; but when flow is in the
reversed direction, the port area enlarges
significantly to allow semi-free flow.
Any contaminants, debris, scales, or
particles which may have gathered at the
port area during restricted flow will be
flushed away when the flow is
unrestricted in reversed direction.
Adjustment is made by the adjusting
knob, and the desired opening or closing
speed is secured with the locking bolt.
Features
! Reversed free flow in the Inbal Speed
Control flushes away all particles
which may have gathered in the
orifices - unlike a needle valve which
tends to be clogged due to the small
flow area.
Model 367-08
! Easy adjustment by a knob which is
well secured by the locking bolt.
! Fine tapered needle provides very
sensitive adjustment.
! Replaces a bulky assembly which
includes needle valve, check valves,
strainer, and various pipe connectors.
! Could be added to any Inbal Valve
Control as either opening, closing, or
both speed controls.
! Operates in any position.
! High grade standard materials and
coating for excellent corrosion
resistance.
Technical Data
Model Number
367-08.
Ends
Inlet Port -½" NPT, male.
Outlet Port - ½" NPT, female.
Pressure Rating
Maximum working pressure: 300 psi
(21 bar).
Temperature Range
Water: Max. +1800F (+800C).
Materials
Standard
Brass, Nickel Chrome plated.
Optional*
Bronze ;
Nickel Aluminum Bronze ;
Stainless Steel AISI 316 ;
Super Austenitic Stainless Steel ;
Super Duplex Stainless Steel ;
Titanium.
Flow Factors
Restricted flow direction when in fully
open position:
Cv = 1.12 (Kv= 0.97).
Semi-free flow direction:
Cv = 1.4 (Kv = 1.2).
Weight
1.0 lbs (0.44 kg).*
* Standard materials.
Operation
The Inbal Speed Control Valve enables
restricted flow direction and reversed
semi-free flow direction. In the restricted
flow direction, the needle is forced
against the stem by the line pressure.
Flow is metered through the control by
the fine taper of the needle and the port
area. In the free flow direction, the
needle is forced off the stem by the line
pressure, allowing increased capacity
flow. Adjustment is made by the
adjusting knob. Turning the knob
counter-clockwise decreases restriction,
and clockwise increases restriction.
The maximum restriction position still
allows a certain amount of flow to ensure
that full restriction will not prevent the
Inbal Control Valve from operating.
The ratios between the flow capacity
versus the regulating handle position are
shown on Graph (1). Actually, the Inbal
367-08 is under choked flow conditions
during most of the opening or closing
process. Thus, the actual flow rate
through the speed control is represented
by the "FL · Cv" line.
F40-11-01
 Flow Speed Control Valve
Model 367- 08

restriction after installation by turning

of full open
m /h @ bar

gpm @ psi

the adjusting knob counter-clockwise,

then partially decrease restriction by
KV

CV

%
3

0.97 1.12 100 turning the knob approximately two

0.9
1 90 turns clockwise. Final adjustment should
0.8 0.9
be made during Inbal Control Valve
80
Testing.
0.7 0.8 70
FLOW FACTORS

0.6 0.7
60
CV Inspection, Maintenance, & Testing
0.6
0.5
0.5
50 FL · CV It is imperative that the Inbal Flow
0.4 40
0.4 Speed Control Valve be inspected and
0.3 30 tested on a regular basis.
0.3
0.2 20
The frequency of inspections may vary
0.2
due to the quality of water supply and / or
0.1 10
0.1 corrosive atmosphere. The following
0.012 0.015 1.3 recommendations are the minimum
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 N
requirements to keep the Inbal 367-08 in
KNOB TURNS
good working conditions:
Graph (1) Operation of the Inbal Flow Speed
1" Control Valve should be done quarterly.
26 mm Installation If operation of the whole system is not
8
feasible, an individual speed control
Refer to the applicable Trim Chart for testing should be implemented. The
7
inserting the Inbal Flow Speed Control speed control should be removed from
6 Valve in the control trim. the control by taking precautions that the
Inbal Control Valve remains closed.
Opening Speed Control Service: Decrease restriction by turning the knob
5
Connect the male thread port to the Inbal clockwise. Record number of turns until
4
Valve Control Chamber and the female the unit is fully open. Connect the female
max

thread port to the control trim. thread port to the water pressure source.
½" NPT

Closing Speed Control Service: Verify that there is full flow out of the
125 mm
4 15/16"

Connect the female thread port to the male thread port.

Inbal Valve Control Chamber and the
male thread port to the control trim.
3 If both functions are required on the
same valve, dual Inbal Flow Speed
2 Control Valves should be used. One unit
will be installed as Opening Speed
1 Control as instructed above, and the
other unit as Closing Speed Control.
½" NPT Setting the speed control should be done
when the Inbal Deluge, Dry Pipe,
1 5/16" Preaction, Remote Control, or Pressure /
33 mm Flow Control Valve is periodically
tested.
Figure (1) It is recommended to fully increase
Turn the adjusting knob to its original
position and verify that the flow is
diminished. As soon as testing is
completed, reinstall the Inbal Speed
Control in the trim.
The Inbal Flow Speed Control Valve
may be used in all Inbal Deluge, Dry
Pipe, Preaction, and Control Valves.
The Inbal 367-08 is an optional feature
and should be ordered separately. See
Inbal Model Number Designation Data
(bulletin F01-03-01) for designated
letter for Opening and/or Closing Speed
Control.

Item Cat. No. Description Standard Material Quantity

1 36710108 Needle Seat Brass, Nickel Chrome plated 1
2 36710208 Body Brass, Nickel Chrome plated 1
3 36740308 Needle Stainless Steel AISI 304 1
4 36710408 Stem Brass, Nickel Chrome plated 1
5 201267 O-Ring Buna N 1
6 201067 O-Ring Buna N 1
7 36710708 Cover Brass, Nickel Chrome plated 1
8 A4M4X10 Allen Bolt Stainless Steel AISI 304

Copersa. Eduard Calvet i Pintó 20, 08339 - Vilassar de Dalt, Barcelona. Tel: +34 937 59 25 00, Fax: +34 937 59 50 08, E-mail: industrial@copersa.com
March 2000 / F40-11-01-002