AVK GATE VALVE, PE PIPE ENDS, PN16

Features

• Fixed integral wedge nut prevents vibration and ensures durability
• Wedge fully vulcanized with drinking water approved EPDM rubber and equipped with wedge shoes to provide smooth operation
• Large conical stem hole in the wedge prevents stagnant water
• Wedge and body guide rails ensure stable operation
• Stem of duplex stainless steel with rolled threads providing high corrosion and wear resistance
• Full circle thrust collar provides fixation of the stem and low free running torques
• Triple safety stem sealing with an NBR wiper ring, a polyamide bearing with four NBR O-rings and an EPDM rubber manchette
• Round EPDM bonnet gasket fixed in a recess
• Countersunk and sealed stainless steel bonnet bolts encircled by the bonnet gasket
• Full bore
• Low operating torque
• Fusion bonded epoxy coating in compliance with DIN 3476 part 1 and EN 14901, GSK approved
• A standard PE pipe is pressed onto the grooved valve end, locked with a steel ring and sealed with a plastic shrink hose. The boltless, full bore PE end connection is fully tensile resistant and designed to meet all the criteria specified in DVGW G5600-1 (≤ DN400 DVGW approved). The PE pipe end enables direct welding into PE pipes resulting in a fast and secure assembly.
  Note: For higher working temperatures expect a reduction of the PE pipe’s lifetime. Please refer to the local pipe manufacturer for further information.