GF Piping Systems 543 Pro three-way ball valve

The 543 ball valve from GF Piping Systems has been a durable and flexible solution used for mixing and distribution in applications ranging from water treatment to complex chemical and pharmaceutical processes. GF Piping Systems is now introducing the 543 Pro ball valve, which is designed to improve usability, adding sensors and actuators that offer new possibilities for process automation.

The 543 Pro three-way ball valve increases safety with a lever that prevents unintentional operation due to the addition of a locking ring. For an extra layer of security, a padlock can also be fitted in order to protect the valve against unauthorised use. In addition, the accessories include a manual spring return unit that ensures that the valve closes automatically when it is released. Another feature for the 543 Pro is the addition of new stems with a predefined breakpoint between the actuator and ball valve. In the event of a blockage within the system, the breakpoint ensures that only the stem has to be replaced rather than the entire ball valve.

The 543 Pro features a retrofittable position feedback sensor with an LED display that records the position of the control lever. The compact double sensor can be easily mounted with a snap-on design. In addition to traditional manual operation and a pneumatic control unit, the ball valve can be operated fully automatically with an electric actuator. The 543 Pro also features a scannable Data-Matrix-Code which simplifies the storage of all component information and enables individual traceability.