Waterworks

A.R.I. SB

Underground Air Valve System for Waterworks

A Sub-surface Valve System for Waterworks that allows you to select a number of A.R.I. Air Valve models for underground usage. Valve maintenance is performed above ground, reducing the hazards of confined space operation.

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Technical Specifications

Size Unit

Size range

DN80 - DN100 (3" - 4")

Pressure rating

PN25

Working pressure range

0.2 - 25 bar

Working temperature

Maximum working temperature:

60° C

Maximum intermittent temperature:

90° C

Available construction materials

Composite material, Stainless Steel, Ductile Iron

End connection type

Threaded BSP/NPT or flanged ends to meet various requested standards.

Features & Benefits

Compact submerged vault assembly
  • Eliminates need for large human-accessible manholes and the associated costs of excavation, installation and specialized safety gear
  • Reduces costs in installation, maintenance, manpower and minimizes downtime
  • Dampens air valve operating noise
Integral gear box shut-off valve
  • No need for confined-space entry to operate the valve
  • Safe and easy above-ground operation and maintenance, performed entirely from ground level
Built-in safety mechanism
  • Air valve extraction safeguarded against removal under pressure
Back-flushing assembly
  • Allows convenient servicing operations without removing the air valve from the line
All connections fitted with quick connect/release couplings
  • Facilitates fast, easy connection and disconnection of fluid lines, for more efficient handling and maintenance
Construction materials
  • Light-weight and corrosion-resistant