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Item Name:
VALVE , BALL
Definition:
A MULTI-PORTED, NONLUBRICATED VALVE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STRAIGHT THROUGH FLOW OR ABILITY TO DIRECT A NUMBER OF FLOWS OR PRESSURE THROUGH A SINGLE VALVE. THE FLOW IS CONTROLLED BY THE ROTATION OF A PORTED BALL WITHIN A SUITABLE PORTED SEAT(S). THE BALL IS USUALLY ENGAGED BY A STEM. IT IS NORMALLY OPERATED IN AN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION. EXCLUDES VALVE, CHECK.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 57807 | GEMINI VALVE INC |
Federal Supply Class
Title
VALVES, NONPOWERED
Inclusions:
INCLUDES AUTOMATIC NONPOWERED VALVES; GATE, GLOBE, ANGLE, CHECK, AND RELIEF VALVES; COCKS.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES FIRE HYDRANTS (FSC 4210); SPRINKLER HEADS (FSC 4210); VALVES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT (FSC 4210); PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, AND THE LIKE (FSC 4540).
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| AQLR | VALVE OPERATION METHOD | MANUAL |
| STYL | STYLE DESIGNATOR | ERR-090 |
| AAJF | THREAD DIRECTION | RIGHT-HAND ALL ENDS |
| AWLS | CONNECTION TYPE | THREADED INTERNAL PIPE ALL ENDS |
| AHNC | CONNECTION STYLE | ERR-090 ALL ENDS |
| CQJX | NOMINAL THREAD SIZE | 0.500 INCHES ALL ENDS |
| MATT | MATERIAL | STEEL COMP 316 BODY |
| THSD | THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR | NPT ALL ENDS |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | NIMITZ CLASS CVN |