Description
Forged Steel Gate Valve Technical Data Sheet
(Free Forging Process / Welded Connection / ASTM A182 F11 Body / Pressure Self-Sealing Bonnet)
Product Name: Forged Steel Pressure Self-Sealing Bonnet Gate Valve (Welded Ends)
- Product Overview
This valve features a free forging process for the body, ensuring superior grain structure and mechanical properties compared to castings. It is designed with a pressure self-sealing bonnet (pressure seal design) , where the sealing performance increases with internal pressure, making it ideal for high-pressure and high-temperature applications. The body material is ASTM A182 F11 (1.25% Chrome – 0.5% Molybdenum alloy steel) , offering excellent creep resistance and high-temperature strength. Connections are butt-weld ends (BW) per ASME B16.25, providing leak-free piping systems. Designed in accordance with API 602 and ASME B16.34.
- General Technical Specifications
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Item
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Specification
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Valve Type
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Bolted Bonnet, Outside Screw and Yoke (OS&Y), Rising Stem Gate Valve
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Manufacturing Process
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Free Forging (Hot forged, solution annealed and grain refined)
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Bonnet Design
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Pressure Self-Sealing (Pressure Seal) – Threaded bonnet ring with sealing gasket
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Nominal Size (NPS)
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1/2″ ~ 2″ (DN15 ~ DN50)
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Pressure Class
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Class 1500 / Class 2500 / Class 4500 (Custom)
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Connection Type
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Butt-Weld Ends (BW) conforming to ASME B16.25
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Temperature Range
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-29°C ~ +550°C (-20°F ~ +1022°F)
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Applicable Media
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High-pressure steam, Hot water, Oil & Gas, Power generation applications
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Design Standard
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API 602 / ASME B16.34 / ISO 15761
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Face-to-Face Dimension
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ASME B16.10 / API 602
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Pressure Testing
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API 598
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- Material of Parts Specification
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Part Name
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Material / Grade
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Material Properties & Application
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Body
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ASTM A182 F11 (Class 2)
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1.25%Cr-0.5%Mo alloy steel. High tensile strength, excellent corrosion resistance and creep resistance at elevated temperatures. Suitable for high-pressure steam services .
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Bonnet
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ASTM A182 F11
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Same material as body, ensures consistent thermal expansion and strength .
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Disc (Gate)
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ASTM A182 F6a (13% Cr) + Stellite Hardfacing / A182 F11
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13% Chrome stainless steel with Stellite 6 hardfacing on sealing surfaces for erosion and wear resistance .
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Seat Ring
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Integral with Body or Welded + Stellite Hardfacing
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Hardfaced with Stellite alloy, ground to mirror finish for metal-to-metal tight shut-off .
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Stem
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ASTM A182 F6a (13% Cr Stainless Steel) / A182 F304
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High strength, corrosion resistant, blow-out proof design. Surface treated (nitriding/chrome plating) to reduce friction .
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Self-Sealing Gasket
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Stainless Steel + Flexible Graphite laminated / Pressure Seal Ring
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“Delta” or “Wedge” type ring. Pressure energizes the seal – higher pressure, tighter seal .
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Bonnet Ring
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ASTM A182 F11 / Carbon Steel
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Threaded ring that compresses the self-seal gasket.
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Packing
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Flexible Graphite (Die-formed rings)
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High temperature resistance, low fugitive emission compliance (ISO 15848-1) .
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Gland Follower
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ASTM A182 F11 / Stainless Steel
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Precise compression of packing rings.
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Stem Nut
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Aluminum Bronze (C95400) / Ni-Resist
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Self-lubricating, prevents stem galling .
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Handwheel
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Ductile Iron / Fabricated Steel
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Impact-resistant design.
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- Pressure Self-Sealing Bonnet (Pressure Seal) Characteristics
- Principle of Operation: The self-sealing bonnet utilizes a sealing gasket (typically stainless steel/graphite laminate or solid metal “pressure seal” ring) . The bonnet is secured by a threaded bonnet ring. When internal pressure is applied, it forces the bonnet upward, compressing the gasket radially against the body bore. The higher the internal pressure, the tighter the seal .
- Advantages for High Pressure:
- Eliminates large, heavy flanges and numerous stud bolts required for high-pressure ratings.
- Provides a positive, leak-proof seal that is self-energizing.
- Reduces weight and envelope size compared to bolted bonnet designs.
- Ideal for cyclic temperature and pressure services.
- Sealing Gasket: Typically flexible graphite laminated with stainless steel for high-temperature resilience and chemical resistance .
- Main Technical Characteristics
- Free Forged Body: The forging process refines the grain structure of the A182 F11 alloy, eliminating porosity and providing superior strength and integrity compared to castings. Essential for high-pressure applications .
- Pressure Self-Sealing Bonnet: As described in Section 4, this design ensures leak-proof operation under extreme pressures. The bonnet is easily removable for maintenance .
- Welded Connection (BW Ends): Butt-weld ends per ASME B16.25 provide a permanent, leak-free connection to the piping system, eliminating flange gasket maintenance and potential leak paths .
- A182 F11 Alloy Steel Construction: 1.25% Chrome – 0.5% Molybdenum steel offers excellent resistance to high-temperature creep, oxidation, and corrosion in steam, oil, and gas services up to 550°C .
- Hard-Faced Seats (Stellite): The wedge and seat sealing surfaces are overlaid with Stellite (Cobalt-based alloy) , ensuring long life in erosive high-velocity services .
- Rising Stem & OS&Y: Clear visual indication of valve position. Outside screw design prevents thread contact with the line media .
- Backseat Design: Allows for repacking under pressure when the valve is fully open .
- API 602 Compliance: Designed to the rigorous requirements of API 602 for forged steel valves, ensuring robust construction and reliable performance .
- Principal Dimensions & Connection Data (Reference Class 1500 BW)
*Note: Final dimensions subject to approval drawings. Conforms to API 602 / ASME B16.10.*
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NPS
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Size (inch)
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Face-to-Face L (mm)
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Body Bore (mm)
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BW End OD (mm)
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Approx. Height H (Open) (mm)
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Approx. Weight (kg)
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1/2″
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0.5
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79
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12.7
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21.8
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~158
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~2.1
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3/4″
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0.75
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92
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19.1
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27.2
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~169
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~2.3
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1″
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1.0
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111
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24.0
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34.0
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~197
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~4.3
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1-1/4″
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1.25
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120
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31.8
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42.8
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~236
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~5.9
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1-1/2″
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1.5
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140
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38.1
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48.8
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~283
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~11.1
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2″
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2.0
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178
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50.8
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61.4
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~330
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~15.2
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Note: For Class 2500, dimensions vary. Please consult factory for specific drawings .
- Applicable Standards & Testing
- Design & Manufacture: API 602 (Steel Gate Valves) / ASME B16.34 / ISO 15761 .
- Body Material: ASTM A182 F11 (Chrome-Moly Alloy Steel) .
- Bonnet Design: Pressure Self-Sealing Type (Pressure Seal) .
- End Connections: ASME B16.25 (Butt-Weld Ends) .
- Face-to-Face: ASME B16.10 / API 602 .
- Pressure Tests:
- Shell Test: 1.5 x Rated Pressure at ambient temperature
- High-Pressure Seat Test: 1.1 x Rated Pressure at ambient temperature
- Low-Pressure Pneumatic Test: 0.6 MPa (90 psi)
- Inspection Standard: API 598 / API 6D .
- Remarks
- This valve is specifically designed for High-Pressure Steam, Power Generation, and Critical Hydrocarbon Services.
- The Pressure Self-Sealing Bonnet combined with A182 F11 Forged Body makes this valve ideal for superheated steam applications up to 550°C .
- Stellite hardfacing on seat and disc ensures long-term reliability in erosive conditions .
- Butt-weld ends eliminate potential flange leakage and reduce maintenance.
- Optional NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 compliance for sour gas service available upon request.
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