Apollo Ball Valve Series Comparison
Apollo makes dozens of ball valve series. Picking the wrong one costs time and money — wrong pressure rating, wrong material, failed inspection. This guide cuts through the catalog and tells you exactly which series to use for common commercial, industrial, and press applications.
Quick Reference: Apollo Ball Valve Series
| Series | Body | Ends | Pressure | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70-100 | Bronze | FNPT | 600 WOG | Commercial plumbing, potable water, HVAC |
| 77W / 77V | Bronze/Brass | Press-fit | 600 WOG | ApolloPress copper press systems |
| 76-100 | 316 SS | FNPT | 1,000 WOG | Corrosive media, chemicals, high pressure |
| 76F | 316 SS | FNPT | 1,000 WOG | Full port SS, high-purity, food/beverage adjacent |
| 83 Series | Carbon Steel | Threaded/SW/Flanged | 1,000 WOG | Industrial process, steam, oil & gas |
| 86 Series | 316 SS | Threaded/SW/Flanged | 1,000 WOG | Industrial SS, corrosive process, high-purity |
| 89FV (PowerPress) | Carbon Steel | Press-fit | Varies | Carbon steel press systems, HVAC, chilled water |
| 86V (SmartPress) | 316 SS | Press-fit | Varies | SS press systems, pharmaceutical, food service |
| 90-100 | Bronze | FNPT | 400 WOG | Gas service, fuel, compact installations |
Commercial Plumbing: 70-100 vs 77W vs 82LF
Use 70-100 when you're threading into NPT pipe. The industry standard for 1/4"–3" commercial plumbing. NSF 61/372 certified, 600 WOG, two-piece body. This is the valve 90% of commercial jobs specify.
Use 77W when you're on a copper press system (ApolloPress). Same bronze body, full port, same certifications — press-fit ends instead of threads. Eliminates soldering on isolation valves.
Use 82LF when you need a three-piece body in lead-free bronze for larger sizes (2-1/2"+) or for applications requiring a full-port serviceable valve with end-entry access.
Industrial: 83 CS vs 86 SS vs 87A/88A Flanged
Use 83 Series for carbon steel pipe in threaded or socket weld configurations — process piping, compressed air, steam, oil and gas, chemical plants. Three-piece, full port, 1,000 WOG.
Use 86 Series when you need 316 SS in a three-piece body — corrosive fluids, high-purity processes, chemical handling where carbon steel is not appropriate.
Use 87A / 88A for flanged end connections in ANSI Class 150 or 300 — larger industrial piping 2" and above where flanged isolation is preferred for maintainability.
Press Systems: PowerPress vs SmartPress vs ApolloPress
ApolloPress (77W/77V) — Copper press. Used with ApolloPress copper fittings on domestic water, HVAC, and commercial plumbing. Standard M-profile press tool.
PowerPress (89FV) — Carbon steel press. Used with PowerPress carbon steel fittings for chilled water, hot water, HVAC, compressed air, and fire suppression systems. M-profile press tool.
SmartPress (86V) — 316 SS press. Used with SmartPress stainless steel fittings for pharmaceutical, food service, laboratory, and other high-purity or corrosion-sensitive applications.
Key Certifications by Series
- NSF/ANSI 61 — Potable water contact: 70-100, 77 series, 76 series, 82LF, 90-100
- NSF/ANSI 372 — Lead-free compliance: LF/NL/CNL designated models
- Made in USA / BAA / BABA — 70-100, 77 series, 76 series, 82, 83, 86, 87A, 88A, 89FV, 86V, 90-100
- UL Listed — 90-100 for gas/fuel service
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