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200 201 202</header> 203 <main role="main" aria-label="main content"> 204 205<span id="skiptocontent"></span> 206 207 208<div class="baserow bannersub"> 209 <div class="basewidth"> 210 <div class="parenttitle makeupper"> 211 <h1>About Franklin Valve</h1> 212 </div> 213 </div> 214</div> 215<div class="baserow setfixposcontent"> 216 <div class="basewidth"> 217 <div class="contentcontainer animated fadeInUp"> 218 <div class="pagetitle animated fadeIn delay25"> 219 <div class="clear10"></div> 220 </div> 221 <div class="contentholder animated fadeIn delay5 padtop-10"> 222 <div class="contentblock StandardCBStyle"> 223 <p>Franklin Valve is a privately held company located in Houston Texas that manufactures the DuraSeal Double Block and Bleed Plug Valve (reduced and full bore designs), the DuraSeal 4-Way Diverter Valve, and the DuraGate Symmetrical Expanding Gate Valve. All valves are built to customer specification and are proudly manufactured and tested in the U.S.A with parts sourced globally.</p> 224 225<p>We place the highest value on product quality and customer service and are committed to positioning Franklin’s DuraSeal as the premier DBB valve on the market.</p> 226 227<p><br /> 228<strong><span style="color:#145D97;">DBB Stock Offerings | </span></strong><a href="/products/duraseal-double-block-bleed-plug-valve"><span style="color:#145D97;">View Products</span></a></p> 229 230<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%;"> 231 <tbody> 232 <tr> 233 <td style="vertical-align: top;"> 234 <p><span style="color: rgb(20, 93, 151);">Reduced Port</span><br /> 235 2-36” Class 150<br /> 236 2-24” Class 300<br /> 237 2-20” Class 600<br /> 238 2-8” Class 900</p> 239 </td> 240 <td style="vertical-align: top;"> 241 <p><span style="color: rgb(20, 93, 151);">Full Bore</span><br /> 242 2-24” Class 150<br /> 243 2-18” Class 300<br /> 244 2-12”, 16” Class 600</p> 245 </td> 246 </tr> 247 </tbody> 248</table> 249 250<p> </p> 251 252<p>Released in 2016 the Franklin DuraSeal 4-Way Diverter Valve incorporates proven performance features and characteristics: ASME B16.34, Multi-Turn Actuation, In-Line Maintenance, and Automatic Pressure Gauge.<br /> 253<br /> 254<span style="color:#145D97;"><strong>4-Way Stock Offerings | </strong><a href="/products/duraseal-4-way-diverter-valve">View Products</a></span><br /> 2554”, 12”, 16” Class 150<br /> 2562-12”, 16” Class 300<br /> 2573-10” Class 600</p> 258 259<p class="normalPara"><br /> 260Released in 2020 Franklin introduces an innovative technology into the market with the Duragate™ Symmetrical Expanding Gate Valve. The new Duragate’s™ patented (US 2021/0310567-A1 and CA 3,112,291) design solves several inherent issues with current industry offerings. Franklin now proudly offers the first truly bidirectional flow S.E.G.<sup>®</sup> (Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Reg No. 6,761,566) for extended service in demanding sectors. Design incorporated proven performance features and characteristics: API 6D, API 6FA, DBB/DIB-1, True Bi-Directional Design, and In-Line Serviceable Seats.</p> 261 262<p><br /> 263<span style="color:#145D97;"><strong>DuraGate Stock Offerings | </strong><a href="/products/duragate-compact-expanding-gate-valve">View Products</a></span><br /> 26416-36” Class 150<br /> 26512-30" Class 300<br /> 266<br /> 267Bottom line is our service ability is what sets Franklin apart from other DBB manufacturers; same product, better service. The DuraSeal DBB plug valve meets the requirements under the ‘Buy American Act’; is API 6D monogrammed, API 6FA (firesafe), API 591 (destructive), API 622 (emissions), PED/CE certified in an ISO 9001:2015 approved facility. Our products are globally distributed, represented and accepted with a number of high-profile end users and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Franklin Valve is positioned for c
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