TIVAL FF4 Pressure Switch
German-engineered high-precision mechanical pressure monitoring device designed specifically to trace, limit, and automate pressure circuits on steam boilers and industrial utility pipelines. This heavy-duty unit guarantees absolute protection against overpressure hazards.
The TIVAL FF4 Series (Fanal Controls) stands as a frontline component in hot fluid distribution and pressurized gas management. The operating mechanism of this device relies on the movement of a flexible Perbunan diaphragm that responds to pressure fluctuations inside the boiler shell. When the pressure hits the predefined upper threshold (Set Point), an internal SPDT microswitch mechanically breaks or establishes the control electrical loop toward the feed pump or burner system.
With an extremely rugged body construction, this unit successfully prevents catastrophic failures caused by extreme pressure spikes outside the boiler's design tolerance.
- Broad Media Compatibility: Highly optimal for boiler feedwater condensate, thermal oil circuits, gas burners, and factory industrial compressed air lines.
- High-Current Contact Without Relay: Equipped with reliable snap-action silver connectors capable of handling inductive electric motor loads directly up to 16 Amperes.
- Accurate Adjustable Hysteresis: Allows precise tuning of the differential value (reset gap between upper and lower thresholds) to maintain system pipeline operating stability.
- Extreme Environmental Protection: The outer casing features an IP65 protection rating according to the IEC 60529 standard, sealed against steam leakage, water jets, and boiler room dust contamination.
| Manufacturer / Brand | TIVAL Controls GmbH (Fanal) — Germany |
|---|---|
| Diaphragma Material (Sensor) | Perbunan (NBR Rubber) — High resistance to oil corrosion and hot water lines |
| Process Connection | G 3/8" BSPT Female Thread (Internal Thread Standard for Industrial Valves) |
| Electrical Rating Capacity | 16A @ 230V AC1 | 10A @ 400V AC1 |
| Fluid Operating Temperature | Maximum +70°C (Can be extended using cooling siphon loops) |
| Switch Contact Configuration | 1 Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) Change-Over Switch |
| Standardization Certifications | CE, VDE, Compliant with European boiler safety standards |
Please select the unit code designation below corresponding to the operational nominal pressure of your steam boiler system for maximum protection efficiency:
| Tival Model Code | Lower Setting Threshold | Upper Setting Threshold | Max. Proof Pressure (Tolerated Spike) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FF4-2 DAH | 0.11 Bar | 2.0 Bar | 20 Bar |
| FF4-4 DAH | 0.22 Bar | 4.0 Bar | 24 Bar |
| FF4-8 DAH | 0.50 Bar | 8.0 Bar | 30 Bar |
| FF4-16 DAH | 0.80 Bar | 16.0 Bar | 36 Bar |
| FF4-32 DAH | 1.00 Bar | 32.0 Bar | 52 Bar |
