TruDesign Ball Valve (Seacock)

For many years, bronze has been the material of choice for use in underwater marine applications such as thru-hull fittings and seacocks. It outperformed many other metals and alloys and has stood the test of time. Until now. Designed and made in New Zealand, TruDesigns marine fittings are precision moulded from a glass reinforced Nylon composite material which provides both maximum strength and durability.

TruDesign ball valves (seacocks) control thru-hull inlet and outlet flow requirements, above and below the water line. The ball and seal ring are moulded in a PTFE filled polymer for lubricated, smooth continuous ease of operation. This material resists marine growth, such as barnacles, preventing them from seizing up the valve.

Features:

• Corrosion resistant and safe from electrolysis
• Flame Retardant so can be used in engine compartments
• Chemical resistant - Impervious to diesel, petrol and antifouling paints
• UV resistant - Will not degrade or discolour with ultraviolet light from the sun
• Lightweight - 6 to 1 weight saving over bronze
• Individually leak and pressure tested during manufacture
• Burst-rated to 750 PSI (5,170 kPa)
• Parallel BSP threads
• OPEN/CLOSED positions marked for easy identification
• Frost-friendly and won’t split like metallic ball valves can when frozen
• Removable handles to assist installation - fastened with a 316 Stainless Steel screw
• No earth bonding needed
• Can be locked to comply with toilet waste outlet standards
• Operating temperature range: -40° to +110°C
• Comply with ISO and ABYC mechanical properties, strength tests and UV requirements
• Certified to ISO 9093-2 by Bureau Veritas and the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI, Belgium)