Pipequipment is a stockist for Audco Ball Valves

Pipequipment has announced that its an authorised UK stockist for Audco Ball Valves HS.

The stock range of ball valves manfactured by Audco is available with flanges ends, in sizes up to 150mm (6ins) and in pressure ratings up to ASME Class 300.

The ball valves are of a floating ball design, where seating takes place by allowing the ball under pressure to move towards the downstream seat to affect a tight seal.

The valves include such features as antistatic features, blow out proof stems and leak tight stem sealing.

Build-up of static electricity can occur as a result of constant rubbing of the ball against PTFE seats.

This can be a potential fire hazard, especially while handling inflammable fluids.

To provide electrical continuity, spring-loaded plungers are provided between the stem and the ball in single-piece and two-piece reduced bore (80mm and above) and full bore (40mm and above) valves.

For smaller sizes, this is achieved through 35% Carbon-filled PTFE stem seals.

Depending on the choice of seals, the designs also provide for additional spring-loaded plungers between the stem and the body for full mechanical antistatic cap.

All AIL Ball Valves have a bottom-entry stem design which features stem insertion from inside the body.

An integral shoulder on the stem sits against the shoulder in the body giving it blowout proof integrity.

The higher the line-pressure, the tighter the seal.

The reduced bore valve stock held by HSP includes single piece valves and full bore valves.

The valves are available in size ranges from 15mm to 6ins, in 150//300 pressure classes and in a range of materials including WCB, CF8M and LCC.

By becoming the authorised distributor for Audco in the UK, HSP will carry stock in both its Aberdeen and Teesside warehouses.

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