Link-Tech develops first modular ball valve

Tianjin-based Link-Tech Co., Ltd., a component manufacturer for plumbing and heating systems, has developed the industry's first modular ball valve which features several thermoplastic components including the ball, the ball valve housing, and several connector components. The new PolyBrass ball valve incorporates thermoplastic parts made of Acudel? modified polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resin from Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC, for prolonged resistance to hot chlorinated water and tight tolerance molding. Link-Tech is targeting the PolyBrass ball valve for the US market where new legislation to be enacted in 2014 will require lead-free systems for potable water and heating applications for residential and commercial use. Modular construction enables the PolyBrass ball valve to be versatile, permitting use with a range of fittings including threaded screw fittings, push fittings, and crimp fittings. Acudel modified PPSU is part of Solvay's family of polysulfone polymers, which have been used successfully in plumbing applications for over 20 years.
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