3 in. 2-Piece 316 Stainless Steel Full Port Ball Valve, 1000 PSI | 949170
3 in. 2-Piece 316 Stainless Steel Full Port Ball Valve, 1000 PSI | 949170
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The Apex Flow 3 in. two-piece full-port 316 stainless steel ball valve (part 949170 / 949-170) delivers unrestricted full-bore flow, quarter-turn operation, and investment-cast 316 SS construction rated to 1000 psi WOG and −60°F to 450°F. Female NPT × Female NPT ends with PTFE seats and a blow-out-proof stem.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) | 949170 |
| Nominal Size | 3 in. |
| Valve Type | Two-piece full-port ball valve |
| End Connections | Female NPT × Female NPT (FPT × FPT) |
| Pressure Rating | 1000 psi WOG |
| Temperature Range | −60°F to 450°F |
| Port | Full port (full bore) |
| Operation | Quarter-turn locking handle |
| Standard | Body material ASTM A351 CF8M |
Dimensions
| Bore Diameter | 3.15" |
| End-to-End Length | 7.28" |
| Height (center to top) | 5.71" |
| Handle Length | 9.06" |
| Weight | 21.01 lb |
Materials of Construction
| Body & Body Cap | 316 Stainless Steel (ASTM A351 CF8M) |
| Ball | 316 Stainless Steel |
| Stem | 316 Stainless Steel |
| Seat / Seal / Packing | Reinforced PTFE |
| Handle | 304 Stainless Steel, vinyl-insulated, locking |
Performance & Testing
- Full-port bore matches pipe ID for maximum flow and near-zero pressure drop
- 100% leak-tested at 100 psi air under water
- Hydrostatic shell test to 1500 psi
- 125 steam-rated
- Blow-out-proof stem with adjustable packing
- Locking handle accepts a padlock for lockout/tagout
Other Sizes in This Series
2-Piece 316 Stainless Steel Full Port Ball Valve, 1000 PSI, Female NPT. Jump to another size:
| Size | Part # |
| 1/4 in. | 949161 |
| 3/8 in. | 949162 |
| 1/2 in. | 949163 |
| 3/4 in. | 949164 |
| 1 in. | 949165 |
| 1-1/4 in. | 949166 |
| 1-1/2 in. | 949167 |
| 2 in. | 949168 |
| 3 in. (this page) | 949170 |
| 4 in. | 949180 |
Typical Applications
Suits process isolation on water, oil and gas lines and steam-adjacent service to 450°F (125 psi steam rating) per the manufacturer. Media suitability depends on the specific fluid, concentration, temperature, pressure and seat/seal materials — tell us your service conditions and we will confirm suitability with the manufacturer.
Cross-References & Interchange
This valve cross-references to these competitor and industry part numbers: 20SSTH10M, 50M76, SC201Q. Replacing one of these? Match nominal size, end connections, and rating for a direct fit — or send us your part number and we will confirm the interchange.