Manual Plug Valves

Plug valves have the longest service history of sanitary valves still in common use. They are manually operated and simple and easy to use. Plug Valves consist of a stainless steel body and a conical plug that is rotated in the body to stop or divert the flow.

  • 10C: 2-Way Plug Valve is used only as a Shutoff Valve
  • 11C: 3-Way Plug Valve may be used as a divert to change the flow direction or as a Shutoff Valve

Features and Benefits:

  • Durable, sanitary construction meeting 3A requirements
  • Body materials in 316SS
  • Plug material is either Buna rubber covered or metal (17-4PH)
  • Removeable handle for easy service

Applications:

  • Low pressure valves used mainly in dairy plants
  • To stop flow: use the 2-Way 10C or the 3-Way 11C
  • To divert flow: use the 3-Way 11C only
  • Low pressure; 25 psi (1.7 bar) maximum
  • Low temperature; 100°F (38°C) maximum
  • COP (take-apart) cleaning

rubber plug valve photoMetal plug valve photo

Related Literature:
FH-1858 Manual Valve Brochure (1500KB)

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