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Quick Release, Ratio Valves
Quick R elease Valves
The function of the quick release valve is to speed
up the exhaust of air from the air chambers. It is
mounted close to the chambers it serves. In its
standard confi guration, the valve is designed to deliver
within one psi of control pressure to the controlled
device; however, for special applications the valve is
available with greater differential pressure designed
into the valve.
Several styles of quick release valves are available
and are functionally the same. The QRV
™
quick
release valve is the oldest design and utilizes a die
cast metal body with an internal diaphragm, spring
and spring seat. The QR-1
®
quick release valve
also has a die cast body and diaphragm, but does not
employ a spring or spring seat. The (non-serviceable)
QRN-2
™
quick release valve is a nonmetallic version
of the QR-1
®
quick release valve. The QR-L
™
quick
release valve is an inline device.
Ratio Valves
Historically, valves such as the LQ-2
™
, LQ-4
™
and
LQ-5
™
ratio valves (not shown) were used in the
front axle delivery line of vehicles. During normal
service brake applications, these valves were used to
automatically reduce application pressure to the front
axle brakes, however, as brake application pressure
was increased the percentage of reduction was
decreased until at approximately 60 psi (depending
upon valve design) full pressure was delivered.
QRV
™
Quick
Release Valve
QRN-2
™
Quick
Release Valve
QR-1
®
Quick
Release Valve
QR-L
™
Inline
Quick
Release Valve
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