B-3ABCWe Don’t Import Valves, We Make Them. We Don’t Export Jobs, We Create Them.

Ball Valve Cut-A-Way

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Rectangular StemWrench Area

Patented Internal TwinStops

Lock Plate

Protective Weather Guards

Safety Shear Groove

Selective Dual Stem Sealing

Ultra Smooth High Sphericity Ball

Patented Multi-Seal

Backseated Blowout-Proof Stem

Heavy Duty Bolted Construction

The Balon Valve: Totally Advanced

Unique Sealing Approach

Backseated Stem

Precise Manufacturing Control

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B-4 ABC Different by Philosophy, Better by Design

Multi-Seal: The Heart of the ValveNotice the grooves.

Notice the seal rings.

Notice the tapered outer walls.

How long will the Balon Multi-Seal last?

It has been tested

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B-5ABCLeading the Pack Through Innovation

An Advanced Concept in Stem Design

The Balon Stem: New Solutions For Old Problems

A Combination of Improvements

Protective Weather GuardKeeps Moisture from StemArea

Locking Plate Standard

Body Keyed Stop PlateContains PatentedInternal Twin Stops

Extra Large Stem for

Strength and Safety

Rectangular Stem WrenchArea Facilitates Use ofStandard Wrench

Safety Shear Groove Prevents Stem BlowoutResulting from ExcessiveTorque

Selective Dual Sealing withThrust Washer for HigherPressure and O-Ring forLower Pressure

Metal-to-Metal Backseatingfor Fire Safety and BlowoutPrevention

Stem Design

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B-6 ABC Safety is No Accident, We Do It by Design.

Ball Valve Fire Safety

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A More Complete Solution to Fire Safety

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Secondary Stem Seal

Straight Ahead Ball Movement

Balon Ball Valves have been successfully tested by an independent laboratory in accordance with API Standard 6FA “Fire Test for Resilient Seated Ball Valves”. Results of this testing are available on request from Balon’s headquarters.

Figure B: Valve is closed, seals completely dissipated.Figure A: Valve closed and seals intact.