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    17 Products

    Polypropylene Float Valves

    Able to withstand higher temperatures than PVC float valves, these valves have a temperature range of 35° to 175° F. Use them to control water levels in processing tanks and cooling towers. Valves have an unthreaded discharge outlet, which releases contents into a tank.
    Brass Float Rod
    Image of Product. With Brass Float Rod. Front orientation. Float Valves. Polypropylene Float Valves, Brass Float Rod.

    With Brass Float Rod

    Compression Inlet Connection—Valves with compression inlet connections are for small-scale applications using tubing.
    Discharge
    Slot
    Float
    Float Rod
    For Tube
    OD
    Inlet
    Connection
    For Tube
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    For Container
    Type
    Float
    Material
    Seal
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Straight Valve Body—For Water
    1/4"CompressionPlastic3/8"19/32"1.59 gpm @ 55 psi1253 3/4"2 1/2"1 1/2"6"8-32
    UNC
    Open TankPolyethyleneBuna-N
    35 to 1750000000000000
    1/4"CompressionCopper9/32"3/4"1.59 gpm @ 55 psi1253 3/4"2 1/2"1 1/2"6"8-32
    UNC
    Open TankPolyethyleneBuna-N
    35 to 175000000000000
     
    Polypropylene Float RodAbout Polypropylene Float Rod
    Image of Product. With Polypropylene Float Rod. Front orientation. Float Valves. Polypropylene Float Valves, Polypropylene Float Rod.

    With Polypropylene Float

    Rod

    Inlet
    Connection
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Discharge
    Hole Dia.
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Float
    Dia.
    Float Rod
    Lg.
    For Container
    Type
    Float
    Material
    Seal Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Straight Valve Body—For Water
    Threaded1/4
    NPT
    Female1/4"3 gpm @ 40 psi654 1/2"8 1/8"Open TankPolypropylene
    Fluoroelastomer
    35 to 17500000000000000
    Threaded1/2
    NPT
    Female1/2"3 gpm @ 40 psi654 1/2"8 1/8"Open TankPolypropylene
    Fluoroelastomer
    35 to 1750000000000000
    Threaded3/4
    NPT
    Female3/4"7 gpm @ 40 psi654 3/4"10 1/4"Open TankPolypropylene
    Fluoroelastomer
    35 to 1750000000000000
    Threaded1
    NPT
    Female1"12.5 gpm @ 40 psi654 3/4"10 1/4"Open TankPolypropylene
    Fluoroelastomer
    35 to 1750000000000000
     

    Brass Float Valves

    Image of Product. With Bobbing Polypropylene Float. Front orientation. Float Valves. Brass Float Valves, Brass Float Rod—Elbow Valve Body with Bobbing Float, NPT Inlet Thread, Male Inlet, Threaded Inlet Connection, Pipe, NPT Outlet Thread, Male Outlet, Polypropylene Float.

    With Bobbing Polypropylene

    Float

    Control water levels in processing tanks and cooling towers.
    Bobbing Float—Use valves with bobbing float in tanks where the float may get jostled. The float moves independently of the rod, so valve operation is not disrupted.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Float Rod
    For Open Tanks, Buna-N Seal
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Connection
    Connection
    Port
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Float
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Float
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    For Water
     
    Brass Float Rod—Elbow Valve Body with Bobbing Float
    1/2
    NPT
    MaleThreadedPipe1/2
    NPT
    Male15 gpm @ 50 psi1255"10"1/4"-20
    UNC
    Polypropylene
    35 to 1800000000000000
    3/4
    NPT
    MaleThreadedPipe3/4
    NPT
    Male26.3 gpm @ 50 psi1005"10"1/4"-20
    UNC
    Polypropylene
    35 to 180000000000000
    1
    NPT
    MaleThreadedPipe1
    NPT
    Male49.7 gpm @ 50 psi1006"10"1/4"-20
    UNC
    Polypropylene
    35 to 180000000000000
     

    Compact Float Valves for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. With Polypropylene Float. Front orientation. Float Valves. Compact Float Valves for Food and Beverage, 316 Stainless Steel Float Rod—Straight Valve Body, NPT Inlet Thread, Male Inlet, Threaded Inlet Connection, Discharge, Polypropylene Float.

    With Polypropylene Float

    Smaller than other float valves, these are sized for containers with limited space. They meet NSF/ANSI Standard 169 for food-equipment components and have excellent corrosion resistance. The discharge outlet is unthreaded and releases contents into your tank.
    Inlet
    Discharge
    Slot
    Float
    Float Rod
    For Open Tanks,
    Fluoroelastomer Seal
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Connection
    Outlet Connection
    Port
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Float
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    For Food, Beverages
     
    316 Stainless Steel Float Rod—Straight Valve Body
    1/4
    NPT
    MaleThreadedDischarge9/32"3/4"1.6 gpm @ 50 psi1253 3/4"2 11/16"1 1/4"6"8-32
    UNC
    NSF/ANSI 169
    Polypropylene
    35 to 1750000000000000
     

    Compact Float Valves with Plastic Reservoir for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. With Top Inlet. Front orientation. Float Valves. Compact Float Valves with Plastic Reservoir for Food and Beverage, 316 Stainless Steel Float Rod—Elbow Valve Body with Removable Reservoir Cover, Top Inlet, Compression Inlet Connection, Discharge.
    Image of Product. With Side Inlet. Front orientation. Float Valves. Compact Float Valves with Plastic Reservoir for Food and Beverage, 316 Stainless Steel Float Rod—Straight Valve Body with Removable Reservoir Cover, Side Inlet, Compression Inlet Connection, Discharge.

    With Top Inlet

    With Side Inlet

    Commonly used in ice-making machines, these valves have floats that rest inside a clear plastic reservoir. They meet NSF/ANSI 169 standards for food equipment components. Polypropylene floats are FDA compliant for direct food contact. The discharge outlet is unthreaded and releases contents into your tank. The drain holes are located on the bottom for connecting to soft tubing (not included).
    Inlet
    Discharge
    Slot
    Reservoir
    Buna-N Seal
    Location
    Connection
    For Tube
    OD
    No. of Drain
    Holes
    Outlet Connection
    Port
    Wd.
    Lg.
    For Tube
    ID
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Float Rod
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Food Industry Std.
    Float
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    For Food, Beverages
     
    316 Stainless Steel Float Rod—Elbow Valve Body with Removable Reservoir Cover
    TopCompression1/4"2Discharge5/16"5/16"1/2"0.3 gpm @ 55 psi1254"5"2 1/2"4 1/2"FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 169
    Polypropylene
    35 to 1750000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Float Rod—Straight Valve Body with Removable Reservoir Cover
    SideCompression1/4"2Discharge13/32"1/4"1/2"0.3 gpm @ 55 psi1253"5"2 1/2"4 1/2"FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 169
    Polypropylene
    35 to 175000000000000
     

    PVC Float Valves

    Image of Product. With Polypropylene Float Rod. Front orientation. Float Valves. PVC Float Valves, Polypropylene Float Rod.

    With Polypropylene Float

    Rod

    These float valves have a temperature range of 35° to 110° F. Use them to control water levels in processing tanks and cooling towers.
    Discharge—Valves with a discharge outlet release contents into your tank; the outlet is unthreaded.
    Inlet
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Outlet Connection
    Port
    Discharge
    Hole Dia.
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Float
    Dia.
    Float Rod
    Lg.
    For Container
    Type
    Float
    Material
    Seal Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Polypropylene Float Rod
     
    Straight Valve Body—For Water
    1/4
    NPT
    FemaleDischarge1/4"3 gpm @ 40 psi654 1/2"8 1/8"Open TankPolypropylene
    Fluoroelastomer
    35 to 11000000000000000
    1/2
    NPT
    FemaleDischarge1/2"3 gpm @ 40 psi654 1/2"8 1/8"Open TankPolypropylene
    Fluoroelastomer
    35 to 1100000000000000
    3/4
    NPT
    FemaleDischarge3/4"7 gpm @ 40 psi654 3/4"10 1/4"Open TankPolypropylene
    Fluoroelastomer
    35 to 1100000000000000
    1
    NPT
    FemaleDischarge1"12.5 gpm @ 40 psi654 3/4"10 1/4"Open TankPolypropylene
    Fluoroelastomer
    35 to 1100000000000000
     

    Compact Metal Float Valves

    Smaller than other float valves, these are sized for containers with limited space. Use them to control water levels in processing tanks and cooling towers.
    NPT Male × Threaded Inlet Connection × Discharge Outlet
    Image of Product. NPT Male Inlet × Discharge Outlet. Front orientation. Float Valves. Compact Metal Float Valves, NPT Male × Threaded Inlet Connection × Discharge Outlet.

    NPT Male Inlet × Discharge Outlet

    Valves with a discharge outlet release contents into your tank; the outlet is unthreaded.
    Discharge
    Slot
    Float
    Float Rod
    Inlet Pipe
    Size
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    For Container
    Type
    Float
    Material
    Seal
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Elbow Valve Body—For Water
    3/8
    9/32"9/32"2 gpm @ 50 psi1251 5/8"5 1/4"5"8-32
    UNC
    Open TankPolypropylene
    Buna-N
    50 to 1750000000000000
     
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