Actuated 3 way Ball Valve
Selection Guide
About 3-way Ball Valves
Three way ball valves have 3 ports. They are available in a variety of body materials and with all of the common end connections. They can be manually operated or automated with an electric or pneumatic actuator. They can be used as diverter valves, where flow a single inlet is diverted to either of the two other ports as the outlet. They can also be used as an input selector where a single outlet port is fed the flow from one of the other two ports as the supply inlet. The bore through the ball (ball drilling) comes in two varieties, "L" and "T" as shown below.
Series |
Body Material
Seal Material |
Conn. Type
Size Range |
Max.
Pressure
|
Max.
Temp. |
PTP
|
PVC
PTFE seats; EPDM or Viton® seals |
NPT or Glue Socket
1/2" to 2" |
232 PSI
|
140°F |
31D |
Brass
RPTFE seats; PTFE, RPTFE,or Viton® seals |
NPT
1/4" to 3" |
400 PSIG
100 WSP
|
320°F |
33D |
Stainless Steel
RPTFE seats; RPTFE seals |
NPT
1/4" to 2" |
800 PSIG |
400°F |
30D |
Stainless Steel
PTFE seats & seals |
TriClamp
1/2
" to 4" |
1000 WOG |
392°F |
MPF |
Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel
TFM seats & seals
|
ANSI Flange (150# or 300#)
1/2" to 6" |
275 PSIG,
WCB 285 PSI |
475°F |
PTP Series
Actuated 3-way PVC Ball Valves
- True union at all three ports
- Full port design
- Positive shutoff of any of the three ports
- T-port or L-port configuration. (specifier must select one)
- Blocking seat supports at all three ports
- Smooth machined ball to minimize wear on valve seats
- O-ring backing cushions to compensate for wear and prevent seizure of the ball
- Shear point above the o-ring to maintain system integrity in the unlikely event of a stem breakage
- DUAL BLOCK® union nut locking mechanism
- Optional feature to allow the valve position to be secured with a padlock
- Handle incorporates removable tool for adjustment of the threaded carrier
- Stem indication of port location and ball position
- Integrally molded mounting flanges for support and actuation
Materials
- Body: PVC
- Seats: PTFE
- Seals: EPDM or Viton®
End Connections
- NPT: 1/2"
to 2"
- Glue Socket: 1/2"
to 2"
Temperature and Pressure
- Max. Temperature: 140°F
- Max. Pressure: 232 PSI
- see pressure/temperature curve
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31D Series
Brass Actuated 3-way Ball Valves
- Standard port
- Blow-out proof stem
- Live-loaded Pyramidal stem seal design
- Integrated mounting pad for actuators
- Compact assembly
- Complete line of accessories
Materials
- Body: Brass
- Seats: PTFE
- Seals: PTFE
- Stem O-ring: Viton®
End Connections
Temperature and Pressure
- Max. Temperature: 320°F
- Max. Pressure: 400 PSI
- see pressure/temperature curve
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33D Series
316SS Actuated 3-way Ball Valve
- Silicone Free
- Full Port for unrestricted flow
- Blow-out proof stem
- Live-loaded Pyramidal stem seal design
- Integrated mounting pad for actuators
- Compact assembly
- Complete line of accessories
Materials
- Body: 316 Stainless Steel
- Seats: RPTFE
- Seals: RPTFE
End Connections
Temperature and Pressure
- Max. Temperature: 400°F
- Max. Pressure: 800 PSIG
- see pressure/temperature curve
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30D Series
Sanitary 316SS Actuated 3-way Ball Valve
- Silicone Free
- Valve materials, interior finish, and dimensions comply with 3A, FDA, and USDA requirements
- Sanitary clamp end connections
- Seats with cavity fillers to avoid media entrapment
- Full port bore
- ISO 5211 direct mount actuator mounting pad
- Blow-out proof stem
- Latch locking handle
- Electric or pneumatic actuators available
- Solenoid valves and limit switches available
Materials
- Body: 316 Stainles Steel
- Seat & Seals: PTFE
End Connections
Temperature and Pressure
- Max. Tempurature: 392°F
- Max. Pressure: 1000 WOG
- see pressure/temperature curve
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MPF Series
ANSI Flanged Actuated 3-way Ball Valve
- One piece stem and ball trunnion support design
- Full port for unrestricted flow
- Three seat design maintains proper ball position
- Actuator mounting pad
- Anti-static grounding device
- Open and closed locking device for positional safety lockout
- Flow plans for T & L ports can be field rearranged to meet many other flow plans
Materials
- Body: Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel
- Seats & Seals: TFM
End Connections
- 150# ANSI Flange: 1/2"
to 6"
- 300# ANSI Flange: 1 1/2"
to 6"
Temperature and Pressure
- Max. Temperature: 475°F
- Max. Pressure:
150#: 250 PSI
150#: 700 PSI
- see pressure/temperature curve
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