2-Piece Carbon Steel API Flanged Ball Valve

Fig. PV01SBWC

General Description

The API ball valve, designed and manufactured to comply with rigorous API 6D and API 608 standards, serves as a critical component in various industrial pipelines. Its primary function lies in regulating medium flow by enabling efficient cutting, distribution, and direction changes. The operating principle is elegantly straightforward: rotation of the valve handle dictates whether the flow is unhindered or blocked.

The widespread adoption of API ball valves across numerous industries can be attributed to their inherent strengths. Firstly, their sealing performance is highly reliable, ensuring minimal leakage and efficient containment of the medium. Secondly, the simple structure facilitates ease of maintenance and operation. Furthermore, the frequent contact between the sealing surface and the spherical surface minimizes exposure to the medium, significantly reducing susceptibility to erosion. Finally, the compact design contributes to a lightweight valve with minimal operating effort.

Technical Features

Type:
- Floating Ball Valve
- 2 Piece Split-Body
- Reduced or Full Bore
Size:
- DN15, DN20, DN25, DN32, DN40, DN50, DN65, DN80, DN100, DN150
Material:
- Cast Carbon Steel ASTM 216 Gr. WCB
- Cast Stainless Steel Gr. CF8M
Face to Face:
- Length to ASME B16.10 / API 6D
Pressure Rating:
- Class 150, and Class 300
Temperature Rating:
- From -30°C to 180°C (Depending on Seat Material)
Connection:
- Raised Face Flange to ASME B16.5 150LB/300LB
Trim:
- Ball: Cast Stainless Steel ASTM A351 Gr. CF8M (AISI 316)
- Seat: PTFE, and 15% Glass-Reinforced PTFE (R-PTFE)
Operation:
- Lever, or Actuator
Mounting:
- EN ISO 5211 Mount Pad
Design Standard:
- According to ASME B16.34
Testing and Acceptance:
- Pressure Test to API 598 / ISO 5208
- Fire Safety to API 607 / ISO 10497
- Appearance Inspection to MSS SP-54
Design Feastures:
- Anti-Blowout Stem
- Fire Safe Design
- ISO Mount Pad for Actuation