SKU KH-851-1 Category

Ball valve VL-160F-M

1-piece, up to PN 40, flanged ball valve

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Product information

The EPI VL-160F-M is a compact flanged stainless steel ball valve designed for demanding industrial applications. With its space-saving design and full bore, it offers maximum efficiency and safety.

Special features

  • Compact design for tight installation spaces
  • Full bore for optimum flow rate
  • Stainless steel design for high corrosion resistance
  • Nominal pressures PN16/PN40 for versatile applications
  • Temperature resistant up to +200 °C
  • Anti-blowout selector shaft for maximum safety

Advantages

  • Compact design saves space and reduces weight
  • Stainless steel construction for high corrosion resistance
  • Anti-blowout selector shaft for increased safety
  • High pressure and temperature resistance for demanding applications

Variants

  • VL-160F-M – Standard version with handlever
  • Optional: Closing device and automation on request

Areas of application

  • Chemical and petrochemical industry
  • Water and wastewater technology
  • Energy and power plants
  • Food and beverage industry
  • Plant engineering and process engineering
CharacteristicValue
Nominal sizeDN 15 – DN 100
Nominal pressurePN 40 (DN 15 – 50),
PN 16 (DN 65 – 100)
Temperature range-10 °C
to +200 °C
Body materialStainless steel 1.4408
Ball materialStainless steel 1.4401
GasketPTFE
StandardsISO9001, PED

Spindle extensions and stem extensions for ball valves

Increase the user-friendliness of your ball valves with stem or stem extensions. This modification is ideal for isolated valves or valves that are difficult to access and enables convenient manual operation or the connection of pneumatic and electric actuators.

Technical details:

  • Material: Stainless steel or galvanized steel for high corrosion resistance
  • Lengths: Individually adaptable for every installation situation
  • Couplings & adapters: Compatible with ISO 5211-
  • Assembly bridges for automation
  • Gaskets: Optionally with O-ring for additional safety
  • Temperature range: up to +180 °C (depending on valves and medium)
  • Installation: Simple retrofitting without replacing the valves
Armaturenfabrik Modification of valves, ball valves, spindle extensions, switching shaft extensions with T-handle or other handles for automation or manual operation made of stainless steel

Individual insulation for all ball valves

Valve factory Flexible insulation Insulating cushion Insulating jacket Insulating blanket or insulating jacket, pipes with IFS-MW20 insulation, IFS PLAST25 Automated ball valve Pneumatic actuator Mounting flange Mounting bottle Bridge Spindle extension

For all our ball valves – whether with or without heating jacket, whether in manual mode or automated by actuators – we offer the right insulation, individually manufactured.

Insulation can be implemented with the high-quality IFS-Plast25 insulating jackets and insulating pads, for example. This solution ensures optimum energy efficiency and safety in your process.

Your advantages at a glance:

  • Energy savings through reduced heat loss
  • Safe operation thanks to reliable insulation
  • Individual adaptation to every valve and application
  • Easy assembly and disassembly for maintenance and service
  • Compatible with heating jacket options and automation systems

FAQs

What media is the VL-160F-M suitable for?

It is suitable for water, oil, gas, steam and aggressive media in industrial processes.

PN40 for DN15-50 and PN16 for DN65-100 according to DIN EN 1092.

Yes, automation is possible on request, thanks to ISO-compliant interfaces.

It saves space, reduces weight and facilitates installation in narrow piping areas.

Not by default, but additional security options are available on request.

Insulation – In combination with fittings and containers

Our insulations are more than just accessories – they perfectly complement fittings and systems and increase efficiency, safety and adaptability.
Order and configure now.

We offer:

  • Custom-made insulating pads to fit your fitting
  • Heating jacket integration – reliable even under extreme conditions
  • Insulation jackets and pipe insulation for SKID assemblies – ideal for modular systems and complex systems
  • Special solutions for high temperatures – for power plants, the chemical and process industries
Armaturenfabrik Valve insulation High-temperature pipe insulation with IFS-Plast25 insulation pads and IFS-MW20 mineral wool for SKID systems, process plants

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