MDE N. ERI N. VK R-ND IN. FX I. 60147 KNWGE ase lthough our technical expertise and helpful customer support team make it possible to promote our product with limited knowledge of valves or automation, there are crucial questions you can ask to make all of our jobs a little easier. eeing valves in a pipeline usually is the easy part; trying to determine what the valve is can be a challenge. To help, we have listed some of the key components in identifying valves for interchange. IDENTIFY THE PPITIN The best rule of thumb is to understand the application, which can help to provide the best interchange while avoiding potentional duplication a problem. That means identifying the media, pressure and temperature. The application parameters also can help to identify the valve type. IDENTIFY THE MNUFTURER/MDE NUMER Most valves contain either a name plate that indicates the manufacturer and the model number, or this information is stamped into the casting. This also might indicate the design version # of the valve IDENTIFY THE VVE TYPE Is this a ball, butterfly, knife gate, globe or other type of valve? The first thing to look at is whether the valve is quarter turn (90 degrees from open to close), rising stem or linear. The model # helps i.d. type. IDENTIFY THE MTERI F NTRUTIN, ND ET & E MTERI If you can identify the application, this part becomes easier because we can interchange for cchemical ompatability. However, most qualified manufacturers include the seat and seal information on the valve tag. ody construction material often can be located on these tags as well as cast into the body. IDENTIFY THE VVE IZE ften the valve size will be cast in the the valve body. If this information is not readily available, look for another component nearby in the pipeline that might have this information. Pipe diameter charts also can prove to be helpful. TYPI 1/4 TURN VVE TYPI INER VVE VVE UTTERFY VVE GTE VVE KNIFE GTE VVE I-TRQ Valve utomation P ox 309 1N050 inlar Dr. a Fox, I 60147 tel: 630-208-9343 fax: 630-232-6235 www.bitorq.com
K E D NWGE MDE N. ERI N. VK R-ND IN. FX I. 60147 ase NITRY END flat face, o-ring groove, suitable for mating with another clamp/ferrule end; commonly used with sanitary/ food applications NPT (THR) END threaded into line with male threaded pipe going into female threads of the valve; the most common connection FNG END NI flanged valves meet international standards so that end-to-end (face-to-face) dimensions and mating flanges are the same with every manufacturer; the most common type of flanged valve is raised face KET W END valve is welded in line to a mating piece of non-threaded pipe; ends are not as extended as with butt weld; valve ends have to be cut out if replaced with another manufacturer s valve UTT W END used for welding the valve in line; this is the 2nd most commonly used valve in sanitary applications; used when the valve does not need to be regularly maintained or pulled out of line UG TYE UTTERFY VVE have threaded inserts at both sides of the valve body. This allows them to be installed into a system using two sets of bolts and no nuts. The valve is installed between two flanges using a separate set of bolts for each flange. This setup permits either side of the piping system to be disconnected without disturbing the other side. There are two different types of flange connections: either NI standard (primarily used in U) or metric/dn flanges (European). WFER TYE WFER TYE UTTERFY VVE have open (non-threaded) holes that allow a single bolt to go through each hole. The threaded bolts are then secured with a washer and nut to hold the valve between two flanges. There are two different types of flange connections: either NI standard (primarily used in U) or metric/dn flanges (European). UG TYE I-TRQ Valve utomation P ox 309 1N050 inlar Dr. a Fox, I 60147 tel: 630-208-9343 fax: 630-232-6235 www.bitorq.com
MDE N. ERI N. VK R-ND IN. FX I. 60147 KNWGE ase lthough our technical expertise and helpful customer support system make it possible to promote our product with very little knowledge of valves or automation, there are crucial questions you can ask to make all of our jobs a little easier. We call this The MRT ystem. M R T IZE I TUTIN? TE F FW EMPERTURE... of the valve is determined by the pipeline dimensions and the rate of flow required by the customer. long with size, it also is very important to know the end connection types, which are found on the next page.... indicates the type of material flowing through the valve. Valve torque, actuator sizing and materials of construction can be affected depending on the temperature and/or viscosity of the media.... is the valve manually operated (with a handle or lever) or does it have an actuator? The most common types of actuators include: Pneumatic (operates with air) Electric (operates with a voltage signal) Gear operated (uses a gear and a handwheel to turn the valve)... or line pressure, indicates flow of the media through the pipeline against which the valve will have to close. The higher the line pressure, the greater torque required from the valve actuator.... an relate to either service temperature, which is the maximum and minimum temperature of the media. Extraordinary high line temperatures might require special heat insulation, extended brackets, or special high temperature valve seats/seals.... r ambient temperature, which refers to the maximum and minimum air temperature of the air surrounding the actuator. High temperatures might require special actuator seals or insulation. ow temperatures might require special actuator seals or heaters and thermostats. I-TRQ Valve utomation P ox 309 1N050 inlar Dr. a Fox, I 60147 tel: 630-208-9343 fax: 630-232-6235 www.bitorq.com
MDE N. ERI N. VK R-ND IN. FX I. 60147 KNWGE ase nce you have the pipeline ize, the Media flowing through the valve, ctuation type, Rate of flow and Temperature of both the media and surroundings, you can go to the next steps below. END NNETIN TYPE threaded ends (P/metric or NPT) flanged ends (DN/metric, 150#, or 300#) sanitary ends socket weld ends NUMER F PRT -port two three -port or T-port T-port TUTIN TYPE manual lever pneumatic gear operator/handwheel electric double acting spring return voltage fail open or fail close enclosure rating solenoid/pilot valve yes no voltage, connection type, NEM rating I-TRQ Valve utomation P ox 309 1N050 inlar Dr. a Fox, I 60147 tel: 630-208-9343 fax: 630-232-6235 www.bitorq.com
MDE N. ERI N. VK R-ND IN. FX I. 60147 KNWGE ase nce you have the the pipeline ize, the Media flowing through the valve, ctuation type, Rate of flow and Temperature of both the media and surroundings, you can go to the next steps below. END NNETIN TYPE wafer lug TUTIN TYPE manual lever pneumatic gear operator/handwheel electric double acting spring return voltage fail open or fail close enclosure rating solenoid/pilot valve yes no voltage, connection type, NEM rating Please note that these are just the basics. ftentimes, there are a variety of that the customer needs as well. In addition, there are always factors involved with any system so our outstanding, experienced sales staff is ready to help! I-TRQ Valve utomation P ox 309 1N050 inlar Dr. a Fox, I 60147 tel: 630-208-9343 fax: 630-232-6235 www.bitorq.com