The Homestead Valve, a division of Olson Technologies, Inc., is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial valves, serving the water and wastewater, commercial HVAC and OEM markets as well as the Asphalt market. Homestead Lubricated Plug Valves, Eccentric Plug Valves, Asphalt Plug Valve, and actuator combinations are known throughout the world for unmatched dependability in some of the most demanding services.
We at Homestead Valve have been designing dependable products for over 138 years and in that time we've learned to value performance above all else. Performance in engineering, performance in manufacturing, performance in inventory control, performance in sales have all added up to a highly reliable total valve company. But reliability in engineering, manufacturing, and inventory control is only part of the Homestead story. Our experienced support staff and the network of North American agents assures our valves and our company will perform as well or better than expected.
Homestead distributors, another key element in our success, are selected for their service leadership and valve product knowledge. We regularly train and work closely with them to make sure they have the information and products they need to do their job, meeting your valve needs and keeping you up and running.
100 years of quality is built into every Homestead Eccentric Plug Valve
For over 100 years Homestead® has been building a reputation of dependability, reliability, safety and uncompromising quality. Continuing in this tradition, our new eccentric plug valves deliver the same high level of performance you have come to expect from Homestead.
- Exclusive TRUE Bi-directional design
- CAD/CAM Design
- High quality castings
- Unequaled craftsmanship
- Advanced manufacturing procedures
PLUG
Single piece plug/stem is designed for a quick lift camming motion to provide both low torque and reduced wear of the plug face elastomer. The elastomer extends along the stem in both directions to protect the integral tunnions and form the bearing interference. A wide range of plug elastomers are available to assure complete fluid compatibility.
BONNET
The high stresses associated with compression gasketing have been eliminated by incorporating high quality o-rings into our bonnet design.
FLOW
Valve ports have been enlarged and tapered to reduce pressure drop and provide enhanced handling of municipal sludges.
POSITION INDICATORS
Travel stops are integral for full travel indication in both directions. Intermediate positions are indicated in 10 degree increments. Positive indication is given on lever and gear operated valves.
BODY
The Homestead eccentric body casting is in ASTM A126 Class B cast iron and conforms to the leading standard for wall thickness. Flange thickness, diameter and drilling fully conform to ANSI B16.1 Class 125. Alternative flanged, screwed or mechanical joint ends are available. A high quality two-part epoxy coating can be applied externally and internally to protect the casting integrity and assure long, trouble-free performance.
SEAT
Homestead's eccentric valve seat has been geometrically optimized for low torque operation and extended life. A 90% raised welded nickel seat is incorporated to resist the effects of corrosion and erosion.
STEM SEAL
Homestead's fully adjustable seals assure stem sealing in even the most demanding applications.
BEARINGS
316 stainless steel radial bearings are utilized to assure long trouble-free operation.
