Steel & O’Brien is the source trusted across multiple industries for 3-way sanitary ball valves that provide dependable flow control. Our fittings and valves are made from stainless steel and are designed to meet 3-A Sanitary Standards. This means they can be used in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical production processes with no concern about contamination. These ball valves are just one more way in which our products make sanitary simple for our customers.

Part NumberSize (inches)Pressure Rating @ 70°F.Pressure Rating @ 300°F.L1L2L3W

BLV3CL-.50

 1/2 1,000 PSI 175 PSI 4.65 2.32 2.32 5.6

BLV3CL-.75

 3/4 1,000 PSI 175 PSI 5 2.5 2.5 5.6

BLV3CL-1

 1 1,000 PSI 175 PSI 6 3 3 6.4

BLV3CL-1.5

 1 1/2 1,000 PSI 175 PSI 6.89 3.45 3.45 7.67

BLV3CL-2

 2 1,000 PSI 175 PSI 7.48 3.74 3.74 7.67

BLV3CL-2.5

 2 1/2 800 PSI 175 PSI 8.98 4.49 4.22 14.88

BLV3CL-3

 3 800 PSI 175 PSI 10.24 5.12 4.8 16.25

BLV3CL-4

 4 800 PSI 175 PSI 11.38 5.69 6.26 16.25

Features:

  • Stocking 1/2″ through 4″ with clamp ends.
  • Available in L and T port.
  • Encapsulated Teflon seats.
  • 316 on all product contact surfaces.
  • 32Ra I.D. max surface finish.
  • 1/2″ to 2″ rated for 1000 PSI at 1000°F.
  • 2 1/2″ to 4″ rated for 800 PSI at 100°F.
  • 1/2″ to 3″ are full port design.
  • 4″ are reduced port design.
  • ISO 5211 mounting pad for actuator.
  • Meets 3A Standards.
  • 100% tested.

NOTE: Drawing, part numbers, and dimensions shown are for 2-Way Clamp End Style Ball Valve. Call Steel & O’Brien for details on other configurations.

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Why Choose Steel & O’Brien?

Our catalog of products includes more than 10,000 high-quality valves and fittings from some of the world’s most-trusted manufacturers. At the same time, our ISO-certified manufacturing facility gives us the capabilities to produce custom fittings made to our customers’ exact specifications. With such a wide selection of stock and custom products available, we are the one-stop source for our customers’ sanitary needs. Working with a single source means companies can avoid downtime and delays caused by purchasing from multiple suppliers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are 3-way sanitary ball valves used for in industrial applications?

These valves serve to regulate and redirect the flow of products or raw materials. L-flow ball valves create a 90-degree angle of flow through it, while T-flow valves allow flow in multiple directions at the same time as well as mixing between two different sources. These are commonly found in sanitary process piping in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

What are the most important certifications for 3-way sanitary ball valves?

3-A Sanitary Standards are the specifications used throughout the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries to ensure fittings and valves are suitable for use. Steel & O’Brien ensures every valve we sell meets this certification.

Why is Steel & O’Brien the right supplier for 3-way sanitary ball valves?

In addition to our extensive catalog of stock valves from leading manufacturers, we also pride ourselves on being able to offer expert guidance on selecting the fittings that make the most sense for the application. With more than 35 years in the industry, our commitment is to make sanitary simple for our customers no matter what markets they serve.

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