Akron Brass 7980 Black Max Piston Intake Valve

Technical Specification

Features:
  • Make: Akron Brass
  • Model code: 7980
  • Type: Wye
Additional info:

Corrosion resistant stainless steel and poly-impregnated aluminum are combined for a durable Piston Intake Valve. A large unique oval waterway increases efficiency while reducing the overall size. All this, plus a special 10 year warranty against corrosion makes the Black Max piston intake valves the obvious choice for today's fire service. Standard Features: Stainless steel piston housing Compact size - Extends only 11 15/16" from the pump panel 250 psi operating pressure Polymer Piston for improved corrosion resistance Large waterway with a cast-in turning vane for reduced turbulence and efficient flow Pressure relief valve adjustable from 50 - 250 psi (preset @ 150 psi) 53° elbow 3/4" air bleeder valve  Optional Items: Storz cap and chain Air bleeder lines The new and improved Black Max Piston Intake Valve offers IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCEThe combination of the stainless steel piston housing, polyimpregnated body and polymer piston maximizes product life. FIELD SERVICEABLE A unique two piece design allows the piston intake valve to be field serviceable. EXTENDED DURABILITYAkron stands behind the Black Max by providing a full 10 Year warranty against manufacturing defects and corrosion. FULL FLOW 2000 gpm (7600 lpm) Enlarged waterway for maximum flow efficiency. LOW FRICTION LOSS Only 7 PSI @ 2000 gpm (.5 bar @ 7600 lpm)

Make Akron Brass
Manufacturer Akron Brass Company
Model code 7980
Type Wye
Additional info

Corrosion resistant stainless steel and poly-impregnated aluminum are combined for a durable Piston Intake Valve. A large unique oval waterway increases efficiency while reducing the overall size. All this, plus a special 10 year warranty against corrosion makes the Black Max piston intake valves the obvious choice for today's fire service.

Standard Features:

  • Stainless steel piston housing
  • Compact size - Extends only 11 15/16" from the pump panel
  • 250 psi operating pressure
  • Polymer Piston for improved corrosion resistance
  • Large waterway with a cast-in turning vane for reduced turbulence and efficient flow
  • Pressure relief valve adjustable from 50 - 250 psi (preset @ 150 psi)
  • 53° elbow
  • 3/4" air bleeder valve 

Optional Items:

  • Storz cap and chain
  • Air bleeder lines

The new and improved Black Max Piston Intake Valve offers

IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE
The combination of the stainless steel piston housing, polyimpregnated body and polymer piston maximizes product life. FIELD SERVICEABLE A unique two piece design allows the piston intake valve to be field serviceable.

EXTENDED DURABILITY
Akron stands behind the Black Max by providing a full 10 Year warranty against manufacturing defects and corrosion.

FULL FLOW 2000 gpm (7600 lpm)

  • Enlarged waterway for maximum flow efficiency.

LOW FRICTION LOSS

  • Only 7 PSI @ 2000 gpm (.5 bar @ 7600 lpm)