Flexible wedge valve 2500 series

distributionfor potable wateriron

AMERICAN’s 16"-24" Series 2500 ductile iron resilient wedge gate valves are suitable for use in potable water, sewage and fire protection systems. These valves have a rated working pressure of 250 psig with zero leakage. The waterway is clear and unobstructed. The Flex-Ring design incorporates the following exclusive design features: Positive joint restraint No need for friction style restrainers No point loading of pipe wall No restraint hardware to corrode Additional joint deflection compared to traditional pipe joints Even distribution of pipeline thrust loads Joint restraint hardware is protected inside the valve joint Advantages Over Standard Butterfly Valve Designs No disc in waterway to restrict flow or to increase pumping costs Allows passage of pigging devices Internal parts can be serviced without cutting valve out of pipeline 250 psig rating provides for future pressure increases over the 150 psig pressure rating typically found on most butterfly valves Advantages Over Standard Double-Disc Gate Valve Designs Zero allowable leakage Lower torque requirements to operate valve 250 psig pressure rating compared to the 150 psig rating typically found on double-disc gate valves Fusion bond epoxy-coated inside and out Lighter total valve weight Single-gate construction. Double-disc gate valves have multiple parts that can seize together. Bypasses, rollers, tracks and scrapers are not needed.