Series VT-BV

The Vahn-Tech Series VT-BV floating ball valves are designed to provide maximum service life and durability. Designed with extensive safety considerations including provision of locking devices, blow-out proof stems and prevention of misalignment of lever handles provide safe handling in the field. To ensure smooth plant operation, antistatic devices, fire safe seal design and cavity pressure relief features are provided.

Additional information

Valve Size	1/2" to 12"
Pressure Class Standard	ASME B16.34
Pressure Class Range	150, 300, 600
Body	2 & 3-Piece Side-Entry
End Connections	Integral Flange, Butt-Weld
Face-to-Face Standard	ASME B16.10
Bonnet	Standard
Packing	PTFE, Graphite
Configuration	Floating Ball
Trim	Reduced & Full Port
Seating	Soft & Metal-to-Metal
Shut-Off Classification	API 598

Features & Benefits

Lever Operated Switch Indicator to indicate the open/close position of the valve
Antistatic Device to ensure electrical continuity between the stem and the ball and body
Bubble tight sealing is achieved by the use of two rigid seats firmly secured in the valve body on either side of the ball
Proven to be fire safe to API 607 the full metal-to-metal contact is attained at all sealing areas after the primary soft seals have been destroyed during a fire
Live-loaded packing with self-adjusting primary and secondary sealing utilising Belleville washers, the stem seal automatically adjusts
Pressure equalisation hole at the top of the ball combined with the seat design are both engineered to maintain the pressure balance

Standards & Certifications

Certifications	Canadian Registration Number (CRN) – 0C17300
	Fire-Safe to API 607
Design Standards	ASME B16.5 – Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings
	ASME B16.10 – Face to Face & End Dimenions of Valves
	ASME B16.25 – Buttwelding Ends
	ASME B16.34 – Valve Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
	ASME SA Materials
	ASTM A Materials
Quality	IS0 9001:2015