PACIFIC VALVES

ACTUATORS &
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Subject Index
Thrust, Torque, & Rimpull Calculations ............................................ 2
Thrust & Torque Reference Data ..................................................... 3-8
Bevel Gear Actuators, Sizing & Dimensions .................................... 9-11
Remote Actuators ............................................................................ 12, 13
NEMA Area Classifications .............................................................. 14
Chain Wheels ................................................................................... 15
Extensions Stems & Floor Stands .................................................... 15
Impact Handwheel Adapters ............................................................ 16
Locking Devices ............................................................................... 16
Bypasses .......................................................................................... 17
Drain & Bleed Connections .............................................................. 18

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Determining Thrust, Torque and Rimpull
The three major forces involved in valve actuation are thrust, torque
and rimpull. Below is a brief description and formula used to
determine each of the three forces for a particular valve application.
See pages 3 through 7 for reference data to be used with Pacific
gate, globe and stop-check valves to determine thrust, torque and
rimpull for a particular application. These pages also show torque
for differential pressures at full and half maximum cold working
pressure for carbon steel valves.

Thrust is the purely linear push-pull force involved in seating and

unseating a valve. It is determined using the following valve and
application criteria:
A – The valve seat diameter.
If the valve seat diameter is not known, the
port diameter can be assumed to be the seat
diameter for estimating purposes.
B – The maximum differential pressure across the valve seat.
The most common method of determining
maximum differential pressure across the valve
seats is to assign the maximum design or
operating pressure the upstream value P1 and
assume a downstream pressure P2 of 0 PSIG.
C –The valve stem diameter.
These criteria are used in the thrust calculation which is the sum of
the following forces. Unit of measure is Ibs. of thrust.
1. Seating Force = Valve seat area x Max differential
Pressure x Valve factor
Where: Valve seat area = (Seat dia)2 x 3.14
4
Max. differential Pressure = P1- P2
Valve factor = .25 Parallel seat
.3 Gate valve
1.1 Globe valve
2. Stem Load = Valve stem area x Max. upstream pressure
Where: Valve stem area = (Stem Dia)2 x 3.14
4
Max upstream Pressure = P1
Note that stem load is applicable to gate valves only as this force is
included in the seating force of globe and stop-check valves.
3. Stem Packing Friction = Stem diameter x 2000 for graphite.
* Example - 6" 150 Ib. gate valve, seat diameter 6", stem diameter 11⁄8",
maximum differential pressure 100 PSIG.
1 - Seating force = 28.26 x 100 x .3 = 847.8 lbs.
Where: Seat area = (6)2 x 3.14
4 *Example: 6"150 Ib. Gate
2 - Stem load = .994 x 100 = 99.4 lbs.
Where Stem area = (1.125)2 x 3.14
4 Rimpull = 20.5 ÷ .583 = 35.2 lbs.
3 - Stem packing friction = 1.125 x 1000 = 1125
Thrust to seat or unseat = 847.8 + 99.4 + 1125 = 2072.2 Ibs.
Torque is a rotary force. For gate and globe valve applications
which have acme threaded rising stems driven by a drive nut, torque
is conversion of thrust from a purely linear force, utilizing the
mechanical advantage of a screw to achieve linear movement. The
stem factor used to convert thrust to torque is a function of the acme
thread characteristics of the valve stem and drive nut (yokesleeve).
Pages AA-3 thru AA-7 contain stem factors for Pacific gate, globe
and stop-check valves. Once seating or unseating thrust has been
calculated, the torque can be obtained by the formula:
Torque = Thrust x Stem factor
*Example: 6" 150 Ib. Gate valve
Thrust = 2072.2
Stem factor = .0099
Torque = 2072.2 x .0099 = 20.5 ft. Ibs.
Valve running torque can be calculated utilizing the above formula
substituting running thrust for seating thrust.
Rimpull is the force which must be applied to the rim of the
handwheel during operation of the valve. Rimpull is calculated using
torque. The following information is required to calculate handwheel
rimpull:
A. Torque required to seat or unseat valve
B. Handwheel diameter
Rimpull = Torque ÷ Radius of the handwheel
measured in feet
Where: The radius of the handwheel =
Handwheel Dia. in inches
2
The radius is converted to feet = Radius
12
Seating or unseating torque = 20.5 ft. Ibs.
Handwheel diameter = 14"
Where: 14 = 7 = (Radius in inches)
2
7
12 = .583 (Radius in feet) = 35.2 Ibs.

Valve running thrust which represents 90% of the travel of the valve stem
Running rimpull can be calculated by substituting running for
can be determined by adding stem load and stem packing friction.
seating/unseating torque.

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Thrust & Torque Data Bolted Bonnet Gate Valves
Valve Reference Data Total Thrust Torque

Seat Area Stem Dia. Stem Factor Half ANSI cwp Full ANSI cwp Half ANSI cwp Full ANSI cwp
Size Class (sq. in) (in) (lbf) (lbf) (lbf) (lbf)
1.5 150 1.800 0.875 0.0078 1913 2075 15 16
2 150 3.100 0.875 0.0078 1968 2186 15 17
2.5 150 4.900 0.875 0.0078 2045 2340 16 18
3 150 7.100 0.875 0.0078 2139 2528 17 20
4 150 12.600 1.125 0.0099 2930 3611 29 36
6 150 28.300 1.125 0.0099 3601 4953 36 49
8 150 50.300 1.375 0.0115 5112 7474 59 86
10 150 78.550 1.375 0.0115 6317 9885 73 114
12 150 113.100 1.625 0.0131 8381 13511 110 177
14 150 137.900 1.625 0.0131 9441 15632 124 205
16 150 182.700 2.000 0.0155 12258 20516 190 318
18 150 233.700 2.000 0.0155 14438 24877 224 386
20 150 291.000 2.000 0.0155 16888 29776 262 462
24 150 424.500 2.500 0.0191 23847 42694 456 816
30 150 671.900 3.000 0.0223 35731 65462 798 1463
36 150 969.000 3.000 0.0223 48432 90864 1082 2030
1.5 300 1.800 0.875 0.0078 2172 2595 17 20
2 300 3.100 0.875 0.0078 2317 2883 18 22
2.5 300 4.900 0.875 0.0078 2516 3283 20 25
3 300 7.100 0.875 0.0078 2761 3771 21 29
4 300 12.600 1.125 0.0099 4016 5783 40 57
6 300 28.300 1.375 0.0115 6441 10132 74 116
8 300 50.300 1.375 0.0115 8883 15016 102 173
10 300 78.500 1.625 0.0131 12731 22212 167 291
12 300 113.100 1.625 0.0131 16572 29893 217 392
14 300 137.900 2.000 0.0155 20469 36939 318 573
16 300 182.700 2.000 0.0155 25442 46884 395 728
18 300 227.000 2.000 0.0155 30360 56719 471 880
20 300 283.500 2.500 0.0191 38285 71570 732 1368
24 300 424.500 2.500 0.0191 53936 102872 1031 1967
30 300 672.000 3.500 0.0261 85152 163305 2220 4257
36 300 942.000 3.500 0.0261 115122 223245 3001 5820
1.5 600 1.800 0.875 0.0078 2595 3439 20 27
2 600 3.100 0.875 0.0078 2883 4016 22 31
2.5 600 - - - - - - -
3 600 7.100 1.125 0.0099 4562 6874 45 68
4 600 12.600 1.125 0.0099 5783 9316 57 92
6 600 28.300 1.625 0.0131 11068 18885 145 248
8 600 48.700 1.625 0.0131 15596 27943 204 366
10 600 74.700 2.000 0.0155 22908 41817 356 649
12 600 108.400 2.000 0.0155 30390 56780 472 881
14 600 130.200 2.500 0.0191 37537 70075 718 1340
16 600 170.900 2.500 0.0191 46573 88145 890 1685
18 600 213.846 2.500 0.0191 56107 107213 1073 2050
20 600 261.597 3.000 0.0223 69306 132612 1549 2963
24 600 380.113 3.000 0.0223 95617 185233 2136 4139
30 600 590.853 3.500 0.0261 145290 283580 3787 7392
36 600 851.242 3.500 0.0261 203096 399193 5294 10406
1.5 900 1.800 0.875 0.0078 3017 4284 23 33
2 900 3.100 1.000 0.0091 3904 5808 35 53
2.5 900 4.900 1.125 0.0099 4985 7720 49 76
3 900 6.500 1.125 0.0099 5518 8786 55 87
4 900 11.800 1.375 0.0115 8328 13906 96 160
6 900 26.000 1.625 0.0131 14210 25171 186 330
8 900 44.200 1.875 0.0147 21534 39318 317 579
10 900 71.000 2.250 0.0175 32557 60614 570 1061
12 900 100.000 2.250 0.0191 43749 82499 836 1577
14 900 117.895 2.500 0.0191 49708 94417 950 1805
1.5 1500 1.500 0.875 0.0078 3698 5645 29 44
2 1500 2.800 1.000 0.0091 5011 8022 46 73
2.5 1500 4.000 1.125 0.0099 6315 10379 62 103
3 1500 6.000 1.250 0.0107 8108 13716 87 147
4 1500 10.300 1.375 0.0115 11225 19701 129 227
6 1500 22.700 1.875 0.0147 21481 39212 316 577
8 1500 38.500 2.250 0.0175 33263 62026 582 1086
10 1500 60.000 2.500 0.0191 47440 89879 907 1719
12 1500 84.500 3.000 0.0223 66057 126114 1476 2818
14 1500 101.600 3.000 0.0223 75560 145121 1688 3243

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Thrust & Torque Data Bolted Bonnet Globe Valves

Valve Reference Data Total Thrust Torque

Seat Area Stem Dia. Stem Factor Half ANSI cwp Full ANSI cwp Half ANSI cwp Full ANSI cwp
Size Class (sq. in) (in.) (lbf) (lbf) (lbf) (bf)

1.5 150 1.800 0.750 0.0066 1845 2190 12 14

2 150 3.100 0.750 0.0066 2049 2598 14 17
2.5 150 4.900 0.875 0.0074 2604 3458 19 26
3 150 7.100 1.000 0.0091 3225 4450 29 40
4 150 12.600 1.125 0.0099 4367 6483 43 64
6 150 28.300 1.250 0.0107 7111 11722 76 125
8 150 50.300 1.500 0.0123 11136 19273 137 237
10 150 78.500 1.625 0.0131 15850 28451 208 373
12 150 113.100 2.000 0.0155 22176 40352 344 626
14 150 135.229 2.000 0.0155 25645 47290 398 734

1.5 300 1.800 0.750 0.0066 2396 3292 16 22

2 300 3.100 0.750 0.0066 2925 4350 19 29
2.5 300 4.900 0.875 0.0074 3967 6184 29 46
3 300 7.100 1.000 0.0091 5180 8361 47 76
4 300 12.600 1.125 0.0099 7746 13242 77 131
6 300 28.300 1.375 0.0115 14818 26885 170 309
8 300 50.300 1.500 0.0123 24126 45252 297 557
10 300 78.500 2.000 0.0155 37112 70224 576 1090
12 300 113.100 2.500 0.0191 52848 100696 1010 1925

1.5 600 1.800 0.750 0.0066 3292 5084 22 34

2 600 3.100 1.000 0.0091 5105 8209 46 75
2.5 600 4.900 1.125 0.0099 6974 11699 69 116
3 600 7.100 1.250 0.0107 9188 15875 98 170
4 600 12.600 1.500 0.0123 14564 26129 179 321
6 600 28.300 1.875 0.0147 28830 53909 424 793
8 600 48.700 2.000 0.0155 45967 87934 713 1365
10 600 74.700 2.500 0.0191 69439 133877 1328 2560
12 900 108.400 3.250 0.0240 100877 195255 2417 4678

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Thrust & Torque Data Pressure Seal Wedge Gate Valves

Valve Reference Data Total Thrust Torque

Seat Area Stem Dia. Stem Factor Half ANSI cwp Full ANSI cwp Half ANSI cwp Full ANSI cwp
Size Class (sq. in) (in.) (lbf) (lbf) (lbf) (bf)

2.5 600 5.400 0.875 0.0078 3394 5038 26 39

3 600 5.400 0.875 0.0078 3394 5038 26 39
4 600 9.600 1.000 0.0091 4712 7425 43 68
6 600 23.200 1.375 0.0115 8999 15249 103 175
8 600 39.900 1.625 0.0131 13643 24035 179 315
10 600 61.000 1.875 0.0147 19336 34921 285 514
12 600 88.700 2.000 0.0155 26016 48033 404 746

2.5 900 5.900 0.875 0.0078 4382 7015 34 54

3 900 5.900 0.875 0.0078 4382 7015 34 54
4 900 10.300 1.000 0.0091 6302 10604 57 96
6 900 21.700 1.375 0.0115 11625 20499 134 236
8 900 37.700 1.625 0.0131 18106 32963 237 432
10 900 58.400 1.875 0.0147 26262 48775 386 718
12 900 80.500 2.000 0.0155 34294 64588 532 1003
14 900 97.200 2.250 0.0175 41282 78063 723 1367
16 900 125.200 2.500 0.0191 52141 99282 997 1898
18 900 156.700 2.500 0.0191 62631 120261 1198 2299
20 900 198.000 2.750 0.0207 78028 150556 1618 3121
24 900 287.300 3.500 0.0261 113352 219703 2955 5727

2.5 1500 3.400 0.875 0.0078 4754 7757 37 60

3 1500 4.900 1.000 0.0091 6178 10357 56 94
4 1500 8.300 1.125 0.0099 8704 15159 86 150
6 1500 18.700 1.625 0.0131 17485 31720 229 416
8 1500 31.900 1.875 0.0147 26594 49438 391 728
10 1500 48.700 2.250 0.0175 38932 73363 682 1285
12 1500 69.000 2.500 0.0191 52441 99883 1003 1910
14 1500 82.500 2.750 0.0207 62354 119208 1293 2471
16 1500 108.400 3.000 0.0223 79340 152679 1773 3411
18 1500 137.900 3.500 0.0261 101463 195927 2645 5107
20 1500 170.900 4.000 0.0293 126260 244520 3699 7163
24 1500 247.500 4.500 0.0325 176015 343029 5724 11155

2.5 2500 2.400 1.125 0.0099 7538 12826 75 127

3 2500 3.600 1.125 0.0099 8649 15047 86 149
4 2500 5.900 1.375 0.0115 12792 22834 147 263
6 2500 12.600 1.625 0.0131 21310 39370 279 516
8 2500 21.700 2.000 0.0155 33776 63553 524 986
10 2500 34.500 2.500 0.0191 52075 99150 996 1896
12 2500 47.200 2.750 0.0207 67510 129519 1400 2685
14 2500 58.200 3.000 0.0223 81674 157347 1825 3516
16 2500 76.600 3.500 0.0256 107578 208157 2751 5322
18 2500 97.200 4.000 0.0293 136731 265462 4005 7776
20 2500 117.900 4.500 0.0325 167188 325375 5437 10581
24 2500 170.900 5.000 0.0357 228750 447499 8177 15996

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Thrust & Torque Data Pressure Seal Parallel Seat Gate Valves

Valve Reference Data Total Thrust Torque

Seat Area Stem Dia. Stem Factor Half ANSI cwp Full ANSI cwp Half ANSI cwp Full ANSI cwp
Size Class (sq. in) (in.) (lbf) (lbf) (lbf) (bf)

2.5 600 5.400 0.875 0.0078 3194 4638 25 36

3 600 5.400 0.875 0.0078 3194 4638 25 36
4 600 9.600 1.000 0.0091 4357 6715 40 61
6 600 23.200 1.375 0.0115 8141 13532 94 156
8 600 39.900 1.625 0.0131 12166 21083 159 276
10 600 61.000 1.875 0.0147 17079 30407 251 447
12 600 88.700 2.000 0.0155 22735 41469 353 644

2.5 900 5.900 0.875 0.0078 4055 6360 31 49

3 900 5.900 0.875 0.0078 4055 6360 31 49
4 900 10.300 1.000 0.0091 5730 9460 52 86
6 900 21.700 1.375 0.0115 10420 18090 120 208
8 900 37.100 1.625 0.0131 15848 28445 208 373
10 900 58.400 1.875 0.0147 23021 42293 339 622
12 900 80.500 2.000 0.0155 29826 55653 463 864
14 900 97.200 2.250 0.0175 35887 67274 628 1178
16 900 125.200 2.500 0.0191 45192 85385 864 1633
18 900 156.700 2.500 0.0191 53934 102867 1031 1967
20 900 198.000 2.750 0.0207 67039 128578 1390 2666
24 900 287.300 3.500 0.0261 97407 187813 2539 4896

2.5 1500 3.400 0.875 0.0078 4439 7127 34 55

3 1500 4.900 1.000 0.0091 5724 9449 52 86
4 1500 8.300 1.125 0.0099 7936 13621 79 135
6 1500 18.700 1.625 0.0131 15753 28256 206 370
8 1500 31.900 1.875 0.0147 23639 43529 348 641
10 1500 48.700 2.250 0.0175 34421 64342 603 1127
12 1500 69.000 2.500 0.0191 46050 87100 880 1665
14 1500 82.500 2.750 0.0207 54712 103925 1134 2155
16 1500 108.400 3.000 0.0223 69299 132598 1548 2963
18 1500 137.900 3.500 0.0261 88690 170381 2312 4441
20 1500 170.900 4.000 0.0293 110430 221861 3235 6235
24 1500 247.500 4.500 0.0325 153090 297180 4978 9664

2.5 2500 2.400 1.125 0.0099 7168 12086 71 120

3 2500 3.600 1.125 0.0099 8093 13937 80 138
4 2500 5.900 1.375 0.0115 11882 21014 137 242
6 2500 12.600 1.625 0.0131 19367 35483 254 465
8 2500 21.700 2.000 0.0155 30429 56858 472 883
10 2500 34.500 2.500 0.0191 46754 88507 894 1692
12 2500 47.200 2.750 0.0207 60229 114958 1249 2383
14 2500 58.200 3.000 0.0223 72696 139392 1624 3115
16 2500 76.600 3.500 0.0261 95763 184526 2496 4810
18 2500 97.200 4.000 0.0293 121738 235476 3566 6898
20 2500 117.900 4.500 0.0325 149002 289003 4845 9398
24 2500 170.900 5.000 0.0357 202388 394777 7234 14111

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Thrust & Torque Data Pressure Seal Globe Valves

Valve Reference Data Total Thrust Torque

Seat Area Stem Dia. Stem Factor Half ANSI cwp Full ANSI cwp Half ANSI cwp Full ANSI cwp
Size Class (sq. in) (in.) (lbf) (lbf) (lbf) (bf)

2.5 900 5.400 1.125 0.0099 9947 17644 98 175

3 900 5.400 1.125 0.0099 9947 17644 98 175
4 900 9.600 1.500 0.0123 16683 30367 205 374
6 900 21.700 2.000 0.0155 33983 63967 527 993
8 900 35.800 2.500 0.0191 54161 103322 1036 1976
10 900 56.700 3.000 0.0223 83078 160156 1856 3579
12 900 78.500 3.500 0.0261 113529 220059 2959 5736
14 900 95.000 4.000 0.0293 137945 267891 4041 7847

2.5 1500 3.400 1.125 0.0099 11020 19790 109 196

3 1500 4.900 1.500 0.0123 16259 29518 200 363
4 1500 8.300 1.750 0.0139 24870 46239 346 643
6 1500 18.700 2.500 0.0191 52201 99401 998 1901
8 1500 31.900 3.000 0.0223 84100 162201 1879 3624
10 1500 48.700 3.500 0.0261 124064 241128 3234 6286
12 1500 69.000 4.000 0.0293 171887 335774 5035 9836

2.5 2500 2.400 1.250 0.0107 14431 26362 154 282

3 2500 3.600 1.500 0.0123 20669 38338 254 472
4 2500 5.400 1.625 0.0131 27974 52698 367 691
6 2500 12.600 2.500 0.0191 62904 120807 1203 2310
8 2500 21.700 3.000 0.0223 101448 196897 2267 4399
10 2500 34.500 3.750 0.0277 158653 309806 4392 8575
12 2500 47.200 4.250 0.0309 212443 416387 6566 12869

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Thrust and Torque Data Pressure Seal Y-Globe Valves

Valve Reference Data Total Thrust Torque

Seat Area Stem Dia. Stem Factor Half ANSI cwp Full ANSI cwp Half ANSI cwp Full ANSI cwp
Size Class (sq. in) (in.) (lbf) (lbf) (lbf) (bf)

8 900 39.900 3.000 0.0223 62565 119130 1398 2662

10 900 61.940 3.750 0.0272 95390 183280 2593 4982
12 900 86.600 5.500 0.0390 143114 275227 5577 10726
14 900 86.600 5.500 0.0390 143114 275227 5577 10726
16 900 135.400 6.750 0.0470 218550 423599 10280 19925
18 900 135.400 6.750 0.0470 218550 423599 10280 19925
20 900 198.100 8.000 0.0551 313682 611364 17286 33690
24 900 302.600 8.000 0.0551 441277 866553 24317 47752

8 1500 39.900 3.000 0.0223 100402 194805 2243 4353

10 1500 61.940 3.750 0.0272 154181 300862 4191 8178
12 1500 86.600 5.500 0.0390 231487 451974 9021 17614
14 1500 86.600 5.500 0.0390 231487 451974 9021 17614
16 1500 135.400 6.750 0.0470 355711 697922 16732 32829
18 1500 135.400 6.750 0.0470 355711 697922 16732 32829
20 1500 198.100 8.000 0.0551 512807 1009614 28259 55635
24 1500 302.600 8.000 0.0551 725752 1435504 39993 79104

8 2500 27.180 3.500 0.0261 128920 250841 3361 6539

10 2500 42.780 4.000 0.0293 191946 375892 5623 11011
12 2500 60.100 4.750 0.0341 268124 526749 9151 17979
14 2500 86.600 5.500 0.0390 378181 745362 14738 29047
16 2500 86.600 5.500 0.0390 378181 745362 14738 29047
18 2500 135.400 6.750 0.0470 583390 1153280 27441 54248
20 2500 135.400 6.750 0.0470 583390 1153280 27441 54248
24 2500 198.100 8.000 0.0551 843341 1670683 46473 92064

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Bevel Gear Actuators

Bevel Gear Actuators Handwheel Orientation

Many applications require gate, globe and stop-check valves to Possible handwheel orientations are shown in the figure to the right
use gearing to reduce the hand wheel rimpull and thus allow one below. Spur gear (SGA) or compound bevel gear (BGA) attach-
man to manually seat or unseat the valve. See page 2 for definition ments can be provided in any position shown in Figure 1. Typical
and calculation of rimpull. Standard gear actuators are sized to configurations are shown in Figure 2.
seat or unseat the valve with a rimpull requirement of less than 250
Ibs. Unless otherwise specified the maximum differential
pressure is assumed to 1/2 of the ANSI B16.34 cold working
pressure for the rated class. Figure 1
When the actual maximum differential pressure is known, or a
maximum rimpull is specified which is less than 250Ibs, this
information should be provided in your Request for Quotation. The
7
information required to permit custom size gearing is as follows:
Outlet
6 8
a) Maximum differential shut off pressure
b) Maximum allowable handwheel rimpull to seat or Bevel or Worm Gear
Handwheel
unseat valve 5 1
Horizontal
See pages AA-9 for instructions on sizing bevel gears. Handwheel

Our standard bevel gear actuator is Limitorque Model B320, with 4 Inlet 2
standard features: 3

1) 2" square air wrench nut.

2) Weatherproof, built for outdoor service.
3) Motor actuator adaptable.
4) Compound gearing available.
5) Requires only motor actuator type mounting plate.
6) Five different handwheel sizes available for each
unit size.

Figure 2

Base Unit BGA Attachment SGA Attachment

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Bevel Gear Sizing

TABLE 1
MAXIMUM OUTPUT
TORQUE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM STEM SPUR GEAR
THRUST CAPACITY ATTACHMENT
UNIT TYPE UNIT UNIT MANUAL MOTORIZED
& SIZE RATIO EFFICIENCY
Ft-Lb Nm Ft-Lb Nm Lb kN Inch mm Ratio EFFICIENCY
B320-05 2:1 0.90 300 407 240 325 15000 68 1.5 38.1 n/a n/a
3:1
B320-10 3:1 0.90 625 845 500 675 25000 105 13/4 45 3:1 0.90
4:1
B320-20 3:1 0.90 750 1015 600 810 40000 175 2 3/8 60 3:1 0.90
4:1
B320-30 4:1 0.90 1250 1695 1000 13555 40000 175 2 3/8 60 3:1 0.90
6:1
B320-40 4.1 0.90 1800 2440 1500 2035 80000 355 2 7/8 73 3:1 0.90
6:1 1250 1695 1000 1355
B320-50 4:1 0.90 3750 5085 3000 4070 10000 445 3 1/2 90 6.3:1 0.80
6:1 10.8:1
B320-70 6:1 0.90 6000 8140 4500 6100 150000 665 4 102 6.3:1 0.80
8:1 10.8:1
B320-80 6:1 0.90 8000 10850 6500 8815 200000 890 4 3/4 120 6.3:1 0.80
8:1 10.8:1
B320-90 6.2:1 0.90 12000 16280 12000 16280 325000 1445 5 1/2 140 5:1 0.90
17.5:1 0.80

Bevel Gear Sizing
Bevel gears are sized to meet specific rimpull forces required to
operate a valve based on the service conditions, particularly the
maximum differential pressure. The following calculations are
used in the selection of a bevel gear for a specific application.
1. Calculate seating/unseating torque for valve. (See page 2).
2. Using the maximum thrust and maximum torque from Table 1
select the smallest bevel gear which can meet the seating/
unseating torque requirement calculated in Step 1.
3. Divide the torque value from Step 1 by the mechanical advan-
tage (ratio times efficiency) for the gear selected in Step 2. The
result is the torque at the shaft of the gear. This must be less
than 1.5 times the desired rimpull. If it is not, a spur gear
attachment (SGA) can be added or another gear type can be
selected.
4. Using the torque calculation from Step 3 select from Table 2 the
smallest handwheel diameter which will meet the rimpull
requirement.
To determine the mechanical advantage of a bevel gear unit with
a SGA, multiply the mechanical advantage of the base unit times
the mechanical advantage of the SGA (ratio x efficiency of base
unit) x (ratio x efficiency of the SGA).
TABLE 2
Available Handwheel sizes for Bevel Gears
12" Diameter .5 Radius in Ft.
18" Diameter .75 Radius in Ft.
24" Diameter 1.0 Radius in Ft.
30" Diameter 1.25 Radius in Ft.
36" Diameter 1.5 Radius in Ft.
Example: 12" 600 Ib. gate valve with graphitic packing at 740
psi. Rimpull requirement 150 Ibs. maximum.
Step 1 = Seating/unseating thrust 30396.36 Ibs.;
torque = 471.14 ft. Ibs.
Step 2 = Select a base unit. (B320-20 w/3:1 ratio)
Step 3 = Torque/Mechanical advantage =471.14/(3.0x0.90)
= 471.14/2.7 =174.5 ft. Ibs.
174.5 = torque at shaft of gear.
Step 4 = Rimpull = torque/handwheel radius =174.5/1.25
= 139.6 Rimpull.
Selected gear=B320-20 w/3:1 ratio using a 30" handwheel.
Rules of Thumb for Bevel Gearing
1. Check the rimpull on 12" and larger 150 Ib. gate valves, 10"
and larger 300 Ib. gate valves, 8" and larger 600 Ib. gate
valves; all globe, stop-check and nonreturn valves; and all
gate valves Class 900 and higher to insure that one man
could seat or unseat the valve under the actual site line
conditions.
2. On the average, operators should be capable of lifting their
own weight, using this as a guide maximum rimpull can be
estimated, ie; a 175 Ib. man should be able to handle a
seating rimpull up to about 175 Ibs. Rimpulls are often
specified much lower to avoid operator strain and possible
injury.
3. Low rimpull requirements often result in the selection of
bevel gears with high gear ratios. This can result in high
operating times due to the number of turns needed to cycle
the valve. Keep this in mind when specifying a maximum
rimpull.
4. Air wrench operation speeds up cycle time on high gear ratio
bevel gears however, the mechanical advantage available
from bevel gearing enables the operator to damage the
valve. Never seat or back seat the valve using an air wrench;
manually seat and back seat the valves with caution, espe-
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Bevel Gear Dimensions

Envelope dimensions (centerline-to-top
open) for Pacific valves furnished with
bevel gears can be estimated from the
following data. These dimensions are for
estimating purposes and can not be used
for construction.
Note that many Pacific pressure seal valves
are furnished with bevel gear actuators as
standard. Refer to the envelope dimen-
sions in the Pressure Seal section for
specific sizes. Use the following to esti-
mate dimensions for all bolted bonnet and
pressure seal valves that are not normally
furnished with bevel gears.
To estimate envelope dimensions:
1. Determine the actuator size needed
based on the torque required for oper-
ating conditions. Refer to page 9 for
bevel gear sizing.
2. Determine dimensions A and B from the
table below for the actuator selected in
Step 1.
3. Add the B dimension shown below plus
1/2 the handwheel diameter to the
“centerline-to-top closed” dimension
listed in the appropriate valve section.
(Note—for pressure seal valves that are
not normally furnished with bevel gears,
deduct 90% of the nominal valve size in
inches from the “centerline-to-top open”
dimensions to estimate the “centerline-
to-top closed dimension”).
4. Compare the “centerline-to-top open”
dimension listed in the appropriate valve
section to the result of Step 3. The larg-
est dimension will determine the size of
the operating envelope needed.
The following dimensions are based on
Limitorque B320 actuators. Use of other
actuators may require the use of mounting
adapter plates that could increase the over-
all valve-actuator height, contact factory be-
fore using dimensions for other actuators.
In most cases height will be 1 to 2 inches
less than determined using the above
method as it ignores the height of the stem
above the top of the yoke. Many actuators
can be mounted directly to the top of the
yoke, however, some sizes require the use
of mounting adapter plates. If adapter plates
are required they will fit within this space.

A Dia

Base Unit

Approx. Wt.
Unit Type & Size (Lbs.) A B C
(lbs.) Unit SGA (in.) (in.) (in.)

B320-05 24 n/a 6.1 3.6 6.9

B320-10 46 75 7.6 3.1 8.7

B320-20 51 80 7.6 3.6 8.7

B320-30 57 86 9.4 3.6 10.4

B320-40 68 97 9.4 4.2 10.4

B320-50 143 198 14.0 5.0 13.1

B320-70 254 309 16.8 5.7 15.1

B320-80 418 474 19.7 6.5 18.8

B320-90 745 875 18.8 13.4 15.7

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Remote Actuators

Remote Actuators Motor Actuators

In many applications, operation of valves
may require the use of electric, pneumatic
or hydraulic actuators. Such applications
include those where the valve (1) is too
large or has too high a differential shut-off
pressure for manual operation; (2) is not
accessible for manual operation; (3) is part
of a system requiring simultaneous opera-
tion of many valves; (4) must be triggered
from a remote location, as is often essential
for emergency shut-off in hazardous areas.
We will gladly furnish any type or make of
actuator you specify, or make recommen-
dations for your particular service condi-
tions. All Pacific gate, globe and non-return
valves can be supplied with electric, air,
gas or hydraulic driven motor actuators or
cylinder actuators.
Motor actuators for rising stem valves can be powered by air, gas, hydraulic or electric
power. The most common method of actuation is the electric motor actuator, as it is
generally the most cost effective.
Electric motor actuated valves can be provided to meet the broadest range of requirements
including operating cycle time, use of integral or remote controls, starters and indicators,
and a wide range of power sources. They are less readily adaptable to fail-safe operation
than cylinder actuators because they generally require more stored energy.
Air motor actuators are often specified in very hazardous locations where electric power
is not available or permitted. The major disadvantage of this type of actuator is air
consumption, particularly when applied to large valves. The combination of high gear ratio
and long stroke can drain an entire air system unless the air supply system is specially
designed to accommodate this type of actuator. Like electric motor actuators, these are
not readily adaptable for a fail-safe mode.

Information Required to Quote Motor Actuators

1. Valve size, figure number or description.

2. Valve operating conditions (pressure, temperature, flow rate and fluid).

3. Maximum differential (shut-off) pressure.

4. Primary power supply:

a) electric-voltage, phase cycles,
b) gas or hydraulic-fluid, available flow rate, maximum and minimum
pressure.

5. Control voltage.

6. Valve stem position.

7. Closing time and frequency.

8. Required construction (NEMA, etc.) or local environment.

9. Auxiliary equipment:
a) push-button stations,
b) reversing controllers,
c) position indicators,
d) other (i.e., stem covers, etc.)

10. Special requirements (i.e., radiation, seismic, etc.)

11. Preference for specific manufacturer, if any.

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Remote Actuators

Cylinder Actuators
Air or gas cylinder actuators include single or double acting, fail open
or closed by mechanical spring or pneumatic force. They can be
manufactured to accommodate any length stroke. The limitations of
air cylinder actuators are mechanical spring limits and thrust re-
quirements in excess of 75,000 Ibs. Mechanical springs used with
air cylinders can be sized for up to 20,000 Ibs. of thrust and have a
stroke limit of about 14" max. depending on thrust output required.
In applications where mechanical springs can not be used, a
pneumatic spring provided with stored air pressure is capable of
providing a fail safe mode. Thrust requirements up to 25,000 Ibs. can
be accommodated with standard bore size cylinders assuming
minimum 80 PSIG field air supply. Thrust requirements between
25,000 Ibs. and 75,000 Ibs. can be accommodated by boosting or
intensifying field air pressure to a higher working pressure for the
cylinder and stored locally in a high pressure air tank.
Hydraulic systems are better suited and more economical for thrust
requirements over 75,000 Ibs. Cylinder actuators can be provided
with manual overrides for emergency valve actuation, fail safe mode
and other accessories.

Diaphragm Actuators
Diaphragm actuators available are: double acting (air pressure
required open or close), direct acting (air pressure required to close,
mechanical spring to open) or reverse acting (mechanical spring to
close, air pressure required to open).
This very simple and very economical actuator has application
limitations. The first limitation is stroke; a 4" stroke is the longest
available from most manufacturers. This limits adaptable valve size
to gate valves 4" and smaller and globe valves in smaller sizes. The
second limitation is output thrust, this is the major constraint in
selecting this type of actuator for use with our unbalanced plug globe
valves. Most manufacturers can provide diaphragm areas up to 200
square inches, however, maximum air pressure allowed for actua-
tion decreases. Maximum air pressures are as low as 45 PSIG for
large area diaphragms available from most major manufacturers
thus limiting thrust output. Manual override handwheels are avail-
able as an option.

Information Required to Quote Cylinder or Diaphragm Actuators

1. Valve size, figure number or description.

2. Operating conditions (pressure, temperature, flow rate and fluid).
3. Maximum differential (shut-off) pressure.
4. Primary power supply—air or hydraulic—available maximum and minimum
pressure and source.
5. Failure mode (open, closed, as is?).
6. Control voltage and enclosure designations (NEMA, etc.).
7. Auxiliary equipment:
a) limit switches,
b) solenoids,
c) positioners,
d) manual over-rides.
8. Valve orientation.
9. Preference for specific manufacturer, if any.

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NEMA Area Classification
NEMA Area Classifications for Electrical Enclosures most commonly
specified on Valve Actuator Requirements
Type 3S—Dust-tight, Raintight and Sleet (Ice) Proof—Outdoor
Type 3S enclosures are intended for use outdoors to protect the
enclosed equipment against windblown dust and water and to
provide for its operation when the enclosure is covered by external
ice or sleet. These enclosures do not protect the enclosed equip-
ment against malfunction resulting from internal icing; where this is
a requirement, the apparatus manufacturer should be consulted.
Type 4—Watertight and Dust-Tight—Indoor
Type 4 enclosures are intended for use indoors to protect the
enclosed equipment against splashing water, see page of water,
falling or hose directed water, and severe external condensation.
Type 6—Submersible, Watertight, Dust-Tight and Sleet (Ice)
Resistant Indoor and Outdoor
Type 6 enclosures are intended for use indoors and out-doors
where occasional submersion is encountered. They shall protect
the enclosed equipment against a static head of water of six (6) feet
for thirty (30) minutes, dust, splashing or external condensation of
noncorrosive liquids, falling or hose directed water, lint and seep-
age. They are not sleet (ice) proof.
Type 7, Class 1, Groups A, B, C, & D Air-Break Equipment—
Indoor
Type 7 enclosures are intended for use indoors in the atmospheres
and locations defined as Class I and Groups A, B, C, and D in the
National Electrical Code. The letters A, B, C, or D which indicate the
gas or vapor atmospheres in the hazardous location appear as a
suffix to the designation, “Type 7” to give the complete NEMA
designation and correspond to Class 1, Group A, B, C, or D,
respectively, as defined in the National Electrical Code.
Type 9, Class 11, Groups E, F, & G Air Break Equipment—
Indoor
Type 9 enclosures are intended for use indoors in the atmospheres
defined as Class 11 and Groups E, F, or G in the National Electrical
Code. The letters E, F, or G which indicate the dust atmospheres in
the hazardous location appear as a suffix to the designation “Type
9” to give the complete NEMA designation and correspond to Class
11, Group E, F, or G, respectively, as defined in the National
Electrical Code. These enclosures prevent the ingress of explosive
amounts of hazardous dust.
Summary of Hazardous Atmospheres (Based on National Elec-
trical Code and UL)
As explained in the definitions of the NEMA Types 7 and 9. The
groups (indicated by letters), which follow the type class, indicate
the gas or vapor atmospheres within the hazardous locations.
The following chart is a listing which gives the typical atmospheres
covered by these groups.
You will note that this list also includes a “Division 1 or 2” in addition
to the class. The “Division” simply indicates if the area in question is
considered “Normally Hazardous” or “Not Normally Hazardous.”
1. A Division 1 area, is or might be hazardous under
normal conditions.
2. A Division 2 area, might become hazardous should an
unusual condition arise.

CLASS DIVISION GROUP TYPICAL ATMOSPHERES

A Acetylene
1 B Hydrogen; Manufactured Gas; and Equivalent
Normally C Ethyl-Ether Vapors; Ethylene; Cyclopropane
I Hazardous Gasoline; Hexane; Naptha; Benzine;
Gases D Butane; Propane; Alcohol; Acetone
Vapors Benzol; Lacquer Solvents; Natural Gas
2 A Same as Division I
Not Normally B Same as Division I
Hazardous C (Shown Above)
Metal Dust, Including Aluminum,
1 E Magnesium, and their Commercial
Normally Alloys, and other Metals of Similarly
Hazardous Characteristics.
II F Carbon Black, Coal, Coke Dust.
Combustible G Flour, Starch, Grain, Dusts,
2
G Same as Division I
Not Normally
(Shown Above)
Hazardous

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Chain Wheels Extension Stems Floor Stands
Chain Wheels
Pacific Valves supplies two styles of chainwheels to meet all service conditions. For standard
service, economical Babbitt chain wheels are available for handwheels to 30". For heavy duty
service, specify the more rugged Pacific Valves chain wheels. When ordering, specify: a) chain
wheel number, b) handwheel size, c) total feet of chain desired (2 X hanging length).

BABBITT CHAIN WHEEL

Number Fits Handwheel Dia. Chain Wheel Dia. Weight

(in.) (in.) (lbs.)
0 2-4 4 2
1 41/8-57/8 57/8 4
11/2 6-71/2 71/2 5
2 73/4-9 9 9
21/2 91/4 -121/2 121/2 14
3 123/4-151/2 151/2 19
31/2 153/4-19 19 25
4 191/4-22 22 37
41/2 221/4-26 26 46
5 261/4-30 30 60

PACIFIC VALVES CHAIN WHEEL

Number Fits Handwheel Dia. Chain Wheel Dia. Weight

(in.) (in.) (lbs.)
24A 2-41/8 37/16 4
46B 41/4-61/8 53/8 5
67C 61/4-71/4 67/8 8
79D 71/2-9 73/8 12
912E 9 /4-121/2
1 111/8 17
1215F 123/4-151/2 14 24
1519G 153/4-19 173/8 34
1922H 191/4 -22 205/8 47
22261 221/4-26 243/4 68

Floor Stands/Extension Stems

Floors Stand How To Order
Floor stands are available with or without indicators. This floor For Pacific valves, specify:
stand will operate rising or non-rising stem valves, when fitted 1. Complete valve data: figure number and valve size.
with the proper extension stem and fitting. 2. With or without indicator.
Impact Handwheels 3. Dimension A, center of valve port to floor level.
Pacific Valves can provide either impact handwheels or clamp-
on hammer blow handwheel adapters. Pacific pressure seal Extension Stems Only
globe valves include impact handwheels as a standard feature. 1. Complete valve data: figure number and valve size.
Hammerblow handwheel adapters can be furnished with Dimension from valve centerline to top of extension
handwheel or chainwheel construction. stem handwheel.

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Impact Handwheel Adapters and Locking Devices

Locking Devices and Interlocks Typical Interlock Lock Mounting

Increased security concerns and critical sequencing of pro-
cesses have prompted the use of locking devices and interlocks
for valves. While the most basic of locking devices is the chain
and padlock, complex process plants are more frequently
utilizing key interlock systems. Interlock systems are used on
valves when sequencing of valve operation is critical to the
safety of plant personnel, process unit operation or the environ-
ment. Interlocks are provided with keys which are released only
under specific conditions such as when the valve is fully open.
Once the key is released it can be used to open the next valve Interlock
in sequence. For further detailed information, you may contact
the Interlock Manufacturers.

Stem Extension

Mounting Bracket

Handwheel

Handwheel Operated Valve Bevel Gear Actuated Valve

Handwheel
Handwheel

Bevel Gear

Yoke
Yoke

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By-Passes

By-Passes
By-passes serve two purposes. First, they are used in steam service
to warm-up the line before the main valve is opened. Second, they
are used on steam and other lines to balance the pressure on both
sides of the main valve wedge or disc to aid in opening a large valve.
Pacific valves can be furnished with all welded-on by-passes when
specified. By-passes are equipped with a single OS&Y globe valve
with a pressure/temperature rating and corrosion resistance equal
to or exceeding that of the main valve.
Gate valve by-passes shall be regularly attached to the side of the
main valve with the stems of both valves parallel and pointing
upward (between locations A & B).
Globe valve by-passes shall be regularly attached to the right side
of the main valve with the stems of valve parallel and pointing
upward. The right side of the globe valve is the side at the right when
facing the flow port which leads to the underside of the disc
(between location E & F).

Bleed, drain and by-pass piping can be furnished with manual or

Main valve size: 11/2"-4" 5"-8" 10"-36"
remote actuated valves, as required.
By-pass size: 1 /2" 3 /4" 1" Where service conditions warrant larger-than-standard by-passes,
By-passes on valves 4" and larger are furnished to comply with it is recommended that the installation of the by-passes be around
MSS Standard Practice SP-45, Series A. the main valve.

Gate & Globe Valves

Smaller Globe Valve

F
A B

Front View

A B

Side View Bottom View

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Drain and Bleed Connections
When specified, Pacific valves can be furnished with drain connec-
tions at any of the locations shown below. Standard drain connections
are the same size as shown below and are drilled, tapped and
plugged.

Main valve size: 11/2"-4" 5"-8" 10"-36"

Drain size: 1/2" 3/4" 1"

However, “special request” drain connections can be furnished with

K (opposite of J) threaded or seal welded 6" long nipples with or without shut-off
valves. Complete descriptions of desired configurations should be
I included in your inquiry.
H
J
Bleed valves can be supplied upon request. Pacific Valves standard
bleed valve is a gate valve, but other configurations can be furnished.

A B

G
C D
G
A B E&F
F

E A&B
C D

D
C
Globe Valves
E F
Gate Valves
A G B

A B C D

C G D E F
Check Valves
Note: The sketches shown represent valves with symmetrical shapes.
Sketches are illustrative only and do not infer design.

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