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VAG EKO Plus Gate Valve

The EKO®plus is a reliable, resilient-seated gate valve designed for long-term performance in water, wastewater, gas, and desalination applications. Key design enhancements include sliding plastic caps on the wedge that minimize operating torque, a maintenance-free stem sealing system featuring triple O-rings, and corrosion-resistant materials suitable for critical pipeline installations. Its versatility is evident in its multiple configurations—including British Standard (BS 5163) types A & B, short and long face-to-face lengths, rising or non-rising stems, socket-to-socket connections, and actuator-ready versions.

DN (Size Range):

DN 40–600 (BS/EN), wider range depending on configuration

Pressure Nominal (PN):

PN 10/16/25 (BS/EN); ANSI Class 125/150 available

Face-to-Face Length:

Short - EN 558 Basic Series 14; Long - Series 15 or R3 (BS 5163/ISO 5752)

Sealing/Standard:

Resilient-seated per BS 5163 & EN 1074

Body, Bonnet, Wedge:

Ductile Iron EN‑GJS‑400‑15 (GGG‑40), epoxy-coated (GSK)

Stem & Stem Nut:

Stainless steel stem (1.4057); nut made of brass or bronze

Stem Sealing:

Maintenance-free; corrosion-resistant

Variants Available:

Type A & B (BS 5163); Socket-to-socket; Rising stem; Electric actuator; ANSI; SANS versions

Face-to-Face:

EN 558 Basic Series 14 / 15, or BS R3

Wedge Coating:

EPDM-coated over Ductile Iron

Sealing System:

Triple O-ring; plastic sliding caps integrated during vulcanization

Vacuum Capability:

Up to 90% vacuum resistance

Ideal for:
Water treatment, distribution, and transmission systems
Desalination plants
Gas pipelines and pressure management applications
Pumping stations, retention basins, and dams

Suited for potable water, treated wastewater, desalinated water, and gas services—depending on wedge materials (EPDM for water, NBR for gas/wastewater).

Wide configuration flexibility: flange, socket, rising stem, automated actuation
Low torque operation minimizes actuator size and cost
High durability: proven design with long-term serviceability and burial readiness
Broad standard certifications: WRAS, DVGW, NSF (via coatings) available

Rising stem kits (for buried environments)
Electric actuators and advanced valves for electric operation
Socket connectors for VAG BAIO®plus system
ANSI and SANS variants for international standards

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