GF Piping Systems PVC True Union Ball Valve, Locking Handle, FPM Seal, 1-1/2" Socket/NPT Threaded

The GF Piping Systems type 546 ball valve has a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) body that weighs less than valves made from metals, and it has fluoroelastomer (FPM) O-rings for use with a variety of chemicals and fuels. The PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) seat resists chemicals, moisture, and high temperatures. This inline valve connects two pipes going in the same direction. It has a standard port for reduced valve size and cost and true union connections that allow in-place valve replacement. This valve includes socket weld connections with an internal recess on each inside diameter to allow for a smooth bore and better fluid flow. Valves in sizes 3/8" through 2" also include National Pipe Taper (NPT) threaded connections, which create tighter seals than straight threads. This valve is pressure rated to 232 pounds per square inch (psi) at 72 degrees Fahrenheit (F) using the socket connections and is pressure rated to 150 psi at 72 degrees F using the NPT threaded connections. The ergonomic manually operated handle for turning the valve on and off has an integrated tool for adjusting the union bushing. The locking lever handle can be locked into position using a portable lock (not included). This valve complies with NSF International/American National Standards Institute (NSF/ANSI) 14 and 61 standards for potable water. It is used to process cooling water, for vacuum lines, waste collection and chemical delivery.

Ball valves use a spherical disc to control the flow between pipes, tubes, or hoses. Flow is allowed when the hole that pierces the ball-shaped disc is in line with the inlet and outlet of the valve and is blocked when the ball is horizontally swiveled 90 degrees, so that the hole of the ball is perpendicular to the opening of the valve. Ball valves can be referred to as full port or reduced port (also known as regular or standard port) depending on the inner diameter or the valve. A ball valve is full port if the hole of the ball is the same size as the inner diameter of the connecting pipeline (resulting in lower friction) and termed reduced port if the hole of the valve is one pipe size smaller than the pipe, resulting in less flow through the valve than through the shaft of the pipe. Ball valves may have a handle or lever that aligns with the ball’s position (open or closed) for manual operation. They are primarily used in air, gas, liquid, and steam applications.

GF Piping Systems manufactures piping components and systems for gas and water distribution. The company, founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, meets International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards 9001:2008 and 14001:2004.