Valves & Actuation

Spears Laboratory Valves: Manually Actuated - CPVC \ EPDM
Spears Laboratory Valves: Manually Actuated - CPVC \ EPDM

This versatile, quarter-turn shut-off valve is ideally suited for a variety of laboratory, system monitoring and OEM applications. Available in IPS sizes 1/4” and 3/8” with choice of socket or threaded end connectors. Optional 1/4” valve & adapter kit provides multiple combinations of tubing and male pipe thread connections. Chemical and corrosion-resistant PVC or CPVC valves will never rust, scale or pit, providing exceptional corrosion resistance. Heat resistant CPVC allows higher temperature applications. All valves are assembled with a water soluble, silicone-free lubricant, for critical applications. Valves with socket end are available on request. Full 150 psi Maximum Internal Pressure at 73°F for the most demanding applications.

Spears Laboratory Valves: Manually Actuated - PVC \ EPDM
Spears Laboratory Valves: Manually Actuated - PVC \ EPDM

This versatile, quarter-turn shut-off valve is ideally suited for a variety of laboratory, system monitoring and OEM applications. Available in IPS sizes 1/4” and 3/8” with choice of socket or threaded end connectors. Optional 1/4” valve & adapter kit provides multiple combinations of tubing and male pipe thread connections. Chemical and corrosion-resistant PVC or CPVC valves will never rust, scale or pit, providing exceptional corrosion resistance. All valves are assembled with a water soluble, silicone-free lubricant, for critical applications. Valves with socket end are available on request. Full 150 psi Maximum Internal Pressure at 73°F for the most demanding applications.

Spears Standard 2000 Series: Manually Actuated - PVC \ EPDM
Spears Standard 2000 Series: Manually Actuated - PVC \ EPDM

Spears® True Union 2000 Ball Valves provide maximum versatility with fully interchangeable (with Series 2000 Ball Check Valves and 3-Way Ball Valves) valve cartridges. Provides for easier system design modifications and upgrades in multi-phase projects, or anywhere changes in valve type are desired. All True Union 2000 valves feature a low-profile, compact design for minimal space requirements. Choice of high grade EPDM or Viton® o-rings allows application-specific selection for optimum chemical resistance.

Spears Type 1520 Utility Swing Check: Automatic - PVC \ EPDM
Spears Type 1520 Utility Swing Check: Automatic - PVC \ EPDM

PVC Utility Swing Check Valves are designed for horizontal installations, but may be installed in up-flow vertical position. Check valves must be installed with the valve’s FLOW arrow pointing in the direction of the flow. Flow velocity should not exceed 5 feet per second.

• Pressure Rating - 150 psi @ 73°F     • Maximum Service Temperature - 140°F     • EPDM seal for positive sealing
• Flow velocity < 5 ft./sec.