SKU KH-321 Category

Ball valve VLA-321

Stainless steel, up to PN 63, T-& L-bore, female thread, can be automated

Data sheet

Product information

The EPI VLA-321 is a high-quality 3-way ball valve made of stainless steel for demanding applications in industry and plant engineering. It is available in T-bore or L-bore and offers maximum flexibility in flow routing.

Special features

  • T- or L-bore for flexible flow routing
  • Stainless steel construction for high corrosion resistance
  • ISO 5211 mounting flange for automation
  • Anti-blowout selector shaft and anti-static function
  • Suitable for hazardous areas, silicone-free

Variants

  • VLA-321T – T-bore
  • VLA-321L – L-bore
  • Optional: Automation (-M)

Advantages

  • 3-way function for complex flow control
  • High pressure and temperature resistance
  • Can be automated thanks to ISO 5211 mounting flange
  • Standard-compliant threaded connections
  • TA-Luft-compliant and explosion-proof

Areas of application

  • Chemical and petrochemical industry
  • Heating and cooling circuits
  • Water and wastewater technology
  • Energy and power plants
  • Media such as water, oil, thermal oil, steam, Tyfocor
CharacteristicValue
Type3-way ball valve, T-/L-bore
Nominal sizeRp 1/4″ – Rp 2″
Nominal pressurePN 63 (temperature-dependent)
Temperature range-10 °C
to +200 °C
materialStainless steel 1.4408
GasketPTFE
StandardsDIN EN 10226-1,
ISO 5211
ApprovalsPED, TA-Luft,
ISO9001
AutomationManual 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

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 drilling options are available?

T-bore for mixing and distribution functions, L-bore for switching functions.

Yes, simple automation is possible thanks to the ISO 5211 mounting flange.

Up to PN63.

Water, oil, heating oil, thermal oil, steam, glycol mixtures and aggressive media.

Yes, the VLA-321 is suitable for hazardous areas and meets high safety standards.

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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