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Section Code 2020 : Butterfly.

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#2301070

Range of handwheel & gear operated butterfly valves with blue epoxy coated ductile iron bodies and EPDM rubber seat. Maximum working pressure 16.0 Bar

Non-metallic materials and components comply with BS6920 at 80°C

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2301070
Size:
DN200, 250, 300, 400, 500 & 600 Flanged.
Marking:
AFC logo, size, PN & flow arrow on body.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/01/2028
Model:
FBGD Series

Approval Holder:
Suzhou Alpine Flow Control Co Ltd
Company Name
Suzhou Alpine Flow Control Co Ltd
Address
B5 Chao Yang Factroy Caohu Industrial Park Xiangcheng Economic Development Zone
Country
Suzhou

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Manufacturer:
Suzhou Alpine Flow Control Co Ltd
Company Name
Suzhou Alpine Flow Control Co Ltd
Address
B5 Chao Yang Factroy Caohu Industrial Park Xiangcheng Economic Development Zone
Country
Suzhou

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#2301344

Range of wafer and lugged type butterfly valves with ductile iron bodies, blue epoxy coated with stainless steel discs and EPDM seats. Maximum working pressure 16.0 bar.

Non-metallic materials and components comply with BS6920 at 85°C

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2301344
Size:
DN50 to DN300
Marking:
Albion, size and pressure rating on body. Albion and WRAS and technical information on data plate.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/01/2028
Model:
Art 115 range Art 135 range

Approval Holder:
Albion Valves (UK) Limited
Company Name
Albion Valves (UK) Limited
Address
9a Fallbank Industrial Estate Dodworth Barnsley
Postcode
S75 3LS
Country
United Kingdom
Phone
01226 729900
General Email
samjed@albionvalvesuk.com

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#2301081

Range of handwheel & gear operated butterfly valves with blue epoxy coated ductile iron bodies and EPDM rubber seat. Maximum working pressure 16.0 Bar

Non-metallic materials and components comply with BS6920 at 80°C

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2301081
Size:
DN200, 250, 300, 400, 500 & 600 Flanged.
Marking:
Ekoval, DN, PN & Model on metal data plate on body DN, PN & flow arrow on body.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/01/2028
Model:
EKO1200 SERIES

Approval Holder:
EKOVAL ITHALAT IHRACAT SANAYI VE TICARET LTD. STI.
Company Name
EKOVAL ITHALAT IHRACAT SANAYI VE TICARET LTD. STI.
Address
Anadolu OSB 1. Malıköy Cad No:5 Sincan, Ankara
Country
Turkey
Phone
+903122360409
General Email
export@ekoval.com

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#2303067

Range of butterfly valves incorporating blue epoxy coated ductile iron bodies and discs. Maximum working pressure 16.0 bar.

Non-metallic materials and components comply with BS6920 at 65°C

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2303067
Size:
DN100 - DN1800 flanged
Marking:
Dikkan, PN, Size and flow arrow on body.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/03/2028
Model:
D0028KK74XPPP18401000537 D0028KK74XPPP18401250537 D0028KK7XTPPP18401500537 D0028KK7XTPPP18402000537 D0028KK7XTPPP18402500537 D0028KK7XTPPP18403000537 D0028KK7XTPPP18403500537 D0028KK7XTPPP18404000537 D0028KK7XTPPP18404500537 D0028KK7XTPPP18405000537 D0028KK7XTPPP18406000537 D0028KK7XTPPP18407000537 D0028KK7XTPPP18408000537 D0028KK7XTPPP18409000537 D0028KK7XTPPP18410000537 D0028KK7XTPPP18412000537 D0028KK7XTPPP18414000537 D0028KK74XPPP18416000537 D0028KK7XTPPP18418000537

Approval Holder:
Dikkan Gemi Ve Endustriyel Vana Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
Company Name
Dikkan Gemi Ve Endustriyel Vana Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
Address
Izmir Kemalpasa Yolu No 30 Hayitlikir Mevkii Ulucak-Kemalpasa/Izmir

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Manufacturer:
Dikkan Gemi Ve Endustriyel Vana Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
Company Name
Dikkan Gemi Ve Endustriyel Vana Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
Address
Izmir Kemalpasa Yolu No 30 Hayitlikir Mevkii Ulucak-Kemalpasa/Izmir

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#2201099

Range of lugged and wafer type butterfly valves with blue epoxy coated bodies, incorporating EPDM rubber ‘O’-rings and seat, and either a bronze (AB2), stainless steel (CF8 & CF8M) or blue epoxy coated or nickel plated, ductile iron (DI) disc. Maximum working pressure 25.0 bar. Maximum operating temperature 85°C.

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2201099
Size:
DN50 to DN600 flanged
Marking:
Altech, PN and range on data plate on body.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/01/2027
Model:
2502 lugged series. 2302 wafer series.

Approval Holder:
SGDS Gruppen AB
Company Name
SGDS Gruppen AB
Address
Bryggerivägen 9 SE- 168 67 Bromma
Country
Sweden

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#2304025

Range of wafer, lugged and flanged type butterfly valves with bronze, stainless steel or ductile iron bodies (orange epoxy coated) with bronze, stainless steel or ductile iron disc materials and EPDM seats. Maximum working pressure 16.0 Bar

Non-metallic materials and components comply with BS6920 at 50°C

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2304025
Size:
See Models
Marking:
Wouter Witzel logo, model name, DN and PN on valve body
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
30/04/2028
Model:
EVS: DN50 – DN1200 EVCS: DN50 – DN300 EVBS: DN50 – DN300 EVBLS: DN50 –DN200 EVTLS: DN50 –DN1200 EVUS: DN600 – DN1200 EVMS: DN80 – DN1000 EVML: DN80 – DN800 EVFS: DN50 – DN1200 EVFL: DN50 – DN1000

Approval Holder:
Wouter Witzel EuroValve BV
Company Name
Wouter Witzel EuroValve BV
Address
Industrieterrein De Pol 12, 7581 CZ Losser, The Netherlands

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#2207082

Range of wafer and lug type butterfly valves incorporating blue epoxy coated ductile iron bodies, either stainless steel (SS316/SS304) or epoxy coated ductile iron discs and EPDM seat. Maximum working pressure 16.0 bar Maximum operating temperature 85°C.

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2207082
Size:
MF-BFV-71X & MF-BFV-371X : DN 32 - DN 300 flanged connection. MF-BFV-L371X & MF-BFV-L71X: DN 40 - DN 300 flanged connection.
Marking:
HENAN MF VALVE CO. LTD, model, size and other technical information on data plate on body
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/07/2027
Model:
MF-BFV-71X & MF-BFV-371X WAFER TYPE MF-BFV-L371X & MF-BFV-L71X LUG TYPE

Approval Holder:
HENAN MF VALVE CO. LTD.
Company Name
HENAN MF VALVE CO. LTD.
Address
C1215 Jianyuan Int'l Plaza, Taiyuan Rd. Jianxi District,Luoyang of China

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#2201100

Range of lugged and wafer type butterfly valves with blue epoxy coated bodies, incorporating EPDM rubber ‘O’-rings and seat, and either a bronze (AB2), stainless steel (CF8 & CF8M) or blue epoxy coated or nickel plated, ductile iron (DI) disc. Maximum working pressure 25.0 bar. Maximum operating temperature 85°C.

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2201100
Size:
DN50 to DN600 flanged
Marking:
Tyne logo, PN and range on data plate on body. PN and DN on body.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/01/2027
Model:
44162 & 44252 lugged series. 44161 & 44251 wafer series.

Approval Holder:
Tyne Gulf Industrial Company
Company Name
Tyne Gulf Industrial Company
Address
PO BOX 25409, AL RAFAYAA, AL KHARAJ ROAD,RIYADH 11456

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#2304346

Range of butterfly valves with ductile iron bodies (blue epoxy coating), stainless steel disc and EPDM seat. The valves are operated by a lever mechanism. Maximum working pressure 20.0 bar. Cold water use only.

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2304346
Size:
DN40 - 300.
Marking:
Aira, model number, pressure, size, date of manufacture (DD.MM.YY) and other technical information on data plate on body. Aira, model and size on data label on control box.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
30/04/2028
Model:
ECO (Wafer type), DFW (Double flange), FLB (Lug type).

Approval Holder:
Aira Euro Automation PVT. Ltd.
Company Name
Aira Euro Automation PVT. Ltd.
Address
Plot No. 123-124, Aira Estate, B/h. Security Estate, Nr. Kashiram Text Tile Mill, Narol, Ahmedabad 382405 (Gujarat)
Country
India

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Manufacturer:
Aira Euro Automation PVT. Ltd.
Company Name
Aira Euro Automation PVT. Ltd.
Address
Plot No. 123-124, Aira Estate, B/h. Security Estate, Nr. Kashiram Text Tile Mill, Narol, Ahmedabad 382405 (Gujarat)
Country
India

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#2305019

Range of flanged butterfly valves incorporating blue epoxy coated ductile iron bodies and discs with EPDM rubber seats. Models incorporate hand wheel operating members. Maximum working pressure 16.0 Bar.

Non-metallic materials and components comply with BS6920 at 85°C

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2305019
Size:
Flanged - DN50, DN65, DN80, DN100, DN125, DN150, DN200, DN250 or DN300.
Marking:
GVP logo, flow arrow, size, PN & WRAS on body
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/05/2028
Model:
D341X Butterfly valves.

Approval Holder:
Anhui Fangxing Industrial Co. Ltd.
Company Name
Anhui Fangxing Industrial Co. Ltd.
Address
No. 1 Economic Development Qingyang Anhui Province China

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Manufacturer:
Anhui Fangxing Industrial Co. Ltd.
Company Name
Anhui Fangxing Industrial Co. Ltd.
Address
No. 1 Economic Development Qingyang Anhui Province China

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#2305055

Range of butterfly valves with ductile iron bodies and discs (blue epoxy coated), Stainless Steel retaining ring, Bronze bushes and EPDM sealing ring. Hand wheel operated. Maximum working pressure 16.0 bar.

Non-metallic materials and components comply with BS6920 at 80°C

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2305055
Size:
Flanged - DN100, DN125, DN150, DN200, DN250, DN300, DN350, DN400, DN450, DN500, DN600, DN700, DN800, DN900, DN1000, DN1200 & DN1400.
Marking:
FAF logo, Size, PN, Flow arrow and model code on body.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/05/2028
Model:
FAF 3800.

Approval Holder:
FAF Vana Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS
Company Name
FAF Vana Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS
Address
Fatith Mh Serdaroglu Sok No 4 Kazan Turkey

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Manufacturer:
FAF Vana Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS
Company Name
FAF Vana Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS
Address
Fatith Mh Serdaroglu Sok No 4 Kazan Turkey

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#2305063

Range of double flanged, wafer or lugged butterfly valves with polyester coated ductile iron, cast iron or carbon steel bodies. The discs of the S3 range are available in stainless steel, nylon coated or aluminium bronze. The discs of the S2 range are stainless steel. Maximum working pressure for the S2 range is 10.3 bar. Maximum working pressure for the S3 range is 17.2 bar. Maximum operating temperature 99°C.

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2305063
Size:
Please refer to model:
Marking:
Bray and technical information on data plate. Bray on valve body.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/05/2028
Model:
Series S2: DN25 to DN500. Series S3: DN50 to DN900.

Approval Holder:
Bray Controls UK Ltd.
Company Name
Bray Controls UK Ltd.
Address
16 - 18 Fountain Crescent, Renfrew
Postcode
PA4 9RE

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#2305346

Range of wafer or lugged butterfly valves with blue epoxy coated ductile iron bodies, stainless steel discs and EPDM seats. The valves can either be lever or gear oprated via a hndwheel. Maximum working pressure 16.0 bar. Maximum operating temperature 85°C.

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2305346
Size:
DN50 - 300.
Marking:
DN50 & 80 sizes: Albion valves and other technical information on data plate on body. All other models: Albion valves, Art. no, matertials specification, size, pressure rating and other technical information on data plate on body.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/05/2028
Model:
Lever operated: ART 126, ART 141. Gear operated: ART 126GB, ART 141GB.

Approval Holder:
Albion Valves (UK) Limited
Company Name
Albion Valves (UK) Limited
Address
9a Fallbank Industrial Estate Dodworth Barnsley
Postcode
S75 3LS
Country
United Kingdom
Phone
01226 729900
General Email
samjed@albionvalvesuk.com

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Manufacturer:
Albion Valves (UK) Limited
Company Name
Albion Valves (UK) Limited
Address
9a Fallbank Industrial Estate Dodworth Barnsley
Postcode
S75 3LS
Country
United Kingdom
Phone
01226 729900
General Email
samjed@albionvalvesuk.com

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#2305349

Range of wafer or lugged butterfly valves with blue epoxy coated ductile iron bodies, stainless steel discs and EPDM seats. The valves can either be lever or gear operated via a handwheel. Maximum working pressure 16.0 bar. Maximum operating temperature 85°C.

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2305349
Size:
DN50 - 300.
Marking:
Core, WRAS, DN, PN & Model information on metal dataplate on body.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/05/2028
Model:
Lever operated: Core 125 Wafer Core 140 Lugged Gear operated: Core 125 Wafer Core 140 Lugged

Approval Holder:
Smith Brothers Stores Limited
Company Name
Smith Brothers Stores Limited
Address
Unit V2 Winchester Avenue, Blaby, Leicester
Postcode
LE8 4GZ
Phone
0116 222 7330
General Email
kel.phillips@sbs.co.uk

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#2207084

Range of wafer and lug type butterfly valves incorporating blue epoxy coated ductile iron bodies, either stainless steel (SS316/SS304) or epoxy coated ductile iron discs and EPDM seat. The valves are either handwheel and gear operated (Models D371X and DL371X) or lever operated (Models D71X and DL71X). Maximum working pressure 16.0 bar Maximum operating temperature 85°C.

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2207084
Size:
D71X and D371X: DN 32 - DN 300 flanged connection. DL71X and DL371X: DN 40 - DN 300 flanged connection.
Marking:
Luoyang Yifa Machinery Technology Co.,Ltd model, size and other technical information on data plate on body.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/07/2027
Model:
D71X and D371X wafer type. DL371X and DL71X lug type.

Approval Holder:
Luoyang Yifa Machinery Technology Co.,Ltd
Company Name
Luoyang Yifa Machinery Technology Co.,Ltd
Address
NO 905.CENTURY INTERNATIONAL BUILDING 17 INTERSECTION OF QINGDAO ROAD AND JIUDU ROAD,HIGH-TECH DISTRICT, LUOYANG AREA OF CHINA(HENAN)PILOT FREE TRADE ZONE, China

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#2307001

Range of wafer and lugged type butterfly valves with a blue epoxy coated ductile iron bodies, incorporating EPDM rubber seat, available with ductile iron (epoxy coated) or stainless-steel discs with a lever or gear operation. Maximum working pressure 16.0 Bar. Maximum operating temperature 80.0°C.

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2307001
Size:
DN50, DN65, DN80, DN100, DN125, DN150.
Marking:
Tianjin Tanggu water-seal valve logo, Size and PN on body
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/07/2028
Model:
D7A1X Wafer butterfly valve, D4B1X Flange butterfly valve.

Approval Holder:
Tianjin Tanggu Water‐Seal Valve Co., Ltd.
Company Name
Tianjin Tanggu Water‐Seal Valve Co., Ltd.
Address
No.105 Industrial Park Six Road, Xiaozhan Town Jinnan District, Tianjin, P.R. China

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Manufacturer:
Tianjin Tanggu Water‐Seal Valve Co., Ltd.
Company Name
Tianjin Tanggu Water‐Seal Valve Co., Ltd.
Address
No.105 Industrial Park Six Road, Xiaozhan Town Jinnan District, Tianjin, P.R. China

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#2307007

Range of butterfly valves incorporating blue epoxy coated ductile iron bodies and discs, EPDM ‘O’ rings, gaskets and seals. Maximum working pressure 16.0 bar. Maximum operating temperature 23°C.

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2307007
Size:
DN700, DN800, DN900, DN1000 & DN1200 flanged inlet and outlet.
Marking:
AVK, size, PN and direction of flow arrow on body. AVK, size, PN, date of assembly (YYYYMMDD) and product info on label on body.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/07/2028
Model:
Series 756

Approval Holder:
AVK Valves (Anhui) Co., Ltd.
Company Name
AVK Valves (Anhui) Co., Ltd.
Address
WuJiang Industry Zone, Hexian, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province
Country
China
Phone
+86 0555 5351327
General Email
mail@avkanhui.com

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Manufacturer:
AVK Valves (Anhui) Co., Ltd.
Company Name
AVK Valves (Anhui) Co., Ltd.
Address
WuJiang Industry Zone, Hexian, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province
Country
China
Phone
+86 0555 5351327
General Email
mail@avkanhui.com

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#2307016

Range of wafer and lugged butterfly valves with blue epoxy coated ductile iron bodies and stainless steel disc. DN50-DN300 are lever operated and DN350 – DN600 are handwheel operated. Maximum working pressure 16.0 bar.

Non-metallic materials and components comply with BS6920 at 85°C

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2307016
Size:
DN50, DN60, DN80, DN100, DN125, DN150, DN200, DN250, DN300, DN350, DN400, DN450, DN500 & DN600 Flanged
Marking:
Tianjin Tanggu Tianshun Valve, model and technical info on dataplate on body. Size and pressure on body
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/07/2028
Model:
1716-1310 (Wafer Type) 2716-2310 (Lug Type)

Approval Holder:
TIANJIN TANGGU TIANSHUN VALVE CO.,LTD.
Company Name
TIANJIN TANGGU TIANSHUN VALVE CO.,LTD.
Address
No.88 Zhuhai Road Tanggu Marine Technology Park Binhai Highnew Area Tianjin
Country
China

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Manufacturer:
TIANJIN TANGGU TIANSHUN VALVE CO.,LTD.
Company Name
TIANJIN TANGGU TIANSHUN VALVE CO.,LTD.
Address
No.88 Zhuhai Road Tanggu Marine Technology Park Binhai Highnew Area Tianjin
Country
China

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#2307032

Range of butterfly valves with ductile iron bodies and discs (blue epoxy coated) and EPDM sealing rings. The valves are hand wheel operated. Maximum working pressure 16.0 bar.

Non-metallic materials and components comply with BS6920 at 80°C

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2307032
Size:
DN100 - DN1400 flanged.
Marking:
SPS, Model no, serial number, Size, PN and year of manufacture (YYYY) on data plate on body. SPS, Model no, Size, PN, Direction of flow arrow and date of manufacture (YYYY) on body.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/07/2028
Model:
BUF-108.

Approval Holder:
Saudi Pipe Systems Co. Ltd.
Company Name
Saudi Pipe Systems Co. Ltd.
Address
Industrial Zone Phase #4, PO Box 34572, Jeddah, Makkah 21478
Country
Saudi Arabia

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Manufacturer:
Saudi Pipe Systems Co. Ltd.
Company Name
Saudi Pipe Systems Co. Ltd.
Address
Industrial Zone Phase #4, PO Box 34572, Jeddah, Makkah 21478
Country
Saudi Arabia

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#2307338

‘J9’ (wafer type) & ‘L9’ (lug type) ranges of butterfly valves with blue epoxy coated ductile iron (128xxx) or stainless steel bodies (628xxx), stainless steel discs and EPDM seats. The products are supplied with either a lever, gearbox (below DN250), electric or pneumatic actuating operating members. Maximum working pressure 16.0 bar.

Non-metallic materials and components comply with BS6920 at 85°C

Section:
2020 Valves
Section Subtitle:
Butterfly.
WRAS Approval Number:
2307338
Size:
SEE MODELS
Marking:
Brandoni logo, PN, year of manufacture (YYYY) cast on body and/or data label.
Installation Requirements:
R001
Expiry date:
31/07/2028
Model:
L9.128 Butterfly valve Lug type: DN 40-50-65-80-100-125-150-200-250-300-350-400 with threaded holes for flange bolt connection. J9.128 Butterfly valve Wafer type: DN 40-50-65-80-100-125-150-200-250-300-350-400 with eyelet hole for trough flange bolt connection. J9.628 Butterfly valve Wafer type: DN 40-50-65-80-100-125-150-200-250 with eyelet hole for trough flange bolt connection.

Approval Holder:
Brandoni S.p.A.
Company Name
Brandoni S.p.A.
Address
Via Novara, 199 28078 Romagnano Sesia (No) Italy
Phone
0039 0163 828 111

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Manufacturer:
Brandoni S.p.A.
Company Name
Brandoni S.p.A.
Address
Via Novara, 199 28078 Romagnano Sesia (No) Italy
Phone
0039 0163 828 111

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