Superior Refrigeration 586WA-6ST Ball Valve

The Superior Refrigeration 586WA-6ST Ball Valve is a professional-grade, 3/8" ODF ball valve engineered for critical isolation in high-pressure HVACR systems. Built with a heavy-duty forged brass body and a robotically welded joint, this valve ensures hermetic integrity under a design working pressure (DWP) of 700 PSIG. The full-port design provides unrestricted refrigerant flow with a Cv rating of 3.6, minimizing pressure drop across the line. Utilizing dual PTFE ball seals and a unique dual stem seal configuration with an internal packing nut, the 586WA-6ST provides reliable shut-off performance even during system evacuation or compressor burnout. The non-directional flow architecture allows for versatile installation in any orientation, while the seal cap design enables valve actuation without cap removal. This unit is fully compatible with CFC, HCFC, and HFC refrigerants, accommodating a wide operating temperature range of -40°F to +325°F for suction, discharge, and liquid line applications.

Key Benefits

• Full Flow Refrigeration Valve: Full-size 0.50" port diameter prevents turbulence and maintains system efficiency.
• Leak-Free Reliability: Robotically welded body joints are 100% factory tested to withstand 800 PSIG maximum abnormal pressure.
• Maintenance Efficiency: Quarter-turn actuation with internal forged stops provides immediate positive shut-off.
• Advanced Sealing: Features a secondary PTFE seal that remains effective even if the primary seal is compromised by contaminants.
• Extended Connectivity: Integrated copper tube extensions facilitate clean, reliable brazing into the refrigerant circuit.

Common Questions

Is the 586WA-6ST compatible with R-410A systems?
Yes, with a design pressure rating of 700 PSIG and a maximum abnormal pressure of 800 PSIG, this brass refrigeration ball valve is suitable for high-pressure R-410A applications as well as CO2 (subcritical) and standard HFC/HCFC refrigerants.

Can this valve be installed in any direction?
The 586WA-6ST features a non-directional flow design, allowing the technician to install it in any position without affecting the 1/4 turn shut-off performance or seal integrity.

Does this specific model include an access port?
The 586WA-6ST is a standard shut-off valve without an integrated Schrader valve. If a service port is required on the tube extension, the "WAS" series (e.g., 586WAS-6ST) should be specified.

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