Plug Valve are excellent sanitary devices with minimal pressure drops. This kind of valve is constructed with a special taper which has been carefully designed to reduce wedging and galling.
Plug valves are made of type 316 stainless steel and come in the clamp and butt-weld end configuration.
Available in rubber or stainless steel plugs.
Note: Plug valves, because of inherent design, is recommended only for low pressure applications.... 25 psi maximum; for use with non-hazardous products, and at temperatures not to exceed 100°F.
They are subject to leakage almost normal operating, maintenance, and cleaning procedures.
2WAY & 3WAY-Butt Weld-plug Valve
2way & 3way-Clamp End-plug Valve