Lee Sanitary Manual Ball Valves are precision made of Type 316-L stainless steel and are designed for corrosion-resistant, high-sanitary conditions in the food, drug, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, beverage, chemical and metal-detection industries worldwide. They are 3A Sanitary certified and USDA approved. All Lee valves are available with various optional connection fittings such as sanitary Tri-Clamp®, Acme (bevel seat), I-line, flanged, and butt-weld.

3A Sanitary Manual Ball Valves Data Sheet

3A Sanitary Manual Ball Valves Standard Features

2FT Inline Valves
All Lee Manual Ball Valve Styles Feature:
  • 3A Sanitary certified and USDA approved
  • T-316-L stainless steel contact parts with PTFE or Mica-filled PTFE Seals
  • Sanitary #4 I.D./O.D. finish
  • Fast breakdown (no special tools required) for cleaning and maintenance
  • Minimal replacement parts, reduce maintenance time and costs
  • Easy to clean
  • Maximum pressure: 300 PSIG
  • Maximum temperature: 450°F
  • Long term sanitary service if operating, maintenance and cleaning instructions are followed
  • Handle doubles as a wrench to tighten packing nut
  • Full-port design for unobstructed product flow
  • Available with various optional connection fittings such as sanitary Tri-Clamp®, Acme (bevel seat), I-line, and flanged.

Two-Way (2FT) & Three-Way (3FT) In-line Diverter Valves

2FT & 3FT Drawings
  • Three-way valves simplify multiple tank filling and draining operations
  • 1/2" through 4" full flow port sizes which eliminate product flow restrictions
Valve Size A B C D E F Two-Way Three-Way
1 1/2" 5 13/13" 2 29/32" 4 1/8" 6 7/16" 1 1/2" 3 5/8" 7 lbs 6 1/2 lbs
2" 6 13/16" 3 13/32" 4 1/2" 6 7/16" 2" 4 1/8" 9 lbs 8 1/2 lbs
3" 9 7/16" 4 23/32" 5" 8 1/4" 3" 5 5/8" 21 lbs 20 lbs
4" 13 1/16" 6 17/32" 6 3/8" 16" 4" 7 1/4" 50 1/2 lbs 48 1/2 lbs
Three-way valves have a working pressure to 150 PSIG and a maximum working temperature of 300° F (for increased pressures to 300 PSIG and temperatures to 450° F, request Mica-filled seals).

Flush-Mounted (BFT) Kettle/Tank Valves

BFT Drawing
  • 1/2" through 4" full flow port sizes which eliminate product flow restrictions
  • Mounting flange is easily welded to any style tank bottom (vacuum rated mounting flanges available)

 

Valve Size A B C D E F Total Weight (lbs.) Flange Weight (lbs.)
1 1/2" 5 1/2" 4 5/8" 4 1/8" 8 3/16" 1 1/2"" 6 7/16" 9 3 1/2
2" 6" 5 3/16" 4 1/2" 8 1/4" 2" 6 7/16" 12 4
3" 8" 7 1/16" 5" 10 5/8" 3" 8 1/4" 26 7 1/2
4" 10 1/2" 9 5/8" 6 3/8" 19 1/8" 4" 16" 61 1/2 13

3A Sanitary Valve Options & Accessories

While the style of valve you choose will have its own set of features, you also have the opportunity to choose from a few other options.

Outlets

  • Tri-Clamp® (standard)
  • I-line
  • Acme (bevel seat)
  • Flange