{"product_id":"champion-cr-series-compressed-air-pressure-regulator","title":"Champion CR Series Compressed Air Pressure Regulator – 24 to 1,200 SCFM (1\/4\" to 2\" NPT)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampion CR Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is a balanced-valve compressed air pressure regulator built to hold a steady downstream set point while the supply pressure upstream of it rises, falls and cycles. Seven sizes cover \u003cstrong\u003e24 to 1,200 SCFM\u003c\/strong\u003e on ports from \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" through 2\" NPT\u003c\/strong\u003e, all rated to \u003cstrong\u003e300 psig\u003c\/strong\u003e inlet. The CR Series shares the Champion FRL modular face, so it bolts straight to a matching filter and lubricator without pipe nipples between the units.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect your body and port size from the dropdown above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Regulate at the Machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost plant air systems run at 100 to 125 psig because the compressor has to overcome distribution losses, but very few machines actually need that much. Feeding a tool or actuator more pressure than it needs buys you nothing and costs you three things: wasted air (consumption rises roughly with the square root of absolute pressure), accelerated seal and diaphragm wear, and inconsistent process results as supply pressure swings through the compressor's load and unload cycle. A regulator at the machine converts a fluctuating high inlet pressure into a constant reduced pressure, which is why point-of-use regulation is one of the standard first moves in any compressed-air energy audit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Selection Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePort\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eW x H\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCR03-02-000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 x 3.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCR16-02-000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 x 5.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCR16-04-000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 x 5.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCR30-06-000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e481 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.3 x 10.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCR30-08-000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.3 x 10.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCR40-0B-000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,200 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 x 11.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCR40-0C-000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,200 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 x 11.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlow capacity is rated at 100 psig inlet and 90 psig outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced valve design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supply pressure acts on both sides of the valve, so changes in inlet pressure have very little effect on the downstream set point. This is what separates a real industrial regulator from a cheap unbalanced one that drifts every time the compressor unloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic self-relieving diaphragm, standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e If downstream pressure creeps above the set point, for example when a heated dead-ended line expands its trapped air, the regulator vents the excess to atmosphere instead of holding it. No separate relief valve needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 psig maximum inlet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The highest inlet rating in the Champion FRL line, comfortably above any standard shop or plant air header.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connects directly to matching Champion FRL Series filters and lubricators using modular sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e From a 24 SCFM 1\/4\" unit for a single instrument up to 1,200 SCFM on 2\" for a whole machine cell or sub-header.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel or inline mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modular sleeves with a wall-mount T-bracket are available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShared Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow Capacity Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 to 1,200 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\", 1\/2\", 3\/4\", 1\", 1-1\/2\", 2\" NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Inlet Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 psig\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiaphragm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic self-relieving, standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow Rating Basis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 psig inlet, 90 psig outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included, order separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGauges Are Ordered Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampion CR Series regulators do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e ship with a pressure gauge. The correct gauge for the 16, 26, 30 and 40 Series bodies is \u003cstrong\u003eCGRP-95-229\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 1\/4\" NPT gauge, and it is listed under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-frl-series-modular-accessories\"\u003eChampion FRL Series modular accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. Add one to your order unless you are feeding a panel that already has its own downstream gauge or transducer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMachine-inlet pressure control on CNC equipment, packaging and bottling lines, automated assembly cells, air motors and rotary actuators, clamping and fixturing circuits, blow-off and part-ejection stations, spray and paint-prep benches, laboratory and test rigs, and sub-header regulation where one department runs at a lower pressure than the rest of the plant. The 40 Series 1-1\/2\" and 2\" units are large enough to regulate a whole machine cell or a branch line rather than a single drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilding a Complete FRL Station\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA full Champion air-preparation station is built in the direction of flow: \u003cstrong\u003efilter\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003eregulator\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003elubricator\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always filter upstream of the regulator, because grit and liquid water on the valve seat is the most common cause of a regulator that will not hold its set point. Pair this regulator with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-frl-series-modular-compressed-air-filter\"\u003eChampion FRL Series filter\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-cl-series-compressed-air-line-lubricator\"\u003eChampion CL Series lubricator\u003c\/a\u003e in the matching body series. Where a filter and regulator alone will do, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-ccb6-series-integral-filter-regulator\"\u003eChampion CCB6 integral filter regulator\u003c\/a\u003e puts both in a single body and saves a station.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Air Compressor Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir Compressor Store is an authorized Champion Pneumatic distributor. Every CR Series regulator ships with the full factory warranty, lifetime application support, and access to our compressed-air engineers for sizing and system design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlso Available by Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampion prices two models in this family on a consult-factory basis, so they are not listed for direct purchase: \u003cstrong\u003eCR16-03-000\u003c\/strong\u003e (3\/8\", 81 SCFM) and \u003cstrong\u003eCR26-04-000\u003c\/strong\u003e (1\/2\", 185 SCFM). Call us for current pricing and lead time on either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I size a regulator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize to the flow the machine actually draws at its operating pressure, not to the pipe size it happens to be plumbed in. An undersized regulator will droop badly the moment a cylinder strokes or a blow-off fires, because the flow spike outruns the valve. When a load sits between two sizes, go up: an oversized regulator costs nothing in energy, while an undersized one costs you process consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a balanced valve actually do for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt keeps your set point steady when the supply pressure moves. Your compressor is probably cycling between roughly 100 and 125 psig all day. With an unbalanced regulator, that 25 psi swing on the inlet shows up as a visible wobble on the outlet, which means your torque, your clamp force and your spray pattern all drift through the cycle. A balanced valve cancels most of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the regulator come with a gauge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Order gauge CGRP-95-229 (1\/4\" NPT) separately from our Champion FRL Series modular accessories listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a self-relieving diaphragm and do I want one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt lets the regulator bleed off downstream pressure that has crept above the set point, rather than trapping it. You want it in almost every case, and it is standard on every CR Series unit. The one situation where it matters to know about is a dead-ended line you deliberately want to hold pressure in with the supply shut off, since a self-relieving regulator will slowly vent it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I mount this to a panel or a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Modular sleeves with a wall-mount T-bracket are available under our Champion FRL Series modular accessories listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champion","offers":[{"title":"03 Series - 1\/4\" NPT (24 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327111443,"sku":"CR03-02-000","price":61.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 Series - 1\/4\" NPT (72 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327144211,"sku":"CR16-02-000","price":76.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 Series - 1\/2\" NPT (88 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327176979,"sku":"CR16-04-000","price":86.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 Series - 3\/4\" NPT (481 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327209747,"sku":"CR30-06-000","price":207.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 Series - 1\" NPT (500 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327242515,"sku":"CR30-08-000","price":200.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 Series - 1-1\/2\" NPT (1,200 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327275283,"sku":"CR40-0B-000","price":371.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 Series - 2\" NPT (1,200 SCFM)","offer_id":67531327308051,"sku":"CR40-0C-000","price":454.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-cr-series-compressed-air-pressure-regulator","provider":"Warthog Air Compressor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}