{"product_id":"midwest-controls-md-series-motorized-ball-valve-drain","title":"Midwest Controls MD Series Motorized Ball Valve Automatic Condensate Drain","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMidwest Controls MD Series Motorized Ball Valve Automatic Condensate Drain\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReliable Automatic Condensate Drainage Without Clogging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMidwest Controls MD Series Motorized Ball Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e is an industrial-grade automatic condensate drain designed for compressed air systems where dependable moisture removal is critical. Unlike traditional solenoid drains that rely on small orifices prone to plugging, the MD Series uses a full-port forged brass motorized ball valve to deliver unrestricted condensate discharge with outstanding reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts microprocessor-based controller allows users to fully customize drain intervals and discharge durations, reducing unnecessary compressed air loss while ensuring moisture is removed efficiently from compressors, air receivers, dryers, filters, moisture separators, and other condensate collection points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a rugged IP65\/NEMA 4-rated enclosure, automatic power-loss protection, and over 200,000 tested operating cycles, the MD Series is built for years of dependable service in demanding industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\", 3\/4\", and 1\" FNPT\u003c\/strong\u003e valve sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated for operating pressures up to \u003cstrong\u003e600 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-port forged brass motorized ball valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-clogging design for dirty condensate applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroprocessor controller with \u003cstrong\u003e10 programmable operating cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable interval timing from \u003cstrong\u003e1 second to 999 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable discharge timing from \u003cstrong\u003e1 second to 999 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS fire-resistant watertight housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual test switch for easy operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED status indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts in virtually any position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatically closes valve during power interruption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUL Approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP65 \/ NEMA 4 environmental protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested for over \u003cstrong\u003e200,000 operating cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 6-foot power cord compatible with \u003cstrong\u003e115V or 230V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e34°F to 131°F (1°C to 55°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation manual included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by a \u003cstrong\u003e1-Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Midwest Controls MD Series is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir compressor receiver tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerated air dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesiccant dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoalescing filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture separators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrip legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed air piping systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive repair facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC machining centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodworking shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial process equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Motorized Ball Valve Drain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional solenoid drains often become clogged by rust, scale, compressor oil, and debris, leading to flooded air systems or expensive air leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Midwest Controls MD Series eliminates this problem by utilizing a full-port motorized ball valve that opens completely during each drain cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits Include\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreatly reduces clogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower maintenance costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonger operating life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable condensate removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable operation minimizes compressed air loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for dirty condensate applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidwest Controls MD Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotorized Ball Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\", 3\/4\", 1\" FNPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS Fire Resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65 \/ NEMA 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Programmable Programs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterval Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Second to 999 Hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDischarge Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Second to 999 Hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual Test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115V \/ 230V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34°F to 131°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycle Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200,000+ Cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eConnection Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMD-50BV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" FNPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMD-75BV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4\" FNPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMD-100BV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" FNPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes a motorized ball valve better than a solenoid drain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-port motorized ball valve is far less susceptible to clogging because it opens completely during each drain cycle, allowing debris and oily condensate to pass freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this be used on any compressed air system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The MD Series is designed for compressors, air receivers, dryers, filters, separators, drip legs, and virtually any condensate collection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much can I adjust the drain timing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the interval and discharge duration are fully programmable from \u003cstrong\u003e1 second up to 999 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pressure is the valve rated for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MD Series is rated for operating pressures up to \u003cstrong\u003e600 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work with both 115V and 230V?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The included power cord is compatible with both 115V and 230V power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if power is lost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve automatically closes during a power outage to protect the compressed air system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the valve be mounted horizontally or vertically?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The compact design allows installation in virtually any mounting position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it weather resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The enclosure is rated \u003cstrong\u003eIP65 \/ NEMA 4\u003c\/strong\u003e, protecting the electronics from dust and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes opening the controller housing affect the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Opening the housing breaks the IP65 seal and voids the manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Midwest Controls MD Series is backed by a \u003cstrong\u003e1-Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compressed Air Advisors Online?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompressed Air Advisors Online specializes exclusively in industrial compressed air equipment and condensate management solutions. Our experienced team can help you select the right automatic drain, improve compressed air system reliability, reduce maintenance, and minimize costly air loss. 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