Lead-free high temperature/pressure piping components and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9441765
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14942325

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A piping component for controlling the flow of fluids that includes a piping body having an inlet end and an outlet end, including methods of operating such components within a piping system. The piping body may be sized for fluids operating at temperatures from approximately 350° F. up to approximately 500° F., and up to approximately 650° F. In addition, the piping body is made from a silicon-copper alloy consisting essentially of less than 16% zinc, less than trace amounts of lead, less than trace amounts of bismuth, 2 to 6% silicon and a balance of copper (by weight). In certain aspects, less than 0.09% of lead and/or less than 0.09% bismuth are contained in the silicon-copper alloy.

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NIBCO INC1516 MIDDLEBURY STREET ELKHART IN 46516-4740

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bobo, David A Granger, US 17 46
Clark, Mark A Elkhart, US 19 355
Edds, Aaron W Middlebury, US 3 5
Lawrence, Benjamin L Elkhart, US 23 64
Stutsman, Charles M Elkhart, US 3 5

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