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Mason Tubefittings, located in Hamilton, New Zealand, manufactures and supplies premium Stainless Steel 316 Ball Valves for reliable flow control in corrosive and high-pressure environments. These quarter-turn valves, available in 2-way, 3-piece, or flanged designs with sizes from 1/4″ to 4″ (DN8 to DN100), handle pressures up to 6000 PSI (414 bar) and temperatures from -29°C to +180°C, featuring full-port construction for minimal flow restriction and easy maintenance. Engineered with investment casting or forged bodies, blow-out proof stems, and lockable handles, they ensure bubble-tight shutoff and compliance with standards like ISO 5211 for actuator mounting.
Stainless Steel 316 Ball Valves use ASTM A351 CF8M (316) or CF3M (316L) for bodies, balls, and stems, with composition including 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel, 2-3% molybdenum, max 0.08% carbon, 2% manganese, and balances of iron for pitting and chloride resistance. Mechanical properties feature minimum tensile strength of 75 ksi (515 MPa), yield strength 30 ksi (205 MPa), 40% elongation, and Brinell hardness up to 217 for durability under cyclic loads. Seats and seals employ PTFE, reinforced PTFE, or PVDF for chemical compatibility, low friction (0.05-0.10 coefficient), and operation from cryogenic to 200°C with NBR/Viton O-rings.
| VALVE SIZE | 1/8″ TO 2″ / 6 MM TO 50 MM |
| THREAD | NPT, BSPP, BSPT, JIC, METRIC, UNF |
| CONNECTION | THREADED, TUBE END, BUTT WELD, SOCKET WELD, WELD NIPPLE, FLANGED, SAE |
| FUNCTION | 2 WAY, 3 WAY, 4 WAY, 5 WAY, |
| PRESSURE RATING | 1500 PSI, 3000 PSI, 6000 PSI, 10000 PSI, 15000 PSI, 20000 PSI |
| SEAL RING MATERIAL | PTFE, PVDF, DELRIN, PEEK, GRAPHITE |
| STANDARD | ISO , DIN , ANSI , API , ASME , AWWA , MSS , |
| MEDIA | HYDRAULIC OIL, AIR, WATER, GAS, STEAM, HOT WATER , COLD WATER , SEA WATER , CHEMICAL |
| MEDIA TEMPERATURE | (-120* C TO 500*C )RANGE AS PER PRESSURE |
| BODY TYPE | BAR STOCK |
| BRAND NAME | TU-LOK |
| PACKING DETAILS | BOX PACKING, WOODEN PALLET |
| EQUIVALENT BRANDS | SWAGELOK, PARKER, DK-LOK, HAMLET, OLIVER VALVES, HOKE |
| APPLICATION | MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT, EARTH MOVING MACHINERIES , POWER GENERATING PLANT , STEEL MANUFACTURING PLANT , MINING INDUSTRIES , CHEMICAL PROCESSING MACHINES , PIPING LINE , PAINT INDUSTRIES , TRUCKS AND TRAILERS , AUTOMATION , AGRICULTURE MACHINES , AEROSPACE & DEFENCE EQUIPMENTS, |
| Grade | Mn | C | S | Mo | N | Si | P | Cr | Ni | |
| 316 | Minimum | – | – | – | 2.00 | – | – | 0 | 16.0 | 10.0 |
| Maximum | 2.0 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 3.00 | 0.10 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 18.0 | 14.0 | |
| 316H | Minimum | 0.04 | 0.04 | – | 2.00 | – | 0 | – | 16.0 | 10.0 |
| Maximum | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.03 | 3.00 | – | 0.75 | 0.045 | 18.0 | 14.0 |
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Grade |
Yield Strength |
Tensile Strength |
Elongation (%) |
Reduction of Area (%) |
Hardness Max |
|
Min (Mpa) |
Min (Mpa) |
Min |
Min (50mm) |
HB |
|
|
Stainless Steel 316 Valves |
170 |
485 |
30 |
50 |
217* |
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Stainless Steel 316 Valves |
205 |
515 |
30 |
50 |
217* |
| Grade | British | Euronorm | UNS No | SS | JIS | ||
| European Standards | British Standards | DIN No | Name | ||||
| 316 | 58H, 58J | 316S31 | 1.4401 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 | S31600 | 2347 | SUS 316 |
| 316H | – | 316S51 | – | – | S31609 | – | – |
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Stainless Steel 316 Ball Valves provide on/off control in chemical processing, petrochemical plants, food/pharma industries, and marine systems due to superior resistance to chlorides, acids, and seawater. They suit instrumentation, hydraulic circuits, water treatment, desalination, and sanitary lines, handling pressures to 10000 PSI in high-spec models. Common in pipelines, steam services, and automated skids with actuator options, they offer low torque, fire-safe design per API 607, and long service life in abrasive or high-vibration setups.
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