Pipe Rupture Valves

Qmax = 400l/min [105 gpm],pmax = 480bar [6950 psi]

Leak-free ball/seat valve as screw-in cartridge or pipe line mounting valve
Series RS…
S Virtually leak-free closing
S Prevents uncontrolled cylinder movements in the event
that a pipe or hose bursts
S Closing flow rate is adjustable
S Compact design means small space requirements
S Available as a screw-in cartridge or pipe line mounting
valve
S All external parts are zinc-nickel plated according to
DIN EN ISO 19598

1 Description
Series RS… pipe rupture valves, which belong to the safety lows the flow in both directions. When the actuating flow rate
valves group, are available as screw-in cartridges or as is exceeded – by a hose burst, for example – the pipe rup­
pipe line mounting valves. Pipe-rupture valves are used ture valve closes suddenly and blocks flow form Z to P with­
wherever a load must not be allowed to drop rapidly and out leakage. The pipe rupture valve opens again automati­
without control if a pipe or hose bursts (ex. uncontrolled cally when the pressure at port P is higher than the pressure
movement of the cylinder). at port Z.
In its normal position the pipe rupture valve is open and al­

2 Symbol

3 Technical data

General characteristics Description, value, unit

Designation Pipe rupture valve

Design Leak-free, poppet type valve, direct acting

Mounting method Screw-in cartridge or pipe line mounting valve

Tightening torque See section 6, dimensions & sectional view

Size 16 and 32

Weight See section 6, dimensions & sectional view

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General characteristics Description, value, unit

Mounting attitude unrestricted

-25°C … +100°C [-13 °F … +212 °F]

(others on request)

Surface corrosion protection All external parts are zinc-nickel plated according to
DIN EN ISO 19598

Hydraulic characteristics Description, value, unit

Maximum operating pressure 480 bar [6950 psi]

Minimum adjustable closing volume flow

size 16 10l/min [2.5 gpm]
size 32 100 l/min [26 gpm]

Maximum adjustable closing volume flow

size 16 130l/min [34 gpm]
size 32 400 l/min [105 gpm]

Flow direction P → Z, free flow

Z → P, no-flow direction

Hydraulic fluid HL and HLP mineral oil to DIN 51 524;

for other fluids, please contact BUCHER

Viscosity range 2.8 … 380 mm2/s (cSt), recommended 10 … 380 mm2/s (cSt)

Minimum fluid cleanliness class 20/18/15

Cleanliness class to ISO 4406:1999

IMPORTANT!: The set of closing volume flow

must be at least 40 % above the maximum operat­
ing flow rate.

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4 Construction and function
3. When oil flows through from Z → P, if the pressure differ­ ATTENTION!:
ence in the valve rises above the preload value (approx. Due to their very high closing speed, these prod­
1 bar), then the ball is pressed against the valve seat ucts are not suitable for applications that include
and shuts off the flow cross section without leakage. the transportation of people. The activation of the
4. The pipe rupture valve opens again automatically when pipe rupture valve produces very large decelera­
the pressure at port P is higher than the pressure at port tions that can have adverse health effects.
Z.

Notes on setting the closing flow rate

3 2 1 1. loosen the locking pin (3)

2. screw out the adjusting ring (2) until the ball (1) is resting
on the seat
3. adjust volume flow according to the setup diagram
4. tighten the locking pin (3)
RS 16… = SW 2.5 (MA = 2.5 Nm [1.8 ft-lbs])
RS 32… = SW 4 (MA = 10 Nm [7.4 ft-lbs])

(Diagram shows: basic position, 0 turns)

5 Performance graphs
measured with oil viscosity 33mm2/s (cSt)

Q = f (X; no of turns) Q = f (X; no of turns)

Closing flow rate adjustment characteristic Closing flow rate adjustment characteristic
Grösse / size Grösse / size
16 32
Q [l/min (gpm)] Q [l/min (gpm)]
140 (36) 400 (105)

120 (31) 350 (92)

300 (79)
100 (26)
250 (66)
80 (21)
200 (52)
60 (15)
150 (39)
40 (10)
100 (26)
20 (5) 50 (13)
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0 (0) 0 (0)
0 1.5 3 4.5 6 X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X

X = no. of turns of adjusting ring back from the basic position.

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6 Dimensions & sectional view

Type Actuating P Z SW MA a b c Usit-Ring Weight

flow rate mm Nm mm mm mm mm kg
range [“AF] [lbf-ft] [inch] [inch] [inch] [lbs]
l/min
[gpm]

RS 16 10…130 G ¾“ G 1¼“ 50 400 110 57 28 42.7 x 53.0 x 3.0 0.80

E3/4/… [2.5…34] [1] [295] [3.93] [2.24] [1.10] [1.76]

RS 16 E1/… 10…130 G 1“ G 1¼“ 50 400 110 57 28 42.7 x 53.0 x 3.0 0.80

[2.5…34] [1] [295] [3.93] [2.24] [1.10] [1.76]

RS 16/… 10…130 G ¾“ G ¾“ 36 200 141 127 14 28.7 x 37.0 x 2.0 0.80

[2.5…34] [25/32] [150] [5.55] [5.00] [0.55] [1.76]

RS 32/… 100…400 G 1½“ G 1½“ 70 600 253 233 20 48.7 x 59.0 x 3.0 5.50
[26…105] [1 3/16] [440] [9.96] [9.17] [0.78] [12.1]

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7 Installation and commissioning
ATTENTION!: IMPORTANT!:
Only qualified personnel with mechanical skills The valve may only be used for its intended pur­
may carry out any maintenance work. Generally, pose within its nominal rating! If you plan to use it
the only work that should ever be undertaken is to outside the nominal rating, you must contact the
check, and possibly replace, the external seals. valve manufacturer.
When changing seals, oil or grease the new seals
thoroughly before fitting them. IMPORTANT!:
Release all hydraulic pressure from the system
before any disassembly work.
ATTENTION!:
The cartridge / valve must not be opened without
IMPORTANT!:
the manufacturer's express permission; other­
Protect seals and flange faces from damage. Pay
wise, the warranty will be voided!
attention to the port designations.

8 Ordering code

e.g. RS 16 / … / __

RS = Pipe Rupture Valve

16 E3/4 = Size 16, connection thread G ¾“
16 E1 = Size 16, connection thread G 1“
16 = Size 16
32 = Size 32
… = Setting for closing volume flow 1)
(blank) = Without optional lowering bore
DB = With optional lowering bore on the poppet (available on request)

IMPORTANT!:
1) must be min. 40% above max. operating flow
rate!

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