Audco Forged Steel Globe Valve
Audco Forged Steel Globe Valve: Overview & Specifications
Audco Forged Steel Globe Valves are precision-engineered valves designed for regulating, throttling, and shutting off fluid flow in high-pressure and elevated-temperature pipelines. Constructed for demanding service conditions, these valves are utilized across oil and gas, steam distribution, power generation, and chemical process facilities.
Technical Specifications
- Design Standards: Complies with BS 5352, API 602, and ASME B16.34.
- Size Range: Compact nominal sizes from 1/4" to 2" (15 mm to 50 mm) .
- Pressure Ratings: Standard ASME Class 150, 300, 600, Class 800, and up to Class 2500 for critical services.
- Body Materials: Forged Carbon Steel (A105), Forged Alloy Steel (F5, F9, F11, F22), and Stainless Steel (F304, F316).
- End Connections: Socket Weld (SW), Screwed/Threaded (NPT/BSP), Flanged, or Butt Weld options.
- Testing Integrity: Tested hydrostatically and pneumatically in accordance with API 598 guidelines.
Key Design Features & Construction
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Feature |
Construction Details & Operational Benefits |
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Forged Body Integrity |
High material density and structural strength eliminate porosity issues inherent in cast bodies. |
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Bonnet Styles |
Bolted Bonnet (BB): Permits straightforward inline disassembly and maintenance. Welded Bonnet: Ensures zero-leak seal integrity under extreme pressure and thermal cycles. |
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Flow Control |
Features a rising stem driven by a manual handwheel and a guided plug-type disc for precise linear throttling. |
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Thermal Rating |
Handles steam, compressed air, gases, and oils at temperatures scaling up to 425°C. |
Sourcing & Commercial Options
- Tradeindia Listings: Features AUDCO (L&T) Forged Steel Globe Valves in A105, F11, and F316 material grades across 1/4"–2" sizes with bolted bonnet configurations.
- IndiaMART Suppliers: Supplies Class 800 forged globe options tailored for high-pressure industrial fluid control applications.
