Valves that offer superior flow and life expectancy approved for maritime use by IACS agency.
Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has received Type Approvals from DNV (Det Norske Veritas) for its Vic-300 MasterSeal butterfly valves – Series 761 and Vic-Check check valves – Series 716 and 716H. The approval certificates are valid until June 2017, and cover Class III piping systems for fresh water cooling, condensate return, non-essential systems, sanitary drains and non-essential service air on vessels.
Vic-300 MasterSeal butterfly valves have DNV Type Approval in the size range DN50 – 300 (2” – 12”) with a pressure rating of 21 bar (300 psi) and a temperature range from 0 – 121°C.
DNV Type Approval for check valves covers Series 716H products in the size range DN50 – DN80 (2” – 3”) with a pressure rating of 25 bar (365 psi) and Series 716 products in the size range DN100 – DN 300 (4” – 12”) with a pressure rating of 21 bar (300 psi). The temperature range is dependent on the seal material selected.
Didier Vassal, vice president, OEM and Maritime Services at Victaulic, said: “This latest approval means that Victaulic valves can now be used on a range of applications where benefits include savings on weight, space and installation time, as well as easier and quicker access to the valves for maintenance or repairs. ”