Ball Valves

Size Range

SDR
9

IPS

3" to 6" IPS

with Quarter Turn Operating Nut

Rated For

Water: 250 PSI at 73° F

Sustainable maximum operating pressure

SDR
11

IPS

1/2" to 6" IPS

with Quarter Turn Operating Nut

Rated For

Water: 200 PSI at 73° F

Sustainable maximum operating pressure

Details

Strongbridge’s HDPE full-port ball valves (SDR11 and SDR9 with quarter-turn operating nut) are designed for extreme durability and no internal reduction to impede flow – all made using HDPE PE4710 / PE100 virgin resin from our certified ISO-9001 manufacturing facility.

Technical Notes

Engineered for PE4710 & PE100 HDPE Pipe Systems
-4° F to 104° F (-20° C to 60° C) operating range
SBI ball valves are certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61-2022 / NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 for potable water
Suitable for water reclamation/irrigation and landfill use

Resin Specifications

Strongbridge fittings are manufactured using a bimodal high-density polyethylene (HDPE) compound, engineered for superior performance. This specialized pellet-form compound incorporates stabilizers and carbon black, ensuring long-term durability, UV resistance, and reliable stability in demanding applications.

Resin Properties	Resin Specification Data
Resin type	Polyethylene
Resin sub-type	HDPE
Density	960 kg/m³
Melt flow rate (190° C/5 kg)	0.25 g/10min
Tensile modulus (1 mm/min)	1100 MPa
Tensile stress at yield (50 mm/min)	25 MPa
Tensile strain at break	>600 %
Carbon black dispersion	≥ 3
Oxidation induction time (210° C)	≥ 20 min
Carbon black content	2.0 - 2.5 %
Resistance to slow crack growth (9.2 bar 80° C)	>1000 h
Resistance to rapid crack propagation(S4 test, Pc at 0° C, Test pipe 250mm, SDR11)	≥ 10 bar

Part Numbers & Specs

Features

High-density polyethylene PE4710 / PE100

Your best choice for a leak-free system
High chemical resistance
Impact resistance at low temperatures
Resistant to corrosion and abrasion
Lightweight
Easy installation
Suitable for water, fluids, and slurries
Butt fusion, electrofusion, and mechanical connection ready
Full-port in all sizes

Standards & Certs

Manufactured in accordance with:

Downloads

Specification Sheet

Material Spec Sheet

Sales Sheet

Part Number	Size	IPS/DIPS	SDR	Description	Actual Size (d)	Type	L	L1	(H)	Weight (lbs.)
04-BBV-2902042	3"	IPS	9	SBI 3" IPS, HDPE Ball Valve, Full Port, 250psi (water), PE100/PE4710, NSF 61	3.50	A	22.44	5.91	11.47	12.40
04-BBV-2902049	4"	IPS	9	SBI 4" IPS, HDPE Ball Valve, Full Port, 250psi (water), PE100/PE4710, NSF 61	4.50	A	23.39	6.69	12.74	17.20
04-BBV-2902056	6"	IPS	9	SBI 6" IPS, HDPE Ball Valve, Full Port, 250psi (water), PE100/PE4710, NSF 61	6.63	A	25.08	6.69	16.15	37.80
04-BBV-2902002	1/2"	IPS	11	SBI 1/2" IPS, HDPE Ball Valve, Full Port, 200psi (water), PE100/PE4710, NSF 61	0.84	A	10.08	2.80	5.33	0.99
04-BBV-2902009	3/4"	IPS	11	SBI 3/4" IPS, HDPE Ball Valve, Full Port, 200psi (water), PE100/PE4710, NSF 61	1.05	A	10.08	2.80	5.09	1.10
04-BBV-2902016	1"	IPS	11	SBI 1" IPS, HDPE Ball Valve, Full Port, 200psi (water), PE100/PE4710, NSF 61	1.32	A	10.71	3.03	5.09	1.21
04-BBV-2902023	1-1/4"	IPS	11	SBI 1-1/4" IPS, HDPE Ball Valve, Full Port, 200psi (water), PE100/PE4710, NSF 61	1.66	A	13.43	4.09	6.01	1.32
04-BBV-2902030	1-1/2"	IPS	11	SBI 1-1/2" IPS, HDPE Ball Valve, Full Port, 200psi (water), PE100/PE4710, NSF 61	1.90	A	13.43	4.09	6.01	1.43
04-BBV-3012204	2"	IPS	11	SBI 2" IPS, HDPE Ball Valve, Full Port, 200psi (water), PE100/PE4710, NSF 61	2.38	B	13.43	4.09	7.23	6.17
04-BBV-2902043	3"	IPS	11	SBI 3" IPS, HDPE Ball Valve, Full Port, 200psi (water), PE100/PE4710, NSF 61	3.50	A	20.08	4.53	11.47	12.11
04-BBV-2902050	4"	IPS	11	SBI 4" IPS, HDPE Ball Valve, Full Port, 200psi (water), PE100/PE4710, NSF 61	4.50	A	20.47	4.92	12.74	16.52
04-BBV-2902057	6"	IPS	11	SBI 6" IPS, HDPE Ball Valve, Full Port, 200psi (water), PE100/PE4710, NSF 61	6.63	A	24.41	6.30	16.15	34.14