TFT Jumbo Ball Intake Valve
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AX Series - TFT’s Jumbo Ball Intake valve has a huge 5.25” (133 mm) diameter waterway allowing for very low friction loss (3 psi at 2,000 gpm) to maximize flow. Designed for use with 4”, 4.5”, 5” or 6” hose. The 30° intake elbow swivels 360° and has multiple positive detents allowing hose connections in any direction with minimal kinks and coupling stress.
The AX Series Jumbo Ball Intake is designed for pressure or vacuum service. Maximum operating pressure is 250 psi (17 bar). Meets 900 psi (62 bar) hydrostatic strength test. The aluminum castings are hardcoat anodized, and TFT-powder coat finished inside and out for maximum corrosion protection. All the components on the wet side of the valve are made of hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy with corrosion resistant coating for additional corrosion protection.
The handwheel or handcrank requires 7-½ turns to close, meeting the NFPA slow close requirements. The unique position indicator shows the operator if the valve is open, closed or somewhere in between. The unit comes equipped with a rugged 3/4” (19 mm) vent/drain valve to quickly drain air/water from the valve housing. An additional port is also provided to add another vent/drain valve to allow for maximum user control and configurability. To add an additional Vent/Drain for the Jumbo BIV order A1621-KIT below.
Hose coupling and truck connections are attached to the valve using polymer bearing rings which provide electrical isolation to help prevent galvanic corrosion. The AX Series Jumbo Ball Intake Valve includes TFT’s adjustable pressure relief valve with a discharge that can be directed one of four ways and meets NFPA 1901.
The Jumbo Intake Valve series includes a 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects and corrosion that affects the valves's operational performance.
• Storz couplings are shipped with a pressure gasket installed
• A suction gasket is available upon request for drafting operations
• All 6” Storz couplings have an adjustable seal compression feature
• Hand wheel installed on right side and can be easily switched to left side
• Top position hand crank also available (parallel shaft)
• Configured for additional Vent/Drain (A1621-KIT)
• Weight: 33 lbs. (approx.)
• Side Handle Max. Dimensions: 17.8”H, 14.0”W, 15.5”D
• Top Handle Max. Dimensions: 18.8”H, 11.5”W, 15.5”D