Valves are available in IPS sizes 1/2″ through 2″ (DN15 through DN50) with ASTM (Schedule 80) socket & NPT threaded ends as standard. BSP threaded ends are available if requested at time of order.
Same valve with special ball vent design for sodium hypochlorite (bleach) and other chemical applications where entrapped fluids may form caustic crystalline residues and pressure build up from gases developed. Valve has a 1/8″ vent hole in ball to equalize internal fluid pressures. Install valve with ball vent on the pressure (upstream) side when in closed position.
- Spears® 2000 series industrial ball valve. 16 bar pressure rated, double union construction
- Chemical & corrosion resistant PVC or CPVC construction
- Also available in Spears® high purity, low extractable PVC material
- Interchangeable with all true union 2000 valves. Mates with union 2000 pipe unions
- SR threaded (Special Reinforced), flanged or spigot end connectors are available at additional cost
- Schedule 80 Full-Bore design
- Strong, buttress thread union nuts
- Spears® single O-ring Safe-T-Shear® stem design
- Spears® Safe-T-Blocked® seal carrier
- Self adjusting PTFE floating seat design
- EPDM or Viton® O-rings
- Sizes 1/2″ – 2″ (DN15-DN100) pressure rated to 235 psi (16Bar) @ 73° F (23°C)
- All flanged valves pressure rated to 150 psi (10Bar) @ 73° F (23°C)
- EPDM valves NSF certified for potable water use
- Suitable for vacuum service
- Assembled with Silicone-Free, water soluble lubricants
- Fully serviceable, replaceable components
- Manufactured to ASTM F 1970. in USA
- Optional vented ball valves