All models of American AVK gate valves come in a UL/ULC listed and FM approved version. In addition to mechanical joint and flanged versions, we can also supply IPS and Cast Iron O. D. grooved ends meeting the requirements of AWWA C606. And of course, all American AVK UL/FM gate valves meet or exceed the requirements of AWWA C509.
Features:
- All AVK UL/FM gate valves meet or exceed the requirements of AWWA C509
- Low zinc bronze stem - standard
- All UL/FM gate valves are supplied with bronze stems
- Fully encapsulated wedge with EPDM - standard
- Ductile iron wedge fully encapsulated in EPDM rubber with an integral bronze stem nut for optimum corrosion protection and precision wedge tracking
- EPDM resists attack from chloramines
- Ductile iron gland flange for protection should the valve be over-torqued in the closed direction - will not break or crack
- Gland flange equipped with cast in lifting lugs for easy handling
- Wiper ring - to prevent impurities from entering the stem and to protect the o-rings.
- Two o-ring stem seals to reduce friction and prevent wear and tear - replaceable under full pressure
- Third o-ring stem seal protects upper stem from impurities entering from the water way
- Coating to AWWA C550 - Electrostatically applied fusion bonded epoxy coating inside and outside for excellent corrosion resistance
- 100% testing - All valves tested to 250 PSI / 500 PSI as required by AWWA, UL, and FM
- Listed by UL, ULC and FM
Some of our more popular versions of UL/FM listed valves are shown below. Please see our gate valve page for a complete listing of American AVK gate valves.
Datasheets:
Please download the Datasheets here.
PDF download - Series 25 FLxFL
PDF download - Series 25 OS&Y
PDF download - Series 25 Post Indicator POxPO
PDF download - Series 25 Post Indicator FLxFL
PDF download - Series 25 Post Indicator MJxMJ
PDF download - Series 45 FLxFL (250 PSI)
PDF download - Series 45 ANSI Class 250 Flanged OS&Y
PDF download - Series 45 CIOD Grooved End
PDF download - Series 45 CIOD Grooved End x FL
PDF download - Series 45 CIOD Grooved End x FL OS&Y
PDF download - Series 45 CIOD Grooved End OS&Y
PDF download - Series 45 IPS Grooved End
PDF download - Series 45 IPS Grooved End OS&Y
PDF download - Handwheel
Installation & Maintenance:
Please download the Installation & Maintenance Guide here.
PDF download - Gate Valve Manual
