BERMAD Irrigation

400 Series
Pressure Relief

Quick Pressure
Relief Valve
IR-43Q-R

The BERMAD Quick Pressure Relief Valve is a hydraulically

operated, diaphragm actuated control valve that relieves
excessive line pressure when it rises above the preset
maximum. It responds to a rise in system pressure
immediately, accurately and with high repeatability, by
opening fully. The BERMAD Model IR-43Q-R provides
smooth drip tight closing.

Features and Benefits

■ Hydraulic Pressure Control
❏ Line pressure driven
❏ Long term drip tight sealing

❏ Long term setting stability

❏ Wide setting range

❏ Tight setting window with minimal hysteresis

■ Advanced Globe Hydro-Efficient Design [4] [1]

❏ Unobstructed flow path
[2]
❏ Single moving part

❏ High flow capacity

■ Fully Supported & Balanced Diaphragm

[3]
❏ Requires low opening and actuation pressure

❏ Progressively restrains valve closing [3]

❏ Prevents diaphragm distortion

❏ Excellent low-flow regulation performance

■ User-Friendly Design
❏ Easy pressure setting

❏ Simple in-line inspection and service

[1] BERMAD Model IR-43Q-R protects filter and system from

Typical Applications over pressure.
■ System Burst Protection [2] BERMAD Pressure Reducing Valve Model IR-420-R
[3] BERMAD Hydrometer with Solenoid Control
■ Momentary Pressure Peak Elimination
Model IR-910-M0-X
■ System Failure Visual Indication [4] BERMAD Air Valve Model ARC-A-I-I
■ Filter Burst Protection
BERMAD Irrigation
IR-43Q-R 400 Series
For full technical details, refer to Engineering Section.
Pressure Relief

Technical Specifications Flow Chart

∆P ∆P 2-Way Circuit "Added Head Loss",
psi bar (for "V" below 2 m/s; 6.5 f/s): 0.3 bar; 4.5 psi
Dimensions and Weights 12.5
1.0
0.8
10.0
Pattern Globe Angle 0.6
7.5 0.5
Connections Threaded Fl. Threaded Fl. 0.4
5.0
Size DN 40 50 65 80R 80 100 50 65 80R 80 100 0.3
Inch 1½” 2” 21/2” 3”R 3” 4” 2” 21/2” 3”R 3” 4” 2” 3”R
0.2 DN50 DN80R
2.5
Lg mm 153 180 210 210 255 320 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 0.15
inch 6 7.1 8.3 8.3 10.0 12.6 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 21/2” 3”
1.5 0.1 DN65 DN80
La mm N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 86 110 110 110 160 0.08
inch N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 3.4 4.3 4.3 4.3 6.3 1.0
0.75
0.06 4”
H mm 87 114 132 140 165 242 136 180 178 184 223 0.05 DN100
inch 3.4 4.5 5.2 5.5 6.5 9.5 5.4 7.1 7 7.2 8.8 0.5
0.04
mm 52 68 80 84 100 145 82 108 107 110 134 0.03
C
inch 2 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.9 5.7 3.2 4.2 4.2 4.3 5.3 0.02
h mm 29 39 45 53 55 112 61 93 91 80 112 0.25
0.015
inch 1.1 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.2 4.4 2.4 3.7 3.6 3.1 4.4
0.15 0.01
A; B mm 130 130 130 140 175 312 130 130 140 175 312 Flow
inch 5 5 5 6 7 12.3 5.1 5.1 5.5 6.9 12.3 10 15 20 30 40 60 100 150 200
m3/h
Weight Kg 2 4 5.7 5.8 13 28 4.4 5.8 7 11 26 Flow
Ib. 4.4 8.8 12.6 12.8 28.7 61.7 9.7 12.8 15.4 24.3 57.3 gpm

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Technical Data
Patterns and Sizes: Globe: 1½-16”; DN40-400 Angle: 3-4”; DN80-100
End connections:
1½” 2” 2½” 3”R 3” 4”
Size
DN40 DN50 DN65 DN80R DN80 DN100
Globe ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
[2]
Threaded
Angle ■ ■ ■

Globe ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Flanged
Angle ■ ■ ■

Globe ■ ■ ■
Grooved
Angle ■ ■
[P1]
Pressure Rating: 16 bar; 232 psi
Operating Pressure Range: 0.5-16 bar; 7-232 psi The Pressure Relief Pilot [1] commands the Valve to open
For lower pressure requirements, consult factory immediately should the Upstream Pressure [P1] abruptly rise
Setting Range: 1-10 bar; 15-232 psi above setting, and to close smoothly when it falls
Setting ranges vary according to specific pilot spring. Please consult factory.
below setting.
The Vented Cock Valve [2] enables manual operating tests.

How to Order
Please specify the requested valve in the following sequence: (for more options, refer to Ordering Guide.)
Sector Size Primary Additional Additional Pattern Construction End Coating Voltage -Main Tubing & Additonal
Feature Feature Feature Materials Connections Valve Position Fittings Attributes

IR 1½-16" 43Q 00 - A I BP PG - PB R
Other sizes
available on
request.
Globe G BSP (3"; DN80 only) BP Plastic Tubing & Brass Fittings PB Metal Control Accessories R
Angle (up to 4”; DN100) A NPT (3"; DN80 only) NP Copper Tubing & Brass Fittings CB (1) Standard Irrigation Cover & Diaphragm are
ISO-16 16 unfitted to Attributes I, M.
ISO-10 10 Other attributes available on request.
IS 14 (ISO 10/4 Holes) 14
ANSI-125 A1
Cast Iron (up to 8”; DN200) I ANSI-150 A5
Ductile Iron (10"; DN250 & above) C JIS-10 J1
BST-D BD
Grooved (3-6” DN80-150 only) VI
Other end connections available on request

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