Crouzet · Pneumatics
Crouzet Pneumatic Products
Position detectors, logic elements, timers, pressure switches and solenoid valves for compressed-air automation that requires no electrical supply.
Technical Documents
Key Features
- 100% pneumatic components for simple automation systems running on compressed air, without an electrical supply
- A wide product range comprising position detectors, logic elements, timers, memory modules, pressure/vacuum switches and solenoid valves
- ATEX-compliant versions of most components for explosive atmospheres
- Modular logic system: elements are fitted on DIN rail, panel or shaft-type mounting sub-bases
- 2–8 bar operating pressure and −5 … +50 °C operating temperature on logic elements
- Ø 4 mm push-in fittings for semi-rigid tubing
- Mechanical life of more than 10⁷ cycles on logic elements
Sensors and Switches
| Series | Product / Function | Operating Pressure | Flow Rate (6 bar) | Connection | Operating Force |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 280 | “Microvalve” series 3/2 position detector (limit valve), horizontal outlet, plunger; NO or NC | 2–8 bar | 200 Nl/min | Ø 4 mm push-in fitting | 15 N |
| 81 281 | “Microvalve” series 3/2 position detector, vertical outlet; plunger, short lever, ball, roller or one-way roller | 2–8 bar | 200 Nl/min | Ø 4 mm push-in fitting | 15 N |
| 81 502 | Sub-base mounted module with pneumatic output: adjustable pressure/vacuum switch (negative output), signal amplifier and leak sensor relay (positive output) | 2–8 bar | 170 Nl/min (pressure and vacuum switch) | Via the mounting sub-base | — |
| 81 505 | Sub-base mounted module with pneumatic output: adjustable pressure/vacuum switch (positive output), signal amplifier and leak sensor relay (negative output) | 2–8 bar | 170 Nl/min (pressure and vacuum switch) | Via the mounting sub-base | — |
| 81 512 | Low-force position detector with threaded body, used with the relay module; ball or whisker | Supplied from the relay module | — | Ø 4 mm push-in fitting | 0.8 N (ball) / 0.025 N (whisker) |
| 89 543 | 3/2 valve with contact block for Ø 22 mm manual control units; NO or NC, single or as a kit with adaptor (NC + NO, NC + NC) | 0–8 bar | 112 Nl/min | Ø 4 mm push-in fitting or G 1/8 | 12.6 N |
| 81 737 | “Microvalve” series 3/2 position detector with Ø 16 mm threaded body and plunger; NC | 2–8 bar | 200 Nl/min | Ø 4 mm push-in fitting | 25 N |
| 81 921 | “Miniature” series all-metal 3/2 position detector; plunger, roller lever or one-way roller; NO or NC | 0.1–8 bar | 200 Nl/min | Ø 4 mm or Ø 6 mm push-in fitting | 18 N (adjustable-stop type 81 921 505: 21 N) |
| 81 922 | “Compact” series all-metal 3/2 position detector; roller plunger or rotary head; NC | 0.1–8 bar | 200 Nl/min | Ø 4 mm push-in fitting or G 1/8 | 2.5 daN |
| 81 923 | “Adjustable stop” series 3/2 position detector with threaded body and plunger; NC | 0.1–8 bar | 130 Nl/min | Barbed fitting for 2.7 × 4 mm tubing | 16 N |
Air Flow Elements
| Series | Product / Function | Flow Rate | Orifice Diameter | Operating Pressure | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 525 | Unidirectional adjustable flow restrictor (air flow regulator) | 30 Nl/min (free flow) | 0–0.5 mm | 1–8 bar | Sub-base mounting |
| 81 526 | Unidirectional adjustable flow restrictor (air flow regulator) | 200 Nl/min (free flow) | 0–1.7 mm | 1–8 bar | Sub-base mounting |
| 81 527 | Mini pressure regulator; output pressure adjustable 0.1–8 bar | 200 Nl/min (6 bar) | — | 2–8 bar | Sub-base mounting |
| 81 529 | Fixed-orifice air flow regulator (restrictor); 81 529 901: check valve | 0.08–2.80 Nm³/h (4 bar, depending on orifice); check valve: 200 Nl/min (6 bar) | Ø 0.25–1 mm | 1–8 bar (check valve: 2–8 bar) | Ø 4 mm push-in fitting |
Mounting Sub-bases
| Series | Product / Function | Mounting | Connection | Operating Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 531 | Rear-connection mounting sub-base (for up to two elements) | Clip-on to Ø 8 mm shaft | Ø 4 mm push-in fitting | −5 … +50 °C |
| 81 532 | Single / end sub-base (81 532 104), stackable sub-base (81 532 102) and rear-connection panel sub-base (81 532 001) | 35 mm DIN rail or panel with 2 × M4 screws | Ø 4 mm push-in fitting (swivel on DIN rail type) | −5 … +50 °C |
| 81 536 | Supply manifold with 13 outlets | On Ø 8 mm shaft | 13 × Ø 4 mm outlets, Ø 8 mm inlet (push-in fitting) | −5 … +50 °C |
Pneumatic Timers
| Series | Product / Function | Time / Frequency Range | Operating Pressure | Flow Rate (6 bar) | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 451 | Time setting knob (panel-mount accessory for timers) | Models for 0.1–15 s and 0.1–30 s timers, pulse and frequency generators | — | — | Panel (Ø 10.5 mm hole) |
| 81 503 | Positive-output (on-delay) timer | 0.4 s fixed; 0.1–15 s, 0.1–30 s or 0.1–60 s adjustable | 2–8 bar | 170 Nl/min | Sub-base mounting |
| 81 506 | Negative-output timer; frequency generator | Adjustable 0.1–15 s, 0.1–30 s or 0.1–60 s; 0.02–8 Hz or 0.02–14 Hz | 2–8 bar | 170 Nl/min | Sub-base mounting |
| 81 507 | Pulse generator | 0.4 s fixed or 0.1–30 s adjustable | 2–8 bar | 170 Nl/min | Sub-base mounting |
Memory Modules
| Series | Product / Function | Operating Pressure | Flow Rate (6 bar) | Min. Pilot Pressure | Mounting / Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 523 | Bistable memory element (4/2 valve function) with pressure indicator; manual override option | 2–8 bar | 200 Nl/min | 2.5 bar | On 81 542 sub-base |
| 81 542 | Memory element mounting sub-base (for 81 523) | — | — | — | 35 mm DIN rail; Ø 4 mm swivel push-in fitting |
Pressure Sensing
| Series | Product / Function | Switching Pressure | Electrical Output | Connection / Mounting | Protection Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 509 | Pressure switch with electrical output (fixed threshold); manual override option | Switch-on 1.4 ± 0.5 bar; release 0.6 ± 0.2 bar | Micro switch contact, 5 A / 220–230 V | Via the mounting sub-base | IP54 |
| 81 513 | Adjustable pressure and vacuum switch with electrical output; manual override option | Pressure 2–8 bar; low pressure 0.3–1.2 bar; vacuum −0.3 … −0.8 bar (sub-base type −0.3 … −0.9 bar) | Micro switch contact, 5 A / 220–230 V | Ø 4 mm push-in fitting or 1/8 BSP; DIN rail, sub-base or panel mounting | IP20 (DIN rail type) / IP54 |
Valves with Contact Block
| Series | Product / Function | Operating Pressure | Flow Rate (6 bar) | Connection | Actuating Force |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 543 | 3/2 valve with contact block for Ø 22 mm manual control units; NO or NC, single or as a kit with adaptor (NC + NO, NC + NC) | 0–8 bar | 112 Nl/min | Ø 4 mm push-in fitting or G 1/8 | 12.6 N |
Pneumatic Proximity Sensors
| Series | Product / Function | Sensing Distance | Supply Pressure | Min. Output Pressure | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 372 | Air-barrier (gap) type pneumatic detector; no moving parts | 18 mm (81 372 201) / 100 mm (81 372 401) | 0.5–2.5 bar | 5 mbar | Barbed fitting for 2.7 × 4 mm tubing |
Solenoid Valves
| Series | Product / Function | Operating Pressure | Flow Rate (6 bar) | Connection / Mounting | Supply Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 516 | 35 mm wide 4/2 valve module (monostable or bistable); pneumatic pilot, solenoid connector and blanking plate accessories | 3.5–8 bar (monostable) / 2–8 bar (bistable) | 300 Nl/min (Ø 4 mm sub-base) / 400 Nl/min (Ø 6 mm sub-base) | On 81 517 sub-base | — |
| 81 517 | Mounting sub-base for 35 mm valve modules (one 35 mm bistable 4/2 module or two 17.5 mm modules) | — | — | Ø 4 mm or Ø 6 mm push-in fitting; 35 mm DIN rail | — |
| 81 519 | Miniature 3/2 NC solenoid valve (15 × 15 mm CNOMO interface), manual override options; sub-base mounted 3/2 NC solenoid valve (81 519 7xx) | 1–8 bar (sub-base mounted type: 2–8 bar) | 12 Nl/min (AC) / 25 Nl/min (DC); sub-base mounted type 170 Nl/min | Sub-base or CNOMO interface; IP65 with connector 81 516 082 | 24 V DC (1 W); 24, 48, 110 or 220–230 V AC 50/60 Hz (2.5 VA) |
| 81 537 | Exhaust silencer | — | — | Ø 6 mm push-in | — |
Logic Elements
| Series | Product / Function | Operating Pressure | Flow Rate (6 bar) | Orifice Diameter | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 501 | YES logic element; yellow | 2–8 bar | 170 Nl/min | 2.7 mm | Sub-base mounting |
| 81 503 | Threshold YES logic element; orange | 2–8 bar | 170 Nl/min | 2.7 mm | Sub-base mounting |
| 81 504 | NOT logic element; light grey | 2–8 bar | 170 Nl/min | 2.7 mm | Sub-base mounting |
| 81 506 | Threshold NOT logic element; dark grey | 2–8 bar | 170 Nl/min | 2.7 mm | Sub-base mounting |
| 81 521 | OR logic element; blue | 2–8 bar | 170 Nl/min | 2.7 mm | Sub-base mounting |
| 81 522 | AND logic element; green | 2–8 bar | 170 Nl/min | 2.7 mm | Sub-base mounting |
| 81 540 | OR logic element, in-line type; blue | 2–8 bar | 170 Nl/min (Ø 4 mm) / 200 Nl/min (Ø 6 mm) | 2.7 mm / 4 mm | Ø 4 mm or Ø 6 mm push-in fitting |
| 81 541 | AND logic element, in-line type; green | 2–8 bar | 150 Nl/min (Ø 4 mm) / 200 Nl/min (Ø 6 mm) | 2.7 mm / 4 mm | Ø 4 mm or Ø 6 mm push-in fitting |