Industrial Products

The integrated manufacturing facility enables the Group to create a wide range of non-meter products that include valves, waterworks fittings and flow control tools. These include:

  • Stopcocks
  • Bib taps
  • Ferrules
  • Ball float valves
  • Brass ball valves
  • Lockable valves

A wide distribution network of hardware dealers and agents ensures that George Kent’s brass products are readily available to the commercial and industrial markets.

Our products categorised under the gKENT brand are as follows:

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  • gKENT Stopcock – a straight pattern stopvalve made from brass and manufactured in accordance with the BS EN 1213:2000 standard. The gKENT Stopcock can be used for the supply of drinking water in buildings of up to PN10 and a distribution temperature of 65°C. Manufactured to the highest standard, the gKENT Stopcock will not cause deterioration in water quality.

  • gKENT Bib Tap – faucets mounted on vertical surfaces with a bent nozzle used with sanitary appliances installed in restrooms, bathrooms and kitchens. Made from brass in accordance with the BS 5412:1996 standard, the gKENT Bib Tap can be used with sanitary appliances of up to PN10 and a maximum water temperature of 65°C. Manufactured to the highest quality standards, the gKENT Bib Tap will not cause deterioration in water quality in temperatures of up to 90°C.

  • gKENT Ball Valve - manufactured with nickle plated brass body and chrome brass ball providing a reliable sealing over the life span. Featured with full bore and quarter turn open-close allows fast and efficent delivery of water. Manufactured to the highest standard, the gKENT ball valve made suitable for potable water and build to a working temperature of range ≤ 50˚C as well as with pressure of up to PN16.
    Available size: DN15, DN20, DN25,DN32, DN40

  • gKENT Magnetic Lockable Ball Valve – a straight pattern ball valve that can be opened or closed by a single turn in order to prevent water from flowing into the pipes. The magnetic locks ensure that the valves can be forcibly closed if necessary. A special key is then required to unlock the ball valve and resume water supply. Made from brass in accordance with the BS 6675:1986 standard, the gKENT Magnetic Lockable Ball Valve will not cause deterioration in water quality in temperatures of up to 65°C.

  • gKENT Swivel Ferrule – a quick, permanent and leak free connection between service pipe and underground water mains. Made from brass in accordance with the MS1396:2006 standard, the gKENT Swivel Ferrule can be used for the supply of drinking water in buildings of up to PN10 and will not cause deterioration in water quality in temperatures of up to 40°C. Additionally, due to its sturdy built quality, the gKENT Swivel Ferrule allows for service pipe installations via conventional drilling and tapping machines, under pressure or dry, with or without service saddles, directly into cast iron, ductile iron as well as steel mains. Asbestos cement and PVC mains can also be tapped via a flat boss strap.

  • gKENT Ball Float Valve – a non-equilibrium float-operated valve where the flow of water is controlled by the horizontal movement of a piston. Made from brass in accordance with the MS1882:2005 standard, the gKENT Ball Float Valve can be used for the supply of drinking water in PN10 & PN16 buildings respectively. It will also not cause deterioration in water quality in temperatures of up to 65°C.

  • gKENT Ball Bibtap - Ball valves are opened and closed by means of a 1/4 turn of the handle with full bore operation - a straight flow path where no reduction of flow as water travels through valves. In accordance with BS EN 200:1992, the handle must be turned clockwise to close the valve. The notch in the face of the spindle plate indicates the current position of the ball. Chrome plated ball bibtap. Plastic vinyl wrap handle with Stainless steel handle & M6 stainless steel lock nut.
    Available size: DN15mm