Ball Valve
Selection Guide

• Full Port for unrestricted flow
• True union ends
• Patented Dual Block® system prevents vibrations or thermal expansion from causing back-off of union ends
• Double o-ring stem seals with a safety shear point above the o-rings
• Integrated mounting pad for actuators
• Integrated support bracketing for anchoring
• Valve seats have o-ring backing cushions to compensate for wear and prevent seizure of the ball

Materials

• Body: PVC or CPVC
• Seals: Viton®, or EPDM
• Seats: PTFE

End Connections

• NPT Threaded: 1/2" to 4"
• Glue Socket: 1/2" to 4"

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temperature: 140°F (PVC), 212°F (CPVC)
• Max. Pressure: 232 PSIG
• see Pressure/Temperature curve

• Quick-mount electric actuator
• External wire lead for simple installation
• Manual override
• (2) internal limit switches to indicate open and closed positions
• Visual position indicator
• One size actuator fits all valve sizes

• On/Off or Modulating
• Full Port or with Flow Optimizer

Materials

• Body: Nickel Plated or Lead Free Brass
• Seals: PTFE

End Connections

• NPT Threaded (1/2" to 2")

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temp: 158°F
• Max. Pressure: 350 PSIG
• see pressure/temperature curve

• Full Port for unrestricted flow
• 2-piece body
• ISO 5211 mounting pad for direct mount actuators
• Compact assembly
• Complete line of accessories

Materials

• Body: Nickel Plated Brass
• Ball & Stem: Brass
• Seats & Seals: PTFE

End Connections

• NPT Threaded: 3/8" to 3"

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temperature: -4 to 300°F
• Max. Pressure:
  925 PSIG (3/8" to 1/2")
  725 PSIG (3/4" to 1")
  580 PSIG (1 1/4" to 1 1/2")
  465 PSIG (2")
  365 PSIG (2 1/2" to 3")
• see Pressure/Temperature curve

• Silicone Free
• Full Port for unobstructed flow
• Investment cast 2-piece body
• Blow-out proof stem
• Compact assembly
• Locking device

Materials

• Body & End Cap: 351 SS
• Ball & Stem: 316 SS
• Stem Nut & Washer: 304 SS
• Handle & Locking Device: 304 SS
• Seats & Seals: PTFE

End Connections

• NPT Threaded (1/4" to 2")

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temp: 366°F
• Max. Pressure: 1000 PSIG
• see Pressure/Temperature curve

• Full Port for unobstructed flow
• Investment cast 2-piece body
• Blow-out proof stem
• Compact assembly
• Locking device available
• Adjustable stem packing
• 100% factory tested

Materials

• Body & End Cap: Brass
• Ball: Chrome Plated Brass
• Seats & Seals: PTFE

End Connections

• NPT Threaded (1/4" to 4")

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temp: 366°F
• Pressure Range (WOG): 29inHg to 600 PSIG
• Pressure Range (SWP): 29inHg to 150 PSIG

• Full port ball drilling for unrestricted flow
• Investment cast 2-piece lead free brass body
• Blow-out proof stem
• Compact assembly
• Locking device
• Adjustable stem packing
• 100% factory tested.

Materials

• Body & End Cap: Lead Free Brass
• Ball: Chrome Plated Lead Free Brass
• Seats & Seals: PTFE

End Connections

• NPT Threaded (1/2" to 2")
• Solder (1/2" to 2")

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temp: 366°F
• Pressure Range (WOG): 29inHg to 600 PSIG
• Pressure Range (SWP): 29inHg to 150 PSIG

• Full port ball drilling for unrestricted flow
• Investment cast 2-piece lead free brass body
• Blow-out proof stem
• Compact assembly
• Locking device
• Adjustable stem packing
• 100% factory tested

Materials

• Body & Ball: Lead Free Brass
• Seals: PTFE

End Connections

• NPT Threaded: 1/2" to 2"

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temp: 302°F
• Max. Pressure: 150 PSIG

• Silicone Free
• Full Port for unobstructed flow
• Investment cast 2-piece body
• Live-loaded Pyramidal stem seal design
• Blow-out proof stem
• High cycle stem design [details]
• ISO 5211 mounting pad for direct mount actuators
• Compact assembly
• Complete line of accessories

Materials

• Body, Ball, & Stem: 316 SS
• Seats: RPTFE
• Stem Seals: PTFE, Viton®, or RPTFE

End Connections

• NPT Threaded (1/4" to 3")

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temperature: 400°F
• Max. Pressure:
  2000 PSIG (1/4" to 1")
  1500 PSIG (1 1/4" to 2")
  1000 PSIG (2 1/2" to 3")
• see Pressure/Temperature curve

• Silicone Free
• Full Port for unrestricted flow
• Live-loaded Pyramidal stem seal design
• High cycle stem design [details]
• ISO 5211 mounting pad for direct mount actuators
• 3-piece body with "swing-out" center for easy repair

Materials

• Body: 316 Stainless Steel
• Seats: RPTFE

End Connections

• NPT Threaded (3/8" to 3")
• Socket Weld (3/8" to 3")
• Tri-clamp (1/2" to 4")

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Tempurature: 400°F
• Max. Pressure: 1000 PSIG
• see Pressure/Temperature curve

• Floating ball and protected seat design
• Spiral wound body gasket with secondary metal to metal seal
• O-ring reinforced stem packing; live loaded, 3 stages
• Vented ball
• Pressure equalizing seat design

Materials

• Body: Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel
• Seats: TFM or 50/50

End Connections

• 150# ANSI Flange: 1/2" to 8"
• 300# ANSI Flange: 1/2" to 8"

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temperature:
  TFM: 475°F
  50/50: 525°F
• Max. Pressure:
  150#: 275 PSI
  300#: 700 PSI
• see Pressure/Temperature curve
  
  

• Fire Safe Certified to API 607 4th Edition
• Three piece design with swing out body for easy access to internal components
• Dual body seals are fully contained and protected
• Anti-static grounding device
• Blow-out-proof stem with superior seal design
• High-strength stem with parallel head for positive ball position indication
• Secure body bolting: bolts are fully encapsulated and secure directly into tapped holes in the body
• ISO 5211 actuator mounting pad
• Weld-in-place: heat sink construction allows welding of fully assembled valve without damaging the seats
• Vented Ball: 1/8" hole drilled into stem slot to prevent excessive pressure build-up in cavity while valve is in open position

Materials

• Body: Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel
• Seat: TFM or 50/50 SS/PTFE

End Connections

• NPT: 1/2" to 4"
• Socket Weld: 1/2" to 4"

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temperature:
  TFM: 450°F
  50/50: 550°F
• Max. Pressure:
  1/2" & 3/4": 3000 PSIG
  1" to 4": 2250 PSIG
• see Pressure/Temperature curve

• Low Torque - Smaller actuators, reduced costs, space and weight saving
• Full port for unrestricted flow
• ISO 5211 mounting pad for direct mount actuators
• PFA liner on ALL wetted parts
• PFA liner is "Locked-in" to body, ball, & stem
• Rugged & versatile
• Anti-blowout stem
• Innovative atmospheric seal provides added protection and safety
• Superior body joint technology
• Reliable for vacuum services

Materials

• Body: Ductile Iron PFA Lined (SS as special order)
• Ball & Stem: PFA Lined Stainless Steel
• Seats & Seals: PTFE

End Connections

• 150# ANSI Flange: 1/2" to 6"

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temperature:
  400°F
• Max. Pressure:
  246 PSI
  

• Higher flow capacities and excellent repeatability
• Bubble-tight shut-off
• Controllable flow rates
• Non-clogging flow streams for general and slurry applications
• Self-compensating live-loaded stem packing
• Maintenance is as easy as changing a standard seat

Materials

• Body: Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel
• Ball & Stem: Stainless Steel
• Seats & Seals: TFM, 50/50, or PTFE

End Connections

• Flanged: 1/2" to 8"
• NPT or Socket Weld: 1/2" to 4"
• Tri-Clamp: 1/2" to 4"

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temperature:
  varies with valve body style
  Max. Pressure:
  varies with valve body style
  
  

• 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

• 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

• NPT: 1/4" to 3"

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temperature: 320°F
• Max. Pressure: 400 PSI
• see pressure/temperature curve

• 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

• NPT: 1/4" to 2"

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Temperature: 400°F
• Max. Pressure: 800 PSIG
• see pressure/temperature curve

• 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

• Tri-Clamp: 1/2" to 4"

Temperature and Pressure

• Max. Tempurature: 392°F
• Max. Pressure: 1000 WOG
  
• see pressure/temperature curve

• 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