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VME3 Series
Carbon Steel 1-Piece Economy Valve
For Hydraulic, Petroleum And Chemical Plant Applications
A great choice for lower pressure hydraulic and petroleum shut-off needs. Valves are unibody bar stock construction with phosphate
coated bodies and NPT threaded connections in a reduced port design. Built tough in the USA and designed to last longer than lightweight
imports.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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FEATURES & BENEFITS
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- Sizes: Reduced Port 1/2" - 2"
- Pressure Rating (RTFE seats):
2000 psi CWP (non-shock) 1/2" - 1 1/4", 1500 psi CWP (non-shock) 1 1/2" - 2"
- Steam Rating: 150 psi WSP
- Pressure Rating (Delrin seats):
2000 psi CWP (non-shock)
VME3.A0 1 1/2" - 2"
- Temperature Range:
RTFE seats: -20° to 425°F
Delrin, Nylon seats: -20° to 180° F
- End Type: Threaded
- Handle: Lever with vinyl grip
- Options (Add Suffix):
- OA for 316 stainless steel ball & stem
- OP for lockout handle
- OE for gull wing handle
- OQ for oval handle
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- Hexagon-shaped body for easy installation
- One-piece design maintains system integrity
- Corrosion-resistant phosphate coating
- Bottom-loaded stem
- Spring-loaded, adjustable stem packing
- Separate packing nut allows handle removal during valve service
- Reinforced PTFEseals reduce seat distortion
- Chrome-plated, mirror finished ball
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MATERIALS
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- Body: Steel ASTM A108 C12L14 (1/2" - 1 1/4") or A216 GR WCB (1 1/2" - 2")
- Stem: Steel ASTM A108 C12L14, Nickel Plated
- Thrust Washer: Reinforced PTFE
- Stem Seal: Reinforced PTFE
- Follower: Stainless Steel, Type 304 (1/2" - 1 1/4")
- Spring Washer: Steel, Zinc Plated (1/2" - 1 1/4")
- Stem Gland: Steel C12L14, Zinc Plated (1 1/2" - 2")
- Pack Gland: Steel C12L14, Zinc Plated
- Nuts: Steel, Zinc Plated
- Handle: Steel, Zinc Plated, Vinyl Grip
- Ball: Steel, ASTM A108 C12L14, Chrome Plated
- Seats: Reinforced PTFE, Delrin AF®, Nylon
- Seat Retainer: Steel, C12L14, Zinc Phosphate Coated
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| VALVE |
PART NO.
(NPT THREAD) |
SEAT |
PRESSURE RATING |
| 1/4" |
see VME1 series |
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| 3/8" |
see VME1 series |
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| 3/4" |
VME3.A9 3/4 |
RTFE |
2000 |
| 1" |
VME3.A9 1 |
RTFE |
2000 |
| 1 3/4" |
VME3.A9 1 1/4 |
RTFE |
2000 |
| 1 1/2" |
VME3.A9 1 1/2 |
RTFE |
1500 |
| 1 1/2" |
VME3.AO 1 /12 |
Delrin® |
2000 |
| 2" |
VME3.A9 2 |
RTFE |
1500 |
| 2" |
VME3.AO 2 |
Delrin® |
2000 |
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