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The Specialty Mfg. Co. (SMC)

Specialty Mfg Co. manufactures a variety of valves and check valves made of plastic, brass and stainless steel for industries including automotive, medical, water purification, chemical and beverage dispensing. Valve types offered include, ball, check, needle, selector, and miniature valves. Swivels, strainers, filters, pressure controls and custom products are also available.

Company Info

Website
specialtymfg.com
Phone
651-653-0599
Fax
651-653-0989
Address
5858 Centerville Rd.
Specialty Industrial Park
Saint Paul, MN 55127

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  • in Acid Resistant Valves

    The Specialty Mfg. Co. manufactures chemically resistant plastic check foot valves and plastic ball valves. The foot valves feature maximum operating pressure of 125 psi, maximum operating temperature of 140F, and seat area open diameter of .250. The ball valves feature ball through hole diameter of .312, and the same maximum operating pressure and maximum operating temperature as the foot valves.

  • in Ball Check Valves

    SMC makes a wide line of ball check valves made of brass, electroless nickel plated brass, and stainless steel. Ball check valves offer push-fit, pipe thread (NPT), flare end, or hose barb connections, as well as seal material made from fluoroelastomer, ethylene propylene, Neoprene or Buna-N.

  • in Ball Valves

    Specialty Mfg. Co. manufactures brass, stainless steel and plastic ball valves in a variety of configurations, sizes and materials. Port options include pipe thread (NPT), hose barb, flare, push-fit, and JACO and socket ends. Materials include brass, PVC, stainless steel, PVDF (Kynar), polypropylene, nylon and ABS.

  • in Brass Ball Valves

    All of SMC's brass ball valves are designed in multiple configurations, sizes and materials. Options include pipe thread, hose barb, flare and compression end configurations, as well as Buna-N, ethylene propylene and fluoroelastomer, and neoprene seals. All brass ball valves are UL approved or UR recognized.

  • in Brass Check Valves

    The Specialty Manufacturing Co manufactures brass check valves, including a variety of brass piston, ball and poppet check valves in a broad selection of sizes for a wide range of applications.

  • in Brass Needle Valves

    SMC manufactures brass needle valves available in multiple configurations, sizes and materials. Options and applications include hose barb, pipe thread (NPT), push-to-connect, compression and JACO end configurations. Products are available in in-line, panel mount, and right angle body styles.

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  • in Check Valves

    SMC manufactures a variety of plastic, brass and stainless steel check valves designed in ball, poppet and foot styles. Plastic types incorporate multiple configurations, sizes, materials and cracking pressures and feature pipe thread (NPT), hose barb, push-to-connect and JACO end configurations. Brass and stainless steel check valves feature piston, poppet and ball styles with pipe thread (NPT), hose barb and flare end configurations in pressure ranges to 3000 psi.

  • in Gas Valves

    The Specialty Mfg. Co. (SMC) offers ball check and relief valves. 490 Series ball check valves feature operating pressures up to 3000 PSI, flow diameters up to 0.280", cracking pressure limits ranging from 1 to 70 PSI, and operating temperatures ranging from -50 to +375°F. Model 667 brass relief valves can handle flow rates up to 4 GPM, and they are constructed from Viton, EPDM, and Buna-N materials.

  • in Hand Operated Valves

    SMC are manufacturers of hand operated brass and steel ball valves. There are two dozen manually operated ball valve series' to choose from, include one way, two way, two way right angle, three way, four way, five way, and many others.

  • in Miniature Check Valves

    Specialty manufactures and distributes a variety of check and shuttle valves composed of electroless nickel plate brass and stainless steel, in a range of sizes including  1/16, 2/32, 1/8 barb, 10-32F and 10-32-M. Suitable applications include arefrigeration, oxygen, cryogenics, gas, water and air.

  • in Miniature Valves

    Specialty Mfg. Co. offers miniature toggle valves, push button valves, needle valves, routing valves, pinch valves, pilot valves, check valves, regulators, fittings, swivels, etc. Valves are available in 10-32 thread, 1/8 pipe thread, 1/16, 3/32, and 1/8 barb configurations. Seal materials include: Buna-N, Ethylene Propylene, and Fluoroelastomer. Valves come in in-line, right-angle, panel-mount, two, three, and four way body styles. Valve applications include: air, vacuum, water, gas, cryogenic, oxygen, medical, dental, metering, mixing, etc.

  • in Needle Valves

    Specialty Mfg. Co is a manufacturer of a wide selection of valve products, including brass and plastic needle valves in a variety of sizes. The NV series are compact and offer a 3 turn adjustment in the needle. A 6.5 turn adjustment is also offered.

  • in Oxygen Valves

    The Specialty Mfg. Co. (SMC) offers oxygen valves in the following configurations: stainless steel check, stainless steel ball, plastic/brass needle, brass check, and standard brass. 3000 Series two-way ball valves come with 3/8 FNPT inlet/outlet ports, and they are constructed from fluoroelastomer, ethylene propylene, and Buna-N materials. These valves feature operating temperatures up to 180°F, operating pressures up to 500 PSI, reversed handles, and ball through hole diameters up to 0.375". SMC also supplies pressure controls, filters, strainers, swivels, miniature valves, etc.

  • in PVC Ball Valves

    SMC manufactures PVC ball valves in multiple configurations, sizes and materials. PVC ball valves offer options such as pipe thread (NPT), hose barb, push-fit, Jaco and socket end connections, PVC, polypropylene, PVDF and nylon materials, Buna-N, ethylene propylene and fluoroelastomer seal materials, NSF and FDA approved materials, and more.

  • in PVC Check Valves

    SMC manufactures a wide variety of PVC ball check valves with 1 psi stainless spring and ball configuration. Other models include the 426 Series Foot valve with 3/8" hose barb and mesh stainless suction strainer screen.

  • in Pilot Valves

    The Specialty Mfg. Co. (SMC) is a supplier of standard and specialty valves for a wide variety of applications. Available products offered include standard pilot valves featuring 1/16" barb, 3-way exhausting, normally closed operation, buna seal, 10-32 female inlet port and 1/8" outlet barb port as well as stainless steel construction.

  • in Pinch Valves

    Specialty Mfg. Co. produces 1/4" outer diameter tube pinch valves, 1/8" outer diameter tube pinch valves, miniature pinch valves designed to fit 1/8" and 1/4" outer diameter tubing applications, and pinch toggle valves designed to fit 1/8" outer diameter applications.

  • in Plastic Ball Valves

    SMC is a manufacturer of plastic ball valves. Features include hose barb, pipe thread (NPT), Jaco, push-fit and socket end configurations; polypropylene, PVC, nylon and PVDF (Kynar) materials; ethylene propylene, Buna-N and fluoroelastomer (Viton) seal materials; for water beverage, air, mixing and sampling, and chemical applications. Types include two-way right angle, two-way, three-way trunnion, three-way and T-Link plastic ball valves.

  • in Plastic Check Valves

    Specialty Manufacturing Co offers plastic check valves in a wide range of sizes and configurations including the 695 ball check valve with a design that incorporates a stainless ball that seals on an o-ring seat. Other plastic check ball valves from SMC including the 427 series poppet check valve, 426 series foot valve, and 687 series poppet valve.

  • in Plastic Needle Valves

    The Specialty Mfg. Co. (SMC) offers 586 Series plastic needle valves with black nylon hex nuts. These valves feature 2.5 degree tips, pressure ratings up to 125 PSI, black filled polyester knobs, and Teflon stem seals.

  • in Plug Valves

    Specialty Mfg. Co. offers one-way plug valves that feature a one-piece brass body and O-ring face seal plug design for one-way high pressure and vacuum applications.

  • in Pneumatic Valves

    The Specialty Manufacturing Company (SMC) produces several valves for pneumatic use, including plastic ball and check valves that come in a variety of body materials (PVC, polypropylene, etc.) and seal materials (Buna-N, Viton, etc.); brass and stainless steel ball valves made with inline, right angle, as well as 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-way body styles; and brass and stainless steel check valves. Other selections include brass and plastic needle valves; miniature toggle, push-button, and needle valves; selector valves; and related accessories such as pressure controls, swivels, strainers, and filters.

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  • in Poppet Valves

    Specialty Mfg. Co. produces brass, stainless steel, and plastic poppet check valves. The majority of the brass and stainless steel poppet check valves feature an economical, general use design that provides a positive seal down to approximately 1/2 psi back pressure. One series is designed for high pressure up to 5,000 psi. The majority of the plastic poppet check valves feature a maximum operating pressure of 125 psi, and are used for a wide range of air and fluid applications.

  • in Push Button Valves

    The Specialty Mfg. Co. (SMC) offers standard, 1/8 MNPT non-panel mount, 1/8 FNPT non-panel mount, 1/8 MNPT panel mount, and 1/8 FNPT panel mount push button valves. Standard push-button valves have the following features: toggle actuation forces tested at 50 PSI, flow rates to 2.5 SCFM, operating temperatures ranging from -25 to 180°F, operating pressures ranging from 0 to 125 PSI, and panel mounting options ranging from 1/4" to 1/2". The Specialty Mfg. also offers push-button soldered barbs, manifold cartridge valves, side port normally open valves, MNPT reverse flow, etc.

  • in Selector Valves

    The Specialty Mfg. Co. (SMC) offers a wide range of selector valve models, including: routing, 735 five-way ball, 734 four-way ball, 711 rolover, and 326 three-way ball. Model MRV 2-2NO multi-function routing valves feature operating pressures ranging from 0 to 125 PSI, operating temperatures ranging from -25 to 180°F, flow rates up to 2.7 SCFM, and toggle actuation force tested at 50 PSI. These valves are constructed from 302 stainless steel and electroless nickel plated brass materials. The Specialty Mfg. also offers dual toggle valves, 835 five-way ball valves, 701 three-way ball valves, and 752 three-way ball valves.

  • in Shut-off Valves

    The Specialty Mfg. Co. needle valves used for positive shut-off. Featuring maximum operating pressure of 500 psi, maximum operating temperature of 180F, and through hole diameter of .156", these shut-off valves feature a compact design that allows for multiple configurations.

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  • in Spring Check Valves

    The Specialty Mfg. Co. manufactures 1 psi stainless spring and ball check valves that feature gray PVC construction. The valves feature a spring material for chemical resistance applications, and are available as nylon, PVDF, and glass filled.

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  • in Stainless Steel Ball Valves

    The Specialty Mfg. Co. or SMC manufactures a variety of stainless steel ball valves with multiple configurations, sizes and materials. The 2000, 3000 and 5000 series features ball valves with 316 or 303 stainless body, ends and ball with Teflon seats and stainless steel handle screw. The 2000, 3000 and 5000 series of stainless steel ball valves also includes 1/4" NPT, 3/8" NPT, and 1/2" NPT respectively.

  • in Three Way Ball Valves

    Specialty Mfg. Co. manufactures 3-way ball valves and a 3-way trunnion ball valve. All of the company's 3-way ball valves have a maximum operating pressure of 125 psi and a maximum operating temperature 140F. They are typically used in air, water, beverage, chemical, mixing, and sampling applications.