Apco ball valves have full bore unobstructed waterways resulting in the lowest (negligible) amount of head loss compared to any in-line Plug - Gate - Butterfly or Check Valve. Both the Ball and Cone valves utilize unique link and lever torque units to permit very slow and controlled opening from start to finish. Sizes 6" thru 60".
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Flow-Tek’s Series 7000 & 8000 ball valves offer the highest flexibility in selection of end connections, seat materials and 3 piece design. To meet customer demands for a valve with the widest possible range of applications, these valves can be fitted with control or tri-ported balls (for full cavity drainage), as well as cavity fillers for special service requirements.
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FNW Valve Company, located in Portland, Oregon is a leading manufacturer of valves and pneumatic actuators. They provide a large selection of quality product and quick delivery for your flow control applications.
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For more than seventy years, the Henry Pratt Company has provided superior quality valves for pump control applications. Continuing this tradition of excellence, in 1991 Pratt introduced a metal seated ball valve to the municipal water and waste water marketplace. Further design developments resulting from the use of state-of-the-art software technology have led to improvements in the seat geometry and additional features to help propel Pratt into the forefront of metal seated ball valve technology.
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