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Maestrini: Compact 6-way valve streamlines engine room fuel management

Maestrini: Compact 6-way valve streamlines engine room fuel management

Maestrini has introduced the 06L00, a 6-way ball valve engineered specifically for fuel line management. Designed to replace complex multi-valve setups in tight engine compartments, the unit combines two independent 3-way valves into a single housing operated by one lever. A single quarter-turn handle allows crews to adjust fuel flow without the risk of misconfiguration associated with operating multiple separate valves.

The design accommodates two primary routing configurations: switching between dual fuel filters to maintain continuous engine operation during maintenance, or selecting between two independent fuel tanks along with return lines. By consolidating supply and return routing into a single compact component, the valve reduces system footprint and simplifies fluid control on board modern yachts.

  • Model: 06L00
  • Type: 6-way ball valve (two stacked 3-way valves with independent fluid passages)
  • Actuation: Single quarter-turn lever, “L” pattern ball obturators
  • Body material: Hot-forged brass
  • Media compatibility: Fuel-resistant internal components and seals