Apollo Valves

Apollo Valves is a manufacturer of ball valves, butterfly valves, backflow preventers, pressure reducing valves, safety relief valves, check valves, mixing valves, and press-fit piping products for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. Founded in 1928 as Conbraco Industries in the Carolinas, the brand has placed all products under the Apollo name since 2005. Apollo Valves is now part of Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. More than 90 percent of Apollo's 30,000 daily product shipments are manufactured in the United States at the company's two world-class foundries in the Carolinas. Every Apollo valve is 100 percent factory tested and backed by a 5-year warranty. Apollo Valves products are certified to ASME B16.51, UPC, IPC, IRC, NSPC, and the National Plumbing Code of Canada, covering the leading plumbing code jurisdictions in North America.

Apollo Valves Product Lines

Apollo Ball Valves (Series 70 and Full Line)

The Apollo Series 70 ball valve, introduced in 1968, established Apollo's reputation as the leading ball valve manufacturer for North American plumbing and industrial applications. Apollo ball valves are available in bronze, brass, and stainless steel body materials in 2-piece and 3-piece configurations across full and standard port geometries. Ball valves from Apollo cover residential, commercial, and industrial pressure ratings up to 600 PSI depending on body material and size. Apollo press-fit ball valves are available through the Apollo Press and Apollo PowerPress product families, providing press-fit connections for copper, carbon steel, and stainless steel tubing systems. Apollo ball valves are certified to ASME B16.51 and meet UPC and IPC requirements for plumbing installations.

Apollo Butterfly Valves

Apollo butterfly valves serve isolation and throttling applications in commercial HVAC, industrial process, and fire protection systems. Apollo butterfly valves are available in wafer, lug, and flanged configurations in cast iron, ductile iron, and stainless steel body materials. The butterfly valve line covers larger pipe sizes where ball valves would be impractically large and expensive. Apollo butterfly valves are compatible with standard ANSI/AWWA actuator drilling patterns for quarter-turn pneumatic and electric actuator mounting, allowing automated valve control when required. Where Apollo ball valves serve smaller pipe sizes in residential and light commercial plumbing, butterfly valves serve the larger pipe sizes found in commercial HVAC chilled water and condenser water piping.

Apollo Backflow Preventers

Apollo backflow preventers include reduced-pressure zone (RPZ) assemblies, double-check valve assemblies, pressure vacuum breakers, and atmospheric vacuum breakers for residential, commercial, and fire protection applications. Apollo backflow preventers are tested and certified to ASSE, AWWA, and USC Foundation for Cross Connection Control standards, meeting the certification requirements for backflow prevention devices in most U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions. Apollo's stainless steel backflow preventer range includes patented stainless steel body and internals, providing corrosion resistance in aggressive water chemistry applications. Apollo backflow preventers are available in sizes from 1/4" through 6" to cover residential irrigation systems through commercial fire suppression backflow requirements.

Apollo Press and Press-Fit Products

Apollo Press and Apollo PowerPress are press-fit fittings and valve product lines that provide no-solder, no-flame connections for copper, carbon steel, and stainless steel tubing systems. Apollo SmartPress adds actuator-compatible press fittings for automated valve applications. Press-fit technology from Apollo allows piping systems to be assembled without open-flame or thread-cutting equipment, reducing labor time and fire risk in occupied or fire-sensitive buildings. VSH Shurjoint is the Apollo coupling, fitting, and valve line for mechanical grooved piping systems used in fire protection and HVAC applications. Where Apollo ball and butterfly valves serve threaded and flanged systems, Apollo Press and VSH Shurjoint serve press-fit and grooved mechanical piping systems.

Why Contractors Specify Apollo Valves

Mechanical contractors and plumbing engineers specify Apollo Valves because more than 90 percent of Apollo's 30,000 daily shipments are manufactured at U.S. facilities in the Carolinas, including two world-class foundries, providing the domestic supply chain reliability that project schedules and procurement teams require. Every Apollo valve is 100 percent factory tested before shipment, confirming that each unit meets pressure and flow specifications before it reaches the job site. Apollo Valves products are certified to ASME B16.51, UPC, IPC, IRC, NSPC, and the National Plumbing Code of Canada, covering the dominant plumbing code jurisdictions in the United States and Canada without jurisdiction-specific substitutions. The 5-year product warranty provides coverage that extends beyond standard project warranty periods. Apollo Valves products are available through SupplyHouse across the ball valve, backflow preventer, and press-fit product families.

How to Choose a Apollo Valves Product

The primary selection variable for an Apollo Valve product is valve type. Ball valves (Apollo Series 70) serve isolation and shut-off in residential, commercial, and light industrial plumbing. Butterfly valves serve larger pipe sizes in commercial HVAC and industrial applications. Backflow preventers are selected based on the hazard classification and jurisdiction requirements for the backflow protection point. Press-fit products (Apollo Press, Apollo PowerPress) serve no-solder copper and steel piping systems.

For ball valve selection, identify body material (bronze, brass, or stainless), port size (full port or standard port), configuration (2-piece or 3-piece), and connection type (threaded, solder, or press). Apollo ball valves are rated to 600 PSI in bronze and stainless configurations; confirm the working pressure of the system against the selected Apollo model's rating. For press-fit ball valves, confirm the Apollo Press or PowerPress fitting size is compatible with the tubing material and wall thickness in the system.

For backflow preventer selection, identify the required assembly type based on the hazard classification: RPZ assemblies for high-hazard applications (irrigation with chemicals, boiler systems); double-check valve assemblies for moderate-hazard applications (irrigation without chemicals); pressure vacuum breakers for point-of-use protection. Confirm the Apollo backflow preventer model is approved by the authority having jurisdiction before specification.

FAQs

Where are Apollo Valves products manufactured?

More than 90 percent of Apollo Valves products are manufactured in the United States. Apollo operates two world-class foundries in the Carolinas and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Apollo Valves is part of Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems.

What warranty does Apollo Valves offer?

Apollo Valves products are backed by a 5-year warranty. Every Apollo valve is 100 percent factory tested before shipment to confirm pressure and flow specifications. Confirm specific warranty terms for a product line through the Apollo/Aalberts IPS documentation at aalberts-ips.us.

What is the difference between Apollo Series 70 ball valves and Apollo Press valves?

The difference between Apollo Series 70 ball valves and Apollo Press valves is the connection type and target application. Series 70 ball valves use threaded, solder, or flanged connections and are specified for general plumbing, HVAC, and industrial applications. Apollo Press and PowerPress valves use press-fit connections for copper, carbon steel, and stainless steel tubing, eliminating open flame and thread cutting during assembly. Both families carry the same 100 percent factory-tested quality standard.

What backflow preventer certifications does Apollo Valves hold?

Apollo backflow preventers are tested and certified to ASSE, AWWA, and USC Foundation for Cross Connection Control standards, meeting certification requirements for backflow prevention devices in most U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions. Apollo Valves products are also certified to ASME B16.51, UPC, IPC, IRC, NSPC, and the National Plumbing Code of Canada.

What is the difference between Apollo RPZ and double-check valve backflow preventers?

The difference between Apollo reduced-pressure zone (RPZ) and double-check valve backflow preventers is the hazard classification they address. RPZ assemblies are required for high-hazard applications such as irrigation systems using fertilizer injection, boiler systems, and industrial process connections. Double-check valve assemblies are appropriate for moderate-hazard applications such as residential irrigation without chemical injection. The applicable authority having jurisdiction determines which assembly type is required for each installation.

What is VSH Shurjoint and when is it used?

VSH Shurjoint is Apollo's coupling, fitting, and valve line for mechanical grooved piping systems used in fire protection, HVAC, and industrial applications. Grooved mechanical piping systems use a groove cut or rolled into the pipe end, secured with a Shurjoint mechanical coupling, to join pipe segments without welding or threading. Shurjoint is specified where mechanical grooved connections are required by project specifications or where rapid, reliable large-diameter pipe assembly is needed.