Datasheet · Bronze gate valves

PV-GT-2 Gate valve, screwed, Class 2

Our most-ordered valve: inside screw, non-rising stem, solid wedge. For water, air and steam to 1.6 MPa.

A bronze gate valve with screwed ends and a black handwheel, on a bed of dark foundry sand.
Sizes
15 to 80 mm · ½ to 3 in
Pressure
Class 2 · up to 1.6 MPa (16 bar) water at 45 °C
Minimum order
50 nos per size (25 nos for 65 and 80 mm)
Lead time
Stock sizes 1 week; others 3 to 4 weeks
Specification of PV-GT-2 Gate valve, screwed, Class 2
ItemValueUnitStandard
Body and bonnetLeaded tin bronze LTB 2IS 318
WedgeBronze LTB 2, solidIS 318
StemHigh-tensile brass, non-risingIS 320
Gland packingPTFE-impregnated asbestos-free
HandwheelCast iron, black enamelIS 210
EndsFemale screwed, BSP taperIS 554
Body test2.4MPa
Seat test1.6MPa
Maximum temperature180 (saturated steam to 0.9 MPa)°C
Weight, 25 mm0.62kg

Standards met

  • IS 778:1984 (Class 2)
  • Ends: IS 554 (BSP taper) threads

Tested, every piece

  • Shell test: 2.4 MPa hydrostatic, held 60 s, no visible leak
  • Seat test: 1.6 MPa hydrostatic each side, held 60 s
  • Air seat test at 0.6 MPa on request