

Industrial and marine pipeline systems require reliable valves for handling seawater, brine, corrosive fluids and demanding operating conditions. African Valve, an Aluminium Bronze Valves Manufacturer in Egypt, provides aluminium bronze valves designed to offer excellent corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and dependable flow control. Aluminium bronze is particularly valued for seawater and saline service, as well as applications where resistance to pitting, wear and corrosion is required.
Aluminium Bronze Valves Features
Excellent corrosion resistance - Provides strong resistance to seawater, brine and various corrosive environments.
High mechanical strength - Suitable for demanding industrial and marine applications.
Seawater service capability - Well suited for marine, desalination and offshore pipeline systems.
Resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion - Helps improve reliability in chloride-containing environments.
Good wear resistance - Supports longer service life in applications involving erosion and mechanical wear.
Non-sparking properties - Suitable for selected applications where minimizing ignition risks is important.
Reliable shut-off - Provides dependable isolation and flow control.
Multiple valve configurations - Available as gate, globe, check, ball and butterfly valves depending on application requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Valve Type | Gate / Globe / Ball / Check / Butterfly |
| Material Grades | ASTM B148 C95400 / C95500 / C95800 |
| Application | Marine / Seawater / Water / Chemical / Oil & Gas |
| Size Range | DN15–DN1500, depending on valve type |
| Pressure Rating | PN10–PN40 / ASME Class 150–600, depending on design |
| End Connection | Flanged / Threaded / Wafer / Lug / Butt Weld |
| Operation | Handwheel / Lever / Gear / Pneumatic / Electric |
| Flow Direction | Bi-Directional or Uni-Directional, depending on design |
| Temperature Range | Application dependent |
| Testing | Applicable Pressure and Leakage Testing Standards |
Materials & Components
Body: Aluminium Bronze / Nickel Aluminium Bronze — ASTM B148 C95400 / C95500 / C95800
Bonnet: Aluminium Bronze / Nickel Aluminium Bronze — C95400 / C95500 / C95800
Disc: Aluminium Bronze / Nickel Aluminium Bronze — C95400 / C95500 / C95800
Ball: Aluminium Bronze / Nickel Aluminium Bronze / Stainless Steel — C95400 / C95800
Stem: Aluminium Bronze / Stainless Steel / Nickel Aluminium Bronze — C95400 / C95800
Shaft: Aluminium Bronze / Stainless Steel — C95400 / C95800
Seat: PTFE / RPTFE / Graphite / Metal
Bearing: Aluminium Bronze / PTFE-Based Materials
Gasket: PTFE / Graphite / Spiral Wound
Packing: Graphite / PTFE-Based Materials
Fasteners: Stainless Steel / Corrosion-Resistant Alloy
Trim: Aluminium Bronze / Nickel Aluminium Bronze — C95400 / C95500 / C95800
Applications
- Marine Engineering – Seawater and marine fluid-handling systems.
- Shipbuilding – Piping systems requiring corrosion-resistant valves.
- Desalination – Seawater intake, treatment and cooling systems.
- Offshore Oil & Gas – Seawater injection and utility systems.
- Chemical Processing – Selected corrosive fluid-handling applications.
- Power Generation – Cooling-water and utility piping.
- Water Treatment – Seawater, saline-water and treatment systems.
Testing & Standards
- Valve Standards: Applicable API / EN standards depending on valve type.
- Design Standards: ASME B16.34 and relevant dimensional standards.
- Testing: API 598 / ISO 5208 or applicable project requirements.
- Flange Standards: ASME B16.5 / EN standards, where applicable.








