The Osculati ball valve is constructed from stainless steel 316. This ball valve is suitable for hot water, steam, gasoline, fuel, oil, gas oil, kerosene and compressed air. The stainless steel ball valve features a threaded 2-1/2" BSP female port each end as well as a lever handle on top which requires a 1/4 turn for on / off action. The stainless lever handle comes with a rubber grip cover.