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
- 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
- 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 |
Flush-Mounted (BFT) Kettle/Tank Valves
- 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