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Cameron Gate Valves PDF
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All the information contained in this manual is the exclusive property of
Cooper Cameron Corporation, Cameron Division. Any reproduction or
use of the calculations, drawings, photographs, procedures or instruc-
tions, either expressed or implied, is forbidden without the written per-
mission of Cameron or its authorized agent.
Initial Release A1
November 1998
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PREFACE
The procedures included in this book are to be performed in conjunc-
tion with the requirements and recommendations outlined in API Speci-
fications. Any repairs to the equipment covered by this book should be
done by an authorized Cameron service representative. Cameron will
not be responsible for loss or expense resulting from any failure of
equipment or any damage to any property or death to any person re-
sulting in whole or in part from repairs performed by other than author-
ized Cameron personnel. Such unauthorized repairs shall also serve to
terminate any contractual or other warranty, if any, on the equipment
and may also result in equipment no longer meeting applicable require-
ments.
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Contents
I. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
B. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
C. Dimensional Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
A. Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
III. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
C. For Valves with Special “Buried” Check Valve Below Grease Fitting. 29
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XI. Stem Seal Replacement With Pressure In The Valve . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
3. Simple, reliable gate and seat design promotes ease of field service
and minimal spare parts inventory.
5. Stem seal design covers full range of pressures, temperatures, and flu-
ids encountered in wellhead and manifold service.
7. Stem can be backseated to allow stem seal replacement with the valve
under pressure.
11. Bearing Cap incorporates a eutectic ring which, upon melting in a fire,
allows the stem to automatically move to the backseat sealing posi-
tion against the bonnet.
b. Springs within the bearing cap move the stem to the backseat posi-
tion in the event there is minimal pressure in the valve.
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12. See the valve assembly bill of material for component part numbers
and description.
B. Operating Instructions
A gate valve should always be in either the full-open or full closed posi-
tion. Leaving the gate partially open or throttling through the valve could
cause damage to the gate.
The valve is closed by turning the handwheel clockwise (to the right) until
it stops and then backing off (counterclockwise) ½ to ¾ turn. The number
of turns required to move the valve from full open to full closed is shown
in Table II.
Table I: Operating Torque Requirements - English Units
5000 psi WP
Valve Bore Size 2-1/16” 2-9/16” 3-1/8” 4-1/8” 5-1/8” 6-1/8” 6-3/8” 7-1/16” 9”
Expected Opeing Torque,
20 25 35 50 75 210 140 233 470
Lubricated Valve, (ft-lb)
Maximum Opening Torque,
45 65 95 135 220 350 395 520 850
Severe Service, (ft-lb)
10,000 psi WP
Valve Bore Size 1-13/16” 2-1/16” 2-9/16” 3-1/16” 4-1/16” 5-1/8” 6-3/8”
Expected Opeing Torque,
30 35 50 65 110 260 520
Lubricated Valve, (ft-lb)
Maximum Opening Torque,
80 85 130 170 320 690 1040
Severe Service, (ft-lb)
15,000 psi WP
Valve Bore Size 1-13/16” 2-1/16” 2-9/16” 3-1/16” 4-1/16”
Expected Opeing Torque,
50 60 100 125 275
Lubricated Valve, (ft-lb)
Maximum Opening Torque,
125 155 265 335 690
Severe Service, (ft-lb)
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Table I: Operating Torque Requirements - Metric Units
5000 psi WP
Valve Bore Size 2-1/16” 2-9/16” 3-1/8” 4-1/8” 5-1/8” 6-1/8” 6-3/8” 7-1/16” 9”
Expected Opeing Torque,
27 34 47 68 102 285 190 316 637
Lubricated Valve, (N•m)
Maximum Opening Torque,
61 88 129 183 298 475 536 705 1152
Severe Service, (N•m)
10,000 psi WP
Valve Bore Size 1-13/16” 2-1/16” 2-9/16” 3-1/16” 4-1/16” 5-1/8” 6-3/8”
Expected Opeing Torque,
41 47 68 88 149 353 705
Lubricated Valve, (N•m)
Maximum Opening Torque,
108 115 176 230 434 936 1410
Severe Service, (N•m)
15,000 psi WP
Valve Bore Size 1-13/16” 2-1/16” 2-9/16” 3-1/16” 4-1/16”
Expected Opeing Torque,
68 81 136 169 373
Lubricated Valve, (N•m)
Maximum Opening Torque,
169 210 359 454 936
Severe Service, (N•m)
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C. Dimensional Data
F
3.75" (95.25 mm)
E C
A B
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Table II: Dimensional Data - English Units
( ) = Approximate Dimension
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Dimensional Data
F
3.75" (95.25 mm)
E C
A B
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Table II: Dimensional Data - Metric Units
( ) = Approximate Dimension
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D. Assembly Drawings and Parts Lists
34
2 8
3 9
5 4
6 10
7 11
12
13
21 14
15
22 16
17
23
18
2000 Thru 5000 psi WP 24
19
2000 Thru 5000 psi WP 25 20
24
10,000 &
15,000 PSI WP
28 27 29 30 31 32
Figure 2
TC2FLS5K.DWG SD017018
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Parts List: FLS-TC Manual Gate Valve, Figure 2
Recommended
Item Description
Spare Part
1 Stem Adapter
2 * Pin (Shear)
3 * O-Ring
4 Retainer Ring
5 * O-Ring
6 * Fusible Ring
7 Sleeve
8 Set Screw
9 Bearing Mount
10 Bearing Cap
11 * Bearing Race
12 Grease Fitting
13 * Bearing, Roller
14 Spring
15 Packing Gland
16 Support Ring
17 * Back-Up Ring
18 * Stem Seal
19 Stud
20 Nut
21 Stem
22 Bonnet
23 Check Valve (Optional)
24 * Gasket
25 Pin (Bonnet)
26 Grease Fitting
27 Retainer Plate
28 Gate
29 Seat
30 Seal O.D.
31 Seal I.D.
32 Body
33 Nameplate
34 Handwheel
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40
1 8
2 9
3
10
41
11
4
5 12
6 13
7
7 14
15
16
18
17
19 20
Optional 23 21
22
25
(Shown 90° out of Position) 24 29
30
27
31
33
32
26
28
37
34 35 36 38
Figure 3
TC56.DWG SD017017
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Parts List: FLS-TC Manual Gate Valve, Figure 3
Spare Spare
Item Description Item Description
Part Part
1 Stem Adapter 22 * Stem Seal
2 * Pin (Shear) 23 Heat Shield (Optional)
3 Collar 24 * Grease Fitting
4 * Grease Fitting 25 * Check Valve (Optional)
5 Bearing Cap 26 Stem
6 Bearing Mount 27 Bonnet
7 Spring 28 * Gate
8 Retainer Ring 29 Stud
9 * O-Ring 30 Nut
10 * Lip Seal 31 Hex Head Cap Screw
11 * Ball Bearing 32 * Gasket
12 * Fusible Ring 33 Pin (Bonnet)
13 * Roller Bearing 34 Retainer Plate
14 Packing Gland 35 * Seat
15 Pin (Dowel) 36 * Seal O.D.
16 Spring Retainer 37 * Seal I.D.
17 Bearing Cap Retainer 38 Body
18 Set Screw 39 Nameplate
19 * O-Ring 40 Hand Wheel
20 Support ring 41 * Wear Ring
21 * Back-Up Ring
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32
1
2 8
3
9
5
6 4
7 10
11
12
33 13
16
14
17
18 15
19
20
21
Shown 90° out of Position 24
34
23 22
25 26 27 28 29 30
Figure 4
TC29SRL.DWG SD017016
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Parts List: FLS-TC Manual Gate Valve, Figure 4
Recommended
Item Description
Spare Part
1 Stem Adapter
2 * Pin (Shear)
3 * O-Ring
4 Retainer Ring
5 * O-Ring
6 * Fusible Ring
7 Sleeve
8 Set Screw
9 Bearing Mount
10 Bearing Cap
11 * Bearing Race
12 Grease Fitting
13 * Roller, Bearing
14 Spring
15 Packing Gland
16 Support Ring
17 * Back-Up Ring
18 * Packing
19 Stud
20 Nut
21 Stem
22 Bonnet
23 * Gasket (SRL)
24 Grase Fitting
25 Retainer Plate
26 Gate
27 Seat
28 Seal O.D.
29 Seal I.D.
30 Body
31 Nameplate
32 Handwheel
33 Heat Shield
34 Cap Screw
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II. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
A. Lubricants
b. For continuous service below 0ºF, use one of the two available low
temperature greases.
d. For continuous service above 180ºF, use one of the two available
high temperature greases.
120 lb Drum
400 lb Drum
(Per Pound)
25 lb Pail
With H2S
5 lb Can
Diesel
-20°F to 250°F
Standard E P F P 700149 700667 700668* 700669 700670
(-29°C to 121°C)
-50°F to 250°F
E P F P 700123 700671 700672 700673 700674
Low (-46°C to 121°C)
Temperature -75°F to 350°F
E P F P 711027 711027-1 711027-2 711027-3 711027-4
(-59°C to 177°C)
-0°F to 450°F
G P F P 700217 700679 700680 700681 700682
High (-18°C to 232°C)
Temperature -20°F to 500°F
G P F P 710194 710194-1 710194-2 710194-3 710194-4
(-29°C to 260°C)
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2. Recommended thrust bearing lubricant
b. For continuous service below 0ºF, use one of the two available low
temperature greases.
* One cycle opening and closing the valve one time. The service interval can vary
according to application, fluids used, and well conditions. If pressure is equalized
across the valve before the valve is opened, the service interval can be extended.
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Table IV: Grease Volume Requirements:
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III. TROUBLESHOOTING
Table V
The only information needed for ordering replacement parts for a Cameron
gate valve is the original valve assembly part number and the description of
the part. The valve assembly part number is stamped on the valve body name-
plate. It is recommended that a description of the valve assembly (size, pres-
sure, trim) be included as a check on the assembly number, but this is not
necessary if the assembly number is clearly readable.
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V. STEM SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT
A. Procedure for design with shear pin retained by set screws as shown in
Figure 2. Item numbers in parentheses refer to Figure 2.
The two shear pins (item 2) can be replaced with pressure in the valve,
with the gate in any position (open to closed), and without engaging the
stem backseat. The pin through the stem adapter (1) and stem (21) is sub-
jected to operating torque only. The pin through the bearing mount (9)
and stem (21) locks the bearing mount position on the stem.
2. Remove the two set screws (8) from the stem adapter (1).
Caution: The two shear pins are made from a specific material, heat treated to a
closely controlled strength. Therefore, do not substitute different pins.
This could result in premature shearing of a pin during valve operation, or
damage to valve components. Use only replacement pins per the part
number on the Cameron bill of material for the specific valve being serv-
iced.
B. Procedure for design with shear pins retained by a collar as shown in Fig-
ure 3. Item numbers in parentheses refer to Figure 3.
The two shear pins (item 2) can be replaced with pressure in the valve,
with the gate in any position (open to closed), and without engaging the
stem backseat. The pin through the stem adapter (1) and stem (26) is sub-
jected to operating torque only. The pin through the bearing mount (6)
and stem (26) locks the bearing mount position on the stem.
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2. Remove the retainer ring (8).
3. Remove the collar (3), held only by friction of O-ring, lip seal, etc.
Caution: The two shear pins are made from a specific material, heat treated to a
closely controlled strength. Therefore, do not substitute different pins.
This could result in premature shearing of a pin during valve operation, or
damage to valve components. Use only replacement pins per the part
number on the Cameron bill of material for the specific valve being ser-
viced.
7. Clean and grease surfaces of the collar (3) that contact the bearing
cap lip seal (10) and the stem adapter O-ring (9). Replace the collar.
It may be desirable to backseat the valve due to stem seal leakage or to per-
form maintenance procedures that require backseating.
A. Procedure for Designs with Shear Pin Retained by Set Screws as Shown in
Figure 2. Item numbers in parentheses refer to Figure 2.
2. Remove the two set screws (8) from the stem adapter (1).
3. Remove the stem adapter-to-stem shear pin (2) using a small hammer
and punch.
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6. Prevent stem rotation with a high strength rod through the stem
adapter shear pin hole in the stem. Then use the wrenching flats to
turn the bearing mount (9) clockwise (to the right) to move the stem
and gate (28) until the stem backseat shoulder firmly contacts the
bonnet.
B. Procedure for Designs with Shear Pins Retained by Collar as Shown in Fig-
ure 3. Item numbers in parentheses refer to Figure 3.
4. Remove the bearing mount (9)-to-stem shear pin (2), but do not re-
move the stem adapter (1)-to-stem shear pin (2).
5. Prevent stem rotation with a wrench on the stem adapter (1). Then
use the wrenching flats to turn the bearing mount (9) clockwise (to
the right) to move the stem and gate (28) until the stem backseat
shoulder firmly contacts the bonnet.
b. Loosen the bearing cap (10) – turn counterclockwise (to the left)
four complete turns.
c. Turn the handwheel clockwise (in the closing direction) until the
gate firmly contacts the bottom of the body cavity and the stem
moves outward until the backseat shoulder contacts the bonnet.
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2. Procedure for Designs with Bearing Cap Retained by a Threaded
Retainer as Shown in Figure 3. Item numbers in parentheses refer to
Figure 3.
c. Turn the handwheel clockwise (in the closing direction) until the
gate firmly contacts the bottom of the body cavity and the stem
moves outward until the backseat shoulder contacts the bonnet.
3. Replace the cap slowly until the check valve ball in the fitting is un-
seated, and the pressure trapped by the backseating process is vented.
4. If pressure escapes quickly and then stops, valve body pressure is being
held either by the backseat, or possibly by a “buried” check valve (23)
in the grease fitting flow port (located as shown in Figure 2 or per-
haps deeper into the port, particularly for a clad valve).
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Note: Standard FLS-TC gate valves do not have a “buried” check valve in the
grease fitting flow port. However, an extra check valve may be present in a
‘special’ valve bonnet. Therefore it is important to review the bill of material
for the specific valve being serviced, and the assembly drawing referenced
on the bill, to determine if there is a buried check valve in the grease port.
c) Remove the .125” (3.1mm) diameter pin from the grease fitting.
Refer to Figure 6.
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3. If pressure escapes quickly and then stops, valve body pressure is being
held either by the backseat, or possibly by a “buried” check valve (23)
in the grease fitting flow port (located as shown in Figure 2, or per-
haps deeper into the port, particularly for a clad valve).
Note: Standard FLS-TC gate valves do not have a “buried” check valve in the
grease fitting flow port. However, an extra check valve may be present in a
‘special’ valve bonnet. Therefore it is important to review the bill of material
for the specific valve being serviced, and the assembly drawing referenced
on the bill, to determine if there is a buried check valve in the grease port.
C. For Valves with Special “Buried” Check Valve Below Grease Fitting
If the bonnet grease port contains a buried check valve, then valve body
pressure must be vented through the buried check valve to determine if
the backseat seal is effective. Unseat the ball in the buried check valve us-
ing a special Cameron unseating tool. Refer to the valve bill of material
for the tool part number.
1. Using the unseating tool, unseat the buried check valve to vent pres-
sure trapped by the backseating process.
2. If pressure escapes quickly and then stops, valve body pressure is being
held by the backseat. The backseat seal and the buried check valve
seal have been verified to be effective.
a) Remove the buried check valve unseating tool and replace the bur-
ied check valve.
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4. If pressure continues to escape, the backseat seal is ineffective.
A. Procedure for Designs with Shear Pin Retained by Set Screws as Shown in
Figure 2 (Reference Section VI.A.). Item numbers in parentheses refer to
Figure 2.
1. Prevent stem rotation with a high strength rod through the stem
adapter shear pin hole in the stem (21). Then use the wrenching flats
to turn the bearing mount (9) counterclockwise (to the left) one full
turn and continue until opposing shear pin holes (or slots) in the bear-
ing mount align with the shear pin hole in the stem (should be less
than an additional ½ turn).
3. Install the stem adapter (1) on the stem, aligning the shear pin holes
through both parts. Reinstall the stem adapter-to-stem shear pin if in
good condition, or replace with a new pin per the Cameron part num-
ber for the specific valve.
Caution: The two shear pins are made from a specific material, heat treated to a
closely controlled strength. Therefore, do not substitute different pins.
This could result in premature shearing of a pin during valve operation, or
damage to valve components. Use only replacement pins per the part
number on the Cameron bill of material for the specific valve being ser-
viced.
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B. Procedure for Designs with Shear Pins Retained by Collar as Shown in
Figure 3. (Reference Section VI.B.) Item numbers in parentheses refer to
Figure 3.
1. Prevent stem rotation with a wrench on the stem adapter (1). Then
use the wrenching flats to turn the bearing mount (9) counterclock-
wise (to the left) one full turn and continue until opposing shear pin
holes (or slots) in the bearing mount align with the shear pin hole in
the stem (should be less than an additional ½ turn).
3. Install the stem adapter (1) on the stem, aligning the shear pin holes
through both parts. Reinstall the stem adapter-to-stem shear pin if in
good condition, or replace with a new pin per the Cameron part num-
ber for the specific valve.
Caution: The two shear pins are made from a specific material, heat treated to a
closely controlled strength. Therefore, do not substitute different pins.
This could result in premature shearing of a pin during valve operation, or
damage to valve components. Use only replacement pins per the part
number on the Cameron bill of material for the specific valve being ser-
viced.
4. Clean and grease surfaces of the collar (3) that contact the bearing
cap lip seal (10) and the stem adapter o-ring (9). Install the collar over
the stem adapter and bearing mount.
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b. Turn the bearing cap (10) clockwise (to the right), pushing the stem
off backseat, until the gate contacts the bottom of the body cavity
(indicated by a marked increase in torque).
d. Verify that the gate was not locked against the bottom of the
body cavity when tightening the bearing cap. Turn the handwheel
counterclockwise (opening direction) to verify gate freedom of
movement (torque will be proportional to gate friction due to
pressure in valve). If necessary, loosen the bearing cap and repeat
steps a through d.
Caution: Verify that it is safe with respect to pressure, fluids, etc. in the Christmas
tree, flow lines, and other equipment before opening the valve.
b. Turn the bearing cap retainer (17) clockwise (to the right), pushing
the stem off backseat, until the gate contacts the bottom of the
body cavity (indicated by a marked increase in torque).
d. Verify that the gate was not locked against the bottom of the
body cavity when tightening the bearing cap retainer. Turn the
handwheel counterclockwise (opening direction) to verify gate
freedom of movement (torque will be proportional to gate friction
due to pressure in valve). If necessary, loosen the bearing cap re-
tainer and repeat steps a through d.
Caution: Verify that it is safe with respect to the Christmas tree, flow lines, and
other equipment before opening the valve.
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IX. BONNET GREASE FITTING REPLACEMENT
A. For Valves Rated 10,000 psi (69 Mpa) WP and Below. Item numbers in pa-
rentheses refer to Figure 2.
Note: As an option, the high pressure fitting may be utilized in a valve rated at
10,000 psi (69 Mpa) and below. Refer to Section IX.B.
3. Remove the low pressure grease fitting from the valve bonnet. It is a
tapered pipe thread connection.
4. Clean the threads in the bonnet port and on the new fitting as
needed.
5. Apply PTFE tape or other thread sealant to the grease fitting threads.
Caution: Applying torque to the cap during installation could damage the fitting.
3. Remove the high pressure grease fitting from the valve bonnet.
Caution: Installing the high pressure grease fitting with the cap in place prevents
the fitting from seating properly.
5. Install the new fitting in the bonnet, applying 80 to 100 ft-lb (108 to
136 N•m) torque.
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7. Disengage backseat and adjust bearing mount per Section VIII.
Note: Backseat verification (Section VII) is not necessary for this thrust bearing re-
placement procedure since the stem seal (18) will be retained throughout
the procedure by the packing gland (15).
b. The stem adapter (1) should already be removed after the backseat
procedure in previous Step a.
c. Remove the bearing cap (10) from the bonnet (22). Turn counter-
clockwise (to the left) to disengage from the bonnet threads.
d. Remove the outer thrust bearing (13) and two races (11) from the
bearing mount (9), or from inside the bearing cap (10).
e. Verify that the retainer ring (4) for the fusible ring sleeve (7) is po-
sitioned within 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) from the top of the bearing cap
(10). This is an indication that the fusible ring (6) is intact inside the
bearing cap.
f. If the gap between the retainer ring (4) and the top of the bearing
cap exceeds 1/8 in. (3.2 mm), the fusible ring may be too thin after
having been compressed by pressure force when subjected to ex-
cessive heat.
3) Remove the fusible ring (6) from inside the bearing cap or from
the shoulder of the sleeve (7). A hammer and chisel may be re-
quired to cut the fusible ring for removal. It is a relatively soft
metal or plastic ring.
g. Remove the bearing mount (9) from the stem (21). Prevent stem
rotation with a rod through the stem adapter shear pin hole in the
stem (26). Then use the wrenching flats to turn the bearing mount
counterclockwise (to the left) to disengage from the stem threads.
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h. Remove the inner thrust bearing (13) and two races (11) from
above the springs (14) or from the bearing mount (9).
a. Clean all parts prior to assembly. Use the same grease for the
thrust bearings and for assembly purposes as the body filler grease
specified on the bill of material for the specific valve. Use High
Nickel/High Temperature Anti-seize compound wherever anti-seize
is specified.
b. Verify that the Belleville springs (14) adjacent to the packing gland
(15) are oriented in ’series’, as shown in Figure 2.
c. Apply grease to one roller bearing and two races. Place the bear-
ing between two races and place over the end of the bearing
mount (9) that will be adjacent to the springs (14), positioned as
shown.
d. Apply anti-seize to the threads in the bearing mount (9) and to the
mating threads on the stem (21). Thread the bearing mount onto
the stem by hand (clockwise rotation) until the bearing race firmly
contacts the outer spring, aligning the end of the bearing mount
inside the inner diameter of the springs (14).
e. Apply grease to one roller bearing and two races. Place the bear-
ing between two races and place over the shear pin end of the
bearing mount, positioned as shown.
g. Apply anti-seize to the threads in the bearing cap (10) and the
mating threads on the bonnet (22).
h. Thread the bearing cap onto the bonnet (clockwise rotation) until
the inner sleeve (7) contacts the packing gland (15). Tighten to 200
ft.-lb.(271 N•m) torque.
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i. Adjust the stem backseat shoulder to its normal operating position.
4) Install the stem adapter (1) on the stem, aligning the shear pin
holes through both parts. Reinstall the stem adapter-to-stem
shear pin if in good condition, or replace with a new pin per the
Cameron part number for the specific valve.
Caution: The two shear pins are made from a specific material, heat treated to a
closely controlled strength. Therefore, do not substitute different pins.
This could result in premature shearing of a pin during valve operation, or
damage to valve components. Use only replacement pins per the part
number on the Cameron bill of material for the specific valve being ser-
viced.
Note: Backseat verification (Section VII) is not necessary for this thrust bearing re-
placement procedure since the stem seal (22) will be retained throughout
the procedure by the packing gland (14).
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b. The collar (3) should already be removed after the backseat proce-
dure in previous Step a.
d. Verify that the bearing cap (5) is held firmly against the bonnet
(27) by the bearing cap retainer (17). Looseness may indicate that
the fusible ring (12) is too thin after having been compressed by
pressure force when subjected to excessive heat.
f. Remove the bearing cap retainer (17) from the bonnet (27). Turn
counterclockwise (to the left) to disengage from the bonnet
threads.
g. Check the condition of the fusible ring (12). It may be inside the re-
tainer ring (17) or on the shoulder of the bearing cap (5). The fus-
ible ring may be reused if in good condition.
h. If necessary, replace the fusible ring (12). A hammer and chisel may
be required to cut the ring for removal. It is a relatively soft metal
or plastic.
i. Remove the roller thrust bearing (11) from the bearing mount (6).
j. Remove the bearing mount (6) from the stem (26). Prevent stem
rotation with a wrench on the stem adapter (1). Then use the
wrenching flats to turn the bearing mount (6) counterclockwise (to
the left) to disengage from the stem threads.
k. Remove the tapered roller bearing (13) from the top of the spring
retainer (16) or from the bearing mount (6).
a. Clean all parts prior to assembly. Use the same grease for the
thrust bearings and for assembly purposes as the body filler grease
specified on the bill of material for the specific valve. Use High
Nickel/High Temperature Anti-seize compound wherever anti-seize
is specified.
b. Verify that the Belleville springs (7) adjacent to the packing gland
(14) are oriented in ‘series’, as shown in Figure 3.
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c. Pack the tapered roller bearing (13) with grease and place over the
end of the bearing mount (6) that will be adjacent to the spring re-
tainer (16).
d. Apply anti-seize to the threads in the bearing mount (6) and to the
mating threads on the stem (26). Thread the bearing mount onto
the stem by hand (clockwise rotation) until the tapered roller bear-
ing firmly contacts the spring retainer (16).
e. Pack the roller bearing (11) with grease and place over the shear
pin end of the bearing mount, positioned as shown.
f. Install the bearing cap (5) over the bearings and bearing mount,
aligning the two bearing cap pins (15) with the matching holes in
the bonnet.
g. Install the fusible ring (12) on the bearing cap, located as shown.
h. Apply anti-seize to the threads in the bearing cap retainer (17) and
the mating threads on the bonnet (27).
i. Thread the bearing cap retainer onto the bonnet (clockwise rota-
tion) until it contacts the fusible ring (12). Tighten to 300 ft.-lb.
(407 N•m) torque.
j. Install the four locking set screws (18) in the bearing cap retainer
ring (17) and tighten evenly against the bonnet.
k. Replace the two piece optional heat shield (23) if so equipped. Re-
tain with four cap screws (31) threaded into the bonnet (27).
1) Install the stem adapter (1) in the stem, aligning the shear pin
holes through both parts. Reinstall the stem adapter-to-stem
shear pin if in good condition, or replace with a new pin per the
Cameron part number for the specific valve.
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3) Continue to prevent stem rotation. Use the wrenching flats to
turn the bearing mount counterclockwise (to the left) ½ turn
and continue turning until opposing shear pin holes (or slots) in
the bearing mount align with the shear pin hole in the stem
(should be less than an additional ½ turn).
Caution: The two shear pins are made from a specific material, heat treated to a
closely controlled strength. Therefore, do not substitute different pins.
This could result in premature shearing of a pin during valve operation, or
damage to valve components. Use only replacement pins per the part
number on the Cameron bill of material for the specific valve being ser-
viced.
5) Clean and grease the surfaces of the collar (3) that contact the
bearing cap lip seal (10) and the stem adapter o-ring (9). Replace
the collar.
4. Remove the Belleville springs (14) from the packing gland (15).
a. Connect a grease gun to the bonnet grease fitting (26). Use the
same grease as the body filler grease specified on the valve bill of
material. Pump grease into the bonnet seal bore until the seal
moves far enough out of the packing bore that grease no longer
moves the seal, and begins to bypass around the seal OD.
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b. Continue seal removal using corkscrew tools, and other specialized
removal tools.
Caution: Be very careful not to scratch or otherwise damage the sealing surfaces of
the stem OD, bonnet seal bore (including lead-in chamfer), etc., during
seal removal, cleaning, and inspection.
1. Carefully clean the grease from the bonnet seal bore so that a hydrau-
lic lock will not prevent installation of the stem seal.
2. Inspect the sealing surfaces in the bonnet seal bore and stem OD to
ensure they are clean and do not have scratches, corrosion, or other
damage.
b. The bonnet seal bore sealing area, lead-in chamfer, and threads.
4. Install the stem seal over the stem and into the bonnet seal bore:
5. Using the packing gland as a pushing tool, push the packing into the
bonnet seal bore. Push the seal until the packing gland threads can
engage the bonnet threads. Then turn the packing gland clockwise (to
the right) until it contacts the bonnet.
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6. If a back-up ring is used, remove the packing gland from the bonnet.
Turn counterclockwise (to the left) to remove. Apply a light coat of
grease to the stem OD. Install the back-up ring over the stem sealing
OD. Use the packing gland to push the back-up ring over the stem un-
til the packing gland threads can engage the bonnet threads. Turn the
packing gland clockwise (to the right) until it contacts the bonnet,
then tighten to approximately 200 ft-lb (271 N•m) torque.
a. If the valve is not installed, ensure that at least one body end con-
nection is vented to the atmosphere. Operate the handwheel to
move the gate to approximately the half open position. This en-
sures that no pressure is trapped in the body cavity.
Caution: If the handwheel is excessively hard to turn, verify that the stem is not
backseated (contacting the bonnet). Perform the steps in Sections VI and
VIII (VII not necessary) to be certain of correct bearing mount adjustment.
3) Vent all pressure from the body cavity and flow bore using the
grease fitting venting procedure in Section VII. Leave the fitting
in the venting configuration during this gate and seat replace-
ment procedure.
2. Fully open the valve (turn the stem adapter (1) counterclockwise).
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4. Loosen and remove the bonnet nuts (20).
5. Turn the stem adapter (1) clockwise until the stem threads (21) disen-
gage the gate neck threads (28).
Normally, the SRL gasket will remain in the valve body when the
bonnet is removed. In the event the gasket remains in the bonnet
upon disassembly, the installation and removal tool kit can be used
to remove the gasket from the bonnet. The following instructions
are for removal of the SRL gasket from the valve body.
1) Attach the removal tool (1) to the SRL gasket ‘flange’ with cap
screws (5). Lubricate the threads with valve assembly grease to
prevent galling.
2) Install the all-thread rod (3) into the removal tool (1) to approxi-
mately one rod diameter depth. Lock in position with a hex nut
(4) as shown.
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3) Place the load plate (2) over the threaded rod (3), contacting at
least four bonnet studs, 90 degrees apart, that are installed to
full normal depth in the valve body (so that the plate will be
parallel to the body bonnet face).
4) Apply grease to all the all-thread rod threads that extend be-
yond the load plate. Apply grease to the hex nut threads and
bottom face. Tighten the nut clockwise against the load plate to
pull the SRL gasket out of the body.
5
2
1 3 4
SD-017330
Figure 7 - SRL Gasket Removal: Tighten Outer Nut (4) to Pull Gasket Out of Bore.
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Note: Item numbers in parentheses refer to figure 2.
Caution: For a valve oriented with the flow bore vertical, such as in Christmas tree
applications, do not remove the gate (28) until the upper seat (29) has
been secured in position by special tooling. The heavy seat is free to fall
when the gate is removed if not held in the seat pocket by special tooling.
Refer to the bill of material for the specific valve being serviced for part
numbers of seat installation/removal tooling (normally in the ‘Optional
Items’ category of the bill of material).
Caution: For T-slot type gates with separate gate neck, the gate neck is not me-
chanically fixed to the gate. A “T-head” on one end of the gate neck fits
into a “T” shaped slot in the top of the gate. This loose connection allows
free side to side movement of the gate neck with respect to the gate.
9. Remove the seats from the body. If necessary, pry the seats loose with
a large screwdriver engaging the seat OD groove.
10. Remove the retainer plate (27) from the bottom of the body cavity.
1. Clean the body cavity and body cavity parts. Be careful not to scratch
or otherwise damage sealing surfaces. Sealing surfaces are identified
in the following inspection instructions.
4. Inspect bonnet seal ring surfaces of the body (32) and bonnet (22).
6. Inspect sealing lips of the seat lip seals (30 and 31).
7. Inspect both sides of the gate (28), and internal gate neck threads.
9. Inspect the retainer plate (27) for distortion, build-up of solid materi-
als, etc.
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C. Gate and Seat Installation
1) If the bonnet studs had been removed from the body, install the
bonnet studs in the body.
4) Apply anti-seize to the stud and bonnet nut threads. Install four
bonnet nuts 90 degrees apart, hand tight, aligning the load
plate (2) parallel with the bonnet face of the body.
6) Remove the four bonnet nuts, load plate (2), and installation
tool (1).
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1 2
SD-017326
Figure 8 - SRL Gasket Installation: using 4 Studs, 90° Apart, tighten Nuts Evenly.
2. Apply a coat of grease to the retainer plate (27) and place it in the
bottom of the body cavity, oriented as shown in Figure 2.
3. Apply a very thin film of grease to the body seat pockets (22).
4. Apply a light coat of grease to the lip seals (30 and 31) and install in
the seat grooves.
5. Apply a very thin film of grease to the back face of the seat (29), (lip
seal side).
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Caution: A heavy coat of grease between the OD and ID lip seals (30 and 31) may
cause damage or prevent installation of the gate into the valve.
6. Install the seats with lip seals into the body seat pockets, oriented
with the lip seals contacting the body.
7. Pack the stem threads in the gate neck (28) with grease.
9. Align the gate’s bottom edge lead-in chamfers with the seats and
push the gate between the seats.
Caution: For T-slot type gates with separate gate neck, the gate neck is not me-
chanically fixed to the gate. This loose connection allows free side to side
movement of the gate neck with respect to the gate. Therefore, the gate
neck must be held in place until the gate is moved far enough into the
body that the seats retain the gate neck in the gate.
10. Apply a very light coating of grease to a new flat type or ring type
bonnet gasket (24) and place on the bonnet face of the body. For spe-
cial SRL gasket, refer to step C.1.
11. Using appropriate lifting equipment, lift the relatively heavy bonnet
assembly and position adjacent to the bonnet face of the body. Orient
the bonnet grease fitting toward the front side of the body, 90 de-
grees away from the valve bore.
13. Engage the stem threads into the gate neck threads, rotating the stem
counterclockwise (left hand thread). Thread the stem into the gate
neck while moving the bonnet toward the body (guiding the bonnet
stud holes over the studs) until the bonnet is in contact with the bon-
net gasket, and the gate is pulled close to the bonnet.
14. Install the bonnet nuts and tighten in an even pattern. Refer to Table
VI for torque requirements.
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Table VI: Recommended Bonnet Nut Torque
The torque values shown in these tables are extracted from API 6A 17th Edition,
Appendix D. The values are for user convenience only. They were calculated for
two different bolt yield strengths: 105 KSI (i.e. B7) and 80KSI (i.e. B7M); and also
for different coatings used on the bolts: ¦ = 0.13 (zinc/cadium plated) and ¦ = .07
(fluoropolymer such as Xylan 1052). All values shown assume that both the threads
and nut face are well lubricated with thread dope or a suitable grease. Choose the
bolt torque based on bolt size, material yield strength, and coating.
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Table VI - English Units
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Table VI - Metric Units
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