Ball Valves

Economic
Excellent simple and robust solution with a low capital cost
316L & PTFE
Manufactured in 316L stainless steel with PTFE seats
NW and BSP versions
NW16, 25, 40, 50 sizes, plus optional BSP threaded versions
Easy to use manual operation
High conductance full bore pumping
Ball valves are popular in applications where fast action and full bore pumping are needed.
The Edwards IBV series valves combine these practical everyday features plus ease of use and economy in a high specification design. Manufactured in 316L stainless steel with PTFE seats they deliver robust performance in a wide variety of vacuum duties.
Technical Data
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IBV16MKS | IBV25MKS | IBV40MKS | IBV50MKS | ||
Molecular conductance | l/s | 5.3 | 15.9 | 46.5 | 86.0 |
Leak rate | mbar l/s | 1x10-6 | 1x10-6 | 1x10-6 | 1x10-6 |
Pressure rating using NW co-seal | bar | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Ambient operating range | °C | 5 to 65 | 5 to 65 | 5 to 65 | 5 to 65 |
Reliability MTTF | cycles | 30000 | 30000 | 30000 | 30000 |
Weight | g | 1200 | 1750 | 3100 | 4300 |