Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems (IPS), a global pioneer in advanced integrated piping systems for the distribution and control of liquids and gasses, highlights three unique products with durable, resilient and chemical-resistant designs that make them ideal for data center applications, including the “Apollo”® LD/WD 141 series resilient seated butterfly valves; “Apollo”® 70 series bronze hose cap and chain ball valve; and the Apollo”® 215 L high-performance butterfly valves.
These products are ideal choices when building a data center due to their versatile sizing options, robust durability, and bi-directional sealing, which ensures reliable performance in critical cooling, HVAC, and fire suppression systems.
Apollo® LD/WD 141 butterfly valve
With a body made of superior ASTM A536 cast ductile iron, the “Apollo”® LD/WD 141 seated butterfly valve features a durable UV-resistant epoxy powder coating that resists a broad range of chemicals.
It provides a resilient elastomeric seating and concentric disc design and is rated for working pressures up to 200 pounds per square inch (psi) for 2- to 12-inch sizes and 50 psi for sizes ranging from 14-48 inches.
ANSI class 125 and 150 flanges
Blowout-proof design isolates the body from the process media and assures a range of fluids
The “Apollo”® LD/WD 141 is available in a lug style body in sizes 2 to 48 inches, with full tapped-through lug design bolts directly to ANSI class 125 and 150 flanges, with no need for gaskets. It is also available in a one-piece wafer body design in sizes ranging from 2 to 12 inches that bolts between ANSI class 125 and 150 flanges.
Offered in a choice of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) or nitrile seats with molded-in stiffener ring, the blowout-proof design isolates the body from the process media and ensures compatibility with a wide range of fluids.
Apollo® 70 series bronze hose cap
The “Apollo”® 70 series bronze hose cap and chain ball valve offers several versatile installation options for different piping connections, including national pipe taper (NPT) or solder end hose thread.
A full-pressure rated heavy brass hose cap ensures durability and safety under high-pressure conditions, and the blowout-proof stem design enhances safety by preventing stem ejection. The valve features an adjustable packing gland that allows for ease of maintenance and long service life.
Apollo® 215 L high-performance butterfly valve
“Apollo”® 215 L high-performance butterfly valve features a double offset design that provides sealing
Premium-modified polytetrafluoroethylene (MPTFE) or reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene (RPTFE) seats and stem packing provides excellent sealing and guarantees low friction operation. A stainless steel lever and stem nut offers corrosion resistance and durability.
The “Apollo”® 215 L high-performance butterfly valve features a double offset design that provides improved sealing and reduced wear compared to concentric designs. Its blowout-proof shaft is made of 17-4 PH stainless steel, which offers high strength and good corrosion resistance, and is designed in accordance with the API 609 standard.
Low and high-pressure requirements
Universal mounting dimensions allow for direct mounting of either Apollo actuators or manual operators. The “Apollo”® 215 L uses a multi-bolt retainer that holds and supports the seat, as well as an extended neck that allows for two inches of pipe insulation.
The design also includes a free-floating, pressure-assisted solid seat that creates a positive seal under both low and high-pressure requirements. The “Apollo”® 215 L is made with a robust one-piece cast body available in weldable cast B-grade steel (WCB) carbon steel or CF8M/316 stainless steel stainless steel.