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API6D Full Bore Forged Steel A105 Gear Operator Trunnion Ball Valves
Main Features
Full-bore Design: The internal flow passage of the valve is unobstructed, allowing the medium to flow smoothly with low pressure loss, and it is suitable for pigging operations.
Forged Steel Material: The A105 forged steel has a uniform fine-grained structure and high strength, can withstand higher pressures and temperatures, and also has good impact resistance.
Gear Operation: Equipped with a gear operating mechanism, it has a large operating torque, operates smoothly and reliably, is suitable for the operation of large-diameter valves, and reduces the labor intensity of operators.
Stem Design: The stem adopts a bottom-mounted anti-blowout design. Even under the conditions of high pressure difference and high flow velocity, it can ensure that the stem will not be blown out, improving the safety of the valve.
Fire Safety: It complies with the API 607 fire safety standard. Even in extreme situations such as fires, the sealing performance of the valve will not be seriously affected, and it can effectively prevent the leakage of the medium, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment.
Anti-static Device: It has a built-in anti-static device that can effectively prevent the accumulation of static electricity and reduce the safety risks caused by static electricity. It is especially suitable for the transportation of flammable and explosive media.
Emergency Sealing Injection System: When there is leakage in the sealing surface of the valve or the stem seal, the sealing performance of the valve can be quickly restored by injecting a sealant through the emergency sealing injection system, extending the service life of the valve and reducing the maintenance cost.
Bidirectional Sealing: With a floating seat design, it can achieve bidirectional sealing. No matter the flow direction of the medium, it can ensure a good sealing effect, improving the versatility and reliability of the valve.
Technical Specifications
Size Range: 1/2"~56" (DN15~DN1400)
Pressure Rating: 150LB~2500LB (PN20~PN420)
Applicable Temperature: -29℃~121℃
Applicable Medium: Water, steam, oil, natural gas, etc.
Connection Method: Flange connection, butt welding connection, etc. The flange standard complies with ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47, etc.
Operation Mode: Gear operation. Other driving modes such as electric and pneumatic can also be equipped according to user requirements.
Application Fields
This valve is applicable to the exploitation, transportation and storage of petroleum and natural gas, the medium transportation and reaction devices in the chemical industry, as well as the municipal engineering fields such as urban gas and water supply and drainage. Its reliable performance and wide applicability make it an indispensable and important equipment in industrial pipeline systems.
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