A recent order for a large Natural Gas Utility for 8” Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves with Pinion Shaft Extensions and watertight gears for buried service. This type of valve assembly is most commonly in the downstream market or distribution of natural gas to the end user. These valves are coated for buried service to reduce corrosion and insure long life of the valve assembly. They can be operated by a wrench for ease of operation.