GROCO FBV-3000 3-Inch Full-Flow Flanged Ball Valve with Reversible Handle

3" Full Flow Ball Valve

This GROCO flanged ball valve is designed for controlling the flow and pressure of fluids in a pipeline system.

Features:

• 1-1/4" sizes and larger include one grease zerk fitting for lubrication (use only with the valve in the open position), and one drain plug. The zerk can also be used for draining.
• The patented field reversible handle allows you to select the closed position orientation (clockwise or counter-clockwise) that best suits the installation.
• The handle has a square hole to accept standard ratchet, to help reach valves in hard-to-reach locations and ease the actuation of difficult-to-operate valves.
• Full flow
• A triangular base with a bolt pattern to match most popular brands makes retrofit easy.
• C83600 bronze construction
• Stainless steel handle and hardware
• Chrome-plated solid brass ball
• PTFE seats and seals
• Bonding attachment on base

Specifications:

• Thread Bottom NPS: 3"
• Thread Top NPT: 3"

GROCO FBV-3000 3-Inch Full-Flow Ball Valve provides dependable fluid flow control for pipeline systems, marine installations, and retrofit applications requiring a durable flanged valve. Its full-flow design supports efficient passage through the valve, while the reversible handle lets installers choose the closed-position orientation that best fits the installation.

Built with C83600 bronze construction, a chrome-plated solid brass ball, PTFE seats and seals, and stainless steel handle hardware, this GROCO ball valve is designed for practical serviceability and long-term use. The triangular base uses a bolt pattern compatible with most popular brands, helping simplify replacement and retrofit projects. A bonding attachment on the base provides an additional installation feature for applicable systems.

Key Features:

• Full-flow design: Controls fluid flow and pressure while maintaining an unobstructed valve passage.
• Field-reversible handle: Select clockwise or counter-clockwise closed-position orientation to suit the installation.
• Ratchet-compatible handle: The square handle opening accepts a standard ratchet to support operation in hard-to-reach locations.
• Serviceable construction: Includes a grease zerk fitting and drain plug for applicable 1-1/4-inch and larger valve sizes; use the grease fitting only with the valve in the open position.
• Retrofit-friendly base: Triangular base and bolt pattern match most popular brands.
• Durable valve materials: C83600 bronze body, stainless steel handle and hardware, chrome-plated solid brass ball, and PTFE seats and seals.

Product Details:

• Brand: GROCO
• Part number: FBV-3000
• Product type: Full-flow flanged ball valve
• Thread bottom NPS: 3 inches
• Thread top NPT: 3 inches
• Construction: C83600 bronze
• Handle and hardware: Stainless steel
• Ball: Chrome-plated solid brass
• Seats and seals: PTFE
• Base feature: Bonding attachment

Choose the GROCO FBV-3000 for full-flow fluid control, flexible handle positioning, and retrofit-friendly construction in a 3-inch pipeline valve application.

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