Materials of Construction (MOC)
| Component | Material Specification |
|---|---|
| Body & Bonnet | Ductile Iron (ASTM A536 / EN-GJS-400-15) |
| Stem / Spindle | SS 410 / SS 420 |
| Seat / Trim | EPDM / NBR / Bronze |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Standard |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing / Design Standard | EN 1171 / AWWA C509 / BS 5163 |
| Testing Standard | API 598 / EN 12266-1 |
| Pressure Rating | PN16 / PN25 |
Features & Benefits
Bubble-Tight Rubber Seat
Rubber-encapsulated wedge and replaceable rubber seat ring in the body achieve zero visible leakage even when sealing against debris, sediment, and calcification -- outperforming metal-seated gate valves in raw water and wastewater service.
Debris and Sediment Tolerant
Rubber wedge flexes and seals around small stones, sand, and pipe scale that would prevent metal-to-metal gate valves from closing tightly -- essential for raw water intake, river crossings, and wastewater mains.
Non-Rising Stem (NRS) Option
NRS design keeps the stem within the valve bonnet, preventing stem exposure to ground contaminants, reducing excavation depth for buried service, and eliminating the need for stem enclosures in manholes.
OS&Y Rising Stem Option
Outside screw and yoke design provides visual position indication (stem up = open, stem down = closed) and keeps stem threads outside the fluid, preventing corrosion and easing lubrication -- ideal for above-ground pump stations and treatment plants.
Replaceable Seat Ring
Body seat ring is replaceable without removing the valve from the pipeline, extending valve life and reducing long-term maintenance cost in abrasive water service.
Ductile Iron High Strength
Ductile iron (GGG50) body and wedge provide the strength of steel castings with the corrosion resistance and cost advantage of iron -- rated for operating pressures up to 250 psi and surge pressures up to 350 psi.