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Would CSA B51 cover a 1/4" air solenoid valve?????
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Would CSA B51 cover a 1/4" air solenoid valve?????

Would CSA B51 cover a 1/4" air solenoid valve?????

(OP)
Hi everyone, I have a question, Would CSA B51 cover a 1/4" air solenoid valve operating at 120psi??? Are these type of valves required to be registered for a CRN?

I have a customer at a power plant that is jumping up and down saying that all of his valves now require a CRN or registation under ABSA.  And that all pneumatic components have to have CRN's now, I told him that will pretty much shut down pneumatic sales in the country because very few components used at shop air have CRN's.
Please help.

Thanks,

Hydguy.

RE: Would CSA B51 cover a 1/4" air solenoid valve?????

In a word, the answer is almost certainly no.

Most of the provincial Acts that enable CSA B51 (i.e. give it the power of regulation) give specific exemption for compressed air components/systems below 3/4" attached by means other than welding.  Your 1/4" solenoid valve would therefore be exempt.  But you'd need to read the Alberta Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act and its associated regulation to be sure.

RE: Would CSA B51 cover a 1/4" air solenoid valve?????

we do piping for ABSA and moltenmetal's comment above is correct. systems below 3/4" are exempt.

RE: Would CSA B51 cover a 1/4" air solenoid valve?????

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May I recommend calling ABSA and having them confirm for you?   Googling ABSA brought up contact information.

While I certainly agree with both moltenmetal and regrumble, your customer would probably be more satisfied with "I spoke to ABSA and their representative -- name inserted here -- told me that components below 3/4" were not covered.  Here's ABSA's number if you want to check ..." then with "these anonymous people on this website told me that it was ok.  I don't know who they are, or what their backgrounds are, but I read it on the Internet, so it must be fine."

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RE: Would CSA B51 cover a 1/4" air solenoid valve?????

(OP)
Thanks Everyone, I did call ABSA yesterday and received almost the same answer, they said that in Alberta its everything under DIN50 or 2".  Thanks for the help folks.

 

RE: Would CSA B51 cover a 1/4" air solenoid valve?????

Apologies for hi-jacking your post, but could I ask whether this would cover hydraulic valves as well as pneumatic?

RE: Would CSA B51 cover a 1/4" air solenoid valve?????

Yes, but again, calling ABSA is the best way to get a definitive answer that you can quote.

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RE: Would CSA B51 cover a 1/4" air solenoid valve?????

Vpl,  you are great!  I enjoy reading your responses.
 

RE: Would CSA B51 cover a 1/4" air solenoid valve?????

Yeah.  VPL always takes all the fun and prophet out of making anonymous answers on internet forums....  8<)

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