SKU KH-800 Category

Ball valve VLA-816 & VLA-840 LV KV

2-part, up to PN 40, flanged ball valve, can be automated

Data sheet

Product information

The OPUS VLA-816/840 is a high-quality, 2-part flanged ball valve made of stainless steel, developed for use in demanding industrial and process applications. It combines maximum safety with a standard-compliant design and high automation capability, and the ball valve has a fire-safe design, an anti-blowout stem and an anti-static function. Certifications such as ISO 9001, PED, TA-Luft are standard, FDA and EG1935 on request.

Special features

  • Fire-safe design for increased safety
  • Anti-blowout selector shaft and anti-static system
  • ISO 5211 mounting flange – Can be automated
  • Nominal pressures PN16/PN40 for versatile applications
  • Temperature resistant up to +200 °C
  • Standard-compliant flanged connections according to DIN EN 1092-1

Advantages

  • Fire-safe design for maximum safety in case of fire
  • ISO 5211 mounting flange for simple automation
  • Antistatic and anti-blowout switching shaft for maximum operational safety
  • High-quality stainless steel design for corrosion resistance
  • Wide temperature range and nominal pressures up to PN40

Variants

  • VLA-816 LV: PN16, face-to-face length F1
  • VLA-840 KV: PN40, face-to-face length F4

Areas of application

  • Chemical and petrochemical industry
  • Water and wastewater technology
  • Energy and power plants
  • Food and beverage industry
  • Plant engineering and process engineering
FeatureVLA 816 LV
VLA 840 KV
Nominal sizeDN 15 – DN 100DN 15 – DN 100
Nominal pressurePN 16PN 40
Temperature range-10 °C
to +200 °C
-10 °C
to +200 °C
Body materialStainless steel 1.4408Stainless steel 1.4408
Ball materialStainless steel 1.4401Stainless steel 1.4401
AutomationManual override
or mounting flange / surface-mounted flange
ISO 5211 flange

Manual override
or mounting flange / surface-mounted flange
ISO 5211 flange

Electric or pneumatic automation for ball valves

Maximize the functionality of your ball valves with pneumatic or electric actuators. Thanks to ISO 5211 mounting flanges, spindle extensions and mounting bridges, our valves are easy to automate – for precise control in industrial plants.

Your advantages:

  • Direct drive connection via ISO 5211 flange
  • Flexible adaptation with spindle extensions and couplings
  • Pneumatic and electric part-turn actuators for every application
  • Ideal for process automation, remote control and safety
  • Compatible with heating jacket fittings and special solutions
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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
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Individual insulation for all ball valves

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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 PN level do the ball valves have?

Both types are designed for PN40.

Yes, both types have ISO 5211 mounting flanges for pneumatic or electric actuators.

ATEX, TA-Luft, CE, Fire-Safe according to BS 6755.

Water, oil, gas, steam, chemicals, food media.

Yes, e.g. with high-temperature gaskets, stem extensions or special connection variants.

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
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