Link to the catalogue • Item 2300AE
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The product
The 2300AE is the motorized version of the Guidi 2300 series full-flow ball valve. The plug and play system allows the electric actuator (the motorized module) to be fitted to the valve body by removing the manual lever, without dismounting the valve from the system. The actuator can also be installed on a valve already in service, with no need to replace the valve body.
Valve body construction
The valve body of the 2300AE is identical to the art. 2300 ball valve:
- Body and body-end in bronze CC499K
- PTFE seals and anti-friction ring
- EPDM O-ring
- Eco-compatible corrosion-resistant finishing brass rod
- Eco-compatible corrosion-resistant finishing brass ball
- Stainless steel 304 lever and nut
Bronze CC499K offers significantly higher resistance to marine corrosion than brass, which is far more vulnerable to dezincification and degradation in high-salinity environments.
Technical data
- Size range: 1/2″ to 1″1/2
- Nominal pressure: 16 bar
- Thread: BSPP • EN 10226/1 (BS 21)
- Actuator power supply:12 V e 24 V DC
- Interface signals: 5–20 mA
System features
Simple installation The actuator is installed on the valve body after it has already been fitted into the system. The valve body does not need to be removed and the circuit does not need to be interrupted. The plug and play system allows motorization of a valve already in service, with no replacement of the valve body.
Manual override The valve can be manually operated using the stainless steel 304 lever located on top of the actuator, ensuring continuous control in any situation, even when the actuator is not powered.
Versatile power supply The actuator supports both 12 V and 24 V DC, compatible with standard onboard electrical configurations. The wiring diagram is printed directly on the actuator housing.
Position signalling The actuator includes integrated position sensors indicating valve status: OPEN / CLOSED. Feedback is continuous.
Configurable opening and closing times Opening and closing times can be set according to system requirements. The torque output of the actuator is inversely proportional to actuation speed: a shorter operating time corresponds to lower torque.
Interface with onboard control systems The valve interfaces with onboard control systems via 5–20 mA signals, enabling programmed opening and closing cycles, remote control functions and ball position monitoring.
Anti-fouling coating The ball is protected by an eco-compatible surface treatment that reduces friction and limits the adhesion of marine organisms, helping to maintain operational efficiency over time.
Type approvals
The 2300AE shares its valve body construction with art. 2300, on which the type approvals are based:
- RINA: Type Approval Certificate no. DIP235223CS/003, normative reference ISO 9093:2020
- Lloyd’s Register: Type Approval Certificate LR2556185TA-01, Group 2 – safety valves
The approvals cover installation on vessels up to 24 m LH under ISO 8666 and on classed ships.
Type approvals for the 2300AE are limited to the body and are based on Article 2300.
Typical applications
- Marine hydrodynamic and exhaust systems
- Engine and generator cooling circuits
- Fluid control systems requiring automation
- Systems requiring remote valve position monitoring
- Industrial fluid-control systems
Operating notes
The choice of opening and closing times depends on system specifications, operating conditions and the type of fluid handled.
The anti-fouling coating reduces routine maintenance frequency, but periodic cleaning of the ball may be necessary if excessive debris accumulates.
Carry out all maintenance work with the vessel ashore or with the water intakes closed from the outside. If water enters the vessel during maintenance, flooding and sinking can result.
Spare parts
The stainless steel lever and nut kit (KIT2300) is available in all sizes. It is used for manual operation.
Durability and recyclability
Guidi product design follows a lifecycle analysis oriented towards long service life. The 2300AE maintains its physical and mechanical characteristics over time with minimal routine maintenance. The ease of component separation during disassembly allows materials to remain usable beyond the service life of the product itself. After decommissioning, almost all metal components can be recovered through secondary raw material recycling processes.