Socket Weld Gate Valve Installation

13 welded bonnet gate 2500 lb.

Socket weld gate valve installation. This gap can lead to over stress problem that cracks the fillet weld of the fitting. These valves meet nsf ansi 61 for use in drinking water lines. Otherwise check valve will stop the flow. Welded bonnet gate 800 lb.

In contrast to buttweld fittings socket weld fittings are mainly used for small pipe diameters small bore piping. Api 598 socket weld dimensions. 14 gate valves 9. Nobody expects more from us than we do.

Socket weld is easy to install. Socket weld ends to asme b16 11 screwed ends npt to asme b1 20 1 butt welding ends to asme b16 25 ratings. There is an exception to install butt weld end valves th ey should be installed in a lightly closed position. 1 16 of gap at the bottom of the pipe to socket into to allow thermal expansion.

Conventional port design with screwed socket weld butt weld or flanged ends. It is generic in nature and meant to highlight the considerations in play relative to heat generated. Insert unthreaded pipe into the socket ends and bond with primer and cement to create a permanent leak tight connection. This has to be checked carefully before installation of the valve.

Available in bolted bonnet and welded bonnet outside screw and yoke os and y construction. The stem is forged steel and part of the valve trim. Carbon steel class 800 1975 psig. But it requires approx.

Forged steel conventional port socket weld gate valve vg00000200672 at ferguson. A socket weld is a pipe attachment detail in which a pipe is inserted into a recessed area of a valve fitting or flange. Socket weld is troublesome in corrosive fluid service due to crevice corrosion. With screwed socket weld butt weld or flanged ends gate valves a compact but extremely sturdy design for high pressure temperature service.

Generally for piping whose nominal diameter is nps 2 or smaller. Socket weld fittings general. This technical bulletin addresses issues related to welding soft seated socket weld sw ball valves in line. Installationof socket weld valves and related.

For fast installation and removal from pipelines these valves have union fittings that disassemble into multiple pieces. Velan is a world leader in the design and production of a wide range of cast and forged steel gate globe check ball triple offset butterfly knife gate highly engineered severe service valves and steam traps offering superior performance across all major industrial applications.