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    Multiport Threaded Diverting Valves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Diverting Valves. Multiport Threaded Diverting Valves.
    Divert the flow of compressed air and other media to multiple pieces of equipment. Turn the handle to direct flow to multiple outlet ports. Valves cannot shut off flow.
    Double L-Pattern Flow
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Diverting Valves. Multiport Threaded Diverting Valves, Double L-Pattern Flow.
    Valves with double L-pattern flow have two separate flow paths.
    Mounting
    Holes
    Overall
    Pipe
    Size
    Flow
    Shut-Off
    Handle
    Style
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Valve
    Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Vacuum
    Rating
    Seal Material
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Thread
    Size
    For Use With
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Mounting Position
    Each
    Brass Body
     
    NPT Female Side × NPT Female Side × NPT Female Side × NPT Female Side
    1/4
    		NoT-HandleNot Rated250 psi @ 70° FPlug-60 to 400Not RatedFluoroelastomer
    		1 7/8"No41/4"-20
    		Air, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Oil, Water, Xenon2 7/8"3"Any Angle, Horizontal, Vertical000000000000000
     
    T-Pattern Flow
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Diverting Valves. Multiport Threaded Diverting Valves, T-Pattern Flow.
    Valves with T-pattern flow direct flow from the inlet port to two of the three outlet ports at reduced capacity.
    Mounting
    Holes
    Overall
    Pipe
    Size
    Flow
    Shut-Off
    Handle
    Style
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Valve
    Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Vacuum
    Rating
    Seal Material
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Thread
    Size
    For Use With
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Mounting Position
    Each
    Brass Body
     
    NPT Female Side × NPT Female Side × NPT Female Side × NPT Female Side
    1/4
    		NoT-HandleNot Rated250 psi @ 70° FPlug-60 to 400Not RatedFluoroelastomer
    		1 7/8"No41/4"-20
    		Air, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Oil, Water, Xenon2 7/8"3"Any Angle, Horizontal, Vertical000000000000000
     

    Diverting Valves with Barbed Fittings for Chemicals

    Barbed fittings on these valves grip onto tubing, providing a secure hold. To divert flow between ports in chemical-processing applications, they have a chemical-resistant seal and a PVDF body to withstand aggressive and corrosive solutions.
    T-Pattern Flow
    Image of Product. Front orientation. T-Pattern Flow. Diverting Valves with Barbed Fittings for Chemicals .
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. T-Pattern Flow. Diverting Valves with Barbed Fittings for Chemicals .
    Valves with T-pattern flow can use any port as an inlet or an outlet. Turn the handle to direct flow from the inlet port to either outlet port at full capacity, direct flow to both outlet ports simultaneously at reduced capacity, or shut off flow completely.
    Mounting
    Holes
    Overall
    For Tube ID
    Flow
    Shut-Off
    Handle
    Style
    Port
    Type
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Valve
    Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Vacuum
    Rating
    Seal
    Material
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    For Use With
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Seat
    Material
    Mounting Position
    Each
    PVDF Body
     
    Barbed × Barbed × Barbed
    3/16" to 5/16" YesLeverFullNot Rated15 psi @ 65° FPlug35 to 100Not RatedPVDF
    		2 1/8"No25/32"Air, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Chlorine, Citric Acid, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Ethylene Glycol, Gasoline, Hydrochloric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Kerosene, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), Nitric Acid, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphoric Acid, Propane, Salt Water, Soap Solutions, Sulfuric Acid, Water1 1/2"2 1/8"PVDF
    		Any Angle, Horizontal, Vertical0000000000000
    1/4" to 3/8" YesLeverFullNot Rated15 psi @ 65° FPlug35 to 100Not RatedPVDF
    		2 1/8"No25/32"Air, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Chlorine, Citric Acid, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Ethylene Glycol, Gasoline, Hydrochloric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Kerosene, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), Nitric Acid, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphoric Acid, Propane, Salt Water, Soap Solutions, Sulfuric Acid, Water1 1/2"2 1/8"PVDF
    		Any Angle, Horizontal, Vertical000000000000
    3/8" to 1/2" YesLeverFullNot Rated15 psi @ 65° FPlug35 to 100Not RatedPVDF
    		2 3/4"No25/32"Air, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Chlorine, Citric Acid, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Ethylene Glycol, Gasoline, Hydrochloric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Kerosene, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), Nitric Acid, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphoric Acid, Propane, Salt Water, Soap Solutions, Sulfuric Acid, Water2 1/16"2 3/4"PVDF
    		Any Angle, Horizontal, Vertical000000000000
    7/16" to 1/2" YesLeverFullNot Rated15 psi @ 65° FPlug35 to 100Not RatedPVDF
    		2 3/4"No25/32"Air, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Chlorine, Citric Acid, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Ethylene Glycol, Gasoline, Hydrochloric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Kerosene, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), Nitric Acid, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphoric Acid, Propane, Salt Water, Soap Solutions, Sulfuric Acid, Water2 1/16"2 3/4"PVDF
    		Any Angle, Horizontal, Vertical000000000000
     

    Sanitary Diverting Valves

    Designed to direct the flow of liquids in food, dairy, and chemical-processing facilities, these valves can be fully disassembled for clean-out-of-place (COP) processes. They connect to your line with quick-clamp sanitary fittings, also known as tri-clamp connections, which are easier to remove and sanitize than threaded connections. You’ll need a gasket and clamp to connect them to another quick-clamp fitting (not included). These valves are 3-A certified to meet sanitary design standards.
    Made of 316 stainless steel, these valves won’t corrode from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners. The O-rings and seals are made from EPDM, which holds up to water, detergents, chemicals, and steam. They’re also FDA compliant for direct contact with food.
    When you open or close these valves, a tapered plug slides in or out to direct the flow. Unlike ball valves, this plug design doesn’t have crevices between the seal and the valve body where contaminants could be trapped. Any surfaces that liquids touch are polished to extreme smoothness, so there’s nowhere for bacteria to hide. Liquids with abrasives, such as a smoothie with seeds, should not be used with this valve—if the surface of the plug is scratched or the seal is damaged, your liquids can be contaminated.
    The T-pattern flow lets you direct liquids from the inlet to either outlet at full capacity, or to both outlets at reduced capacity. You can use any port as an inlet or an outlet—all three are full port and do not restrict flow. The long handle gives you plenty of leverage, so these valves are easy to open and close. The plug has a chrome plating to help it slide easily, and the seat is made from slippery PTFE to reduce friction from the handle, making sure these valves operate smoothly.
    T-Pattern Flow
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Diverting Valves. Sanitary Diverting Valves .
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Diverting Valves. Sanitary Diverting Valves .
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is the amount of water (in gallons per minute) at 60° F that will flow through a fully open valve with a difference of 1 psi between the inlet and the outlet.
    For
    Tube
    Overall
    ID
    OD
    Flow
    Shut-Off
    Handle
    Style
    Port
    Type
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Valve
    Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal
    Material
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Surface Smoothness,
    μin
    Food Industry Std.
    For Use With
    Ht.
    Lg.
    O-Ring
    Material
    Seat
    Material
    Mounting Position
    Each
    316 Stainless Steel Body
     
    Quick Clamp × Quick Clamp × Quick Clamp
    1 3/8" 1 1/2" NoLeverFullNot Rated55 psi @ 70° FPlug-20 to 300EPDM
    		5 13/16"233-A Certified 51-01, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    		Beverage, Food6 7/16"7 7/16"EPDM
    		PTFE
    		Any Angle, Horizontal, Vertical000000000000000
    1 7/8" 2" NoLeverFullNot Rated55 psi @ 70° FPlug-20 to 300EPDM
    		6 13/16"233-A Certified 51-01, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    		Beverage, Food8 13/16"8 3/16"EPDM
    		PTFE
    		Any Angle, Horizontal, Vertical00000000000000
    2 3/8" 2 1/2" NoLeverFullNot Rated55 psi @ 70° FPlug-20 to 300EPDM
    		8 1/4"233-A Certified 51-01, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    		Beverage, Food8 1/4"10 7/16"EPDM
    		PTFE
    		Any Angle, Horizontal, Vertical0000000000000000
     

    High-Purity Air-Driven Diverting Valves for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Diverting Valves. High-Purity Air-Driven Diverting Valves for Food and Beverage .
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Diverting Valves. High-Purity Air-Driven Diverting Valves for Food and Beverage .
    Often used in sanitary valve manifolds, these valves can be cleaned in place to eliminate the risk of cross contamination in food, beverage, and dairy lines. They are 3-A certified and electropolished to a 23 Ra finish for smooth internal surfaces that prevent product buildup and inhibit bacteria growth to maintain sanitary standards. All have sanitary quick-clamp fittings for easy disassembly. Valves operate on compressed air to automatically divert flow between ports more quickly than motor-driven valves. You must control the air to the actuator using either an electric pilot valve (not included) or a manual on/off valve (not included). Body is 316 stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance. The actuator is secured to the valve body with a bracket for easy disassembly, maintenance, and repair.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is the amount of water (in gallons per minute) at 60° F that will flow through a fully open valve with a difference of 1 psi between the inlet and the outlet.
    Air
    For Tube
    OD
    Diverting Valve
    Flow Pattern
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Connection
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Actuation
    Time, sec.
    Valve
    Lg.
    Port-to-Port
    Lg.
    Interior Smoothness,
    Ra
    Valve
    Type
    For Use With
    Seal
    Material
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    316 Stainless Steel Body—Quick Clamp × Quick Clamp × Quick Clamp
     
    Single Acting: Air-to-Divert/Spring Return
    1"L-Pattern, U-Pattern15175 psi @ 190° F70 to 1151/4 NPT Female19023 7/16"2 1/4"23PlugBeverage, FoodEPDM
    		3-A Certified 53-06
    		0000000000000000
    2"L-Pattern, U-Pattern5475 psi @ 190° F70 to 1151/4 NPT Female19025 1/16"3 1/8"23PlugBeverage, FoodEPDM
    		3-A Certified 53-06
    		000000000000000
    3"L-Pattern, U-Pattern11970 psi @ 190° F70 to 1151/4 NPT Female19026 9/16"3 7/8"23PlugBeverage, FoodEPDM
    		3-A Certified 53-06
    		000000000000000
     
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