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A three-piece, stainless-steel ball valve features this company’s Smart Connect feature for joining pipes without welding. The ball valves are available in two grades of stainless-steel grades (304 and 316), in sizes from 0.5 to 2.0 in., and with more than 600 fitting configurations. The ball in the valve is a full-port ball, and the valve handle locks in two positions. The press ends of the valve include a fluoroelastomer seal. The valve can be installed wet or dry, making it ideal for maintenance or emergency repair jobs, the company says. The valve’s design allows it to be maintained without being removed, the company adds. — Viega Inc., Wichita, Kan.