| 150-600Ibs Floating Full Port Ball Valve |
| Design and manufacture:ASME B16.34,API60B |
| Face to face dimension:ANSI B16.10 |
| Fire safe:API6074th Edition (optional) Blow-out proof stem,Anti-static devices |
| Size:1/2 to 12 inches |
| Materials:CF3M,CF8M,CF8,WCB |
| Operation:hand lever,gear pneumatic and electric actuator |
Key Selling Points (English for Foreign Trade)
- Dual pressure rating range: 150-600Ibs, flexible adaptation to medium and high-pressure pipeline systems, stable performance in diverse harsh working conditions.
- Equipped with ISO5211 standard mounting pad, directly compatible with various standard pneumatic, electric actuators, no additional adapter required, easy to install, upgrade and maintain.
- Strictly designed and manufactured in accordance with ASME B16.34 and API60B (full port floating ball valve dedicated standard), fully compliant with international industrial specifications, ensuring interchangeability and reliability.
- Full port design: The inner diameter of the ball is consistent with the pipeline diameter, achieving minimal flow resistance, high flow efficiency, and convenient pipeline cleaning and maintenance.
- Face-to-face dimension conforms to ANSI B16.10, consistent with global standard valve dimensions, convenient for on-site replacement, maintenance and system integration.
- Optional fire safe design (API 607 4th Edition), specially designed for fire-risk industrial scenarios, providing dual safety guarantee for pipeline operation.
- Integrated core safety features: blow-out proof stem (effectively prevents stem ejection under high pressure) and anti-static devices (conducts static electricity between ball, stem and body), eliminating potential safety hazards.
- Wide size coverage: 1/2″ to 12″, covering small to large diameter requirements, suitable for both small-flow precision control and large-flow pipeline applications that require low flow resistance.
- Floating ball structure: Reliable sealing performance, automatic compensation of sealing specific pressure with medium pressure, ensuring no leakage under different pressure levels (150-600Ibs), matching the full port design for optimal performance.
- Rich material options: CF3M, CF8M, CF8 stainless steel and WCB carbon steel, adapting to corrosive and non-corrosive media, strong applicability in various industries.
- Multiple operation modes available: hand lever, gear, pneumatic and electric actuator, flexible matching with different operation scenarios (manual for small diameter, actuator for large diameter/remote/automatic control).
- Long service life, wear-resistant internal parts, low maintenance cost, widely used in global industrial fields with proven stable performance, especially suitable for scenarios requiring high flow efficiency.
Full Technical Parameters
1. Basic Specification
- Valve Type: Floating Full Port Ball Valve (Full Port as standard, ensuring minimal flow resistance)
- Pressure Rating: 150-600Ibs (PN16-PN100 equivalent, suitable for medium and high-pressure service)
- Design & Manufacturing Standard: ASME B16.34, API60B (special standard for full port floating ball valves)
- Face-to-Face Dimension:ANSI B16.10
- Fire Safe: API 607 4th Edition (optional, meets fire safety requirements for industrial valves)
- Inspection & Test Standard: API 598 (100% shell test, seat tightness test, pressure test before delivery; additional fire safe test if optional function is selected)
- Operation Modes:
- Hand Lever: For small diameter (1/2″ ~ 4″), easy manual operation, quick opening/closing, suitable for on-site direct control.
- Gear Operation: For medium diameter (4″ ~ 8″), labor-saving design, precise control of opening/closing position, reducing operation intensity.
- Pneumatic Actuator: For automatic control, fast response, high efficiency, suitable for continuous operation and automatic production lines.
- Electric Actuator: For remote control, precise positioning, easy integration with central control systems, suitable for unattended operation scenarios.
- Mounting Pad: ISO5211 Standard Mounting Pad, compatible with all standard actuators, direct installation without adapter.
- Flow Direction: Bidirectional, free flow, low flow resistance (full port advantage), no restriction on medium flow direction.
- Ball Structure: Floating ball + Full Port design, the ball inner diameter is equal to the pipeline nominal diameter, ensuring maximum flow capacity and minimal pressure loss.
2. Size & End Connections
- Nominal Size (NPS): 1/2″ ~ 12″
- End Type: Flanged End (RF/Raised Face as standard; RTJ/Ring Type Joint optional for high-pressure 600Ibs applications)
- Flange Standard: ANSI B16.5 (matching 150-600Ibs pressure rating), compatible with global flanged pipeline systems, ensuring tight connection and matching full port flow requirements.
3. Body & Internal Parts
- Body & Bonnet: Investment Casting (for CF3M/CF8M/CF8 stainless steel) or Forged Steel (for WCB carbon steel), high density, strong pressure-bearing capacity, good sealing performance, matching the full port design to ensure smooth flow.
- Material Options:
- WCB: Carbon Steel, suitable for non-corrosive media (water, oil, gas) in general medium-high pressure pipelines, cost-effective, strong pressure resistance.
- CF8 (AISI 304 Stainless Steel): Good corrosion resistance, suitable for mild corrosive media, widely used in chemical, water treatment, food and beverage industries.
- CF8M (AISI 316 Stainless Steel): Excellent corrosion resistance, resistant to acid-base media and organic solvents, suitable for chemical, petrochemical industries.
- CF3M (AISI 316L Stainless Steel): Super corrosion resistance, low carbon content, no intergranular corrosion, suitable for harsh corrosive environments (marine, pharmaceutical, offshore platforms).
- Stem: Blow-out Proof Stem, stainless steel (consistent with body material), hardened treatment, high strength, wear-resistant, effectively preventing stem ejection under high pressure (600Ibs).
- Ball: Precision machined floating full port ball, material (stainless steel 304/316 or carbon steel) consistent with body, smooth surface, wear-resistant, inner diameter equal to pipeline nominal diameter, ensuring minimal flow resistance.
- Seat: Reinforced PTFE (standard, for 150-300Ibs) or metal seat (optional, for 400-600Ibs high-pressure/high-temperature scenarios), good sealing performance, no leakage under pressure, compatible with full port flow.
- Anti-static Device: Standard configuration, metal contact between ball, stem and body, conducting static electricity to the pipeline, safe for flammable and explosive media.
- Packing: High-temperature resistant, pressure resistant packing (graphite or PTFE), ensuring stem sealing, no medium leakage even under high pressure and high temperature.
4. Temperature Range
- Standard Temperature Range: -29°C ~ 180°C (for PTFE seat); metal seat can be customized to -40°C ~ 350°C, adapting to high-temperature working conditions.
5. Application
- Suitable for media: Water, oil, gas, chemical reagents, acid-base solutions, seawater, natural gas, crude oil, etc. (depending on material selection), especially suitable for media requiring high flow efficiency.
- Applicable industries: Petroleum, petrochemical, natural gas, offshore oil platforms, water treatment, power plants, chemical processing, municipal engineering, food and beverage, etc., especially scenarios requiring low flow resistance and large flow capacity.
- Installation Note: Flanged connection, ensure uniform bolt fastening to prevent leakage; install in a horizontal or vertical position, ensure the actuator (if equipped) is easy to operate and maintain; the flow direction is bidirectional, no restriction; avoid installation in places with strong vibration to prevent loosening and damage to internal parts; for 600Ibs high-pressure applications, recommend RTJ flange for better sealing; full port design is especially suitable for pipelines that need regular cleaning or require minimal pressure loss.
Working Cases (Practical Application Scenarios)
The 150-600Ibs floating full port ball valve with ISO5211 mounting pad is widely used in medium and high-pressure industrial pipelines, especially suitable for scenarios requiring high flow efficiency and low flow resistance. The following are typical working cases for reference:
Case 1: Municipal Water Supply Main Pipeline (150Ibs, Hand Lever Operation)
- Application Site: A municipal water supply network in North America
- Valve Configuration: 150Ibs floating full port ball valve, size 6″, material CF8 stainless steel, hand lever operation, ISO5211 mounting pad (reserved for future upgrade), anti-static device, no fire safe (non-fire risk scenario).
- Working Condition: Installed in the municipal water supply main pipeline, used to control the on-off of large-flow clean water, working pressure 130Ibs, working temperature 25°C, medium is clean water (non-corrosive), requiring low flow resistance to ensure stable water supply.
- Application Effect: The full port design ensures minimal flow resistance, no obvious pressure loss, meeting the large-flow water supply demand of the municipal network; the CF8 material effectively resists corrosion from residual disinfectants in water; the anti-static device eliminates static buildup; the hand lever operation is simple and convenient for on-site maintenance staff to control; the floating ball structure ensures reliable sealing, no water leakage; the ISO5211 mounting pad allows for easy upgrade to electric actuator to adapt to intelligent management of the water supply network. The valves have been in operation for 3 years, stable performance, zero leakage.
Case 2: Petrochemical High-Pressure Crude Oil Pipeline (600Ibs, Pneumatic Actuator, Fire Safe)
- Application Site: A large petrochemical plant in the Middle East
- Valve Configuration: 600Ibs floating full port ball valve, size 8″, material CF3M stainless steel, pneumatic actuator (ISO5211 direct mounting), fire safe (API 607 4th Edition), blow-out proof stem, anti-static device, RTJ flange.
- Working Condition: Installed in the high-pressure crude oil transfer pipeline, used to control the flow of crude oil, working pressure 580Ibs, working temperature 200°C, medium is crude oil (contains impurities, flammable, corrosive), requiring high flow efficiency and no blockage.
- Application Effect: The full port design ensures smooth flow of crude oil, avoids impurity accumulation and blockage, and reduces pressure loss; the CF3M material has super corrosion resistance, adapting to the harsh corrosive environment of crude oil; the 600Ibs pressure rating ensures stable operation under high pressure; the fire safe design (API 607 4th Edition) provides safety guarantee in case of fire; the pneumatic actuator realizes automatic control, matching the plant’s automatic production line; the blow-out proof stem and anti-static device eliminate safety hazards, ensuring safe operation. The valves have been put into use for 2 years, no leakage or failure, meeting the plant’s safety and production requirements.
Case 3: Power Plant High-Pressure Cooling Water Pipeline (300Ibs, Electric Actuator)
- Application Site: A thermal power plant in Europe
- Valve Configuration: 300Ibs floating full port ball valve, size 10″, material WCB carbon steel, electric actuator (ISO5211 direct mounting), gear operation backup, face-to-face dimension ANSI B16.10, metal seat.
- Working Condition: Installed in the high-pressure cooling water pipeline of the power plant, used to control the flow of cooling water, working pressure 280Ibs, working temperature 300°C, medium is high-temperature cooling water (non-corrosive), requiring high flow efficiency to ensure effective cooling of equipment, and remote control.
- Application Effect: The full port design ensures large flow of cooling water, achieves efficient heat dissipation, and protects the power plant equipment from overheating; the WCB carbon steel body has strong pressure-bearing and high-temperature resistance, adapting to the high-pressure steam environment; the electric actuator realizes remote control, which is convenient for the plant’s central control system to manage; the gear operation backup ensures normal operation even if the electric system fails; the face-to-face dimension conforms to ANSI B16.10, which is convenient for replacement and maintenance; the floating ball structure and metal seat ensure reliable sealing under high temperature and high pressure. The valves have been operating stably for 2.5 years, high reliability and low failure rate.