Valtorc USA exclusive manufacturing facility is proud to announce the first ever manufactured Sanitary Fusible Link Fire Safe package for sale and distribution worldwide. Valtorc USA Fire Safe Fusible Link package with sanitary tri clamp ends for food service applications worldwide.

Exclusive Fire Safe Sanitary Valve Package

This is a first in the industrial and food processing marketplace. If you are interested in purchasing and distributing this product, please contact your local Valtorc International office, or Valtorc International, at our Valtorc USA manufacturing facility in Kennesaw, Georgia, USA

Be the first to offer this product to your customers!

Curious on how these valves work? Watch our Fusible Link Video here!

Valtorc's Fusible Link Valves were featured in Valve World America's Magazine!

Series 101 Full Port 2 Piece Ball Valves

Features:

• Available in sizes from 1/4" - 2"
• Steam rating: 150 psi WSP
• WORKING PRESSURE: 2000 PSI
• INVESTMENT CASTING BODY & CAP
• PTFE SEAL KITS: REPLACES PTFE ,RPTFE AND FPA
• LOW DEFORMATION UNDER LOAD; LOW PERMEATION
• TEMPERATURE RATING: -45.5oC (-50°F) to 246oC (475 °F)
• ADJUST ABLE STEM PACKING
• BLOW-OUT PROOF STEM;LOCKING DEVICE
• DESIGN SPECIFICATION: ANSI B 16.34 CLASS 900
• TEST ST ANDARD:API 598; Vacuum Service to 29" Hg
• NACE MR-0175 FULL COMPLIANCE

Series 102 Reduced Port 1 Piece WOG Ball Valves

Features:

• Available in sizes from 1/4" - 2"
• Steam rating: 125 psi WSP
• NACE MR-0175 full compliance
• Body: ASTM A351 Gr.CF8M
• Stem: SS316; Seat: PTFE
• End Connections: Threaded End
• Working Pressure: 2000 psi; Temperature Range: -50° to 400o F
• TEST STANDARD:API 598; Vacuum Service to 29" Hg
• Threaded Type: ANSI B 1.20.1 (NPT), DIN 259/DIN 2999, ISO 228, BSP, PT

Series 103 Reduced Port 1 Piece WOG Ball Valves

Features:

• Available in sizes from 1/4" - 4"
• Steam rating: 150 psi WSP
• Blow-out-proof stem design
• Temperature Range: -50 •p to 450 •p
• Options: locking device
• TEST ST ANDARD:API 598
• Vacuum Service to 29" Hg
• NACE MR-0175 FULL COMPLIANCE
• Threaded Type: ANSI B 1.20.1 (NPT), DIN 259/DIN 2999, ISO 228, BSP, PT

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Press Release - Wed., February 13, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE

VALTORC INTERNATIONAL INTRODUCES NEW SERIES FUSIBLE LINK FIRE SAFE BALL VALVE - FS10 AND FS20 SERIES.

Valtorc International is proud to announce the latest addition of USA made Fusible Link Valve Packages to our product line - the Series FS10 and Series FS20.

Fusible Link Packages are used in all industrial applications requiring a fail safe, fire safe way to shut down pipelines in cases of fire and to prevent liquid damage. The Fusible Link Valve series by Valtorc International is designed for automatic shut off in case of a fire preventing dangerous or flammable material from entering the pipeline. Valtorc’s (FM approved Link) Fusible Link Valve series is the safest and most secure choice and sets the standard in quality and reliability all with unbeatable pricing and fast delivery.

All Valtorc USA made Fusible Link Packages are manufactured and tested in our state of the art industrial manufacturing facility in Georgia, USA.

Let Valtorc International protect your plant with our new Fusible Link Valve Series – use Valtorc’s industrial grade fire safe and certified ball valves or let Valtorc custom fabricate your existing valve set up.

There are four general body styles of ball valves: single body, split body, top entry, and welded. There are four general types of ball valves: full port, standard port, reduced port, and v port.

A full port ball valve has an oversized ball so that the hole in the ball is the same size as the pipeline resulting in lower friction loss. Flow is unrestricted, but the valve is larger.

A standard port ball valve is usually less expensive, but has a smaller ball and a correspondingly smaller port. Flow through this valve is one pipe size smaller than the valve's pipe size resulting in slightly restricted flow.  In reduced port ball valves, flow through the valve is one pipe sizes smaller than the valve's pipe size resulting in restricted flow.

A v port ball valve has either a 'v' shaped ball or a 'v' shaped seat. This allows the orifice to be opened and closed in a more controlled manner with a closer to linear flow characteristic. When the valve is in the closed position and opening is commenced the small end of the 'v' is opened first allowing stable flow control during this stage. This type of design requires a generally more robust construction due to higher velocities of the fluids, which would quickly damage a standard valve.

A trunnion ball valve has a mechanical means of anchoring the ball at the top and the bottom, this design is usually applied on larger and higher pressure valves(say 4 inch and above 600 psi and above)

Manually operated ball valves can be closed quickly and thus there is a danger of water hammer. Some ball valves are equipped with an actuator that may be pneumatically or motor (electric) operated. These valves can be used either for on/off or flow control. A pneumatic flow control valve is also equipped with a positioner which transforms the control signal into actuator position and valve opening accordingly.

We all know that valves are present in our everyday lives, but valves work a lot “behind the scenes”—controlling what might seem like the “uncontrollable”.  Without valves, we would have engineering issues on how to regulate and control steam, water, air, corrosive liquids, gases and other materials. You can already see WHY valves are important, but WHERE did valves originate, you ask? Good question…

Maybe ancient man watched the beaver as he built his dam across the river. In ancient times, man used tree trunks, thick grasses, rocks, boulders and branches to regulate water. The Egyptians and Greeks also designed valves to lead water to irrigate their crops and provide water to their villages. However, the Romans were the ones to truly develop their canal systems and had a higher engineered technology behind those systems. Due to various country invasions, one may be led to believe that the Romans stole some of their technologies that they utilized. Either way, the Romans took their technology findings on to further develop the bronze plug valve which enabled them to distribute water to buildings.

It was not until the Industrial Revolution that valves really evolved to the next level. Steam was the power required to reform and strengthen this era and replaced muscle or “horse” power. Valves along with the patented steam engine made it possible to pump water out of mines. During this time, the US was able to increasingly provide mining jobs to those out of work. Mining, agriculture, textile mills, manufacturing plants, steel production, transportation and many other industries were emerging quickly. The economy exhibited unprecedented growth and life was getting better financially for most. Water and steam along with the evolution of the valve, contributed highly to the success of the Industrial Revolution industries.

Today, there are diverse types of valves made of materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, cast iron, bronze, brass, PVC, CPVC and other alloy materials. Valves can be very small in size or up to 102 tons, which is the largest valve in the world! (See http://www.valveworldexpo.com/cipp/md_valve/custom/pub/content,oid,1943/lang,2/ticket,g_u_e_s_t/local_lang,2)  The application determines what type of valve you would need in order for your line to be successful. When ordering your valves, you want to ensure that you work with a reputable company such as Valtorc International. They will want to know all aspects of your application to determine which type of valve(s) would be best suited for your needs. Here is something else to think about—ask the supplier/manufacturer if their products are made in the US.  Let’s strengthen our economy and keep sales in our country when we can!

Valve actuators are of various types namely electrically operated , pneumatically operated.

1. Pneumatically operated actuators can be diaphragm operated for globe , gate valves.
2. Pneumatic actuators can be quarter turn type for ball or butterfly valves.
3. Pneumatic actuators can be cylinder operated for say Knife gate valves.
4. Actuators are again single acting spring return type or double acting.
5. Again electric actuators can be classified as on-off type or control ( modulating type).

On- off pneumatic actuators can be operated with solenoid valves . As you mention the fluid to be natural gas, you have to select solenoid valves which are intrinsically safe at the same time these valves may be placed at a safe distance from the valves and piping. These valves are again actuated by controllers( on -off , PID) connected to the level switches, pressure sensors or temp sensors as the case may be.

To control flow rates, you need to use a pneumatic control valve with a pneumatic positioner operating on (0.2-1 kg/cm2) with current to pressure convertor or an electroneumatic positioner ( 4-20mA control signal). These can be used to control flow rate or downstream pressure. Other elements required are pressure or flow sensors, PID controllers.

The control again depends on how the plant is operated ie DCS or PLC controlled.

If it a simple requirement then the actuatar can be made to operate on a system of limit switches. While selecting an actuator the fail safe mode ( in case of power, signal or air failure) should also be taken into consideration , which is specified by words like normally open or normally closed etc.

What is a V-Port Ball Valve? When it comes to ball valves, the V-port ball valve plays an important role in the valve world. This V-shaped ball or V-shaped seat is utilized with higher velocity applications that would otherwise damage a normal ball valve.  These ¼ turn control valves can be flanged or non-flanged. The seats can be rigid or flexible metal or PTFE which is a synthetic fluoropolymer better known as Teflon. The V-port ball valve is also used when precision cannot be sacrificed because corrosive liquids (clean or dirty) or gases going through the piping system need to be sustained to critical and controlled specifications.

It is imperative that you provide the following specifications to a quality and knowledgeable valve company so not to over or under-size your V-port ball valve:

• Description of your application
• Type & pressure of media
• Temperature
• Flow Rate
• Inlet pressure
• Line Size
• Pressure Drop

Failure to report accurate specs can risk the success of your line. If you over-size your valve, the pressure drop will not be accurate and will affect the flow through your handling system. If under-sized, you will over work the pump on the system.

Valtorc International is a leader in the industry when it comes to the V-port ball valve. Our valves are ARRA compliant and range in size from ½” to 12” and available in carbon steel, stainless steel, brass and cast iron.

There are various butterfly valves being utilized in every industry imaginable. The butterfly valve, aka quarter-turn valve, is one of the most popular and economical valves. You may not realize it, but you encounter butterfly valves on a daily basis. These valves, made of carbon steel, cast iron, stainless steel or plastic, are being utilized in many applications where assorted types of fluids, gas, air, steam are being controlled by shut-off or throttling. This valve is excellent for shut-off applications and the disk can completely block the passageway for fluids.

The body of a butterfly valve is comprised of a metal disk with a rod that runs through the disk. The rod is connected to an actuator or a manual lever which controls the disk turning it parallel or perpendicular to the flow. Depending upon the application, the disk can be made of plastic, steel, carbon steel or stainless steel. There are different options of actuators for this valve: pneumatic, electric and electro-hydraulic, manual and a gear type.

There are 3 types of butterfly valves. The standard butterfly valve is the concentric butterfly valve. The disk is metal with a rubber seat. Next, is the doubly-eccentric butterfly valve consists of various types of material for the disk and seat. This one is more of a high-performance valve. Lastly, the triply-eccentric butterfly valve (known as triple offset butterfly valve) is utilized when the application requires tight shut-off when gas or oil are involved. Being the most of expensive of the butterfly valves, the seats are typically laminated or metal in design.

Butterfly valves can be wafer or lug style. You will see wafer style valves installed when the valve is between pipe flanges. Lug style simply means that there are holes machined so that it can be bolted to the flange. These valves are typically used in HVAC applications, water systems, OEM, or irrigation for positive shut-off. Lug style will be a bit more expensive and are used at the end of the line.

When it comes to ordering butterfly valves for your specific application, you want to make sure that you are ordering from reputable and experienced company such as Valtorc International. Before you order, please know what element(s) you are dealing with, know the size needed, type of material and pressure flow, if possible. We can offer an assortment of trim features to ensure a perfect match for your particular valve needs.

What is a ball valve? It's a question new customers often ask us at Valtorc, so let's look into this to answer the question and explain what a ball valve is. 

A ball valve is described as a mechanical device that directs, guides and modulates the flow of various types of liquids by way of an opening of a ball which has an opening in the middle. The opening is referred to as the port. By turning the handle on the ball valve, this manually opens/closes the port which controls the pressure from the flow of the liquid. Durability and “perfect” shutdown/shutoff are what makes the ball valve advantageous over other type of valves.

Valves are found in our everyday living and may go unnoticed. For example, there are plumbing valves which are at our sinks in our spigots. There are valves inside our washing machines, dishwashers, gas fireplaces, outside water spigots, refrigerators and more. Various types of industries utilize valves for their productions. Such industries include electronics, power, automotive, printing, plastics, textiles, metal, medical, chemical and food, to name a few. The industries that utilize ball valves typically have a need for supporting high pressure and temps exceeding 480 degrees. Ball valves are simplistic to operate and repairs are made easily without being removed from their pipeline.

Being made of steel, brass, iron, bronze or PVC, ball valves can range in sizes from .2 to 11.81 inches. More complex control systems using valves that need to regulate flow through a pipe will need an actuator. The actuator controls the valve pneumatically or is motor-operated and keeps it positioned appropriately so that the flow of the liquid is precise to the changing pressures and flow levels.

The basic types of ball valves include Full Port, Reduced Port, V-port, Multi-port, Standard Port and Cavity Filler ball valve. There are 3-way and 4-way ball valves. Depending on the application would determine the type of ball valve being used. The specifications to be considered for determining the appropriate ball valve would be the temperatures and pressure, number of ports, valve size, type of body material, end connectors and configurations.