AMERICAN provides tapping valves for sizes 4"-48", rated at 250 psig working pressure.
The Series 2500 tapping valve is furnished in a flange x mechanical joint configuration and includes all of the standard features found on the Series 2500 gate valve. The flange is provided with an alignment ring, which is designed to fit into a recess on the AMERICAN-manufactured tapping sleeve. This fit assures a proper alignment between the sleeve and valve, which in turn ensures proper passage of the cutter during the tapping procedure.
The Series 2500 tapping valve is made of ductile iron. The opening is larger than nominal diameter to accept full-size shell cutters through 48".
Ductile Iron Construction
250 psig ANSI/AWWA pressure rating
Certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372
Triple O-Ring stem seals
Epoxy coating inside and out in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C550
Thrust washers
Lifting devices
Zero leakage
Dual sealing body to bonnet gaskets
EPDM Encapsulated Ductile Iron Wedge With Polymer Guide Covers
Optional gearing (Standard on 30" and larger)
Size | 4" | 6" | 8" | 10" | 12" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | 13.91 | 17.12 | 20.47 | 24.06 | 27.59 |
B + .000/- .031 | 4.984 | 6.984 | 8.984 | 10.984 | 12.984 |
C +/- .016" | 0.188 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
D (Flange End) TF | 4.5 | 5.25 | 5.75 | 6.5 | 7 |
E (MJ End) TM | 5 | 5.25 | 6.62 | 7.12 | 7.38 |
F | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
G Waterway Diameter | 4.25 | 6.25 | 8.25 | 10.25 | 12.25 |
Tap Size | 3/8 NPT | 3/8 NPT | 3/8 NPT | 3/8 NPT | 3/8 NPT |
Maximum Cutter | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
Size | 14" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 24" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | 33.25 | 36.75 | 39.63 | 43.25 | 51.25 |
B | 14.94 | 16.94 | 18.94 | 20.94 | 24.94 |
C | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
D | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 10 |
E | 10.25 | 10.44 | 11.44 | 11.75 | 12.75 |
F | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
G | 14.19 | 16.19 | 18.13 | 20.13 | 24.13 |
H | 7.63 | 7.56 | 8.43 | 8.63 | 9 |
T | 18.75 | 21.25 | 22.75 | 25 | 29.5 |
U | 18.75 | 21 | 23.25 | 25.5 | 30 |
X | 12-1.13 | 16-1.13 | 16-1.25 | 20-1.125 | 20-1.38 |
Y | 10-.88 | 12-.88 | 12-.88 | 14-.88 | 16-.88 |
Tap Size | 3/8 NPT | 3/8 NPT | 3/8 NPT | 3/8 NPT | 3/8 NPT |
Maximum Cutter | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 24 |
Notes
4"–36" valves meet or exceed requirements of ANSI/AWWA C515.
4"–16" valves may be ordered in configurations that are Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) and Approved by FM Global.
18"–24" valves may be ordered in configurations that are UL Listed.
4"–48" valves have 250 psig ANSI/AWWA rated working pressure.
4"–12" valves in UL Listed and FM Approved configurations have 250 psig UL FM rated working pressure.
14"–16" valves in UL Listed and FM Approved configurations have 200 psig UL Listed and FM Approved rated working pressures.
18"–24" valves in UL Listed configurations have 175 psig UL rated working pressure.
Fusion-bonded epoxy coating meets or exceeds requirements of ANSI/AWWA C550.
Mechanical joint ends are in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53 and MSS SP-113.
Bolt patterns of flanged ends are in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10. (ASME B16.1 Class 125).
Raised alignment ring dimensions of flanged ends on tapping valves are in accordance with MSS SP-60.
Tapping valves are supplied with flanged-end hardware, including bolts, nuts, ring-type gasket and flange protection kit. The flange-end bolting is furnished in the same material as specified for the valve body bolting.
4"–48" valves are Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61.
