Overview
The OVC 256FT is a two-piece, full-port ball valve engineered for high-pressure applications. Built from carbon steel with a WCB casting, this manual valve delivers a 2000 WOG (Working Oil Gauge) pressure rating in a compact 1/2″ NPT threaded body. The product is shipped as a set of two valves, providing spare inventory for critical systems and reducing downtime during maintenance.
Key Features
- 2000 WOG (2000 psi) pressure rating for high-pressure hydraulic and industrial service
- 1/2″ NPT threaded ports for standard piping connections
- Manual lever or ball handle operation—simple, reliable on-off control
- Full-port design minimizes flow restriction and pressure drop
- Two-piece construction allows full disassembly for cleaning and inspection
- Set of two valves—ideal for redundancy and spare inventory
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: OVC (Ohio Valve Company)
- Model Number: 256FT
- Valve Type: Manual Ball Valve, Two-Piece
- Port Size: 1/2″
- End Connection: NPT (National Pipe Tapered) Thread
- Body Material: Carbon Steel (WCB Casting)
- Pressure Rating: 2000 WOG
- Operating Temperature: -20°F to +200°F (typical for carbon steel)
- Ball Material: Chrome-plated steel
- Seat Material: PTFE (Teflon)
- Quantity: Two (2) valves per unit
- Port Flow: Full Port
Typical Applications
- Industrial hydraulic systems requiring high-pressure isolation and control
- Water supply lines, cooling systems, and process fluid distribution
- Equipment maintenance and emergency shutoff applications
- Plumbing and mechanical systems in plants and facilities
- Testing and lab equipment where manual control is required
- Offshore, marine, and subsurface pressure vessels
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard 1/2″ NPT piping systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits rated for 2000 psi
- Industrial automation and control valve manifolds
- Water, air, and oil media (check media compatibility for specialized fluids)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- OVC 256 series manual ball valves in equivalent pressure classes
- Equivalent 1/2″ NPT 2000 WOG manual ball valves from aftermarket suppliers
- Verify exact model compatibility with your system integrator before ordering for critical applications
Works With
- NPT-threaded piping systems (Schedule 40, Schedule 80)
- Standard industrial hose and fitting assemblies
- Manifold cavity mounts and sandwich configurations where port spacing allows
- Both gravity-fed and pressurized distribution networks
