CAT Pumps 7146 Valve
Genuine Cat Pumps OEM — Cat Pumps Corporation, HQ Minneapolis, MN — supplied by ForeverPure Corporation, an authorized Cat Pumps distributor in Santa Clara, California.
The Cat Pumps 7146 is a genuine Cat Pumps OEM brass valve for Cat Pumps triplex plunger and piston pumps. Cat valve assemblies are precision-machined and pressure-tested to meet the original factory specification.
Typical Applications & Industries
Common Applications
- Cat Pumps triplex pump rebuilds & scheduled maintenance
- Reverse osmosis high-pressure feed pumps
- Car wash & pressure washing equipment
- Industrial cleaning & wash-down systems
- Agricultural spray equipment
- Misting & cooling systems
Industries Served
- Water treatment & desalination
- Commercial car wash & detailing
- Agriculture & irrigation
- Oil & gas (produced water)
- Food & beverage processing
- Industrial cleaning & facility services
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cat Pumps 7146 valve?
The Cat Pumps 7146 is a genuine Cat Pumps OEM inlet or discharge valve assembly for Cat Pumps triplex plunger and piston pumps, machined from Brass. Cat valve assemblies are pressure-tested to original Cat Pumps factory specification.
Do I need to replace all six valves at once?
Cat Pumps recommends replacing inlet and discharge valves as a complete set — triplex pumps have three inlet and three discharge valves, and mixing new and worn valves can shift hydraulic balance and reduce service life. Replace as a full set for best results.
What valve material should I choose?
Stainless steel valves are standard for most water and mild-chemical duty. Duplex or super-duplex valves are specified for seawater, brine, or chloride-rich service. ForeverPure can help select the right valve material for your application.
Where is the Cat Pumps 7146 manufactured?
Cat Pumps Corporation is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota (1681 94th Lane NE, Minneapolis, MN 55449) and has been the Cat Pumps brand owner since 1968. Cat Pumps triplex pumps, spare parts, and accessories are manufactured at the company's US and Japan production facilities to Cat Pumps Corporation's ISO 9001:2015 factory specifications — the country of origin for this specific SKU is listed in the technical specifications table above.
How do I get a quote or datasheet for the Cat Pumps 7146?
Call ForeverPure Corporation at +1-408-969-2688, email sales@foreverpure.com, or request a quote through the website. As an authorized Cat Pumps distributor, ForeverPure provides factory-direct pricing, datasheets, cross-reference support, and same-day turnaround on most quote requests.
What is the warranty on the Cat Pumps 7146?
Cat Pumps factory warranty: 1 year on complete pumps, 90 days on parts and accessories, from date of purchase from an authorized distributor. ForeverPure honors and administers Cat Pumps warranty claims for customers in North America.
Documentation
What it does
A thermal valve discharges liquid once bypass water reaches its set temperature, drawing in cool make-up liquid and preventing the pump from overheating in extended bypass.
Selecting it
A thermal valve is required whenever bypass flow is routed back to the pump inlet. Overheating in bypass is one of the main causes of premature seal failure.
Will this fit my pump?
Accessories are selected to the system’s flow and pressure, not to a pump model number, so one part suits many pumps. Send us your pump model and duty point (gpm and psi) and we will confirm the right item before you order.
Ratings as published by Cat Pumps for part 7146 (7140 - 7177 Data Sheet). Confirm the specification against your system before purchase — we are glad to check it with you.
