STAD

Balancing valves
DN 10-50, PN 25
IMI TA / Balancing valves / STAD

STAD
The STAD balancing valve delivers accurate hydronic performance
in an impressive range of applications. Ideally suited for use on
the secondary side in heating and cooling systems, and tap water
systems.

Key features
> High accuracy for all settings > Self-sealing measuring points
Ensure accurate balancing and flow For simple, accurate balancing.
reading.
> AMETAL®
> Handwheel Dezincification resistant alloy that
Equipped with a digital read-out, the guarantees a longer valve lifetime and
handwheel ensures accurate and lowers the risk of leakage.
straightforward balancing. Positive
shut-off function for easy maintenance.

Technical description

Application: Material: Marking:

Heating and cooling systems Valve body and bonnet: AMETAL® Body: IMI, TA, PN 25/400 WWP, DN and
Tap water systems Sealing (body/bonnet): EPDM O-ring inch size. DN 50 also CE.
Valve plug: AMETAL® Handwheel: TA, STAD* and DN.
Functions: Seat seal: EPDM O-ring
Balancing Spindle: AMETAL® Connection:
Pre-setting Slip washer: PTFE - Female thread according to ISO 228.
Measuring Spindle seal: EPDM O-ring Thread length according to ISO 7/1.
Shut-off Spring: Stainless steel - Male thread according to ISO 228.
Draining (depending on valve type) Handwheel: Polyamide and TPE Thread length according to DIN 3546.

Dimensions: Measuring points: AMETAL® Approvals:

DN 10-50 Sealings: EPDM WRAS
Caps: Polyamide and TPE
Pressure class:
PN 25 Draining: AMETAL®
Sealing: EPDM
Temperature: Gaskets: Fiber-based aramid
Max. working temperature: 120°C
(intermittent 150°C) AMETAL® is the dezincification resistant
For higher temperatures (max. 150°C), alloy of IMI Hydronic Engineering.
see STAD-C.
Min. working temperature: -20°C

Media:
Water or neutral fluids, water-glycol
mixtures (0-57%).

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Measuring points Draining
Measuring points are self-sealed. Remove the cap and insert the Valves with draining for G3/4 hose connection.
probe through the seal.

Sizing
When Δp and the design flow are known, use the formula to
calculate the Kv value or use the diagram.

Kv values

Turns DN 10 DN 15 DN 20 DN 25 DN 32 DN 40 DN 50
0.5 - 0.136 0.533 0.599 1.19 1.89 2.62
1 0.091 0.226 0.781 1.03 2.09 3.40 4.10
1.5 0.134 0.347 1.22 2.13 3.36 4.74 6.76
2 0.264 0.618 1.95 3.64 5.22 6.25 11.4
2.5 0.461 0.931 2.71 5.26 7.77 9.16 15.8
3 0.799 1.46 3.71 6.65 9.82 12.8 21.5
3.5 1.22 2.07 4.51 7.79 11.9 16.2 27.0
4 1.36 2.56 5.39 8.59 14.2 19.3 32.3

NOTE: In softwares (HySelect, HyTools) and balancing instrument (TA-SCOPE) the STAD, PN 25 version, is named STAD*.

Measuring accuracy
The zero position is calibrated and must not be changed. Fig. 1

Deviation of flow at different settings ± % 12

The curve (Fig. 1) is valid for valves with normal pipe fittings 10
(Fig. 2). Try also to avoid mounting taps and pumps, immediately
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before the valve.
The valve can be installed with the opposite flow direction. The 6
specified flow details are also valid for this direction although 4
tolerances can be greater (maximum 5% more).
2

0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 *)

*) Setting, No. of turns.

Fig. 2

2D 5D 2D 10 D

D = Valve DN

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Correction factors
The flow calculations are valid for water (+20°C). For other a flow deviation that increases with small valves, low settings
liquids with approximately the same viscosity as water and low differential pressures. Correction for this deviation can
(≤20 cSt = 3°E=100S.U.), it is only necessary to compensate for be made with the software HySelect or directly in our balancing
the specific density. However, at low temperatures, the viscosity instruments.
increases and laminar flow may occur in the valves. This causes

Setting
Setting of a valve for a particular pressure drop, e g To check the setting: Close the valve, the indicator shows 0.0.
corresponding to 2.3 turns on the graph, is carried out as Open it to the stop position. The indicator then shows the set
follows: value, in this case 2.3 (Fig. 2).

1. Close the valve fully (Fig 1). Diagrams showing the pressure drop for each valve size at
2. Open the valve 2.3 turns (Fig. 2). different settings and flow rates are available to help determine
3. Using a 3 mm Allen key, turn the inner spindle clockwise until the correct valve size and pre-setting (pressure drop).
stop.
4. The valve is now set. Four turns corresponds to fully opened valve (Fig. 3). Opening it
further will not increase the capacity.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Valve closed The valve is set at 2.3 Fully open valve

Diagram example
Wanted: NOTE:
Presetting for DN 25 at a desired flow rate of 1,6 m3/h and a If the flow rate is out of the scale in the diagram, the reading can
pressure drop of 10 kPa. be made as follows:
Starting with the example above, we get 10 kPa, Kv=5.06 and
Solution: flow-rate 1.6 m3/h.
Draw a straight line joining 1,6 m3/h and 10 kPa. This gives At 10 kPa and Kv=0.506 we get the flow-rate 0.16 m3/h, and at
Kv=5,06. Now draw a horizontal line from Kv=5,06. Kv=50.6, we get 16 m3/h. That is, for a given pressure drop, it is
This intersects the bar for DN 25 which gives 2,44 turns. possible to read 10 times or 0.1 times the flow and Kv-values.

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Diagram

10 100 0.1 1

70
2 7
50

40
5 0.2 2
4
4.5 30
3.5
4 25
1 3.5 3
20 4 0.3 3
3 3.5 2.5
15
4
2.5 3 0.4 4
3.5 2
10 3
2 2.5 0.5 5
4
0.5 3.5 2.5
7 3 1.5
2
1.5
0.4 4 2.5 2 0.7
5
3.5 1.5
4 1
3 2
0.3 1.5 1
1 1.0 10
3
2.5 0.5
2.5 4

3.5 1.5 1
0.2 2 2
0.7 0.5
1.5
1.5 3
4
3.5 1.5 0.5
0.5 2.0 20
1 1
0.45 2.5
0.4 3 1 2.5
0.1 0.7
0.35
2 0.5 3.0 30
0.3 0.5
0.5
2.5
0.25 0.4 4.0 40
1.5
0.3
0.2 5.0 50
2
0.05 0.25
1
0.2
0.15
0.04
0.15
1.5 0.5
0.03
0.1 0.1 10.0 100
1

0.07
0.02 0.07
15
0.05

l/s m³/h KV DN 10 15 20 25 32 40 50 mH2O kPa

NOTE: In softwares (HySelect, HyTools) and balancing instrument (TA-SCOPE) the STAD, PN 25 version, is named STAD*.

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With female threads

Without drain
L Female threads.
Thread according to ISO 228. Thread length according to ISO 7/1.
D
DN D L H Kvs Kg EAN Article No
10* G3/8 73 100 1,36 0,44 5902276835278 52 851-010
H 15* G1/2 84 100 2,56 0,47 5902276835285 52 851-015
20* G3/4 94 100 5,39 0,55 5902276835292 52 851-020
25 G1 105 105 8,59 0,68 5902276835308 52 851-025
32 G1 1/4 121 110 14,2 1,0 5902276835315 52 851-032
40 G1 1/2 126 120 19,3 1,4 5902276835322 52 851-040
50 G2 155 120 32,3 2,0 5902276835339 52 851-050

With drain
L Female threads.
Thread according to ISO 228. Thread length according to ISO 7/1.
D
DN D L H Kvs Kg EAN Article No
d = G3/4
H 10* G3/8 73 100 1,36 0,53 5902276835414 52 851-610
d 15* G1/2 84 100 2,56 0,56 5902276835421 52 851-615
20* G3/4 94 100 5,39 0,64 5902276835438 52 851-620
25 G1 105 105 8,59 0,77 5902276835445 52 851-625
32 G1 1/4 121 110 14,2 1,1 5902276835452 52 851-632
40 G1 1/2 126 120 19,3 1,5 5902276835469 52 851-640
50 G2 155 120 32,3 2,1 5902276835476 52 851-650

→ = Flow direction
Kvs = m3/h at a pressure drop of 1 bar and fully open valve.
*) Can be connected to smooth pipes by KOMBI compression coupling.

NOTE: In softwares (HySelect, HyTools) and balancing instrument (TA-SCOPE) the STAD, PN 25
version, is named STAD*.

With male threads (STADA)

With drain
L Male threads.
Thread according to ISO 228. Thread length according to DIN 3546.
D
DN D L H Kvs Kg EAN Article No
d = G3/4
H 10 G1/2 95 100 1,36 0,56 5902276836329 52 852-610
d 15 G3/4 108 100 2,56 0,61 5902276836336 52 852-615
20 G1 122 100 5,39 0,74 5902276836343 52 852-620
25 G1 1/4 137 105 8,59 1,0 5902276836350 52 852-625
32 G1 1/2 157 110 14,2 1,4 5902276836367 52 852-632
40 G2 166 120 19,3 2,1 5902276836374 52 852-640
50 G2 1/2 200 120 32,3 3,0 5902276836381 52 852-650

→ = Flow direction
Kvs = m3/h at a pressure drop of 1 bar and fully open valve.

NOTE: In softwares (HySelect, HyTools) and balancing instrument (TA-SCOPE) the STAD, PN 25
version, is named STAD*.

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Accessories

Measuring point
Max 120°C (intermittent 150°C) L EAN Article No
AMETAL®/EPDM 44 7318792813207 52 179-014
103 7318793858108 52 179-015

Extension for measuring point M14x1

d L Suitable when insulation is used. d L EAN Article No
AMETAL® M14x1 71 7318793969507 52 179-016

Measuring point, extension 60 mm

Can be installed without draining of the L EAN Article No
system. 60 7318792812804 52 179-006
AMETAL®/Stainless steel/EPDM

Welding connection
Swivelling nut Valve D Pipe EAN Article No
Max 120°C DN DN
Brass/Steel 1.0045 (EN 10025-2) 10 G1/2 10 7318792748400 52 009-010
15 G3/4 15 7318792748509 52 009-015
20 G1 20 7318792748608 52 009-020
25 G1 1/4 25 7318792748707 52 009-025
32 G1 1/2 32 7318792748806 52 009-032
40 G2 40 7318792748905 52 009-040
50 G2 1/2 50 7318792749001 52 009-050

Soldering connection
Swivelling nut Valve D Pipe EAN Article No
Max 120°C DN Ø
Brass/gunmetal CC491K (EN 1982) 10 G1/2 10 7318792749100 52 009-510
10 G1/2 12 7318792749209 52 009-512
15 G3/4 15 7318792749308 52 009-515
15 G3/4 16 7318792749407 52 009-516
20 G1 18 7318792749506 52 009-518
20 G1 22 7318792749605 52 009-522
25 G1 1/4 28 7318792749704 52 009-528
32 G1 1/2 35 7318792749803 52 009-535
40 G2 42 7318792749902 52 009-542
50 G2 1/2 54 7318792750007 52 009-554

Connection with smooth end

For connection with press coupling Valve D Pipe EAN Article No
Swivelling nut DN Ø
Max 120°C 10 G1/2 12 7318793810502 52 009-312
Brass/AMETAL® 15 G3/4 15 7318793810601 52 009-315
20 G1 18 7318793810700 52 009-318
20 G1 22 7318793810809 52 009-322
25 G1 1/4 28 7318793810908 52 009-328
32 G1 1/2 35 7318793811004 52 009-335
40 G2 42 7318793811103 52 009-342
50 G2 1/2 54 7318793811202 52 009-354

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Compression connection
D Max 100°C Valve D Pipe EAN Article No
Brass/AMETAL® DN Ø
Support bushes shall be used, for more 10 G1/2 8 7318793620002 53 319-208
information see catalogue leaflet FPL. 10 G1/2 10 7318793620101 53 319-210
10 G1/2 12 7318793620200 53 319-212
10 G1/2 15 7318793620309 53 319-215
10 G1/2 16 7318793620408 53 319-216
15 G3/4 15 7318793705006 53 319-615
15 G3/4 18 7318793705105 53 319-618
15 G3/4 22 7318793705204 53 319-622

KOMBI compression coupling

Max.: 100°C Male pipe For pipes, EAN Article No
(For more information see catalogue leaflet threads on diameter
KOMBI.) thrust screw
G3/8 10 7318792874604 53 235-104
G3/8 12 7318792874703 53 235-107
G1/2 10 7318792874901 53 235-109
G1/2 12 7318792875007 53 235-111
G1/2 14 7318792875106 53 235-112
G1/2 15 7318792875205 53 235-113
G1/2 16 7318792875304 53 235-114
G3/4 15 7318792875403 53 235-117
G3/4 18 7318792875601 53 235-121
G3/4 22 7318792875700 53 235-123

Handwheel
Complete EAN Article No
7318794043503 52 186-007

Identification tag
EAN Article No
7318792779206 52 161-990

Allen key
[mm] EAN Article No
3 Pre-setting 7318792836008 52 187-103
5 Draining 7318792836107 52 187-105

Insulation
For heating/cooling For L H D B EAN Article No
CFC-free polyurethane. Covered with grey DN
PVC. 10- 155 135 90 103 7318792839108 52 189-615
See catalogue leaflet “Prefab insulations” 20
for complete details. 25 175 142 94 103 7318792839306 52 189-625
32 195 156 106 103 7318792839504 52 189-632
40 214 169 108 113 7318792839702 52 189-640
50 245 178 108 114 7318792839900 52 189-650

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5-5-10 STAD (PN 25) ed.5 01.2021