Overview of stainless steel grades used for pump and valve systems 1
Table of contents UGITECH in few words. Stainless steel grades in pump and valve systems. Pumps applications & specificities What about valves? How to complete the range? Ugitech : expertise, experience, customization PCV Expo Ugitech Overview presentation Stainless Avril Steels 2009 Oct 2009 2
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Why stainless steel grades in pump and valve systems? Corrosion resistance in Process Industries (Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Waste and Salt water, etc.); Pressure and Temperature resistance; Hygienic requirements in Food & Beverage Industries (Chocolate, Drinking water, Wine, Milk, etc.); Life cycle cost (Low maintenance costs). 7
Which stainless steel grades in pump and valve systems? Standard grades : FERRITIC STEELS (1.4016 1.4105 1.4106 1.4114) : Magnetic Low strain hardening coefficient Good tensile strength at high temperature MARTENSITIC STEELS (1.4006 > 1.4034 1.4005 >1.4035 1.4057 1.4418) : Magnetic High mechanical properties AUSTENITIC STEELS (1.4307/1.4301 1.4541 1.4404/1.4401 1.4571) : Not or slightly magnetic Good impact test even at low temperature 8
Which stainless steel grades in pump and valve system? Special grades : DUPLEX STEELS (1.4362 1.4462 1.4507) : Excellent corrosion resistance High mechanical properties SUPER AUSTENITIC STEELS (1.4539 1.4529 1.4980) : Very high stress corrosion resistance HEAT RESISTING STEELS (1.4841 1.4845) : Austenitic steel with a good oxidation resistance PRECIPITATION HARDENING STEELS (1.4542 1.4545 1.4568) : Very high mechanical properties Good corrosion resistance 9
Many pumps with a wide range of requirements Irrigation Pumps : Use: Pump water from ground wells Requirements: Corrosion resistance in water Parts: Shafts Grades: 1.4021 1.4005 1.4301 10
Many pumps with a wide range of requirements Centrifugal Pumps: Use: Pump for low viscosity materials (water, oil, etc.) Requirements: Corrosion resistance in wastewater, chemicals, etc. Hygienic for food industries Parts: Shafts and fasteners Grades: 1.4404 1.4462 (For oil and chemicals) 1.4021 1.4057 1.4005 1.4305 (For others) 11
Many pumps with a wide range of requirements Progressing Cavity Pumps: Use: Pump for very viscous materials Requirements: Corrosion resistance in process industries (oil, chemicals, thick sludges in water treatment). Hygienic for food industries (honey, chocolate) Parts: Rotors, flanges, fasteners, mechanical seal, seats Grades: 1.4542 1.4462 (For oil and chemicals) High machinability grades (UGIMA ) 12
Various valves to regulate various fluid flows Butterfly valves : Use: Large flow at low pressure Requirements: Corrosion resistance in process industries (gas and liquid). Hygienic for food industries Parts: Stem, pins, butterfly, body (sometimes) Grades: 1.4301 1.4401 1.4542 1.4021 > 1.4034 1.4362 High machinability grades (UGIMA ) 13
Various valves to regulate various fluid flows Ball valves : Use: Gases or liquids with suspended solids (slurries) Requirements: Corrosion resistance in process industries (chemicals). Parts: Ball, stem, seals, bush, stud, nuts, body Grades: 1.4301 1.4401 1.4542 1.4021 > 1.4034 1.4362 High machinability grades (UGIMA ) 14
Various valves to regulate various fluid flows Solenoid valves : Use: Liquid, gases, oil (open and close by electric drive) Requirements: Corrosion resistance Hygienic for food industries Magnetic grades Parts: Plunger, spring, body Grades: 1.4401 / 1.4404 (For body) 1.4105Si 1.4106 1.4105B 1.4114 (For plunger) High machinability grades (UGIMA ) 15
Other compatible parts to complete pump and valve systems. Fittings & Quick couplings: Use: All fluids (liquids and gases) Requirements: Corrosion resistance Parts: All parts (usually from hexagonal bars) Grades: 1.4401 / 1.4404 1.4301 1.4571 High machinability grades (UGIMA ) 16
Other compatible parts to complete pump and valve systems Flanges: Use: For large pipes (liquids and gases) To connect valves with pumps, with pipes Requirements: Corrosion resistance (same as pipes) Hot forgeability Parts: Full parts Grades: 1.4301 / 1.4307 1.4404 1.4462 1.4362 17
Other compatible parts to complete pump and valve systems Screens: Use: Filtration system in oil production or irrigation. Requirements: Abrasion resistance Corrosion resistance (of spot welded areas too) Weldability Parts: Screens Grades: 1.4401 / 1.4404 1.4462 Drawn wire and profiles 18
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