The stem is nickel plated & bottom entry. Thus blow-out proof. A shoulder on the stem does not allow it to blow out. This makes it possible to change/remove the handle when the line is under pressure. Also the slot for stem does not protrude through the ball. Thus in full open or full closed position the fluid does not communicate outside the ball or in any part of the stem area. In the same condition there is no pressure on the stem resulting in in seal effectiveness or leading to an increase in torque.

Double viton® O-Ring stem seals never require any kind of maintenance . They provide maximum security and are compatible with most fluids on which brass valves are used.

Carbon steel Handle & Nut being the only metal parts not pertaining to brass are Geometo® Coated to increase its resistance to corrosion. The process provides for a coating of zinc & aluminum flakes in an inorganic binder. So it would withstand salt spray test (SS 9227) for 600 hours without red rust. This special treatment increases the resistance to corrosion to three times that of normal zinc plating. This process is RoHS (Restriction of heavy substances) compliant.

Double viton® O-Ring stem seals never require any kind of maintenance . They provide maximum security and are compatible with most fluids on which brass valves are used.

Valve body and end-cap are assembled together not only with Loctite® but also by a special design of the gripping of the body to the end cap that increases the overall strength of the valve. This is important when pipes are misaligned or carry extra weight.

The seats are made of pure Teflon® self lubricating material with flexible lip design. It's a special design of seal profile that grants a more effective contact between the seat and ball. Therefore requiring a lower torque ratio to operate the valve, as well as an increased resistance to wearing.

All the above features bring you a Valve destined to withstand minimum 25,000 cycles without leak this would mean theoretically, that a valve operated once a day will have no leaks for at least 68 years! Of course performance in real life may vary based on the conditions of the application.