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3-Way Ball Valve M1 with solvent socket ends metric
- Modular
for easy expansion - CE 0036
certified - Radial
installation & removal - Integrated domes
for adapter set
Description
The M1 3-way ball valve with T-ball from Praher Plastics is a modular system fitting for professional swimming pool and water technology. It was developed for reliable switching and distribution functions in filter circuits, solar bypasses, pool switching systems, and process lines, and enables precise flow control without media mixing.
Thanks to its modular platform and integrated domes, the ball valve is optimally prepared for automation and can be flexibly combined with electric or pneumatic actuators. Robust, durable materials and a maintenance-optimized design ensure high operational reliability in continuous operation.
The version with union nuts (true union connections) enables quick installation and service-friendly maintenance without disconnecting the piping. Each valve is 100% leak-tested, externally CE-certified (CE 0036), and designed for a service life of up to 25 years in water applications (20 °C, maximum permissible operating pressure).
Product details
| 3-way ball valve M1 | |
|---|---|
| Ball type: | T-ball |
| Housing material: | PVCu |
| O-rings: | EPDM |
| Ball seat ring: | Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) |
| Dimensions: | DN10 / d16 / 3/8" - DN50 / d63 / 2" |
| Pressure rate: | DN10 - DN25 = PN16 DN32 - DN40 = PN12.5 DN50 = PN10 |
| Connection: | 3 x solvent socket end PVCu metric with union nut |
| Color: | Grey |
| Manufacturer: | Praher Plastics |
Features
- Modular design allows for easy switch between different configurations due to special features and fitting devices
- Buttress thread for a perfect fit of the union nut
- Locking handle with integrated Praher Labeling System (PLS)
- Domes integrated into the housing for direct mounting of the modular adapter set
- Integrated bracket for fix point mounting
- Silicon-free
- Cushion O-ring for PTFE-seat
- Double sealed shaft
- Floating ball bearing
- Low operating torque
- Radial installation and removal
- Simple and low-maintenance operation
Technical data
Pressure - temperature - diagram
Torque at the shaft
Note: The values of the pressure-temperature-diagram are based on a service life of 25 years at static pressure load and apply to water or water-like media.
Flow rate - pressure loss 3-way ball valve / T-ball / -position
| Pressure loss | DN10 d16 |
DN15 d20 |
DN20 d25 |
DN25 d32 |
DN32 d40 |
DN40 d50 |
DN50 d63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.001 bar | 5.3 | 6.5 | 11.4 | 16.3 | 35.6 | 40 | 61.3 |
| 1.0 bar | 145 | 180 | 360 | 520 | 1150 | 1380 | 2300 |
Specification in l/min (PN16 pipe)
Flow rate - pressure loss 3-way ball valve / T-ball / L&T-position
| Pressure loss | DN10 d16 |
DN15 d20 |
DN20 d25 |
DN25 d32 |
DN32 d40 |
DN40 d50 |
DN50 d63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.001 bar | 2 | 2.5 | 6.2 | 7.6 | 15 | 16 | 25.5 |
| 1.0 bar | 65 | 85 | 200 | 240 | 485 | 540 | 950 |
Specification in l/min (PN16 pipe)
Dimensions
PVCu solvent socket ends metric / ASTM (Dimensions in mm)
| DN d inch |
10 16 3/8" |
15 20 1/2" |
20 25 3/4" |
25 32 1" |
32 40 1 1/4" |
40 50 1 1/2" |
50 63 2" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 100 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 185 |
| A1 | 50 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 92.5 |
| B | 39.5 | 39.5 | 51 | 51 | 63.5 | 72 | 84 |
| C | 33 | 33 | 40 | 43 | 51 | 56 | 64 |
| D | 56.5 | 56.5 | 65.5 | 74.5 | 88.5 | 106 | 124 |
| E | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| F | 34 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 45 | 50 |
| H | 81 | 81 | 91.5 | 94 | 113 | 122 | 132.5 |
| t | 16 | 16.5 | 19.5 | 23 | 26.5 | 31.5 | 38.5 |
| Z | 106 | 105 | 116 | 126 | 146.5 | 168 | 196 |
| Z1 | 53 | 52.5 | 58 | 63 | 73.25 | 84 | 98 |
| PN | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 10 |
Versions
| Product | Art. Nr. |
|---|---|
| DN15, solvent socket ends d20 metric with union nut, T-ball, PN16, grey | 210793 |
| DN20, solvent socket ends d25 metric with union nut, T-ball, PN16, grey | 210794 |
| DN25, solvent socket ends d32 metric with union nut, T-ball, PN16, grey | 210795 |
| DN32, solvent socket ends d40 metric with union nut, T-ball, PN12.5, grey | 210796 |
| DN40, solvent socket ends d50 metric with union nut, T-ball, PN12.5, grey | 210797 |
| DN50, solvent socket ends d63 metric with union nut, T-ball, PN10, grey | 210798 |
The key features of the M1 in detail
Modular design
Prepared for automation
The design of the M1 3-way ball valve is consistently geared towards easy installation and efficient automation. Domes and bracket are permanently integrated into the valve body, which means that the valve is prepared for actuator installation directly from the factory. Electric or pneumatic actuators can also be retrofitted after installation. Only an adapter set is required for automation.
For fixed-point mounting, an optional clamping element is available, while for flanged connections on flat surfaces a spacer element ensures correct positioning and stable installation.
Optionally available with position feedback or failsafe function.
Buttress thread
Left-hand thread on the pressure rings
The left-hand thread on the pressure rings prevents accidental twisting when mounting the union nut, improves tightness, and ensures that the ball position remains securely set.
This reliably prevents the pressure ring from being accidentally unscrewed.
Safety handle with labeling plate
T-ball for clear switching functions
Simultaneous connection of three lines: The T-bore can hydraulically connect two or three connections, allowing media to be distributed or mixed without additional fittings.
Mixing and distribution function in one component: The T-ball allows, for example, a second line to be mixed into a main flow or a volume flow to be divided between two outlets.
Robust & chemical-resistant
The M1 3-way ball valve impresses with:
- High corrosion and chemical resistance
- Resistance to chlorine and water treatment chemicals
- Low pressure loss
- Low operating torque
The double-sealed shaft and high-quality PTFE seat rings ensure permanent tightness in continuous operation.