Firesafe ball valve ensure leak-tight protection
Inline Industries, Inc.
The latest addition to the 344 Series Valves is a three-piece, firesafe ball valve (photo) that is designed to ensure the operational integrity of the valve in the extreme heat of a petroleum refinery fire. Available in sizes from 1.4 to 2 in., the 344 Series comes standard with an ASME Class 900 body and TFM seats. The valve’s firesafe seating surface and spring-energized stem seals self-adjust to compensate for wear and changes in pressure and temperature, ensuring a leak-tight seal to prevent both downstream and external leakage, says the company. It can be supplied with various end pieces to match a variety of process connections. Its ISO 5211 dual-pattern, direct-mount pad eliminates the need for a bracket or drive coupling for automation, and prevents side loading, which helps to improve the valve’s cycle life and reduces the height of the package. — Inline Industries, Inc., Baldwin Park, Calif.