AMERICAN AVK

RESILIENT SEATED GATE VALVES

AVK Standard Features:• AVK Gate Valves are made of ductile iron and meet AWWA C509 or AWWA C515 requirements

• Cold-rolled, stainless steel stems provided as standard to eliminate bent or broken stems

• 304 stainless steel bonnet bolts are fully isolated against corrosion to eliminate bonnet bolt failures

• Fully encapsulated EPDM wedge to prevent deterioration from disinfectants

• Fixed wedge-nut provides higher torque resistance and prevents rubber wear and leakage

• Certified to NSF 61 by Underwriters Laboratories

• All AVK Gate Valves and Fire Hydrants are covered by a 10 year warranty.

• Made in the USA

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Series 66 Gate Valve for HDPE Pipe:• Designed for use with polyethylene pipe, water distribution systems

• Leak-proof, fusible joints – stronger than the pipe itself – for a leak-free distribution system

• Saves labor hours, with no need for mechanical flanges or stiffening inserts

• Ductile iron bodies, available in sizes 2"-12"

Series 45 High Pressure Gate Valve• Cold Working Pressure 350 PSI (CWP)

• Ductile iron, available in sizes 4"-12"

• ASME Class 250 flanges

Series 55 Large Diameter Gate Valve• All valves come pre-fitted with a mounting plate to mount gearing or motorized actuators; Bevel or spur gearing is available

• Bypass assemblies available

• Ductile iron, available in sizes 18"-24"

Polyurethane (PUR) Coating:• Industry’s strongest, corrosion-resistant, exterior coating

• For use in highly corrosive soils – available on any AVK valve or hydrant

• 60 mil thickness, for toughness and durability

SERIES 65 RESILIENT SEATED GATE VALVESAWWA C515

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SERIAL NUMBER – PERMANENTLY ENGRAVED ON THE STEM

• Every valve is uniquely identified for quality control and traceability through the entire manufacturing process

AVK BOLTING AND GASKET SYSTEM

• 304 stainless steel bolts

• Fully isolated and protected against corrosion – bonnet bolts never come in contact with water or soil

• Countersunk and capped with hot-melt

• Easily disassembled after years of service – but, you’ll never need to…

WEDGE FULLY EPDM-ENCAPSULATED DUCTILE IRON CORE

• Fixed wedge-nut and concave guides for thousands of cycles and a lifetime of reliable service

CERTIFIED HOLIDAY-FREE INTERIOR COATING

• AVK tests the internal coating on every Series 65 valve we manufacture, to provide “Holiday-Free” certification

• Electrostatically applied fusion bonded epoxy coating inside and outside for excellent corrosion resistance

• Fully complies with NSF 61 (Annex G) and the new, low-lead requirements of the Safe Water Drinking Act

STAINLESS STEEL STEM

• Cold-rolled for enhanced durability and strength – more than twice the strength required by AWWA

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American AVK Company Locations

Minden, NV N. Charleston, SCTel: (775) 552-1400 Tel: (843) 552-5557Fax: (775) 783-1031 Fax: (842) 552-8852

Series 03 Small Diameter Gate Valves: • NPT threaded ends; also available in 2” push-on

• Meets or exceeds applicable requirements of AWWA C509

American AVK CompanyAVK was one of the first valve manufacturers in the world to introduce the Resilient Seated Gate Valve. The AVK design has been improved upon continuously and has remained unmatched in quality, reliability, and state-of-the-art features.

AVK is certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System). AVK’s manufacturing process includes placing a Serial Number on every valve – on the valve label and permanently engraved on the stem. Every valve and fire hydrant is uniquely identified for quality control and traceability through the entire manufacturing process, to ensure a high quality product.

Series 18 Combi-Tee Gate Valves • Time-saving innovation, designed for lateral hydrant installations off main lines

• Available in 6" x 6" MJ connections