FFE4050CF8M-M
A 4″ valve body with a 5″ NPT-M fitting for the hose connection.
- Model
- FFE4050CF8M-M
- Body
- 4″ body
- Fitting
- 5″ NPT-M
- Opens at
- Less than 3 PSI
Direct tank fill valve
FFE4050CF8M-M specifications
4″ body5″ NPT-M fitting316 stainless steelNFPA 1901
| Model | FFE4050CF8M-M |
|---|---|
| Valve body | 4″ body |
| Hose connection fitting | 5″ NPT-M |
| Mounting | TTMA 8-bolt attachment pattern; plate mounts on the outside of, and attaches directly to, the tank wall |
| Opening pressure | Less than 3 PSI |
| Cap surface area | Approximately 12 sq. in. |
| Valve type | Internally mounted, check-type, self-diffusing |
| Sealing | Stainless spring-actuated piston with self-cleaning EPDM seal |
| Materials | 316 stainless steel casting, stainless steel springs and shafts, prevailing torque fasteners |
| Patent | U.S. Patent No. 5,662,140 |
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Performance
4″ valve pressure and flow
Published pressure and flow data for the 4″ body.
The 4″ body opens at less than 3 PSI. Its cap has a surface area of about 12 square inches, so each pound of water pressure puts about 12 pounds of force on the spring.
Other models with the same body: FFE4030CF8M-F, FFE4040CF8M-F.
| Pressure at pumper | Pressure at valve | Flow (GPM) |
|---|---|---|
| 4″ valve — standard flow | ||
| 50 PSI | 9 PSI | 1,135 |
| 100 PSI | 19 PSI | 1,625 |
| 4″ valve — high flow | ||
| 30 PSI | 12 PSI | 1,135 |
| 50 PSI | 20 PSI | 1,625 |
| 100 PSI | 42 PSI | 1,970 |
Why it works
Built for fast, safe fills
- Stands up to severe water supply conditions
- Conforms to NFPA 1901 standards
- Prevents water hammer
- Self-diffusing
- Reduces turnaround time dramatically
- Easily installed on an existing truck or as OEM
- No special training needed
- Will not freeze
- Facilitates one-person operation
- Will not leak
- Maintenance-free
- Requires very little pressure to open
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