Series 03 Video Overview

This is a recording of the Webinar presented on September 8, 2020 on the AVK Series 03,45 and 65. The Presenter was Arnie Arneson, AVK Territory Manager.

Series 03 Key Features

Service connection valve for drinking water and other neutral liquids The series 03 valve is our small diameter valve (1-inch to 3-inch) with NPT threaded ends. These valves meet the applicable requirements of AWWA C509. The Series 45 valves also include a 2-inch valve with Push-On ends.

Series 25 Video Overview

This is a recorded AVK Tailgate Talk "Everything Gate Valves" Episode presented on July 13, 2021 by Kent Culbertson, John Wilber and Mark Tompkins, our three panel AVK experts. This video features all gate valve AVK offers as well as various options available to our customers, standards and compliance and valve applications. Everything you need to know about American AVK Gate Valves and more!!

Series 25 Key Features

Resilient seated gate valve for water and neutral liquids to max. 160°F Tested to AWWA C509 (NRS) Series 25: C509 gray iron gate valves 2.5"-8" IPS, 2" only MJxMJ and FLxFL

Series 03 Small Diameter Gate Valves

Additional Features

  • All AVK gate series 03 valves meet or exceed the applicable requirements of AWWA C509
  • Lead free
  • Threads rolled in a separate cold pressing process to enhance strength
  • Rolled threads ensure smooth thread edges and low operating torques
  • Twice the yield strength required by AWWA eliminates bent and broken stems
  • Packing gland bolts and bonnet bolts are stainless steel for corrosion resistance
  • Bonnet bolts are countersunk and capped with hot melt to totally isolate the bolts from corrosive environments
  • O-ring bonnet gasket wraps each bolt to prevent corrosion
  • Bonnet blow offs due to bolt corrosion eliminated
  • Ductile iron or bronze wedge fully encapsulated in EPDM rubber with an integral bronze stem nut for optimum corrosion protection and precision wedge tracking
  • EPDM resists attack from chloramines
  • Wiper ring - to prevent impurities from entering the stem and to protect the o-rings
  • Two o-ring stem seals to reduce friction and prevent wear and tear - replaceable under full pressure
  • Third o-ring stem seal protects upper stem from impurities entering from the water way
  • Coating to AWWA C550 - Electrostatically applied fusion bonded epoxy coating inside and outside for excellent corrosion resistance
  • 100% testing - All valves tested to 250 PSI / 500 PSI as required by AWWA

Series 25 Gate Valves

Additional Features

  • Note: With the exception of IPS and 2" diameter valves, Series 25 valves have been replaced by Series 45, our all ductile iron gate valve that meets or exceeds all of the requirements of AWWA C509 and are UL/ULC listed and FM approved. Along with Series 45, please also see Series 65 for full wall, ductile iron valves gate valves that meet or exceed C515.
  • IPS and 2" Series 25 valves are built to the same high quality standards as Series 45 and Series 65, and deliver the same benefits, including the AVK 10 year warranty.

Questions?

Contact us at:

American AVK CO.

2155 Meridian Blvd.,
 Minden, NV 89423

Telephone: (775) 552-1410