Fixed Ball Valve

Definition: American standard fixed ball valve is a high-performance valve designed according to American API, ASME and other standards. Its core feature is that the ball is fixed and supported by upper and lower bearings, and will not shift under medium pressure. The valve seat is preloaded by a spring to achieve bidirectional sealing.


Core features:

Fixed structure: The sphere is fixed by upper and lower bearings to reduce operating torque, suitable for high-pressure, large-diameter pipelines (such as Class 150~1500);

Bidirectional sealing: PTFE sealing ring and spring linkage design can maintain sealing performance even after wear, suitable for corrosive media (such as natural gas containing hydrogen sulfide);

Safety redundancy: The fire-resistant structure (compliant with API 607/6FA) can form a metal to metal seal in the event of a fire and has automatic pressure relief function.


Typical applications: long-distance oil and gas pipelines, refining facilities, and high-pressure chemical systems.

  • Multi functional adaptability
  • Materials and Standardized Manufacturing
  • Security redundancy and emergency functions
  • Bidirectional sealing and wear compensation
  • Supporting structure and low operating torque
Multi functional adaptability
  • Multi functional adaptability
    01
    Supports multiple driving modes such as manual, pneumatic, and electric, and can be quickly opened and closed by rotating 90 °, suitable for scenarios such as petroleum, chemical, and natural gas long-distance pipelines.
  • 02
    Modular valve seat and detachable sealing ring design simplify maintenance and reduce downtime costs.
Materials and Standardized Manufacturing
  • Materials and Standardized Manufacturing
    01
    The valve body and key components are made of ASTM standard stainless steel or carbon steel, which is corrosion-resistant and suitable for a wide temperature range (-196 ℃~550 ℃).
  • 02
    The full bore design reduces fluid resistance, and the reduced diameter structure can reduce weight by 30%, while supporting pipeline ball cleaning.
Security redundancy and emergency functions
  • Security redundancy and emergency functions
    01
    Fireproof structure: A fireproof sealing ring is installed between the sphere and the valve seat. When the soft sealing material is burned by high temperature, the spring pushes the metal sealing ring to form a metal to metal seal, which complies with the API 607/6FA standard.
  • 02
    Automatic pressure relief: When the pressure in the valve chamber rises abnormally, the valve seat automatically retracts and disengages from the ball to release pressure, and then automatically resets after pressure relief.
Bidirectional sealing and wear compensation
  • Bidirectional sealing and wear compensation
    01
    Adopting a floating valve seat structure with PTFE sealing ring and spring pre tension, the sealing force synchronously increases when the medium pressure is increased, and reliable sealing can still be maintained through spring compensation after wear.
  • 02
    The bidirectional sealing design allows the valve to be installed without flow restrictions and is compatible with water, oil, natural gas, and acid-base media.
Supporting structure and low operating torque
  • Supporting structure and low operating torque
    01
    The sphere is supported by upper and lower bearings to reduce friction and disperse medium pressure, significantly reducing the opening and closing torque, especially suitable for high-pressure (Class 150-1500) and large-diameter pipeline scenarios.
  • 02
    The design of sliding bearings and thrust bearings further optimizes operational flexibility, allowing for lightweight opening and closing even without long-term grease injection.
Main Component Materials

Part Name

Material

GB

ASTM

bushing

PTFE&Tin Bronze

PTFE&Tin Bronze

screw

25

A105

spring

60Si2Mn

Inconelx-750

valve body

25

A105

stud

35CrMoA

A193-B7

sphere

WCB+ENP

WCB+ENP

valve seat

25

A105

sealing ring

PTFE

PTFE

disc spring

60Si2Mn

AISI9260

Valve seat rotation drive device

assembly


stem seal

PTFE

PTFE

bushing

PTFE&Tin Bronze

PTFE&Tin Bronze

Upper Stem

1Cr13

A182-F6a

connecting sleeve

45

AISIC1045

drive mechanism

assembly


Performance Specifications & Dimensions
  • Nominal pressure PN
    150~2500Lb
  • Shell F
    P x 1.5
  • Sealing Pressure
    P x 1.1
  • Medium
    Water, gas, oil, natural gas, and acid-base corrosive media
  • Temperature (℃)
    -196~350℃

NPS(in)

150Lb

L

D

D1

D2

b

f

Z-Φd

H

H1

H2

2

178

150

120.7

92.1

14.3

2

4-19

20

96

92

2 1/2

191

180

139.7

104.8

15.9

2

4-19

25

125

105

3

203

190

152.4

127.0

17.5

2

4-19

25

150

120

4

229

230

190.5

157.2

22.3

2

8-19

30

200

160

5

356

255

215.9

185.7

22.3

2

8-22

40

220

200

6

394

280

241.3

215.9

23.9

2

8-22

45

245

210

8

457

345

298.5

269.9

27.0

2

8-22

50

280

224

10

533

405

362.0

232.8

28.6

2

12-26

60

320

278

12

610

485

431.8

381.0

30.2

2

12-26

70

337

306

14

686

535

476.3

412.8

33.4

2

12-29

75

374

334

16

762

595

539.8

469.9

35.0

2

16-29

75

408

358

18

864

635

577.9

533.4

38.1

2

16-32

80

439

390

20

914

700

635.0

584.2

41.3

2

20-32

90

492

434

24

1067

815

749.3

692.2

46.1

2

20-35

105

588

523

26

1143

870

806.4

749

66.7

2

24-35

110

627

564

28

1245

925

863.6

800

69.9

2

28-35

115

644

658

Note: The above data is for reference only. For details, please consult the company's sales department.

Valve Application
  • Oil & Gas Transportation

    Oil and gas transportation involves multiple modes such as pipelines and ships, and is the core link of the energy supply chain.

  • Chemical Raw Material Control

    The control of chemical raw materials covers the entire process of mining, storage, and production, ensuring safety and process stability.

  • High Temperature SteamPipeline in Power System

    High temperature steam pipelines are the core of energy transmission in power systems, supporting the efficient operation of thermal and nuclear power plants.

  • Other Industries

    Valves control fluids in multiple industries such as new energy and electronics, ensuring safe and efficient production.

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