General Valve

TWIN SEAL
High-integrity,
positive-shutoff
valves

GENERAL TWIN SEAL

WHEN LEAKS MATTER

FIGURE 1

General Twin Seal Double Block & Bleed Shutoff

General Valve Company began as a valve reconditioning shop
in 1929. General Twin Seal valves, introduced in 1951, were
originally invented to meet the petroleum industrys rigid
standards for provable product segregation double block and
bleed shutoff.

Fully
Seated

Traditional double block and bleed requires the use of two valves
separated by a spool. A bleed valve is used to drain the spool
to prevent product contamination. The Twin Seal replaces this
traditional 2 valve system with one double-seated bubble-tight
valve.
What Makes the Twin Seal So Good
Rapid seal abrasion is inherent in the designs of most ball and
gate valves. Generals Twin Seal stops this constant seal wear
by using two seating slips mounted independently on a tapered
plug by dovetails. During closing, the wedging action of the plug
forces the seating slips against the valve body (Fig. 1). During
opening, the dovetails pull the slips away from the body (Fig. 2).
The plug is guided by upper and lower trunnions. Resilient seals
are permanently bonded into the slips.

FIGURE 2
Unseated
Ready for
1/4 Turn

How the Twin Seal Works

In the open position, the seals are completely out of the flow
(Fig. 3). Turning the handwheel clockwise rotates the plug 90o,
aligning the seals with the sealing surface in the valve body.
During rotation, clearance remains between the seals and body,
allowing free movement(Fig. 2). Theres no rub between sealing surfaces-and no seal abrasion.
Turned further, the plug lowers, forcing the seals against the
body and compressing them (Fig. 1). With the slip solidly against
the body, a secondary metal-to-metal seat forms on both sides
of each seal providing double protection. Closed, the seals
compress against the flow ports, forming bubble-tight closures
upstream and downstream. Unlike ball and gate valves, the Twin
Seal doesnt rely on springs or line pressure for positive shutoff,
even in low-pressure differentials.

FIGURE 3
Metal-to-Metal Seating for Double Protection
The surfaces of the Twin Seal Valves seating slips provide
secondary metal-to-metal seating and reinforce the resilient
primary seal. When the valve is sealed with the resilient seal
compressed within the metal groove of the seating slip, the valve
provides fire safe, provable double block and bleed shutoff. In
fact, General's Twin Seal provides such dependable shutoff
that they are used in place of line blinds.

Fully
Open

No Abrasion Means Seals Have Longer Life

The perpendicular wedging action of the plug and slip
assembly against the sealing surface of the valve body avoids
abrasion of the resilient seal. During opening, total retraction
prior to quarter turning (the hallmark of a General Twin Seal)
to the open position prevents seal abrasion and reduces operating torque.

GENERAL VALVE COMPANY

GENERAL TWIN SEAL

BEST VALVE, BEST VALUE

Nonlubricated Plug Stops Grease Contamination

Sealant injection is not requiredan important benefit in the
handling of fuels and chemicals where the slightest trace of
contamination can cause problems.

Fast Cycling...With a Choice of Actuators

The smaller sizes of Twin Seal Valves are usually handwheel
operated and take up to three turns to open or close.
Larger valves have totally enclosed weatherproof heavy-duty
worm gearing and acme stem sets while operating in the same
lift and turn manner, requiring up to 63 turns.
Valves may be power actuated electrically, pneumatically or
hydraulically. The ultimate in fast operation and emergency shutdown capability is available with our own in-house designed and
manufactured HGO (Hydraulic Gear Operator).

Best Materials
Standard materials for Twin Seal Valves have been selected for
fuel storage and distribution applications.
The body bore of the General Twin Seal are hard-chrome plated
for extra wearability. Seating slips are made from cast ductile
iron which has physical properties that result in increased valve
life, especially in applications where the valve is cycled
frequently. Seating slips have bonded Viton resilient seals as
standard. Other seal materials are also available. Special trim
options are available.
Standard exterior paint is a corrosion-inhibiting red oxide primer
which serves as exterior rust protection during shipping and
installation, and continues to provide protection as a primer base
under customer paint. Special surface preparations, coatings,
and primers are available.

Hydraulic Gear Operator on a General Twin Seal.

Years of Proven Performance

General Twin Seal Valves were the first to meet the rigid
requirements of double block and bleed service-more than 46
years ago. In the years since, subtle yet significant design
refinements have been made to improve the valves performance. Superior design innovations, pride in manufacturing
workmanship, and the selection of the best materials, support
General Valve Companys goal of complete customer
confidence.

Simple, in-line field maintenance keeps costs down

A big advantage of Twin Seals design is that it permits in-line
servicing. All models may be repaired from top or bottom
without removing the valve from the line, simply by removing
the valves bonnet or lower plate after the line is depressurized
and drained.
Slips removed with Twin Seal in line.

GENERAL VALVE COMPANY

GENERAL TWIN SEAL

NEVER COMPROMISE

GENERAL VALVE COMPANY designs, produces and services the most

complete line of double block & bleed valve equipment on earth:
GENERAL Twin Seal. ................................................... see this bulletin
Reduced Bore 800 Series ................. see this bulletin p. 5-7
Short Pattern 400 Series ....................... see this bulletin p. 8
Full Bore 900 Series .............................. see this bulletin p. 9
GENERAL Stainless Steel Twin Seal. ..................... see bulletin 112
GENERAL Seat & Reseat
Reduced Bore 1600 Series. ........................ see bulletin 365
Full Bore 1500 Series. ................................. see bulletin 365
GENERAL 4-Way Diverter. ............................................. see bulletin 200
GENERAL OHC Lever. .................................................... see bulletin 300
GENERAL Actuators
HGO.............................................................. see bulletin 400
DCGO ........................................................... see bulletin 503
HPU .............................................................. see bulletin 407
GENERAL Extension ..............................................see this bulletin p. 19
GENERAL Extension
Mechanical Extension ........................... see this bulletin p. 16
Bonnet Extension ................................. see this bulletin p. 17
Hydraulic Extension .............................. see this bulletin p. 17
And GENERAL VALVE COMPANY builds it with what you need:
ISO 9001 Licensed
API 6FA/BS 6755 fire safe
MIL-V-12003 approved
NACE MR-0175 compliant
API 6D/Q1 Monogrammable
In house seal development and manufacture
Pressure vessel quality plugs
Pressure vessel quality glands
Low torque, low turn worm gear operator
-70o to 600o F seals

GENERAL VALVE COMPANY

REDUCED OPENING

HAND OPERATED

(4)

REDUCED
VENTURI
OPENING

(5)

(1)

TYPICAL HAND OPERATED VALVE

CLASS SIZE MODEL OPER.

ANSI 150

ANSI 300

ANSI 600

2
C811
3
CA811
4
C811
6
CA811
8
C811
SIZE MODEL

375 TS
375 TS
500 TS
500 TS
625 TS
OPER.

2
C821
3
CA821
4
C821
6
C821
SIZE MODEL

375 TS 17
375 TS 17
500 TS 27
625 TS 321/2
OPER. A

2
3
4

C841
C841
C841

17 11
17 11
27 16
30 181/2
36 22
A
B
11
11
16
201/2
B

C
41/2

Weight (lbs.)

(3)

(4)

(5)

41/2
7
81/2
101/2
C

3/8 NPT 1/4 NPT

3/8 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
(4)
(5)

41/2
41/2
7
9
C

10 81/2
10 111/8
20 12
20 157/8
D
F

3/8 NPT 1/4 NPT

3/8 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
(4)
(5)

500 TS 241/2 151/2 51/2

6
500 TS 26 16
7
625 TS 291/2 19

(1) H - Minimum clearance required to replace slips.

10
7
6
3
48
NONE
10
8 71/2 3
62
NONE
20
9
132
NONE
9 41/2
20 101/2 11
196
43/4"-10 UNC
8
20 111/2 131/2 11
388
43/4"-10 UNC
D
F
G
H Weight (lbs.)
(3)
61/2
81/4
10
121/2
G

3
3
5
8
H

20 111/2 61/2 21/2

20 14 81/4 31/2
20 17 103/4 4

(3) Number and size tapped holes, each flange.

54
76
158
318
Weight (lbs.)

NONE

100
142
230

NONE
NONE

(4 ) Tapped bleeder hole.

NONE
NONE
NONE
(3)

NONE

1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT

1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT

(5) Bottom plate drain hole.

Dimensions "F" & "G" are nominal. All others are rounded off to the nearest half-inch.

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REDUCED OPENING
WORM GEAR OPERATED

(4)

REDUCED
VENTURI
OPENING

(5)
(1)

TYPICAL WORM GEAR OPERATED VALVE

CLASS

ANSI 150

SIZE MODEL
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16

C811
CA811
C811
CA811
C811
CA811
C811
C811
C811

OPER.

376 TS
376 TS
501 TS
501 TS
625 TS
625 TS
751 TS
751 TS
1261 TS

21
21
28
311/2

12 41/2 8 101/2 7
12 41/2 8 101/2 8
151/2 7 10 101/2 9
171/2 81/2 10 101/2 101/2
391/2 22 101/2 14 121/2 111/2
42 23 12 14 121/2 13
551/2 31 141/2 20 121/2 14
57 321/2 16 20 121/2 15
67 39 18 20 141/2 16

G
6
71/2

9
11
8
131/2 11
16
19

Weight (lbs.)

(3)
NONE
NONE
NONE
43/4"-10 UNC
43/4"-10 UNC

64
76
140
214
436
532
844
1074
1488

Weight (lbs.)

(3)

78
102
162
348
666
888
1414

NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE

3 11/2
3 11/2
41/2 13/4

14
16

21 19
231/2 21

13/4
3
3
31/2
31/2

47/8"-9 UNC
47/8"-9 UNC
4-1"-8 UNC
8-1"-8 UNC

(4)

(5)

3/8 NPT 1/4 NPT

3/8 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT

SEE PAGE 7 FOR 18" AND LARGER

SIZE MODEL

ANSI 300

2
3
4
6
8
10
12

C821
CA821
C821
C821
C821
C821
C821

OPER.

376 TS
376 TS
501 TS
625 TS
751 TS
751 TS
1261 TS

21
21
28
36
491/2

12 41/2 8 101/2
12 41/2 8 101/2
151/2 7 10 101/2
201/2 81/2 14 121/2
28 11 20 121/2
52 29 121/2 20 121/2
631/2 361/2 161/2 20 141/2

81/2 61/2
111/8 81/4
12 10
157/8 121/2
161/2 15

3 11/2
3 11/2
41/2 13/4
8

11
13

31/2

18 171/2
193/4 201/2 16

31/2
5

(4)

(5)

3/8 NPT 1/4 NPT

3/8 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
47/8"-9 UNC 1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
4-1"-8 UNC 1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
8-11/8"-8 UNC 1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT

SEE PAGE 7 FOR 14" AND LARGER

SIZE MODEL
2
C841
ANSI 600
3
C841
4
C841

OPER.
501 TS
501 TS
625 TS

A
B
C D E
F
G
H
J Weight (lbs.)
251/2 141/2 51/2 10 101/2 111/2 61/2 21/2 13/4
100
26 15
6 10 101/2 14 81/4 31/2 13/4
149
33 19
7 14 121/2 17 103/4 4
3
276

SEE PAGE 7 FOR 6" AND LARGER SEE PAGE 7 FOR 900# AND HIGHER
(1) H - Minimum clearance required to replace slips.

(3) Number and size tapped holes, each flange.

(4) Tapped bleeder hole.

Dimensions "F", "G" & "J" are nominal. All others are rounded off to the nearest half-inch.

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(5) Bottom plate drain hole.

NONE
NONE
NONE

(4)
(5)
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT

REDUCED OPENING
WORM GEAR OPERATED

(4)

REDUCED
ROUND
OPENING

(5)
(1)

TYPICAL WORM GEAR OPERATED VALVE

CLASS

SIZE MODEL OPER.

A
B
18
C811
1261 TS
62 36
20
C811
1261 TS
64 37
24
C811 1261.7 TS 781/2 44
ANSI 150
30
CC811 1276 TS 1081/2 601/2
36
C811
1500 TS
121 76

C
16
17
241/2

D E
20 141/2
20 141/2
20 141/2
32 161/2
32 161/2

F
G
34 25
40 271/2
48 32
60 383/4
78 46

H
14
17
20

J
5
5
5

Weight (lbs.)
2658
3326
6264

(3)
NONE
NONE
NONE

30
30

9
9

13900
20600

6-11/4"-8 UNC

D E
20 141/2
20 141/2
20 141/2
241/2 32 161/2

F
G
30 23
33 251/2
36 28
39 301/2

H
15
19
13

J
5
5
5

Weight (lbs.)
1990
2662

(3)
NONE
NONE

14
251/2 32 161/2 52 36 17
28 32 161/2 65 361/4 12
321/2 32 161/2 65 43 28

9
9
9

3550
4155
8150

NONE
NONE
NONE

32
34

NONE

(4)
(5)
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT 3/4 NPT
1 NPT
1 NPT
1 NPT

1 NPT
1 NPT
1 NPT

SEE PAGE 6 FOR 16" AND SMALLER

SIZE MODEL OPER.

A
B
14
1261 TS 581/2 341/2
C821
16
CA821 1261.7 TS 61 361/2
18
CA821 1261.7 TS 71 401/2
ANSI 300
20
CA821 1276 TS 881/2 48
24
92 501/2
CA821 1276 TS
28
114 70
CC821 1500 TS
30
120 71
CC821 1500 TS

C
141/2
14
201/2

12800
15300

(4)
(5)
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT

1 NPT
36-11/4"-8 UNC 1 NPT
NONE
1 NPT

1 NPT
1 NPT
1 NPT

SEE PAGE 6 FOR 12" AND SMALLER

SIZE
6
8
10
12
ANSI 600
14
16
20
24

MODEL
C841
CA841
CB841
CB841
C841
CA841
C841
C841

OPER.
A
751 TS
45
755 TS
48
1261.7 TS 621/2
1261.7 TS 641/2
1276 TS 821/2
1276 TS
83
1500 TS
106
1500 TS
114

B
C
26
9
27 11
361/2 16
38 17
47 191/2

D
20
20
20
20
32
47 191/2 32
66 231/2 32
72 26 32

E
F
G
121/2 22 14
131/2 26 161/2
141/2 31 20
141/2 33 22
161/2 35 233/4
161/2 39 27
161/2 47 32
161/2 55 37

H
10
12
8
10
10
14
14
12

J Weight (lbs.)
696
31 / 2
1102
5
1974
5
2532
5
4100
9
4300
9
9500
9
15000
9

(3)
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
4-13/8"-8 UNC
NONE
NONE
8-17/8"-8 UNC

(4)
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1 NPT
1 NPT

(5)
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1 NPT
1 NPT

SEE PAGE 6 FOR 4" AND SMALLER

SIZE MODEL

ANSI 900

ANSI 1500

2
3
4
6
8
10

C851
C851
C851
C851
C851
C851

SIZE MODEL
2
C861
3
C861

OPER.
625 TS
625 TS
625 TS
755 TS
1261.7 TS
1276 TS
OPER.
625 TS
625 TS

(1) H - Minimum clearance required to replace slips.

33 19
34 19
371/2 20
471/2 26
631/2 37
881/2 511/2
A
33
34

B
19
19

(4)

(5)

121/2 15 91/2 4
121/2 18 111/2 6
131/2 24 15 71/2
141/2 29 181/2 10
161/2 33 211/2 10

Weight (lbs.)
180
235
397
975
1440
3600

(3)

3
3
3
5
5
9

NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE

1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT

1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT

D E
F
G
H
14 121/2 141/2 81/2 31/2
14 121/2 181/2 101/2 4

J
3
3

Weight (lbs.)
180
280

(3)
NONE
NONE

(4)
(5)
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT

14
14
14
20
161/2 20
21 32

7
8
10
111/2

C
7
8

121/2 141/2 81/2 31/2

(3) Number and size tapped holes, each flange.

(4) Tapped bleeder hole.

(5) Bottom plate drain hole.

Dimensions "F", "G" & "J" are nominal. All others are rounded off to the nearest half-inch.

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SHORT PATTERN
WORM GEAR OPERATED

(4)
(4)
SHORT PATTERN
VENTURI
OPENING

(1)

(1)

(5)

TYPICAL GEAR OPERATED VALVE

CLASS

ANSI 150

SIZE MODEL
6
8
10
12

501 TS
625 TS
625 TS

16
18

C411
C411
C411

751 TS
751 TS
1261 TS

20
24

C411
C411

1261 TS
1261 TS

SIZE MODEL

ANSI 300

6
8
10

C421
C421
C421

12
20
24

C421
C421
C421

SIZE MODEL

ANSI 600

OPER.

C411
C411
C411

OPER.

501 TS
625 TS

30
37
751 TS 491/2
751 TS 511/2
1261.7 TS 603/4
1276 TS 773/4
OPER.

C441

625 TS

8
10
18

C441
C441
C441

751 TS
751 TS
1276 TS

(1) H - Minimum clearance required to replace slips.

30 161/2 81/2
37 201/2 9
22
11
40
511/2 291/2 12
551/2 31
15
67 381/2 18
40
70
20
741/2 421/2 22

161/2 81/2
201/2 9
28
11
291/2 121/2
361/2 14
443/4 17
B

34 191/4 8
451/2 26 91/4
48 271/4 103/4
821/2 47 191/2

(4) Tapped bleeder hole.

10 101/2
121/2
121/2
121/2
141/2
32 161/2
14
20
20
20

14 121/2
20 121/2
20 121/2
32 161/2

(5) Bottom plate drain hole.

Dimensions "F", "G" & "J" are nominal All others are rounded off to the nearest half-inch.

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10 101/2 101/2 11 41/2 13/4

14 121/2 111/2 131/2 8
3
16
14 121/2 13
11
3
19 121/2 31/2
20 121/2 14
20 121/2 16 231/2 19 31/2
17
25
5
20 141/2 17
5
20 141/2 18 271/2 22
32
28
5
20 141/2 20
F
16
161/2
18
193/4
39
45
F
22
26
31
39

121/2 41/2

(5)

1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT

1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
(4)

(5)

13/4 1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT

15
8
3
171/2 11 31/2
201/2 121/2 31/2
301/2 22
5
36
28
9
G

(4)

1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT

1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT

3
14
8
161/2 11 31/2
20 121/2 31/2
9
291/4 10

1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT

1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT

(4)

(5)

1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT

1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT

FULL BORE PIGABLE

WORM GEAR OPERATED

(4)

FULL
ROUND
OPENING

(5)
(1)

TYPICAL GEAR OPERATED VALVE

CLASS

ANSI 150

SIZE MODEL
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14

501 TS
501 TS
501 TS
625 TS
751 TS
751 TS
1261 TS

C911
C911
C911
C911

1261 TS
1261 TS
1261.7 TS
1261.7 TS

16
18
20
24
C911
SIZE MODEL

ANSI 300

1276 TS
OPER.

C921

501 TS

4
6
8
10

C921
C921
C921

501 TS
625 TS
1261 TS

CA921
CA921

1261 TS
1261.7 TS

12
16

C921
20
CA921
SIZE MODEL

ANSI 600

OPER.

C911
C911
C911
C911
C911
C911
C911

1276 TS
1276 TS
OPER.

C941

625 TS

4
6

C941
C941

625 TS
751 TS

12
16

C941
C941

1276 TS
1500 TS

(1) H - Minimum clearance required to replace slips.

26
15
6
28
16
7
32 171/2 7
37
9
21
48 271/2 101/2
521/2 29 131/2
35 15
60
611/2 36 151/2
37 17
64
78 441/2
781/2 441/2
1081/2 601/2
A
B

D
10
10
10
14
20
20
20

891/2 501/2
A
B
321/2 19
34 191/2
47
27
83
47
106 66

6
5
71/2 5
5
9
11 71/2
131/2 9
16 11
19 14
21 15
231/2 17

101/2 131/2
101/2 17
121/2 21
121/2 25
121/2 31
141/2 36
20 141/2 34
20 141/2 35
231/2 20 141/2 48 25 18
241/2 20 141/2 48 271/2 17
32 32 161/2 60 32 30
C D
E
F
G
H

26
15
6 10 101/2
1
1
29 /2 16 /2 71/2 10 101/2
38
21 10 14 121/2
55
33 12 20 141/2
581/2 341/2
59
35
83
48

101/2 101/2

111/8

6
5
18 10
6
22 121/2 8
27 15
9
14 20 141/2 321/2 171/2 12
14 20 141/2 38 201/2 16
19 32 161/2 35 251/2 16
23 32 161/2 48 301/2 19
C D
E
F
G
H

61/2 14 121/2
8 14 121/2
101/2 20 121/2
191/2 32 161/2
24 32 161/2

(3) Number and size tapped holes, each flange.

61/2 6
17 103/4 6
22 14
8
33 22 10
39 27 16
13

(4) Tapped bleeder hole.

Weight (lbs.)

(4)

(5)

13/4

216
320
401
522
861
1275
1670

1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT

1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT
3/4 NPT
1/2 NPT

2406
3006
5700
6165

1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
3/4 NPT
1/2 NPT

1/2 NPT
3/4 NPT
3/4 NPT
1/2 NPT

12800
Weight (lbs.)

1 NPT
(4)

1 NPT
(5)

13/4
3
3
31/2
31/2
5
5
5
5
5
9
J
13/4
13/4
3
5
5
5
9
9
J

350

1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT

365
615
1255

1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT

1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT

1800
2500

1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT

1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT

4000
1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
7000
1 NPT
1 NPT
Weight (lbs.)
(4)
(5)

400

1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT

3
31/2
9

610
1100

1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT

1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT

4200
9500

1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT

1 NPT
1 NPT

(5) Bottom plate drain hole.

Dimensions "F", "G" & "J" are nominal. All others are rounded off to the nearest half-inch.

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OPERATION
TWIN SEAL VALVES

Operation
The General Twin Seal Valve is a non-lubricated, resilient seal,
plug-type valve which has a mechanical means of freeing the
plug before it is rotated from the closed to the open position. In
opening the valve, the plug is raised, thus retracting the seating
segments or slips through their tapered dovetail connections.
Only after the slips are fully retracted perpendicularly from the
body seat is the plug rotated to the open position.
Conversely, in closing the valve, the plug and slips are rotated
freely, with no seal-to-body contact, until the slips are positioned
over the ports. Then the plug is driven down between the slips
and the tapered surfaces wedge out the slips for a positive upstream as well as downstream shut-off. For maximum upstream
sealing, it is important to torque the valve closedDo not back
off. Do not use cheaters.
The small Twin Seal Valves are handwheel operated, and
require up to 3 turns to open or close. Up to 23/4 turns expand
or retract the slips, while 1/4 turn rotates the plug. Large valves
operate in a similar manner, except that they have enclosed
weather-proof worm gearing.
At the top of the valve, a position indicator flag shows the exact
plug position. It appears in line with the flow when the valve is
open, and perpendicular to the flow when the valve is closed.
Where Twin Seal Valves are used for double block and bleed

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service, a manual body bleed valve is required to check seal

integrity of the valve in the closed position.
Since Twin Seal valves hold bubble-tight, in liquid service, it is
important to prevent trapped body pressure from exceeding the
working pressure of the valve. Automatic bleed valve systems
or thermal relief systems are recommended to prevent pressure buildup in the body cavity.
On valves equipped with thermal relief systems, the throat needle
valve must be left open during normal use. The relief valve is
set to open at 25 psi differential pressure on standard valves,
regardless of their working pressure. With the valve closed, the
relief valve will open at 25 psi above upstream pressure.
Standard thermal relief systems are also provided with a manual
body bleed valve to check valve seal integrity.
On gear-operated models the handwheel position may
be changed as follows:
A) Place valve in full open position. B) Remove gear housing
cap screws. C) Turn handwheel to further open the valvethis
will turn gear housing. Continue until handwheel comes to
desired position and gear housing mounting holes are aligned.
D) Replace gear housing mounting cap screws. Be sure short
cap screw is inserted below worm on worm shaft.

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MAINTENANCE
TWIN SEAL VALVES

Maintenance
The Twin Seal Valve needs no day-to-day maintenance.
There are some services which may be needed occasionally.
1. Annually, drain plugs in the lower plate should be removed
and the residue flushed and drained from the lower plate. In
cold climates, before freezing weather sets in, any possible
collection of water below valve plug or plug trunnion should
be drained out through the lower plate drain plugs.
a) Keep the valve operator housing full of lubricant to
displace and prevent moisture from accumulating and freezing. The operator is provided with a grease fitting. Lubricant should be injected with the Twin Seal Valve in the open
position only. Under ordinary conditions, a few pumps of
the grease gun semi-annually is sufficient. Use lithium 12
hydroxy stearate or lithium base molydisulfide grease.

PLUG DOES NOT

NEED TO BE
REMOVED
TO CHANGE SLIPS

b) Temporarily remove ABBV cover and guide pin. Liberally

apply grease in these areas semi-annually.
2. If at any time the body bleed should indicate a leak which cannot be stopped with ordinary force on handwheel (no cheaters necessary), this may be stopped by one of the following:
a) Operate valve through open-close cycle while fluid is flowing to flush out valve body. After several flushing attempts,
close Twin Seal Valve and check body bleed again. If body
bleed still indicates valve leak, proceed to b).
b) If your valve is supplied with a DTR (see page 12) it is
possible that the relief valve may be leaking. Check this by
temporarily closing the line isolation valve. If the leak stops,
repair or replace the relief valve. If this is not the case, the
slips need inspection.
c) To inspect slips the line must be drained. Then place
Twin Seal Valve in open position (check body bleed valve
for zero line pressure) and remove lower plate. Slips can
be pulled off dovetails and inspected or replaced if damaged. Be sure to save old slips and return to General
Valve Company for exchange credit. It is recommended
to replace lower plate O-ring and gasket any time lower
plate is removed.
If lower plate is not accessible for replacing seating slips,
the valve operator and bonnet can be removed and slips
replaced from the top of the valve. CAUTION: Check
body bleed for zero line pressure before removing bonnet.
3. If stem packing needs replacement, change as follows:
a) Remove operator as described in #4 below.
b) Remove packing gland and replace inner and outer
O-rings and backup ring.
c) Remove packing rings and replace carefully.
d) Replace packing gland.
e) Replace operator as described in #4.

4. To change operator heads:

a) Shut down line pressure.
b) Close Twin Seal Valve.
c) Open bleed valve for zero pressure when removing
operator.
d) Drive out coupling pin.
e) Remove housing mounting bolts and lift operator off.
f) Replace new operator in reverse order (insert coupling
pin from same side as guide pin boss.)
g) Close bleed valve.
h) Check operation of valve.
General Valve Company Your Maintenance Partner
Genuine factory replacement parts are available from GENERAL
VALVE COMPANY which stocks original equipment parts.
Slips, O-rings and packing are packaged in kits that make ordering simple. Be sure to specify size, series, part number on slip,
and type of resilient seal material in your order of replacement
slips.
To perform on-site maintenance, a mechanic should keep slip
kits and soft good kits on site. Kits can be shipped from stock,
typically within 48 hours after receipt of order.
GENERAL VALVE COMPANY also offers major valve
remanufacturing, rebuilt operators, emergency repairs, moneysaving reconditioned slips, technical assistance by phone, maintenance contracts, startup service and service training seminars.

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PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEMS

BASIC SYSTEMS

Thermal Relief & Over Pressure Protection

When the General Twin Seal valve is seated and
completely filled with a liquid, any slight variation in
temperature due to the sun's rays or ambient
thermal fluctuations will cause drastic changes in
body cavity pressure resulting from thermal
expansion.
Valves filled with fuel oil in a laboratory setting have

exhibited a 75 PSI increase in pressure with a temperature

rise of only 1oF. While results vary under actual service
conditions (depending on media, pressure vessel rigidity, and
presence of entraned gas), it is known that dangerously high
pressures will build up in liquid filled positive shut off
valves.Therefore, the General Twin Seal in liquid service
requires a pressure relief device, such as one shown here.

DTR
The differential thermal relief (DTR) system is arranged as shown. The relief valve mounted at the tee on the bonnet,
pipes excess pressure to the upstream throat of the valve. The standard relief valve is set to open at 25 PSI on all
valves regardless of working pressure. With the valve closed the relief valve will open at 25 PSI above upstream
pressure. This system functions only when the valve is closed.
A manual body bleed valve is included on the General Twin Seal as standard. This bleed valve installed at the tee is opened after the Twin Seal is
closed. Seal effectiveness can be immediately evaluated. This bleed valve
must be closed before the Twin Seal is reopened.
An isolation valve installed in the upstream throat tap is also included on the
standard DTR. It must be left open to permit relief system to relieve pressure
upstream.
MBBV
A Manual Body
Bleed Valve (MBBV)
is included on this
General Twin Seal.
This bleed valve installed in the body
cavity is opened after the Twin Seal is
closed. Seal effectiveness can be immediately evaluated.
This bleed valve
must be closed before the Twin Seal is
reopened.

ABBV
The Automatic Body Bleed Valve (ABBV) provides visual, positive assurance
that the Twin Seal has sealed completely at each cycling operation, and prevents thermal pressure buildups in the body cavity.
An automatic bleed valve connected to the body cavity of the main valve is
mechanically opened by the valve operator when the Twin Seal is seated.
Seal integrity is indicated by viewing the discharge of the bleed valve.
When the Twin Seal is opened, the bleed valve is automatically closed by the
combination of line pressure and the spring in the bleed valve.

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BLEED SYSTEMS
SUPPLEMENTAL SYSTEMS
LR/DTR

WELDED/DTR

The Line Relieving/Differential Thermal Relief (LR/DTR)

provides all the same features as a basic DTR (see page
12) with one additional function, it pressure protects the
downstream piping.
A relief valve (25
psid standard) is
connected to the
downstream throat
tap via the lower tee.
When the twin seal
is seated and the
down stream piping
is sealed bubble
tight, the piping faces thermal over
pressurization. The
throat tap accesses
this piping and directs any over
pressurization upstream. An additional
isolation valve is installed downstream
for maintenance purposes.

The Welded/DTR functions as a basic DTR (see page 12)

but all pipe threads are seal welded, except for the relief
valve which is installed between a
set of seal welded
unions. This essentially all welded system provides enhanced incident
control where safety
and the environment
are of the foremost
concern.

DTR w/GAUGE

SAFETY BLOCK/DTR
The Safety Block/DTR functions exactly as the basic DTR
(see page 12). However, all working components are
housed in a virtually
indestructible compact steel manifold.
The benefits of this
incident control
equipment
are
firesafety, complete
component access
for maintenance
purposes, all 316
SS components, all
socket
welded
joints, heavy wall
pipe and total incident control.

The DTR w/Gauge may be operated as the basic DTR

(see page 12) or (in liquid service) as the valve is seated
the gauge will display a noticeable
drop in pressure due
to outward expansion of the slip seals,
immediately indicating both slips have
sealed, creating the
desired
double
block. The benefit
here is that no line
media need be expelled to prove a
bubble-tight seal.

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ACTUATION
GENERAL TWIN SEAL

Types of Power Assisted Actuation

There are several methods by which a General Twin Seal may
be actuated. The most common methods available and their typical applications follow:
1) DC units are used rarely but do find their way into modulating applications.
2) Single phase units find restricted use where three-phase
power is not available and on smaller valves due to low
horsepower requirements.
3) Three phase (MOV's) units are widely used in an array
of applications.*
4) Hydraulic (HGO's) units are commonly used in
emergency shut down, fast actuation, manifolds and
flying switch applications.
5) Pneumatic units find restricted use where air is readily
available, and in small valve emergency shut down
application. Pneumatic power may be converted to
hydraulic power for use with HGO's.
6) Self contained units are normally converted pneumatic
systems operating on compressed natural gas.
Speed of Actuation
When actuating valves, especially at high speeds, there are two
considerations which must be kept in mind.
A) Water Hammer
Liquid pipelines exhibiting high flow rates (usually in
excess of 25 ft/sec) must consider the consequences
of water hammer pressure surges during high speed
closing (usually 1/4 turn times less than .3 sec/inch of
NPS). Popular solutions to this concern are a pulsing
timer slowing shutoff on MOV's or a two speed system
for use on HGO's.
B) Inertial Overtravel
High speed MOV's exhibit inertial overtravel resulting
from commutator mass and high speed gearing. This
phenomenon can damage a General Twin Seal
operator especially in the full open position when
actuator switch settings are not set to allow for
coasting (see Table 1). High speed inertial overtravel
is not exhibited however in HGO's since the prime
mover is a low mass high speed hydromotor.
Inertial Overtravel Recommendations
Table 1
Up to 144 RPM - MOV's are okay
144 - 180 RPM - Contact Factory
Over 180 RPM - Use HGO's
Self Locking Worm Gears
The General Twin Seal incorporates a heavy duty single start
non-backdriving worm gear set in its operator. What this means
to you is that the actuator need not be self locking since the
General Twin Seal will do this automatically.

*Motor adapted valves are furnished with handwheels ONLY upon request.
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ACTUATION
GENERAL TWIN SEAL

Horsepower Considerations
One of the major parameters which affect actuator selection is
its horsepower requirements. In order to determine the required
mechanical horsepower (not rated horsepower) of an actuator use
the following equation:
hp= Torque(in#) x Turns(rev) x 60
Time(sec) x 63,000.
Table 2 provides a guide to available actuator horsepower:
TYPICAL AVAILABLE MECHANICAL HORSEPOWER IN
VARIOUS ACTUATORS
For Use in Actuator Selection
Manual Operated
1 AC
Pneumatic
3 AC
Hydraulic

Table 2
= 1/3 hp
= 1-3 hp
= 2-6 hp
= 5-10 hp
= 10-20 hp

On/Off - Throttling Actuation

The General Twin Seal normally performs as an on-off open/
close block valve. Of course, however, we throttle to some
degree every time we open and close, slow down to avoid water
hammer, pulse open to diminish inertial overtravel, top off a tank,
etc. With today's Trimsel software and 46 years of experience,
we can make recommendations on throttling or even modulating
with a General Twin Seal.
Thrust Bases
Thrust bases, which are optional on most MOV's, are not
required on General Twin Seals. Since the General Twin Seal
gear operator is designed to handle both thrust and radial load
independent of any actuation device, the cost of thrust bases is
not required.
Fire Safe Actuators
Actuators may be fitted upon request with K-mass insulated jackets to meet fire safe requirements.
Multi-turn/1/4 Turn/Linear
The General Twin Seal is available only as a multi-turn
device. Due to the Twin Seal's unique lift to unseat and turn to
open operating characteristics, it must do more than simply 1/4
turn like a standard plug valve or simply lift like a standard gate
valve.
Digital Control Systems
Two wire digital control is available on a variety of MOV's. These
control systems can provide an array of diagnostics and feedbacks beyond conventional discrete position indication as well
as groundfault short and open circuit protection.
Electrical Approvals
Where there is electricity, there is a third party requirement. UL/
CSA general electrical and explosion proof requirements can be
met by practically all units. Cenelec, BASEFA, etc., approvals
may be met by most MOV's.

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EXTENSIONS
GENERAL TWIN SEAL

Mechanical Extensions
General makes both vertical and lateral extensions or
combinations of both. In
ordering, always specify dimension B or E. Type A Extension is suitable for underground burial. Type C
Extension should be supported if dimension E is
over 36".
GEAR OPERATOR
EXTENSION-LATERAL
TYPE "C"

GEAR OPERATOR
EXTENSION-CLOSED
TYPE "A"

HAND OPERATOR
EXTENSION-CLOSED
TYPE "A"

HAND OPERATOR
EXTENSION-OPEN
TYPE "B"

Chainwheel Extensions

General Twin Seal valves, both hand-operated and gear-operated, can be

supplied with chainwheels to operate elevated valves from below.
The chainwheels have an extra deep channel in which the chain runs to assure that the chain will
not climb off the track. The chain is supplied fully trimmed to eliminate barbs, and is galvanized
to withstand corrosive conditions.
When ordering chainwheels, give size and series of the valve and the length of chain required:
To calculate chain length:

Multiply 'A' (chainwheel diameter) x 2.6

Multiply 'B' (chainwheel depth) x 2.0
Add results for required chain length
SIZE OPERATOR

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375 HAND

500 HAND

625 HAND

625 GEAR

751/1261 GEAR

CHAINWHEEL DIAMETER

9"

15"

18"

15"

24"

CHAINWHEEL PART NO.

80-403

80-401

80-402

80-405

80-406

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EXTENSIONS
GENERAL TWIN SEAL

Direct Burial - UG
Patented Twin Seal Extended Bonnet Valves greatly simplify
maintenance in underground applications while providing
dependable double block and bleed shut-off.
Most underground valves are difficult to maintain and service,
requiring excavation or a costly access pit. System designers
often must compromise valve placement to overcome this maintenance problem. With exclusive Twin Seal Extended Bonnet
Valves, however, the designer has the freedom to put the valves
in their ideal locations. Installation costs are minimized.

Easy, Inexpensive Maintenance

Once Extended Bonnet Valves have been installed, maintenance
can be performed from above ground without a pit and without
excavating. Unbolting and lifting the bonnet raises the valve
plug and slips to ground level. Slip replacement is quick and
easy, and downtime is minimal. Once the slips have been replaced, simply lower the assembly back into position and bolt
down the bonnet.

Hydraulic Extension Systems

General Valve Hydraulic Extension Systems are available for
installations where standard Type A, B, and C extensions are
not practical. Since the self-contained Hydraulic Extension Systems are manually-hydraulically operated, there are virtually no
limitations on length and orientation.
The hydraulic extension for gear
operators is essentially a hydrostatic transmission. The pump is
driven by a hand wheel, and the
pressure created is transmitted to
the hydraulic motor mounted on
the gear operator. This approach
allows the system designer maximum flexibility since the only connections between the hand wheel
and valve are hydraulic tubes.
There is no limitation on the number of corners turned between the
valve and hand wheel.

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HYDRAULIC EXTENSION
SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Typical hydraulic extension system

installation with two valves. Dual
above-grade hand wheel pump
assemblies are mounted on the
same pedestal.

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GEAR OPERATOR SWITCH PACKAGE

Gear Operator Switch Package (GOSP)
For Remote Electrical Position Indication
General Valve's Gear Operator Switch Package (GOSP) is designed
to perform reliably in the toughest environments. All electrical components are contained in one housing with no external wiring.
Waterproof to a depth of 400 feet, the housing is explosion-proof for
use in hazardous locations (Class I, Division 1, Group D, NEMA 7).
All switches are pre-wired to labeled terminal strips and assembled
on a rigid bracket. Limit positions may be adjusted individually simply
by moving the stainless steel switch actuators on the indicator rod.
Inadvertent over-travel by these actuators will not damage the
switches.
To prevent condensation and corrosion, the switch housing is
equipped with a space heater available in all normal AC and DC
voltages.
The standard switches used are UL approved. The standard switch
arrangement is one DPDT limit switch in the closed position and one
DPDT limit switch in the open position. Additional switches for
intermediate positions or for sequencing other valves are available
as an option.
This package fits all General Valve gear operators and can be retrofitted to existing gear operators with the addition of an adapter and
special indicator shaft. The retrofitting procedure will not affect or
interrupt process pipeline flow.

LIMIT SWITCHES

NOTE: Single limit switches units do NOT indicate intermediate position.

Weatherproof,
UL approved
and Explosion proof
Single pole
double-throw, or
Double pole

Weatherproof and Explosion proof

Single pole double-throw
Available for 500 and 625 hand operators only

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LOCKING DEVICES
GEAR & HAND OPERATED
GEAR
OPERATED

HAND
OPERATED

TORQUE REDUCER
In order to minimize rim pull, effort, or torque, General Valve Company has a totally enclosed, permanently lubricated, planetary gear
reduction drive or Torque Reducer available.
This rugged unit (12,000 Ft.# rated) fits all gear
operators and provides a 3.75:1 gear reduction
at 97% efficiency. As you can see, it fits neatly
between the handwheel and operator maintaining the wormshaft/handwheel centerline.

INSTALLATION KITS
800 Series, Reduced Port

For all your General Twin Seal valves we are offering

Valve
size

Flg.

Kit number
150#

Kit number
300#

2"
2"
3"
3"
4"
4"
6"
6"
8"
8"
10"
12'
12'
14"
16"
18"
18"
20"
20"

RF
RTJ
RF
RTJ
RF
RTJ
RF
RTJ
RF
RTJ
RF
RF
RTJ
RF
RF
RF
RTJ
RF
RTJ

IK-02811
IK-02812
IK-03811
IK-03812
IK-04811
IK-04812
IK-06811
IK-06812
IK-08811
IK-08812
IK-10811
IK-12811
IK12812
IK-14811
IK-16811
IK-18811
IK-18812
IK-20811
IK-20812

IK-02821
IK-02822
IK-03821
IK-03822
IK-04821
IK-04822
IK-06821
IK-06822
IK-08821
IK-08822
IK-10821
IK-12821
IK-12822
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installation kits including: studs, nuts, and cap screws

(where applicable for tapped holes).

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GENERAL TWIN SEAL

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

General Valve Company is proud of its selection of standard materials:

STANDARD MATERIALS
Body

Cast Carbon Steel ASTM A216-WCB with enhanced CE of

.42% max. and C of 25% max. Chrome Plated, (1), (4)

Bonnet/Lower Plate

Cast Carbon Steel ASTM A216-WCB, or Carbon Steel

ASTM A36 Plate, (4)

Plug

Cast Carbon Steel ASTM A216-WCB Electroless Nickel Plated, (2)

Slips

Cast Ductile Iron ASTM A536-80-55-06

Packing Gland

ASTM A487-CA6NM or A36, (3)

Packing

Flexible Graphite

Studs/
Nuts

ASTM A193 B7
ASTM A194 2H

O-Rings & Slip Seals

Viton

(1) Note that the bodies are upgraded from STD WCB or WCC to a superior WCB with supplemental carbon
equivalency resulting in low solidification rate which yields decreased solidification related defects and
superior weldability with increased ductility.
(2) Note that plugs are produced from WCB, a pressure vessel approved material.
(3) Note also that glands are only produced from pressure vessel approved materials.

(4) Material traceability is included standard on all pressure vessel components.

USEFUL CONVERSIONS (APPROX.) TECH DATA

Flow

Pressure

1BPH = .7007 GPM

1Bar (Atmosphere) = 14.7 psi

1 IMP Gal/Min = 1.20 GPM

1 Kg/Cm2 = 14.2 psi

1 M3/Hr = 4.40 GPM

1 Kp (Kilopascal) = 0.145 psi

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P =

Q 2
) x S = Pressure drop (PSI)
Cv

Q = Flow GPM
Cv = Valve flow coefficient
S = Specific gravity

GENERAL TWIN SEAL

TRIM SELECTION

General Valve Company is proud to be the only double block and bleed valve
manufacturer to develop and produce in house its own slip seal materials. Proper seal
selection includes a myriad of considerations such as media, pressure class, valve type, differential pressure,
low temperature, high temperature, seal type, etc. To that end we present our selection of slip seal materials
and a brief list of considerations:

FLUORO ELASTOMERS SLIP SEAL MATERIALS

For more info

ask for GVMPS

Viton

Our standard material since 1958

3037

V9

Viton 90 Duro

Standard HIP Viton

3042

VFR

Fiber reinforced Viton Optional HIP Viton

3033

VGF

Viton GF

Viton w/enhanced chem. resistance

3043

VGLT

Viton GFLT

Low temp Viton GF

3044

VGL9

Viton 90 Duro GFLT

HIP low temp Viton GF

3059

NITRILE ELASTOMERS SLIP SEAL MATERIALS

H

Nitrile

Our original standard material

3048

H9

Nitrile 90 Duro

HIP Nitrile

3049

LH

Low temp nitrile

Low temp nitrile

3050

GVM

Modified nitrile

Reformulate Gasoline seal material

3052

H5

Modified nitrile

Reformulate Gasoline seal material

3053

SPECIALTY SLIP SEAL MATERIALS

C

Epichlorohydrin

Good low temp material

3054

Ethylenepropylene

Ammonia but not hydrocarbon

3057

UHS

Flurosilicone

Good high and low temp

3032

RZL

Rezilon

HIP RFG

3034

AFL

AFLAS

Amines, exp. decomp., steam, 600o F

3045

GVX

VTR 6279

Ultra chemical resistant

3047

Teflon

Good for just about anything

3041

This overwhelming list of slip seal materials coincides with another likewise overwhelming list of body/
gland seal materials. In order to simplify the seal selection process, we offer Trimsel, the trim selection
software from General Valve Company. Ask for the Trimsel brochure Bulletin # 619.
NOTE: General Valve Company has a slip exchange program that encourages environmental sensitivity.
Pre-owned slips may be returned to the factory for recycling credits.
Consult your General Valve representative for details.

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GENERAL TWIN SEAL

A
d
v
a
n
t
a
t h e
G E N E R A L

e
s
T w i n

o
f
S e a l

Low torque and turn operation Face to face per

API 6D gate valve In-line repairable Fire safe per API
6FA and BS 6755A Plug and Gland approved pressure
vessel material NACE MRO175 compliant Top and
bottom entry Graphite packing & gasket closure seals
Redundant gland and gasket O-ring seals Self-locking/non-backdriving worm gears Heavy duty ACME
stems In house seal development and production Over
18 slip seal materials available 5 reformulated fuel slip
seal materials available -70F - 600F seal material temperature range Trim selection computer generated on
Trimsel Standard body material ASTM A216 GR WCB with
CE of .42% max. and C of .25% Mechanically retractable
resilient slip seals Positive provable segregation Environmentally friendly redundant packing and gasket seals Fire
safe metal seats, graphite packing and graphite gaskets ASME
B16.34 compliant Patented HI Cv waterways Eliminates the

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need for line blinds or skillets

NO

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EQUAL

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TION
INFORMATION
ORDERING INFORMATION
Figure

G -- Gear
G - MO -- Motor Operated - specify
G - MA -- Motor Adapted - specify
G - HGO -- Hydraulic Gear Operator

Operator Type

XX - C821 - G - XXX
End Connections
Press Class
Series
Model (C, CA, B Etc.)
Size Inches
4 - Short Pattern
8 - Reduced Opening (STD)
9 - Full Bore

Specify Other Options & Trim

1 = 150#
2 = 300#
4 = 600#
5 = 900#
6 = 1500#

Locking Devices
Switches
Special Bleed Systems
Special Trims
Special Seal Material

0 - Screwed
1 - Flanged
1 - RTJ
3 - Flanged X Weld
5 - Weld

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GENERAL VALVE COMPANY

GENERAL VALVE COMPANY

An Operating Company of PCC Flow Technologies, Inc.
Main Office and Manufacturing Plant:
800 Koomey Road
Brookshire, Texas 77423
Tel: (281) 934-6013
Toll-free: (800) 926-2288
Fax: (281) 934-6058
Toll-free Fax: (800) 765-2266
http://www.general-valve.com

GENERAL VALVE'S modern Corporate Headquarters and

manufacturing complex cover 250,000 square feet on 53 acres in
Brookshire (Houston), Texas.

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West Coast Factory:

2817 Cherry Avenue
Long Beach, California
90806
Tel: (562) 426-5280
Toll-free: (800) 624-8261
Fax: (562) 595-0296

GENERAL VALVE'S West Coast Factory on Cherry Avenue in

Long Beach, California.

1999 GENERAL VALVE-2 Bulletin 100

All specifications and materials are subject to change without notice. GENERAL TWIN SEAL, GVM, REZILON, VFR,
GVX, BEST VALVE BEST VALUE, WHEN LEAKS MATTER, SEAT AND RESEAT, HGO, GOSP, SAFETY BLEED SAFETY BLOCK AND SAFETY CHECK are registered
trademarks of General Valve Company. VITON and TEFLON are registered trademarks of DU PONT. Printed in the USA
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