Material |
Carbon Steel A105 (ASTM A105) |
Type |
Forged Valve (Ball, Gate, Globe, Check, etc.) |
Pressure Rating |
ANSI 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 (depending on size and design) |
Size Range |
1/4″ to 4″ (varies by valve type and pressure class) |
Temperature Range |
-20°F to 800°F (-29°C to 427°C) |
End Connections |
Flanged (RF, FF), Threaded, Socket Weld, Butt Weld |
Face-to-Face Dimension |
As per ANSI B16.10 (varies by valve type) |
Flange Rating |
ANSI B16.5, DIN, JIS (depending on application) |
Face-to-Face Length |
As per ASME B16.10 (standard face-to-face dimensions) |
Testing Standards |
API 598, ISO 5208, ASME B16.34 |
Leakage Class |
Class IV or Class VI (depending on valve type) |
Flow Coefficient (Cv Value) |
Varies by size and type of valve |
Body Material |
Carbon Steel A105 (ASTM A105) |
Seat Material |
PTFE, PEEK, or other elastomers (depending on valve type) |
Bonnet Material |
Carbon Steel A105 (ASTM A105) |
Stem Material |
Carbon Steel A105 or Stainless Steel 316L |
Design Standard |
ASME B16.34, API 602, ISO 9001 |
Pressure Test |
1.5 times the working pressure or as per manufacturer |
Corrosion Resistance |
Good resistance to water, air, and mild chemical exposure |
Applications |
General industrial applications, water treatment, oil & gas, power plants, petrochemical industries |
Certification |
CE, UL, ISO 9001, PED (if required) |
Material Composition |
Carbon Steel with small amounts of Manganese (Mn), Phosphorus (P), Sulfur (S), Silicon (Si), Copper (Cu) |
Mechanical Properties |
– Tensile Strength: 70-100 ksi (485-690 MPa)
– Yield Strength: 30-60 ksi (205-415 MPa)
– Hardness: 120 HB max |
Welding |
Excellent weldability with standard welding processes (TIG, MIG, Stick) |
Surface Finish |
Typically Ra 3.2 µm to 6.3 µm (depending on application) |
Fatigue Strength |
Good fatigue strength, but not suitable for extreme cyclic loading at elevated temperatures |
Ductility |
Good ductility and toughness at room temperature |