The original Chemtrol® True Union design allows the valve and operational components to be conveniently lifted from the piping system for repair or replacement. Tru-Bloc® advances the True Union concept with the self-adjusting energizer O-ring. The valve can be easily joined with the flanged end connections. Please refer to Chemtrol technical data sheets, chemical resistance guides and catalogs for engineering and installation information. PVC Schedule 80 exhibits excellent corrosion resistance properties and has the highest long-term hydrostatic strength of any other major thermoplastic material used for piping systems. Chemtrol® PVC valves are lightweight, easy to install, maintenance-free, and will not rust, scale, pit or corrode. Choose Chemtrol® valves for the most reliable, versatile and economical valve option in commercial, residential and industrial applications. Chemtrol® valves are backed by a 1-year limited warranty. Because Chemtrol® is a NIBCO brand the flow-control valves are unsurpassed in quality, performance and longevity.
POE Warning - Plastics Incompatibility
- Valve pressure rating 150 psi at 73-DegreeF water non-shock full-port
- Maximum service temperature 140-DegreeF
- Full port
- True Bloc® design
- FKM O-ring
- Flanged end connections compatible with ANSI B16.5 Class 150
- Orange handle
- Do not use or test with compressed air or other gases
- ASTM F1970
- NSF/ANSI Standard 14
- NSF/ANSI/CAN-61
POE Warning - Plastics Incompatibility
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Product Specs
- All Application(s):
- Lead-Free
- All Basic Material:
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
- Classification:
- PVC Sch 80 Ball Valves
- End Connection:
- Flanged
- Pipe Schedule:
- 80
- Plastic End Connection Type:
- Flg
- Product Group:
- Valve
- Seat Seal Material:
- FKM Fluoroelastomer
- System Use:
- Commercial Plumbing, Industrial, Irrigation, Lead Free*
- Type of Valve:
- Ball Valve
- Product Subgroup:
- Unions
- Product Type:
- PVC Sch 80 Ball Valves
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Color:
- Dark Grey
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
Nibco MA606AF – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What pipe sizes does the Nibco F45TB-V PVC ball valve come in?
The F45TB-V Tru-Bloc true union ball valve is offered in 3 inch (MA606AF), 4 inch (MA606AH), and 6 inch (MA606AK). All three are full port, so the bore matches the line size and the valve does not throttle flow when fully open.
2) What is the pressure and temperature limit on the Chemtrol F45TB-V valve?
Rated 150 psi at 73 degrees F on water, non-shock, full port, with a maximum service temperature of 140 degrees F. PVC loses strength as temperature climbs, so systems running near 140 F should be de-rated accordingly.
3) Can I use this PVC ball valve on a compressed air line?
No. The F45TB-V is not to be used or tested with compressed air or other gases. It is a liquid-service valve, and pressure testing should be done hydrostatically with water.
4) Is the Nibco F45TB-V approved for potable water systems?
It is listed to NSF/ANSI Standard 14 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, and is classified as a lead-free application product, which is what a potable water spec normally calls for. It also carries ASTM F1970 certification for thermoplastic valves.
5) Why choose an FKM seal version instead of EPDM on a PVC ball valve?
The F45TB-V uses FKM fluoroelastomer for the seat and O-ring seals, which is the choice for aggressive chemical and oxidizing media where EPDM is attacked. EPDM is generally preferred for water and some alkalis. Check the Chemtrol chemical resistance guide against your specific media before committing to either elastomer.
6) Can this valve be serviced without cutting the pipe?
That is the point of the true union design. The valve body and operating components lift out of the piping system for repair or replacement while the end connections stay bolted in place. The Tru-Bloc version adds a self-adjusting energizer O-ring, so seal compression is maintained without manual adjustment.
7) What systems is this Schedule 80 PVC valve typically used on?
Commercial plumbing, industrial process lines, and irrigation. Schedule 80 PVC gives high corrosion resistance and the highest long-term hydrostatic strength of the major thermoplastic piping materials, and it will not rust, scale, pit, or corrode, which is why it shows up on chemical feed and water treatment lines where metal valves fail.
8) What color is the valve body and handle so I can identify it in the field?
Dark grey PVC body with an orange handle. The orange handle is the quick visual tell for a Chemtrol FKM-sealed valve on a rack of similar grey plastic valves.
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