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a n d B l e e d Va l v e s
L a r g e - B o re T h re e - P i e c e B o l t e d D e s i g n

Kenmac VB03 Series

Process Inter face Valves
■ Process to instrument interface in one compact ball /needle / ball valve assembly
■ Suitable for process interface vent and drain connections
■ Three-piece bolted-body construction in accordance with ASME VIII provides
fewer potential leak points and reduced size and weight compared to
conventional installations
■ 1, 1 1/2, and 2 in. (25, 38, and 50 mm) bore options available
■ Flanged connections in accordance with ASME B16.5 RF and RTJ
■ Pressure ratings in accordance with ASME B16.34 Class 150 through 2500
■ Fire-tested design in accordance with BS 6755 part 2
2 VB03 Series Double Block and Bleed Valves

Features
■ Process to instrument interface in one compact
ball / needle / ball valve assembly
■ Suitable for process interface vent and drain connections
■ Three-piece bolted-body construction in accordance with
ASME VIII provides fewer potential leak points and reduced
size and weight compared to conventional installations
■ 1, 1 1/2, and 2 in. (25, 38, and 50 mm) bore options
available
■ Flanged connections in accordance with ASME B16.5 RF
and RTJ
■ Pressure ratings in accordance with ASME B16.34 Class
150 through 2500
Anti-tamper vent valve shown.
■ Fire-tested design in accordance with BS 6755 part 2
■ Temperature range from –58 to 400°F (–50 to 204°C) for
stainless steel and duplex valve assemblies
■ Temperature range from –51 to 400°F (–46 to 204°C) for Ball Ball
carbon steel valve assemblies
■ Anti-blowout valve stems and needles
■ Non-rotating hardened needle vent valve
Needle
■ Hydrostatic test certificates complete with full chemical and
physical material certifications available

Testing Options and Accessories

Every VB03 series valve assembly is factory tested hydrostatic- Integral check valves are available. For additional materials,
ally; a shell test at 1.5 times maximum rated working pressure options, and accessories, contact your independent Swagelok®
and a seat test at 1.1 times maximum rated working pressure, sales and service representative for more information.
in accordance with BS EN 12266-1 (formerly BS 6755 part 1).
Chemical Injection and
Process Sampling Options
The VB03 double block and bleed valve may be ordered in
Materials of Construction optional injection or sampling valve configurations, providing
double block and bleed protection for specialized applications.
Material
As an injection valve fitted with a check valve and an injection
Duplex probe, the design of the valve allows injection fluids to be
Component Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Stainless Steel
dispersed into the fluid stream while providing protection
ASTM A182 F316 / ASTM A350 LF2 ASTM A182 F51 against back flow of process fluids.
Body F316L SS
Body seals Graphite The sampling valve probe draws process fluid from the
Balls flowstream.
ASTM A182 F316 / F316L SS ASTM A182 F51
Ball valve stems For further information, contact your local independent
Ball valve seat PEEK Swagelok sales and service representative.
Ball valve PTFE / Elgiloy
lip seal
Needle S17400 SS / A564 Condition H1150D
Anti-Tamper Key
Needle valve ■ Fits all vent valves within
packing the system
Graphite
Needle valve ■ Order separately
bonnet seal
A320 L7M / Ordering Number: S004468
Body bolts A320 B8M A320 L7M PTFE coated
All other 316 SS
components Sour Gas Service
Wetted components are shown in italics.
Materials for wetted components selected in accordance
with NACE standard MR0175.
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Full Bore VB03

Dimensions
Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and RF x RF
Flange
are subject to change.
Flange ASME L
Size Bore Class Length Weight
in. in. (mm) lb in. (mm) lb (kg)
150 10.7 (272) 33.1 (15.0)
300 11.0 (279) 36.8 (16.7)
1 1 600 11.5 (292) 38.6 (17.5)
(DN 25) (25.4)
900/1500 14.3 (363) 46.7 (21.2)
2500 14.8 (376) 53.4 (24.2)
150 14.2 (361) 54.5 (24.7)
300 14.4 (366) 59.7 (27.1)
ISOLATE
1 1/2 1 1/2 600 15.1 (384) 61.5 (27.9)
(DN 40) (38.1)
900/1500 15.8 (401) 77.4 (35.1)
2500 18.2 (462) 100 (45.5)
150 15.4 (391) 106 (48.2)
L
Overall Length 300 15.7 (399) 111 (50.3)
2 2
(DN 50) (50.8) 600 16.4 (417) 113 (51.1)
900/1500 18.9 (480) 147 (66.8)

Ordering Information

VB03 01 SA D 1 C 1 3 C A
Series Additional Features
Bolted body construction A = Nonlockable levers, anti-tamper vent➀
B = Lockable levers, anti-tamper vent➀
Configuration C = Nonlockable levers, bar-handled vent
Full bore ball / needle / ball (block / bleed / block) D = Lockable levers, bar-handled vent

Materials Vent Connection

SA = 316 stainless steel 1/2 in. female NPT
CA = Carbon steel
DA = Duplex stainless steel Outlet Connection
Flange (same as process)
Seats and Seals
Flange Type
ASME Class Rating, lb 1 = RF smooth (3.2 to 6.3 µm)
1 = 150 5 = 900 / 1500 2 = RF serrated (6.3 to 12.5 µm)
3 = 300 / 600 6 = 2500 (1 and 1 1/2 in. bore only) 3 = RTJ

Flange / Bore Size, in.

C = 1 (DN25)
D = 1 1/2 (DN40)
E = 2 (DN50)

➀ Anti-tamper key sold separately.

Reduced Bore VB03

Dimensions
Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and RF x RF
Flange
are subject to change. Flange ASME
Size Bore Class L Weight
in. in. (mm) lb in. (mm) lb (kg)
150 11.0 (279) 36.1 (16.4)
300 11.2 (285) 44.5 (20.2)
1 1/2 1 600 11.9 (301) 46.3 (21.0)
(DN 40) (25.4)
900/1500 14.6 (370) 57.8 (26.2)
2500 15.6 (396) 80.7 (36.6)
150 14.3 (364) 56.7 (25.7)
300 14.6 (372) 65.7 (29.8)
ISOLATE
2 1 1/2 600 15.5 (394) 68.8 (31.2)
(DN 50) (38.1)
900/1500 16.3 (415) 96.6 (43.8)
2500 18.7 (475) 126.8 (57.5)
150 15.7 (400) 116 (52.7)
L
Overall Length 300 16.1 (410) 125 (56.7)
3 2
(DN 80) (50.8)
600 16.9 (428) 129 (58.7)
900 17.4 (441) 152 (68.9)
1500 19.7 (500) 187 (84.7)
Ordering Information

VB03 02 SA D 1 C 1 3 C A
Series Additional Features
Bolted body construction A = Nonlockable levers, anti-tamper vent➀
B = Lockable levers, anti-tamper vent➀
Configuration C = Nonlockable levers, bar-handled vent
Reduced Bore Ball / Needle/ Ball D = Lockable levers, bar-handled vent
(Block / Bleed / Block)
Vent Connection
Materials 1/2 in. female NPT
SA = 316 stainless steel
CA = Carbon steel Outlet Connection
DA = Duplex stainless steel Flange (same as process)

Seats and Seals Flange Type

1 = RF smooth (3.2 to 6.3 µm)
ASME Class Rating, lb 2 = RF serrated (6.3 to 12.5 µm)
1 = 150 5 = 900 / 1500 3 = RTJ
3 = 300 / 600 6 = 2500 (1 and 1 1/2 in. bore only)
Flange Size, in.
D = 1 1/2 (DN40)
E = 2 (DN50)
F = 3 (DN80)

➀ Anti-tamper key sold separately.

Safe Product Selection

When selecting products, the total system design must
be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance.
Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings,
proper installation, operation, and maintenance are the
responsibilities of the system designer and user.
Swagelok—TM Swagelok Company
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© 2004 Swagelok Company
Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of Printed in U.S.A., GLI
other manufacturers. June 2004, R0
MS-02-306