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Small Diameter Gate Valves
Series 03

Combi-Tee
Series 18

Grey Iron Gate Valves
Series 25

Ductile Iron Gate Valves
Series 45

Large Diameter Gate Valves
Series 55

Gate Valves with PE Ends
Series 66


 
Series 55 - Large Diameter Gate Valves
Features l Datasheets l Installation & Maintenance

The series 55 valve is our large diameter ductile-iron gate valve meeting or exceeding the requirements of AWWA C515. It comes in MJ x MJ and FLxFL versions. All valves come pre-fitted with an F16 mounting plate to mount gearing or motorized actuators. Bevel or spur gearing is available on request.

Features:

  • All AVK gate series 55 valves meet or exceed the requirements of AWWA C515. Series 55 MJxMJ
  • Stainless steel stem - standard
    • Lead free
    • Threads rolled in a separate cold pressing process to enhance strength
    • Rolled threads ensure smooth thread edges and low operating torques
    • Twice the yield strength required by AWWA eliminates bent and broken stems
  • Bronze stems are available
  • Stainless steel bolts - standard
    • Packing gland bolts and bonnet bolts are stainless steel for corrosion resistance
    • Bonnet bolts are countersunk and capped with hot melt to totally isolate the bolts from corrosive environments
    • O-ring bonnet gasket wraps each bolt to prevent corrosion
    • Bonnet blow offs due to bolt failure eliminated
  • 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
  • Stainless steel lifting eyes supplied on every valve
  • 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.

Datasheets:
Please download the Datasheets here.
PDF download - Series 55 FLxFL
PDF download - Series 55 MJxMJ
PDF download - Series 55 Bypass

PDF download - Bevel Gearing
PDF download – Spur Gearing
PDF download - Valves for Actuators
PDF download - PUR Coating
PDF download - Handwheel

Installation & Maintenance:
Contact American AVK for more information.

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