Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator With Knob (Bi-Directional)
Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator With Knob (Bi-Directional)
Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator With Knob (Bi-Directional)
Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator With Knob (Bi-Directional)

Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator With Knob (Bi-Directional)

Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator With Knob (Control Out) Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator With Knob (Control Out)
Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator With Adjusting Screw (Control In) Low-Profile, Tamper-Resistant Speed Control The Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator With Adjusting Screw Is A High-Precision Pneumatic Control Valve Designed To Manage The Speed Of Pneumatic Actuators. This &Quot;Control In&Quot; (Meter-In) Version Regulates The Flow Of Air Entering The Cylinder Or Tool. Unlike The Knob-Style Version, This Model Features A Recessed Slotted Adjusting Screw. This Low-Profile Design Is Specifically Engineered For Applications Where Space Is Extremely Limited Or Where You Want To Prevent Accidental Or Unauthorized &Quot;Fiddling&Quot; With The Speed Settings Once They Have Been Dialed In. Key Features • Tamper-Resistant Adjustment: The Flat-Head Screw Interface Requires A Tool For Adjustment. This Is Ideal For Production Lines Where A Specific Cycle Speed Must Be Maintained To Ensure Quality And Safety, Preventing Operators From Manually Speeding Up Or Slowing Down The Machinery. • &Quot;Control In&Quot; (Meter-In) Logic: Regulates The Air As It Flows From The Supply Line Into The Actuator Port. This Provides Excellent Control For Single-Acting Cylinders, Specific Timing Circuits, And Preventing &Quot;Pressure Shocks&Quot; In Sensitive Pneumatic Systems. • Ultra-Low Profile: Without A Protruding Knob, This Fitting Is Much Less Likely To Snag On Moving Parts Or Wires. It Is The Perfect Choice For Dense Manifolds And Compact Robotic Assemblies. • 360° Swivel Body: The Elbow Body Rotates Fully Around The Threaded Base, Allowing You To Align The Tubing Exit Perfectly While Keeping The Adjustment Screw Accessible. • Instantaneous &Quot;Grip&Quot; Technology: The Outlet Features The Standard Conex Push-In Mechanism With A Stainless Steel Gripping Ring, Ensuring A Leak-Free And Vibration-Proof Connection To Your Pu Or Nylon Tubing. Technical Specifications Feature Specification Connection Type Male Thread To Push-In Tube (90° Elbow) Regulation Type Control In (Meter-In) Adjustment Method Recessed Slotted Screw Thread Options Npt, Bspp (G), Or Bspt (R) — 1/8&Quot; To 1/2&Quot; Max Pressure 145 Psi (10 Bar) Body Material Nickel-Plated Brass (Base) / Technical Polymer (Body) The &Quot;Set-And-Forget&Quot; Advantage In A High-Speed Manufacturing Environment, Consistency Is Everything. The Prevost Conex Adjusting Screw Regulator Allows Maintenance Teams To &Quot;Set&Quot; The Machine'S Rhythm. Once The Desired Stroke Speed Is Achieved, The Recessed Screw Stays In Place, Unaffected By The Vibrations Of The Machine. This Ensures That The Pneumatic System Performs Exactly The Same Way On Monday Morning As It Did On Friday Afternoon. Ideal Applications • Production Line Actuators: Maintaining Consistent Cycle Times For Stamping, Cutting, Or Sorting Operations. • Safety Doors &Amp; Guards: Setting A Fixed, Safe Closing Speed That Cannot Be Easily Altered By Unauthorized Personnel. • Dense Control Cabinets: Fitting Into Tight Gaps Where A Protruding Knob Would Interfere With The Cabinet Door Or Other Components. • Single-Acting Spring Return Cylinders: Providing Smooth Extension Speed By Metering The Incoming Air. Installation Tip To Identify The Flow Direction, Look For The Etched Arrow Or &Quot;In&Quot; Marking On The Polymer Body. To Adjust The Flow, Use A Precision Flat-Head Screwdriver. Turning Clockwise Reduces The Airflow (Slowing The Cylinder), While Turning Counter-Clockwise Increases The Flow. Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator With Adjusting Screw (Control In)
Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator with Knob (Bi-Directional)

Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator With Knob (Bi-Directional)

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Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator with Knob (Bi-Directional)

Dual-Path Precision for Total Airflow Management

The Prevost Conex Male Flow Regulator with Knob (Bi-Directional) is a high-performance control valve designed for applications requiring precise airflow restriction in both directions. Unlike standard “one-way” regulators that only meter air in or out, the bi-directional model regulates the flow of air moving from the thread to the tube and from the tube back to the thread simultaneously.

This makes it an essential component for fine-tuning the speed of specialized pneumatic circuits, dampening oscillations, or controlling sensitive tools where balanced resistance is required for both the advance and exhaust cycles.

Key Features

  • Simultaneous Bi-Directional Regulation: This valve utilizes a precision needle without a bypass check valve. By adjusting the knob, you increase or decrease the restriction for air traveling in both directions, providing a symmetrical control profile.
  • Ergonomic Adjustment Knob: The large, textured knob allows for “on-the-fly” manual tuning. Its high-sensitivity thread allows technicians to dial in exact flow rates for precision automation without needing hex keys or screwdrivers.
  • 360° Swivel Body: The 90-degree elbow body rotates fully around the nickel-plated brass threaded base. This allows for perfect tubing alignment and ensures the adjustment knob is always positioned for easy access, even in cramped quarters.
  • Instantaneous “Grip” Technology: The outlet port features Prevost’s signature stainless steel gripping ring. Simply push the technical tubing (PU, PA, or PE) into the fitting for an immediate, vibration-proof, and airtight seal.
  • Robust Hybrid Construction: Combining a high-strength nickel-plated brass threaded base with a high-impact technical polymer body, this regulator is built to withstand industrial environments and exposure to workshop oils.

Technical Specifications

Feature Specification
Connection Type Male Thread to Push-in Tube (90° Elbow)
Regulation Type Bi-Directional (Symmetrical Control)
Adjustment Method Manual Knob
Thread Options NPT, BSPP (G), or BSPT (R) — 1/8″ to 1/2″
Max Operating Pressure 145 PSI (10 bar)
Temperature Range 32°F to 140°F (0°C to +60°C)

The Advantage of Bi-Directional Control

Most standard pneumatic cylinders use “Meter-Out” or “Meter-In” regulation to control speed.1 However, the Bi-Directional Conex Regulator is preferred for specific scenarios:

  1. Air Motors & Tools: Regulating the speed of a tool regardless of which direction the air is venting.
  2. Pressure Bleed-Off: Controlling the rate at which a reservoir or pilot line charges and exhausts to prevent system “shocks.”
  3. Damping: Adding resistance to a circuit to prevent rapid oscillations or “bouncing” in high-speed pneumatic systems.

Ideal Applications

  • Pneumatic Rotary Actuators: Achieving consistent speed control for both clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation.
  • Process Control Valves: Slowing the opening and closing times of large process valves to prevent water hammer or mechanical stress.
  • Handheld Air Tools: Controlling the maximum speed of air-driven grinders, sanders, or specialized dental/jewelry drills.
  • Proportional Circuits: Serving as a manual “throttle” in systems where air volume must be strictly limited across the entire cycle.

Installation Tip

When installing, tighten the hexagonal brass base into your port first. Once secure, rotate the polymer body to your desired tubing angle. Because this model is bi-directional, there is no “check valve” arrow on the side; the needle affects all air passing through the unit. After reaching your desired setting, ensure the locking nut (if equipped) is hand-tightened to prevent drift from machine vibration.

Additional information

Tube OD

1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, 16 mm
Thread

BSP, Metric, NPT, UNF
Thread Size

1/2", 3/8", 1/4", 1/8", 10-32, M5
Product Range

Conex and Connections