4″ Aluminum Tapered Seat Emergency Valve – Manual – Straight

  • Air or Cable Operated
  • Stainless Trim
  • Teflon Encapsulated Seals

Betts tapered seat emergency valves are designed and manufactured to use Teflon encapsulated seals for compatibility with a wide range of products. Body is constructed of aluminum with stainless steel trim. Shear section tested per TTMA RP84 and meets 49CFR178.345-8.

Air operated valves are provided with an external air cylinder to help prevent gasoline or other products from contaminating the air supply. The air cylinder is hard-coated aluminum with a polished stainless steel shaft. Cylinders have 1/8” NPT port for air connection and are supplied with a fusible plug installed.

Cable operated valves are supplied with a universal lever arm which provides up to 8 cable travel options to work with most operators. Lever arm is “E” Coated to provide exceptional corrosion resistance.

Left-hand valves are available with air cylinder or cable lever arm on opposite side of valve as shown at right. Add suffix –005 for left-hand option. Add suffix –004 for optional screen.

Parts List

Product Details

Assembly NumberOutletWt.DimensionsInlet FlangeOutlet Flange
EV46464ALTS4" Grooved10.0A: 6.50"B.C.: 7.25"
Holes: 8-9/16
B.C.: N.A.
Holes: N.A.
EV46465ALTS4-1/2" Grooved10.0A: 6.50"B.C.: 7.25"
Holes: 8-9/16
B.C.: N.A.
Holes: N.A.
EV46463ALTS4" Flanged10.0A: 6.50"B.C.: 7.25"
Holes: 8-9/16
B.C.: 5.88"
Holes: 8-7/16
Force rating from TTMA RP86: 4" Valves Fb-max=15,000 lb.

CAUTION: Never bottom load through emergency valves without first opening valve. Failure to do so may result in damage to the tank and/or valve.

Engineering Bulletins

EB-01-12: Water Flow Rates of Betts Emergency Valves

EB3-00: MAWP and Bursting Pressure Ratings for Betts Valves

EB-02-03: Cable Emergency Valve System Schematic

EB4-02: Emergency Valve Straight Lift Mechanism