
introducing the new "Apollo"® 76F-HCA: a stainless steel ball valve with a hose cap & chain
Sometimes, the best innovations are rooted in proven designs.
The new “Apollo”® 76F-HCA stainless steel ball valve with a hose cap & chain is a prime example. Based on a solution that has been trusted for years, and in some cases, decades, this product takes a long-standing bronze offering and evolves it into a stainless steel option engineered for today’s more demanding environments.
Developed by our in-house engineers and manufactured by our team in Conway, South Carolina, the “Apollo”® 76F-HCA was created in response to a customized request tied to data center applications. The result is a product built to serve modern high-purity systems while staying true to the dependable performance customers have long expected from the Apollo brand.
a stainless steel solution designed for demanding applications
The “Apollo”® 76F-HCA is engineered to help protect hose outlet connections in corrosive, washdown-intensive, and high-purity environments. The hose cap shields outlet threads from dirt, debris, and mechanical damage while also helping prevent unintended discharge when the connection is not in service. Its retaining chain keeps the cap securely attached to the valve body, helping ensure it stays in place during maintenance or emergency use.
What makes this product especially notable is its stainless steel construction, which provides a strong alternative where bronze or brass may be vulnerable to corrosion, chemical attack, or contamination concerns. In environments where water quality, cleanliness, and material compatibility matter, stainless steel helps preserve surface condition, thread integrity, and long-term performance.
why the "Apollo"® 76F-HCA matters for deionized water applications

One of the biggest reasons this product stands out is its relevance for deionized (DI) water systems, particularly in data centers.
DI water is highly aggressive to softer alloys and can accelerate corrosion or material degradation in brass components. That makes stainless steel a smart material choice for systems where maintaining purity and protecting infrastructure are critical. The “Apollo”® 76F-HCA helps support system integrity while reducing the risk of contamination in mission-critical cooling environments.
This product was not developed in a vacuum. It was adapted from a customized data center solutions request, which makes it especially relevant for facilities looking for more compatible material options in high-performance cooling systems.
features and benefits of the "Apollo"® 76F-HCA
The “Apollo”® 76F-HCA combines a practical design with material advantages that support reliability over time. Key features and benefits include:
- superior corrosion resistance in chloride, chemical, and high-purity water environments
- thread protection that helps maintain reliable hose connections
- enhanced compatibility for DI water systems
- reduced maintenance and replacement costs
- a secure retaining chain that helps prevent cap loss
- a durable finish suited for sanitary and washdown areas
Together, these benefits help keep hose outlets protected, clean, and ready for service in environments where performance and cleanliness cannot be compromised.

markets where the 76F-HCA plays a critical role
Because of its material construction and application flexibility, the “Apollo”® 76F-HCA is relevant across several important industries. Markets that can benefit from this solution include:

- data centers
- aquarium and aquatic systems
- food and beverage
- pharmaceutical
- industrial manufacturing
- water and wastewater
- marine and coastal infrastructure
- fire protection support applications
For facilities operating in corrosive, high-moisture, or high-purity conditions, selecting the right material can make a meaningful difference in long-term system reliability.
built from a real customer need
What makes this launch even more compelling is the story behind it.
The “Apollo”® 76F-HCA is the result of listening to market needs and adapting a trusted product for a new challenge. Originally available as a bronze solution, this product was re-engineered into stainless steel by our in-house team to meet a customized request for a more suitable option in data center environments. That kind of problem-solving reflects how innovation often happens — by taking what already works and making it work even better for today’s applications.

