Butterfly Valves

Lugged, wafer and double flanged butterfly valves of all materials and seat types are easy to use and long lasting as long as they
are installed and maintained correctly.
Storage Conditions

 To protect the seat and seals, do not unpack the valves until they are ready for installation. By doing this you are
protecting the valve from dust and debris which may eventually cause seat leakage.
 Keep in a cool well ventilated space if storing for a longer period of time.
Valve Installation

 Valves can be installed in any orientation however it is best if it can be installed upright especially in bigger sizes to
reduce load on the shaft caused by the actuator or gearbox trying to pull away.
 It is common for smaller butterfly valves to be mounted in various orientations eg water trucks. This is fine and is
common practice.
 Verify the material of the butterfly valve, seat and disc before installation. Ensure that there are no defects caused by
storage or transportation.
 Verify the pressure rating of the valve vs the application requirement.
 When installing directly to a pump or another valve be sure to have a pipe spacer between them to allow for the
butterfly disc to open.
 Complete all welding works before valve installation and be sure the flange has cooled to ambient temperature before
installing the butterfly valve.
 Make sure there is no welding residue, waste, rust or other debris in the pipe before installation. Wash with water or a
mild detergent if needed.
 Clean the surface of the flange that will come in contact with the butterfly valve to ensure it is free of rust and debris.
Wash with water or a mild detergent if needed.
 Make sure there is no warpage of the flange or misalignment of the butterfly valve in relation to the flange. This is the
most common cause of butterfly valve problems where it is not aligned with the flange/pipe correctly and the disc
catches when trying to open/close. Support the valve where necessary to reduce load from the piping assembly.
 Install spacing bolts taking care not to damage the valve seat and adjust the face to face of the two flanges so there is
space when the piping is spread open (enough space to remove the valve or replace it for maintenance).
 Once the pipes are centred, insert the bolts so that the bottom of the valve can rest upon them to prevent the valve
from falling through.
 Before tightening the bolts operate the valve to ensure it does not catch on the pipework or the flange.
 Tighten the bolts one at a time doing it in stages so even pressure is applied and a seal is formed between the valve and
flanges.
 Once the installation is complete operate the valve several times to ensure it is free from impingement and it has not
moved during installation.
Field Testing

 Rubber seated butterfly valves are designed to hold rated pressures only. Test pressures above rated working pressure
in the closed position can cause damage to the valve.
 With the disc in the open position the pipeline can be tested up to the valve hydrostatic test pressure.
 Seat leakage can occur with foreign material between the seat and disc. If this occurs open the valve 10 to 15 degrees
to obtain high velocity flushing action. Close and repeat if necessary.
 Seat leakage can result from a rotational shift in position of the disc in relation to the body. Readjust the closing stop on
the actuator/gearbox as necessary.
Operation

 Do not use the valve at pressures above its working pressure.

 If the valve is jammed in a position between open and closed check the actuator operation. If necessary remove the
actuator and manually operate the valve to fault find. Remove and check valve for foreign objects if required (see
maintenance).
 Excessive torque from the actuator can damage the internal valve parts.
Maintenance
 Cycle the valve once a month or more if it is not used regularly.
 Relieve the system pressure before maintaining the valve.
 To remove from pipework reverse the installation sequence.
 Replace valve seat (liner) by removing the stem and disc. Press out liner and replace with new part. Reinstall the disc
and stem along with seals and clips. Refit into line as in installation sequence.
  For operational instructions please see each video link under products.
Design Guidance & Product Advantages
 When sizing the valve always consider available space for the actuator and feedback devices.
 Consider valve supports to carry excess loads.
 Extension shafts in SS316 are available upon request. This allows valve to be buried in pits and actuators to be above
ground.
Globe Valves

Globe valves are used mainly for steam or other media where a throttling service is
required. The seat design gives an advantage for doing this by utilising its globe shape as
it comes down to connect with the seat effectively cutting the flow gradually up until it
seals completely on the seat face. This however does cause a larger pressure drop than
say a gate valve and causes turbulence in the line.
The size, pressure class and material selection of all globe valves are the responsibility of
the user or system designer. Process Systems may offer suggestions in this area, however
the selection process is solely the responsibility of the end user or plant operator.

Installation
Globe valves are unidirectional whereby they are only designed to take the flow in one
direction, under the disc. There is an arrow of direction cast into the valve body but can
easily be checked by looking into one end of the valve and see whether you are looking at the under side of the seat or above
the seat. It is recommended that the valve be mounted vertically only whereby the handwheel operation will be at the top of
the valve. THis ensures that no premature wear or damage will occur to the valve. The main installation points are below

 Remove any packing or debris from the valve

 Ensure the inside of the valve is free from water or moisture (can expand when subject to heat on startup)
 Ensure the valve is supported (can be damaged by long runs of unsupported pipe clamping in on the valve)
 Ensure you have room to operate the valve
 Do a complete dry cycle of the valve from closed to open then back again
 Tighten flange bolts gradually in a diagonal pattern
 Gradually raise the internal pressure to ensure the flanges and bolts are installed correctly and the valve is sealed
 Raise internal pressure to operating levels and check again

Operation
Our Globe valves are clockwise close (anti-clockwise to open).

 Do not overtighten on the seat to close. If media is still leaking through the seat may be damaged
 Even though they are great for controlling flow try not to leave the disc in the middle of the flow for extended periods
of time. This will cause the seat to wear prematurely and in steam applications where continuous throttling is less than
10% open, excessive vibration, noise and wire draw across the seat causing a leak path which at times may not be visual
to the naked eye.
 Do not exceed 100% of the maximum pressure rating of the valve at any time during its operation. Pressure spikes or
fluctuations beyond the valve’s pressure rating are solely the responsibility of the operator and can cause considerable
harm or even death if not adhered to.

Maintenance
A regular maintenance and inspection schedule will ensure you get the best life and operation out of your globe valve. Some
things to consider are below (not exhaustive).

 Regular inspection of the valve. Pay particular attention to the gland to ensure there is no obvious wear or the valve is
leaking
 If the valve is not operated regularly it is a good idea to cycle the valve to ensure the disc is not bedding itself in the seat
 Grease the crossbar by using a grease gun on the grease nipple provided. Lubricate the spindle if needed
 Slightly tighten the gland bolts if the packing needs adjustment. Do not overtighten otherwise the gland will be
damaged. If it is still leaking through here the gland packing may need to be replaced
Please be aware if the valve is to be removed from the line for inspection to ensure that there is no pressure in the line and it
has cooled to room temperature. Once it is removed a complete inspection can be carried out including inspection of the globe
(disc) and the seat. Any scale build up at the bottom of the valve can be removed.
Gate Valves
Gate Valve Installation & Maintenance Instructions
Gate Valves of all materials and seat types are easy to use and long lasting when they are installed and maintained correctly. The
installation technique varies slightly for different end connections (eg. flanged vs rolled groove vs victaulic) but the other
instructions remain the same.
Storage Conditions
 To protect the seat and seals do not unpack the valves until they are ready for installation. By doing this you are
protecting the valve from dust and debris which may eventually cause seat leakage.
 Keep in a cool well ventilated space if storing for a longer period of time.
Valve Installation
 Valves can be installed in any orientation however it is best if it can be installed upright especially in bigger sizes for
ease of hand wheel access.
 Verify the material of the gate valve, seat and disc before installation. Ensure that there are no defects caused by
storage or transportation.
 Complete all welding works before valve installation and be sure the flange has cooled to ambient temperature before
installing the gate valve using the appropriate gasket.
 Make sure there is no welding residue, waste, rust, pickle paste or other debris in the pipe before installation. Wash
with water or a mild detergent if needed.
 Make sure there is no warpage of the flange or misalignment of the gate valve in relation to the flange. This is the most
common cause of valve problems where it is not aligned with the flange/pipe correctly. Support the valve where
necessary to reduce load on the piping assembly.
 Install the spacing bolts taking care not to damage the valve seat and adjust the face to face of the two flanges so there
is space when the piping is spread open (enough space to slip the valve in or out for service).
 Once the pipes are centered, insert the bolts so that the bottom of the valve can rest upon them to prevent the valve
from falling through.
 Tighten the bolts one at a time doing it in stages so even pressure is applied and a seal is formed between the valve,
gasket and flanges.
 Once the installatiion is complete, operate the valve several times to ensure it has not moved during installation.
Field Testing
 Rubber seated gate valves are designed to hold rated pressures only. Test pressures above rated working pressure in
the closed position can cause damage to the valve.
 With the valve in the open position the pipeline can be tested up to the valve hydrostatic test pressure.
 Seat leakage can occur when foreign material is wedged between the seat and the body. If this occurs, open the valve
10% to 15% to obtain high velocity flushing action. Close and repeat if necessary.
Operation
 Do not use the valve at pressures above its working pressure.
 If the valve is jammed in a position between open and closed check the valve face and seat. Remove and check for
foreign objects (see maintenance).
 Excessive torque from actuators can damage internal valve parts.
Maintenance
 Cycle the valve at least once a month if not used regularly.
 Relieve the system pressure before performing any maintenance.
 To remove from pipework reverse the installation sequence (above).
 Replace valve gate by removing the top body (bonnet) and stem. Screw out the gate and replace with new part. Install
top of body and refit into line.
 See video link under each gate valve model for further instructions.
Design Guidance and Product Advantages
 When sizing the valve always consider available space for handwheel operation.
 Consider valve supports to carry excess weight.
 Extensions shafts in 316 Stainless Steel are available upon request. This will allow for the valve to be mounted in a pit
with above ground operation.
 These valves have Ductile Iron bodies for added strength. High finish moulded seats give low torque operation for long
maintenance free working life.