API 594 Face to Face Dimensions Dual-Plate Wafer Check Valves
Face to Face Dimensions Dual-Plate Wafer Check Valves API Std. 594 Class 150-2500 Type A Dual-Plate Wafer Check Valves NPS CLASS 150 300 600 900 1500 2500 2 60 60 60 70 70 70 2½ 67 67 67 83 83 83 3 73 73 73 83 83 86 4 73 73 79 102 102 105 6 98 98 136 […]
what is the different Difference between ball valve and globe valve
There are many different types of valves for different applications, so how do you know which is the best to use for your application? Let’s look at globe valves and ball valves. The main difference between these two types is the way they close. A globe valve uses a plug (stem) that closes against the […]
Face to Face Dimensions of Flanged Valves ASME B16.10
What is the face to face dimension of a flanged ball, globe or gate valve? The ASME B16.10 chart answers this question, as it standardizes the distance between the inlet and the outlet of the most common flanged valves. The purpose of this ASME specification is to ensure the interchangeability of valves produced by different […]
ASTM material specifications for valves
Learn about the key ASTM material specifications for valves. A cast valve body is manufactured by pouring liquid metals into molds and is common for valves above 2 inches in diameter. A forged valve body is produced by forging and machining solid steel. The key specifications for cast steel valves body materials are ASTM A216 (WCA, WCB, WCC), […]
Gate Valve Dimensions
The tables show the dimensions and weights of API 600 gate valves (bolted bonnet / rising stem) CLASS 150LB-2500LB Dimensions in inches (millimeters) Gate valve diagram showing the key parts of a gate valve for piping WEDGE TYPES The image below shows how the gate valve wedge opens and closes […]
