Large Diameter Valves are massive, heavy-engineered isolation and control valves manufactured in nominal pipe diameters from 24" up to 120" (DN600 to DN3000). Designed to withstand extreme hydrostatic thrust forces, seismic loads, and high-volume flow velocities, these heavy-capacity valves are the backbone of municipal bulk water transmission aqueducts, thermal and nuclear power cooling water circuits, desalination plants, and hydroelectric dam intake penstocks.
Zeron Fastners designs and manufactures Large Diameter Double Flanged Butterfly Valves, Sluice Gate Valves, and Swing Check Valves conforming to AWWA C504, AWWA C509, and BS EN 593. Fabricated in high-strength Ductile Iron, Heavy Cast Steel, and Fabricated Carbon Steel. Equipped with heavy enclosed multi-reduction worm gearboxes, electric motor actuators, or hydraulic counterweight trip actuators.
| Specification Feature | Details & Standard Compliance |
|---|---|
| Design Standards | AWWA C504, AWWA C515, BS EN 593, API 6D, ISO 10631 |
| Size Range | 24" to 120" (DN600 - DN3000) |
| Pressure Ratings | Class 150#, Class 300#, PN6, PN10, PN16, PN25 |
| Valve Configurations | Double Flanged Butterfly, Resilient Wedge Gate, Multi-Door Check, Tilting Disc |
| Body Materials | Ductile Iron (GGG40/50), Heavy Cast Steel (WCB), Fabricated Structural Steel ASTM A36 |
| Disc / Wedge Material | Ductile Iron with SS 316 Welded Edge, Fabricated Steel, Ni-Al Bronze |
| Operating Options | Multi-Stage Reduction Spur/Worm Gearbox, Electric Actuator (AUMA/Rotork), Electro-Hydraulic |
| Internal/External Coating | WRAS Approved Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) / Polyurethane (min. 350 microns) |
| Testing Standard | AWWA C504, API 598, Hydrostatic Shell & Bi-directional Seat Tested |
| Type & Model | Key Features & Operating Applications |
|---|---|
| Cross-Country Water Transmission Mains | Double flanged butterfly and gate valves for municipal drinking water aqueducts. |
| Power Plant Condenser Cooling Water | Large volume seawater intake and discharge cooling loops for thermal and nuclear stations. |
| Desalination Plant Brine Valves | Duplex and Super Duplex large bore valves resistant to high-salinity hot reject brine. |
| Hydroelectric Dam Penstock Isolation | Heavy-duty turbine guard valves with gravity counterweight emergency tripping mechanisms. |