Erie By Schneider Electric Globe & Control Valves

Erie by Schneider Electric Globe & Control Valves

When it comes to precision hydronic flow control in commercial and residential HVAC systems, few names carry the legacy and engineering depth of Erie by Schneider Electric. The Erie product line has become a benchmark in the industry for globe and control valves — delivering reliable, leak-proof operation across a wide range of heating, cooling, and zoning applications.

The Erie PopTop™ Series: A Patented Standard

Perhaps the most recognized innovation in Erie's globe and control valve lineup is the patented PopTop™ actuator technology. This design allows the actuator to be engaged or removed with a single hand, even after the valve body has already been installed on a fan coil, baseboard, or air handler — a practical advantage that dramatically simplifies both installation and maintenance. The PopTop Series valves are available in two-way and three-way configurations and are designed as two-position spring return valves: when power is applied, the actuator moves to the desired position and tensions the spring; when power is removed, the valve returns to its normal position automatically.

PopTop valves are rated for hot and chilled water service, including glycol solutions up to 50%, as well as low-pressure steam applications. Valve bodies feature a forged brass construction with nickel-plated stems and brass seats, and seat leakage is held to ANSI Class IV (0.01%) — a specification that underscores the tight shut-off performance these valves are trusted to deliver.

VB-7000 Series Globe Valves: Decades of Proven Performance

For larger commercial hydronic applications, the VB-7000 Series represents decades of continuous refinement. Introduced and progressively enhanced to address the most demanding HVAC environments, the VB-7000 line is available in both two-way and three-way configurations, with two-way valves offering an equal-percentage flow characteristic and three-way valves providing a linear characteristic. Materials span bronze bodies for smaller pipe sizes (1/2" to 2") with stainless steel stems and spring-loaded TFE packing, and cast iron bodies with bronze trim for larger sizes up to 6". The series is compatible with hot or chilled water, steam up to 35 psig, and glycol solutions — covering media temperature ranges from 20°F to 281°F (-7°C to 138°C).

The evolution of the VB-7000 led to the next-generation Venta Series, which builds on the proven bronze globe valve platform with revolutionary design enhancements aimed at delivering greater flow control accuracy and energy savings in demanding system environments.

Why Erie Globe Valves Stand Out

• Comprehensive portfolio: Erie by Schneider Electric offers one of the most comprehensive selections of globe valves and actuators in the HVAC industry, with threaded and flanged models available.
• Material flexibility: Iron, brass, and stainless steel trim options accommodate a broad range of system fluid and pressure requirements.
• Hydronic system coverage: Designed for fan coils, radiant panels, unit ventilators, reheat units, perimeter heating, underfloor heating, and chilled ceilings.
• Actuator compatibility: Compatible with the Erie Forta, DuraDrive, and other electric actuator families, as well as pneumatic actuator options.
• Positive shut-off & leak-proof design: Engineered for both comfort control and energy efficiency, with consistent close-off performance across the product range.

Whether you're replacing a valve body in an existing hydronic system or specifying controls for a new installation, Erie by Schneider Electric globe and control valves offer the reliability, installation convenience, and performance specifications that HVAC professionals depend on.