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by James Dickie on Tue, Apr 30, 2024 @ 08:04 AM
Our Fire Series A60T Valves feature high-strength metal stems bearings that maintain packing load in the event of fire, and an encased 8-bolt construction that maintains body integrity and body seals through extreme temperature changes resulting from fire exposure and water quenching.
Swagelok's Fire Series ball valves feature live-loaded Grafoil stem packing that ensures a reliable stem seal under normal conditions and continues to maintain a seal in fire events. The high-strength metal stem bearings facilitate smooth actuation, resist wear and extrusion, and help to maintain packing load during fire situations, enhancing the valve's reliability and safety.
The compensating seat design of A6OT Series valves live loads the seat to adjust for wear and fluctuations in temperature or pressure under normal conditions. This design also minimizes seat distortion from pressure surges, ensuring consistent performance and durability.
Additionally, the valves incorporate a Grafoil weir ring that ensures a seat seal against the ball during fire conditions. This feature is effective even if only a portion of the seat is destroyed, maintaining the integrity of the seal and the overall safety of the system.
Grafoil is a brand of graphite gasket material known for its high temperature resistance, chemical inertness, and excellent sealing properties. Made from pure, natural graphite flake that has been expanded and then compressed into sheets without binders or fillers, Grafoil can withstand extreme temperatures, pressures, and aggressive chemicals. Its flexibility and recoverability make it suitable for sealing applications where traditional materials might fail, such as in high-temperature environments or in contact with corrosive fluids. Grafoil is often used in applications requiring reliable sealing performance, such as in flange gaskets, valve packings, and various industrial sealing applications.
Compliance with rigorous safety standards
Our Fire Series ball valves not only meet the requirements of API Standard 607, 6th edition but also adhere to Swagelok's fire test specification SEI-00334, ensuring compliance with rigorous safety and performance standards in fire conditions.
Seal kits
Seal kits for the Fire Series ball valves include stem springs, gland, packing, packing supports, stem bearings, seats with integral weir rings, seat springs, flange seals, and instructions, providing all necessary components for maintenance or repair to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Resources that help with valve selection
Swagelok Edmonton has created a collection of resources designed to help customers identify the right valve for their application. In one step receive the Matching Valve Type to Function article, a technical briefing video, a guide, and more.
Receive the catalogue on our 60 Series Ball Valves, including general service and special application valves, and related catalogues.
Getting help with valves
Our Swagelok-certified Field Advisors are ready to talk with you about any fluid system challenge you're facing. Talk with us about analytical instrumentation, gas distribution, grab sampling, or any other fluid system issue. Our goal is to help identify timely, cost-effective options that enable you to take control. Onsite visits and remote collaboration available.
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