With the new Ball Valve 546 Pro, piping systems specialist GF Piping Systems has successfully relaunched a proven classic. The many months of development efforts have paid off gaining the prestigious iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award underlines the successful implementation of the highest design standards. The international jurors were particularly impressed by the ergonomically shaped lever.
The iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award are among the oldest independent seals of quality for design. Established in 1953 (iF Design Award) and 1955 (Red Dot Design Award), the internationally renowned awards recognize outstanding product designs in various categories.
Developed to make the replacement and retrofitting of valves in piping systems even more cost-effective and efficient, the new platform of the Ball Valve 546 Pro enables retrofitting during ongoing operations without costly production interruptions.
The modular platform design allows operators of piping systems to simply and cost-effectively match the ball valve to their current needs. Accessory parts and actuators can be retrofitted during ongoing operations without having to adjust the lengths of the piping system or commission time-consuming and expensive installation services. Also, the retrofit electrical position feedback allows piping system operators to seamlessly integrate the component in the upstream process control system. Given the increasing digitization of processes, this opens up many opportunities for efficiency increase and life cycle optimization.
The resistance capacity of the 546 Pro equals that of its predecessor – the component withstands extreme conditions including high resistance to aggressive chemicals. Therefore, the Ball Valve 546 Pro can be used in a wide range of industries with the highest demands on quality and reliability, ranging from chemical processing via industrial production, surface treatment, and the semiconductor industry, to municipal water treatment, drinking water treatment, and energy technology.
