What are flanged ball valves?

What are flanged ball valves?

Flanged Ball Valves are 1-piece or 2-piece ball valves that provides effective control of oil and gas operations. Its defining trait is the flanged ends that bolt to oil and gas pipelines.

What is flanged end?

A flange can also be a plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when fastened to the pipe (for example, a closet flange). A blind flange is a plate for covering or closing the end of a pipe. A flange joint is a connection of pipes, where the connecting pieces have flanges by which the parts are bolted together.

Is there a flow direction for ball valves?

Ball valves may be installed in vertical or horizontal pipe runs, they are bi-directional therefore flow direction is not critical, however the best practice is to set up the valve handle to point in the direction of flow whenever possible.

Where are ball valves used?

Ball valve is the most used fluid shutoff valve in upstream oil and gas production facilities, both onshore and offshore. They are also used in fuel gas systems feeding furnaces. Plug valves present the following advantages: Resistance to high pressure.

What are the dimensions of a 7 FC-DS-series full port flanged ball valve?

8″ 7.88 18.00 37.40 11.57 8.66 7.72 F12 1.72 1.018* 1.65 3.58 M12 X 1.75 Note: The dimensions above are for informational purposes only. Please contact Sharpe Valves if you need dimensions for construction ** +0.000/ -0.002 * +.000 / -.003 1/ 2″ – 8″ FC-06.17page 7 FC-DS-SERIES 50-v02 20220309 Full Port Flanged Ball Valves

What is a wafer ball valve?

Also known as wafer ball valves, these combine the slim body of a butterfly valve with the high flow rates of a flanged ball valve. All have a 316 stainless steel body for excellent corrosion resistance. They are full port, so they do not restrict flow.

What is the ASME rating for a full port flanged ball valve?

Full Port Flanged Ball Valves Sharpe®Series 50 Note: The maximum pressure/temperature ratings of the valve assemblies are limited to lowest of the body or seat material fitted. The valve body ratings are based on ASME B16.34 rating for materials. The graphs are based on laboratory testing and our experience in field.

How many PSI is a FNW ball valve?

FNW® 1-1/2 in. 3-Piece Full Port 1000 PSI CWP Stainless Steel Ball Valve with Socket Ends FNW® Figure X416 3 in. Full Port 600 WOG Forged Brass Ball Valve with Sweat Ends