Our products
Patented, internally mounted direct-fill valves in 2½″ and 4″ body sizes, with hose connections from 2½″ to 5″.
Five models.
Two body sizes.
Pick the body size for your tank and the hose connection for your supply line. Every model shares the same patented, self-diffusing design.
2½″ body
FFE2525CF8M-F
2½″ NPT-F hose connection fitting View specs →
2½″ body
FFE2530CF8M-F
3″ NPT-F hose connection fitting View specs →
4″ body
FFE4030CF8M-F
3″ NPT-F hose connection fitting View specs →
4″ body
FFE4040CF8M-F
4″ NPT-F hose connection fitting View specs →
4″ body
FFE4050CF8M-M
5″ NPT-M hose connection fitting View specs →Compare models
| Model | Valve body | Hose connection | Mounting | Opening pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFE2525CF8M-F | 2½″ body | 2½″ NPT-F | TTMA 6-bolt attachment pattern | Less than 6 PSI |
| FFE2530CF8M-F | 2½″ body | 3″ NPT-F | TTMA 6-bolt attachment pattern | Less than 6 PSI |
| FFE4030CF8M-F | 4″ body | 3″ NPT-F | TTMA 8-bolt attachment pattern | Less than 3 PSI |
| FFE4040CF8M-F | 4″ body | 4″ NPT-F | TTMA 8-bolt attachment pattern | Less than 3 PSI |
| FFE4050CF8M-M | 4″ body | 5″ NPT-M | TTMA 8-bolt attachment pattern | Less than 3 PSI |
Not sure which configuration fits your apparatus? See the Hydrodynamic Duo and its pressure and flow data, or contact us.
Built to last in the tank
Every valve we've manufactured since our first year is built from heavy-gauge 316 stainless steel castings, EPDM rubber seals, high-grade stainless steel springs and shafts, and prevailing torque fasteners. Our spring supplier also supplies NASA.
We also use sealants designed for underwater service. They electrically insulate all mechanical parts against corrosion caused by electrical currents that can develop in both plastic and steel tanks. The same sealant locks the prevailing torque nut on the sealing and diffusion cap, adding mechanical integrity even under the unusual conditions we've seen from time to time.
Because the valve is installed inside the water tank, it can't freeze, even in the coldest conditions. The tank itself acts as a heat source.
Simple design, lower cost
Thanks to its simple, patented design, the “Friend” costs significantly less to cast. You also save on installation: the tank itself serves as the mounting support, so there's no separate mounting device to buy. And because the valve is self-diffusing, you don't need a separate diffuser either.
Installation takes about twenty minutes, which keeps labor costs down.
- Stands up to severe water supply conditions
- Conforms to NFPA 1901 standards
- Prevents water hammer
- Self-diffusing
- Reduces turnaround time dramatically
- Easily installed on an existing truck or as OEM
Materials and construction
Heavy-gauge 316 stainless steel castings have been used on every valve since our first year.
A self-cleaning EPDM valve seal gives positive sealing as soon as the feed source is shut off.
High-grade stainless steel springs and shafts. Our spring supplier also supplies NASA.
Prevailing torque fasteners, locked with an underwater sealant, keep the assembly tight.
Please call for current pricing
We're happy to talk through which valve fits your tankers and pumpers. Call or email us and we'll get back to you.