Is the Ball Valve 1/2", Quick Coupling Seat DN11.8, Stainless Steel BALR compatible with standard lances and nozzles and safe under 60 bar pressure?

Yes. The Ball Valve 1/2", Quick Coupling Seat DN11.8, Stainless Steel BALR is compatible with standard lances and nozzles when used with quick couplings (it includes a DN11.8 quick coupling socket and a BSP female thread with flat Viton gasket for secure connections). It is engineered for safety—including a mechanism to prevent accidental opening if the lever is dropped and a protective EPDM rubber cover—and is rated for a working pressure up to 60 bar and temperatures up to +95°C, making it safe for use at or below 60 bar.

Can the Ball Valve 1/2", Quick Coupling Seat DN11.8, Stainless Steel BALR be used with chemical detergents and foam without degrading the EPDM cover or Viton gasket?

Yes. The Ball Valve 1/2", Quick Coupling Seat DN11.8, Stainless Steel BALR is designed for professional use with water, cleaning agents and foam and is suitable for chemical detergents and foaming agents typically used in cleaning applications. Its construction features AISI 304 stainless steel for corrosion resistance, an EPDM rubber cover that protects the valve and floor, and a flat Viton (FKM) gasket in the BSP female thread for secure, chemical-resistant sealing. Operating limits of up to 60 bar and +95°C further support use under demanding cleaning conditions. Notes and caveats: - EPDM is generally resistant to many detergents, soaps and hot water but can be attacked by certain solvents, oils and strong oxidizers. - Viton (FKM) offers superior resistance to a wide range of aggressive chemicals, oils and fuels compared with EPDM, but compatibility should be checked for specific aggressive solvents or specialty chemicals. - For confirmation with a particular detergent or concentrated chemical/foam formulation, consult the chemical supplier’s compatibility chart or perform a compatibility test to ensure long-term durability.

Ball valve 1/2″, socket quick coupling DN11.8, steel stainless, BALR

Additional information

Material	SS – stainless steel

Ball valve 1/2″ of steel stainless for multifunction use for water, agents cleaning, foam. It can be used independently or with quick coupling enabling connection many types lances and nozzles. secured against opening valve through fall on its lever. has solid cover with rubber EPDM protecting valve and floor against damage in case fall. Connections: socket quick coupling DN11.8 in cover with rubber EPDM / BSP female with gasket flat (Viton). Material: steel AISI 304. Working pressure: up to 60 bar. Operating temperature: up to +95°C.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Price	Quantity	Actions	Catalogue
AK-BALRCP1-BL	Valve ball AKBO, rubber guard, 1/2" BSP female, socket DN11.8 w guard, AISI 304, blue	12	60	In stock	0 €		Enquiry

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Ball valve 1/2″ of steel stainless for multifunction use for water, agents cleaning, foam. It can be used independently or with quick coupling enabling connection many types lances and nozzles. secured against opening valve through fall on its lever. has solid cover with rubber EPDM protecting valve and floor against damage in case fall. Connections: socket quick coupling DN11.8 in cover with rubber EPDM / BSP female with gasket flat (Viton). Material: steel AISI 304. Working pressure: up to 60 bar. Operating temperature: up to +95°C.