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Stainless steel industrial hand valves

USA: Parker Hannifin has introduced a new range of stainless-steel hand valves for industrial refrigeration systems in North American and Latin American markets.

The new corrosion-resistant angle and globe hand valves, including shut-off and hand expansion models, are available in sizes from 15mm to 150mm, with options up to 400mm available upon request. Connection options include socket weld and butt weld configurations, with hand wheel and seal cap options.

With a pressure rating of 25barg (362psig), and a temperature range of -60°C to +150°C (-76°F to +302°F), the new stainless steel hand valves expand Parker’s broad offering of carbon steel hand valves and components for refrigeration applications using ammonia, CO₂ and other common refrigerants.

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