Description
Jorc AIR-SAVER Electronic Air Shut-Off Valve for Compressed Air Systems
The Jorc AIR-SAVER is an automatic, programmable compressed air shut-off valve designed to stop costly air loss when your facility is not operating.
Every compressed air system develops leaks. Pipe connections, drains, hoses, fittings, tools, and other components can continue consuming compressed air long after the workday ends. The AIR-SAVER installs at the air receiver outlet and automatically isolates the stored compressed air from the rest of the system during evenings, weekends, shutdowns, or other non-production periods.
Using its built-in programmable timer, the AIR-SAVER can open before your shift begins and close after production ends. This helps keep the receiver pressurized, reduces unnecessary compressor operation, lowers energy consumption, and eliminates the need to manually open and close the main air valve every day.
Key Features
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Automatically isolates your compressed air system during non-operating hours
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7-day programmable timer lets you match valve operation to your facility's work schedule
- Up to 16 programmable cycles per day
- Available with 1" NPT or 2" NPT connections
- Available in 115 VAC or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Built-in LCD display shows current time and programmed operating cycle
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Manual override allows the valve to be opened or closed during a power failure
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Remote control capable for additional system integration
- Slow-rotating ball valve helps prevent sudden pressure changes and reduces the risk of water hammer
- Stainless steel ball
- Nickel-plated brass valve body
- FPM seals
- Compact, maintenance-free design
- NEMA 13 / IP54 environmental protection
Jorc specifically designed the AIR-SAVER's slow valve rotation to prevent rapid pressure changes when opening or closing the compressed air system.
Available Configurations
Choose the AIR-SAVER configuration that matches your compressed air piping and electrical supply:
Pipe Size
Voltage
Technical Specifications
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Connection Sizes: 1" NPT or 2" NPT
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Supply Voltage: 115 VAC or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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Power Consumption: 7 watts during valve rotation
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Opening / Closing Time, 1" Valve: Approximately 30 seconds
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Opening / Closing Time, 2" Valve: Approximately 105 seconds per 90° rotation
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Minimum Operating Pressure: 0 PSI
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Maximum Operating Pressure: 230 PSI
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Maximum Ambient Temperature: 140°F
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Maximum Media Temperature: 212°F
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Valve Body: Nickel-plated brass
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Ball: Stainless steel
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Seal Material: FPM
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Timer: 24-hour programmable
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Programming Capacity: Up to 16 cycles per day, 7 days per week
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Manual Override: Yes
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Remote Control Capability: Yes
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Environmental Protection: NEMA 13 / IP54
These ratings and available configurations are specified by Jorc for the AIR-SAVER.
Ideal Applications
The Jorc AIR-SAVER is an excellent addition to compressed air systems in:
- Manufacturing facilities
- Machine shops
- Automotive and body shops
- Fabrication facilities
- Warehouses
- Maintenance departments
- Production plants operating one or multiple shifts
- Facilities that shut down overnight or on weekends
- Compressed air systems with significant distribution piping
- Plants looking to reduce compressed air energy costs
Why Use an Automatic Compressed Air Shut-Off Valve?
Turning the compressor off at the end of the day does not stop air leaks.
Without an isolation valve, the compressed air stored in your receiver can continue escaping through leaks throughout the piping system. By morning, the receiver may be empty and the compressor must refill the entire system before production begins.
The Jorc AIR-SAVER isolates the receiver from the downstream air system automatically, helping preserve stored compressed air for the next operating period. It also prevents the compressor from cycling during nights and weekends simply to replace air being lost through leaks.
That translates into:
- Less wasted compressed air
- Lower electrical consumption
- Reduced unnecessary compressor runtime
- Fewer compressor starts and stops
- Less wear on compressor components
- A pressurized receiver ready for the next shift
- No need for employees to remember to manually close the air supply
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should the Jorc AIR-SAVER be installed?
The most common installation point is at the outlet of the compressed air receiver, between the receiver and the plant distribution piping. This allows the AIR-SAVER to isolate the stored compressed air from downstream leaks when the system is not required.
It can also be used to isolate specific sections or zones of larger compressed air systems.
Does the AIR-SAVER automatically open and close?
Yes. The built-in programmable timer controls when the valve opens and closes. It can be programmed around your normal production schedule for up to 16 operating cycles per day, seven days per week.
Will the AIR-SAVER work if my compressed air system has no pressure?
Yes. The AIR-SAVER has a minimum pressure rating of 0 PSI and a maximum operating pressure of 230 PSI.
What happens if the power goes out?
The ball valve can be manually opened or closed during an electrical power failure, so you are not locked out of your compressed air system.
Will the valve open too quickly and create a pressure surge?
No. Jorc designed the AIR-SAVER with slow ball-valve rotation specifically to minimize rapid pressure changes and help avoid water hammer when the system is opened or closed.
Which AIR-SAVER do I need?
Select the model based on two items:
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Compressed air connection: 1" NPT or 2" NPT
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Electrical supply: 115 VAC or 230 VAC
Stop Paying to Compress Air Nobody Is Using
Compressed air is expensive to produce. Letting it escape through leaks all night and all weekend is even more expensive.
The Jorc AIR-SAVER gives your compressed air system an automatic off switch, helping preserve stored air, reduce unnecessary compressor operation, and cut energy waste without relying on someone to remember to close a valve at the end of every shift.
Set the schedule once and let the AIR-SAVER handle the rest.
