New valve design for the FX Panthera

[xyon]

From the fx website - "The Dynamic Block utilizes a compact one-piece valve. This High-Power / Short-Impulse Valve is extremely efficient while allowing an immense and precise flow of air"
Maybe they have a new valve design? That is exciting to me as FX have used the same design for many years now.

 

[madeintheuk]

According to fx USA, it’s a one piece valve design that can be removed and replaced fairly easily as technology progresses. As usual, fx is looking to the future for their platform. It’s genius!

 

[bigHUN]

Also at the same FX website:
"calibre change can only be done by authorized FX dealer only"

 

[qball]

Also at the same FX website:
"calibre change can only be done by authorized FX dealer only"

Curious on why, I’m sure ernest will make a how to video soon.

 

[bigHUN]

Curious on why, I’m sure ernest will make a how to video soon.

I would assume adjusting the valve to a calibre have something to do with that. Maybe some exotic parts are involved that shall be kept in secret for a first while...to pay the development costs at least. And I would agree with that.
Patenting is a past and as we can see it it is bad for a business as well. If you are the first on market today grab the money before the crowd start copying.

 

[ChRiSiS]

I would assume adjusting the valve to a calibre have something to do with that. Maybe some exotic parts are involved that shall be kept in secret for a first while...to pay the development costs at least. And I would agree with that.
Patenting is a past and as we can see it it is bad for a business as well. If you are the first on market today grab the money before the crowd start copying.

Actually I think the reason for the caliber changes requiring a FX dealer may have to do more with the Plenum being wrapped around the barrel and the interface of that with the block. But I'm sure we'll find out soon enough...

 

[xyon]

According to fx USA, it’s a one piece valve design that can be removed and replaced fairly easily as technology progresses. As usual, fx is looking to the future for their platform. It’s genius!

I hope it's not some sealed unit that can't be repaired by a DIY airgunsmith

 

[xyon]

Actually I think the reason for the caliber changes requiring a FX dealer may have to do more with the Plenum being wrapped around the barrel and the interface of that with the block. But I'm sure we'll find out soon enough...

I'm guessing this too. There is probably a caliber specific sleeve around the barrel liner that seals the plenum. I'm guessing that because FX says an owner can change to a different liner of the same caliber and length.
I also have an idea that the liner sleeve will shrink in diameter a tiny bit when pressurised and clamp onto the liner making it very rigid.

 

[bigHUN]

...I'm sure we'll find out soon enough...

You guys will test it, ETA to Canada is about in Feb maybe March. In meantime I need to decide between 600 or 700.

I hope it's not some sealed unit that can't be repaired by a DIY airgunsmith

You already sound like a mechanic

 

[engfred]

It sounds like they just took a step like other manufactures did long time ago - They now fitted a balanced valve..... but it is of course hard for them to say out loud. When they copy others technology

 

[ladwict]

The airflow appears to take a different route with the Panthera. Not in a sort of 90degrees angle into the transfer port as with every airgun thus far i but with a much more gradual slacker angle . Efficiency and power should be the result I guess. I believe this princip will find its way to many next pcp’s from FX as well. Look forward to a CROWN MKIII

 

[saitama]

I had thought that a high capacity plenum would be difficult to achieve with the conventional rifle shape, so I am looking forward to it along with the new valve!