1. DuraDrive VBB/VBS Series Ball Valves and Actuators
Business Vision

2. DuraDrive, ball valve and actuator assemblies for baseboard heating, fan coil units, VAV re-heat, and unit ventilators
Contents:
PopTop convenience
Maximum simplicity
A high level of control for your applications
Consistent high level of performance
More energy savings
Appendix

3. PopTop Convenience

4. PopTopTM Convenience – Easy to Install
Clearance
1 inch
One-handed removal or
engagement of the actuator to the
valve body
Push lever to release
No tools or linkages required
Only 1” clearance needed
to remove actuator
Manual Override
Release lever
The PopTop allows installers to remove the actuator from the valve with one hand in seconds. No screws to hassle with…..just a release lever. Only 1” of clearance to the top of the actuator is necessary to remove or install the actuator.
Now, valves can be shipped straight to a mechanical for assembly into piping packages, while the actuators are wired up on site. When the piping arrives, just snap the actuator to the valve.
For wholesalers, valves and actuators can be stocked separately and easily combined to create the desired combinations on the spot. The number of SKUs and amount of inventory is much less than stocking many combinations of assemblies, increasing inventory turns.
Since the valves and actuators were designed as a system, torque requirements for the actuators were minimized resulting in a small, compact actuator.

5. Maximum simplicity

6. Oversize Wrench Flats – Easy to Install
Contractor friendly
Keep threads and flats
from deforming
Stands up to abuse in
the field
VBB/VBS
One aggravation for anyone who has used a wrench to tighten a connection to a pipe is when you aren’t able to get a good grip with the wrench. The wrench slips off, or because you need to try to grip the valve so hard you actually deform the flats or threads of the valve.
VBB/VBS valves were designed with extra large wrench flats to make installation easier – and less aggravating.
Competitor

7. Designed as an assembly – interchangeable valves and actuators
2-Way ½” and ¾”
Non-spring Return Floating or Proportional
Stainless Steel Ball & Stem (VBS)
Chrome Plated Brass Ball w/SS Stem (VBB)
Spring Return Floating or Proportional Normally Open or Normally Closed
3-Way ½” and ¾”
The VBB/VBS Series of ball valves and actuators has been designed with a “system” approach; i.e. the valves and actuators were designed at the same time specifically for use as an assembly. The result is optimal performance and unique features.
The VBB/VBS family addresses applications requiring ½” or ¾” valves, which represent approximately ¾ of ball valve applications. Schneider Electric’s Vx-2000 Series of ball valves is available for applications requiring valves >3/4”
The VBB/VBS valves and actuators are completely interchangeable, assuring compatibility.
Chrome Plated Brass Ball w/SS Stem (VBB)
Stainless Steel Ball Valve & Stem (VBS)
Spring Return On/Off (2 Position) Normally Open or Normally Closed

8. Field Configurable Input Signal Options
Configure proportional actuators at point of sale or in the field
No special, expensive programming tools required
Choice of 0-10 Vdc, 0-5 Vdc, 5-10 Vdc or 4-20 mA
Direct Acting or Reverse Acting
Greater flexibility, less inventory, fewer sku’s
When proportional control is required, there are a variety of input signal ranges that could be used. Proportional actuators for the VBB/VBS Series can have the desired input signal selected and either direct or reverse acting in the field using internal jumper connections. Being able to chose the control signal, only one part number is necessary, so SKUs and inventory are minimized.
(Left picture is for a proportional NSR actuator; right picture is for proportional SR actuator).
Jumpers

9. A high level of control for your applications
The VBB/VBS Series of ball valves and actuators has been designed with a “system” approach; i.e. the valves and actuators were designed at the same time specifically for use as an assembly. The result is optimal performance and unique features.
The VBB/VBS family addresses applications requiring ½” or ¾” valves, which represent approximately ¾ of ball valve applications. Schneider Electric’s Vx-2000 Series of ball valves is available for applications requiring valves >3/4”
The VBB/VBS valves and actuators are completely interchangeable, assuring compatibility.

10. 300:1 Rangeability = Better Control
Rangeability is a design characteristic of a valve defined as the ratio of the maximum controllable flow to the minimum controllable flow.
For a given valve size, the higher the rangeability, the better because the valve can control a smaller flow rate.

11. Better Control 300:1 Rangeability Better control at low flow
Greater control of temperature
More stable system
Low flow conditions are important for efficient system operation and comfort.
Rangeability is a characteristic of the valve that indicates how well the valve is able to control flow in this critical situation. The greater the Rangeability, the better the control at low flow.
Rangeability of ball valves tends to be very high – over 200:1
The desired state is “equal percentage” flow curve. Flow through the valve offsets the heat transfer of the coil so the net effect is a linear relationship.
Example:
Maximum controllable flow through valve = 100 gallons/min (gpm)
- Minimum controllable flow through valve = 2 gallons/min (gpm)
Rangeability = 100/2 = 50/1

12. Consistent high level of performance

13. Exploded View – VBB/VBS Design
Less torque required to move ball allows use of smaller actuators
Unique, patented design
PTFE seals allow for lower friction and higher temperature resistance.
With the addition of wave springs, the PTFE seals continually adjust for wear and contamination.
Most ball valve manufacturers utilize PTFE seals and anti-blow out (resistant) stems. Our spring design allows the seals and ball to float, resulting in lower and more consistent torque requirements. This allows us to achieve ANSI IV leakage while utilizing a lower torque (smaller footprint) actuator.

14. Reliability Assured 100% inspected AND water tested under pressure
Fewer call-backs
Trouble-free performance
High quality is paramount. Schneider Electric VBB/VBS valves are not only 100% inspected, but also 100% tested with water under pressure.
That’s why you can be assured of trouble free performance with VBB/VBS ball valves. Other manufacturers may inspect, but not all water test.

15. More energy savings

16. Valve leakage, why is it important?
If you don’t control at close-off, you don’t have control.
Maximum leakage shown per ANSI specification.
ANSI ANSI ANSI 4
*MAX Leakage for 4.5 Cv valve, 3 psi Pressure Drop in 15 minutes

17. DuraDrive ball valves with ANSI IV rating
ANSI IV rated
both A and B ports
for 3 –way valves
When the valve is closed, the desire is that no water should flow through the valve. But under pressure, some water can get through. The ANSI rating tells us the maximum amount of leakage that could occur.
Unintended flow through the valve wastes energy being circulated through the system, and adding heat or cooling an area when it shouldn’t.
A change in ANSI ratings between III and IV is a factor of 10 in leakage at close-off.

18. Product Range

19. Ball Valve Product Range
Valve and actuator designed together as a system for optimal performance
2-Way Ball Valve Assemblies
½" ¾" " ¼" ½" " ½" "
VBB2Nx
VB-2213-x
75% of applications are ½” to ¾”
Our Schneider Electric offer is shown.
3-Way Ball Valve Assemblies
½" ¾" " ¼" ½" "
VBB3Nx
VB-2313-x

20. DuraDrive VBB/VBS Part Numbering
Assembly Part number as easy as adding a “ ”
It’s convenience. The PopTop allows you to remove the actuator from the valve with one hand in seconds. No screws to hassle with…..just a release button. Actuators and valves can be ordered separately, or as an assembly. Now, valves can be shipped straight to a mechanical for assembly into piping packages, while the actuators are wired up on site. When the piping arrives, just snap the actuator to the valve.
Valve Body
Actuator
Complete Assembly

21. Valve Body Part Number Scheme
Example: VBB3N02 – ½” 3-way 1.0 Cv brass ball and stem

22. Actuator Part Number Scheme
M1 versus M2 M1
Floating and proportional M2
2-Position
All other part number field characters share common designations
Spring return
Wiring

23. Actuator Part Number Scheme – M1
Example: M113A00 – Proportional Normally Open SR w/ Terminal Block

24. Actuator Part Number Scheme – M2
Example: M210A12 – 2-Position 24V Normally Open 18” lead w/ Aux Switch

25. Appendix

26. DuraDrive Ball Valve Assembly Literature
F Selection Guide
F Sales Brochure
F Installation Instructions Two-Position Actuator
F Installation Instructions Floating Actuator
F Installation Instructions Proportional Actuator
Literature available via i-Portal and Pub Zone.

29. Competitive Comparison
This comparison is typical for a variety of popular ball valve suppliers. On a number of specifications, and range of offer these valves are comparable. VBB/VBS Series valves and actuators are different in ways that add value to wholesalers, contractors and end users.