Button Valve
Model: 23R1-L8-F (Resetting) Part No. QY429
Model: 23R1-L8-D (Orientation Latching) Part No. QY430
Port Thread: P & A Ports: G1/4"
Full Technical Specification (English Version)
General Overview
These are 3/2 way push-button pneumatic directional control valves, widely used on oil drilling rigs, geological exploration rigs, construction machinery and heavy-duty equipment for pneumatic remote start/stop control, standard OEM parts for domestic petroleum machinery equipment.
Port configuration: P (Inlet), A (Outlet), O (Exhaust), all with G1/4" (BSPP parallel thread) female ports; nominal bore DN8, one-piece die-cast aluminum valve body.
Model Code Explanation
- 23: 3/2 way valve (2 positions, 3 ports: P supply, A working output, O exhaust)
- R1: Flat mushroom head push-button manual actuation structure
- L8: Threaded connection type, nominal bore DN8
- F: Resetting = Spring return type (Part No. QY429)
- D: Orientation Latching = Mechanical detent latching type (Part No. QY430)
1. 23R1-L8-F (QY429) Spring Automatic Reset Type
Working principle: Normally closed in idle status
At rest: Port P blocked, Port A connected to exhaust port O.
When pressed: Air circuit P→A opens for air supply; releases instantly with spring rebound once hand is released, circuit cuts off and resets automatically.
Alias: Momentary push button valve, snap-action push button valve
Drawing No.: QY429 (OEM stock code for petroleum machinery)
2. 23R1-L8-D (QY430) Latching Position Type
Working principle: Push to lock, push again to release (toggle latching design)
1st press: Spool locked mechanically to maintain continuous P→A air supply, no rebound after releasing hand.
2nd press again: Unlock mechanism triggers, spool resets; P port shuts off, A port vents to O exhaust.
Alias: Latching push button valve, maintained-action push button valve
Drawing No.: QY430 (OEM stock code for petroleum machinery)
Unified Technical Parameters (Both models share identical dimensions & threads, only internal spring/latching structure differs)
Item Specification
Port Size P Inlet, A Outlet, O Exhaust: All G1/4" (BSPP 1/4") female thread
Nominal Bore DN8mm
Effective Flow Area ≥20mm²
Working Medium Filtered dry compressed air
Operating Pressure 0.15~0.8MPa (1.5~8 bar)
Ambient Temperature -25℃ ~ +80℃ (no icing condition)
Operating Push Force ≤30N (light manual operation)
Allowable Leakage Rate ≤50cm³/min
Valve Body Material Hard anodized aluminum alloy; Spool with PU wear-resistant seals
Overall Mounting Dimension Total length 93mm, valve body width 40mm, button head height 25mm
Mounting Type Base plate mounting on valve side / Bracket fixing
Port Definition
- P: Compressed air supply inlet (connect to air compressor / air reservoir)
- A: Actuator output port (connect to air cylinder, pneumatic clutch, pneumatic switch)
- O: Free exhaust port (open to atmosphere; silencer optional for installation)
Selection & Application Difference
1. QY429 (F Resetting): For momentary control (temporary air blow, instant trigger, jog start/stop), e.g. drilling rig temporary air make-up, quick pneumatic unlocking.
2. QY430 (D Latching): For long-duration constant air supply (permanent ON air feed, prolonged locked pneumatic mechanism), one-touch switching between ON/OFF states.
3. Full mechanical interchangeability: Identical mounting holes, thread size and overall outline for both models, direct field replacement without pipe modification.