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FMC Design Specification
Blow-Out Proof Stem
Stem inserted inside the body and integral shoulder on the
stem sits against integral shoulder in the body, thereby
making it blow out proof. This design feature offers safety
superior to top-entry stem design where the line pressure
works to break the stem seating.
Live Loading
The valve stem is live loaded with the help of disc springs
and ‘V’ pack to achieve continue pressure on stem sealing.
As it is disc spring, pressure on ‘V’ seal will be adjusted
automatically to keep required continue pressure for
sealing and also maintain lower torque as friction produced
by sealing is under control. This will also reduces manual
efforts to maintain gland adjustment time to time.
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Fire Safe Feature
FMC provides Fire safe feature in ball valves. An integral
metal lip in the body and the configuration of the soft seat
is designed to prevent the softening downstream seat
from being forced into the port in the ball moves and rests
against the lip, forming a metal to metal seat, thus
restricting the leakage to levels specified by fire safe
standard API 607.
Larger & Mirror Finished Stainless Steel BALL
SS ball are manufactured to very close sphericity tolerances
and are mirror finished with this bubble better sealing and
considerably lower operating torque.
Antistatic Features
Due to constant friction between ball and seat, static
electricity can occur. This can be a potential fire hazard,
especially while handling inflammable fluids. All Maxflow
Ball valves are having inbuilt antistatic features. This is
achieved using Carbon-filled PTFE stem seal and graphite
gland packing to provide electrical continuity between the
body and stem/ball , discharging any build-up of static
charge. In addition, spring loaded plungers between the
stem and body for full mechanical antistatic capability.
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Ball Valves - Floating Type

Material of Construction

No. Components Carbon Steel Stainless Steel

1 Body ASTM A216/A105 WCB A352 LCB/LC1 ASTM A351 GR CF8/CF3 ASTM A351 GR CF8M/CF3M

2 Body Cap ASTM A216/A105 WCB A352 LCB/LC2 ASTM A351 GR CF8/CF4 ASTM A351 GR CF8M/CF3M
3 Body Gasket Metal/Flexible Graphite
4 O-Ring(Body) PTFE/RPTFE/VITON

5 Seat RPTFE/PTFE/DELRIN/DEVLON

6 Ball SS304/SS316/SS316L

7 Anti Static Device Stainless Steel

8 Stem SS304/SS316/SS410
9 Thrust Washer PTFE/RPTFE/PEEK
10 O-Ring PTFE/RPTFE/VITON
11 Stem-Packing Flexible Graphite
12 Gland ASTM A351 GR CF8/CF8M

13 Belleville Spring Stainless Steel

14 Gland Flange ASTM A216/A105 WCB A352 LCB/LC2 ASTM A351 GR CF8/CF4 ASTM A351 GR CF8M/CF3M
15 Locking Screw Stainless Steel
16 Nut A194 2H A194 2H A194 8M A194 8ML
17 Lever Carbon Steel/M.S Fabricated

No. Components Cast Iron Ductile Iron

1 Body CI IS FG GR 260 ASTM A536 DI

2 Body Cap CI IS FG GR 260 ASTM A536 DI

3 Body Gasket Metal/Flexible Graphite

4 O-Ring(Body) PTFE/RPTFE/VITON

5 Seat RPTFE/PTFE/DELRIN/DEVLON

6 Ball SS304/SS316/SS316L

7 Anti Static Device Stainless Steel

8 Stem SS304/SS316/SS410
9 Thrust Washer PTFE/RPTFE/PEEK
10 O-Ring PTFE/RPTFE/VITON
11 Stem-Packing Flexible Graphite
12 Gland ASTM A351 GR CF8/CF8M

13 Belleville Spring Stainless Steel

14 Gland Flange CI IS FG GR 260 ASTM A536 DI

15 Locking Screw Stainless Steel
16 Nut A194 2H A194 2H
17 Lever Carbon Steel

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Ball Valves - Floating Type

Single - Two - Three Piece Ball Valve

Model AF-201- Model AF-202-

Single - Piece Ball Valve Full/Reduced Bore Model Two - Piece Ball Valve Full/Reduced Bore Model

Three - Piece Ball Valve

Model AF-203-Full General Specifications
Bore Model
Pressure range : CL 150, CL 300, CL 600
End connection : Threaded/Socket weld
Material availability : C.I, WCB,CF8,CF8M,CF3M others on
request
Size availability : 1” to 4”

Design Specifications
Design as per BS5351, ANSI B16.34, ISO 17292, API 6D
Tested as per BS6755 part-1/API598
Available on both reduced and full bore design
On request pneumatic & electrical actuator also provided

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Ball Valves - Three Way Ball Valve

Material of Construction

No. Components Cast Steel Carbon Steel Stainless Steel

1 Body FG200/FG220/FG260 A216 GR WCB/LCB CF8/CF3 CF8M/CF3M

2 Body Cap FG200/FG220/FG260 A216 GR WCB/LCB CF8/CF3 CF8M/CF3M

3 Body Gasket Metal/Flexible Graphite
4 O-Ring(Body) PTFE/RPTFE/VITON

5 Seat RPTFE/PTFE/DELRIN/DEVLON

6 Ball SS304/SS316/SS316L

7 Anti Static Device Stainless Steel

8 Stem SS304/SS316/SS410
9 Thrust Washer PTFE/RPTFE/PEEK
10 O-Ring PTFE/RPTFE/VITON
11 Stem Packing Flexible Graphite
12 Gland ASTM A351 GR CF8/CF8M

13 Belleville Spring Stainless Steel

14 Gland Flange ASTM A216/A105 WCB A352 LCB/LC2 ASTM A351 GR CF8/CF4 ASTM A351 GR CF8M/CF3M
15 Locking Screw Stainless Steel
16 Nut A194 2H A194 2H A194 8M A194 8ML
17 Lever Carbon Steel/M.S Fabricated

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Ball Valves - Trunnion Type
Unique Seat Retaining Ring Anti-static Structure
Graphoil seal ring on seat retaining ring is under constant The ball valve is provided with an antistatic design. A static
upward force due to unique pressure angle on secondary seat charge channel is incorporated between the ball and the
ring. Upward thrust produced due to tapered surface always body, through the stem. This allows for discharge of static
ensures tight Sealing. electricity produced during the opening and closing of the
ball in the seat.

Part Material Options

Body ASTM-A216 WCB/A351 CF8/A351 CF8M/A351 CF3M/A352 LCB/A217 CA15

Body Adapter ASTM-A216 WCB/A351 CF8/A351 CF8M/A351 CF3M/A352 LCB/A217 CA15

Ball ASTM-A216 WCB + ENP COATED/A351 CF8M/A351 CF3M/A352 LCB/A217 CA15

Stem Housing ASTM-A216 WCB/A351 CF8/A351 CF8M/A351 CF3M/A352 LCB/A217 CA15

ASTM-A479 SS304/A479 SS316/A479 SS304L/A479 SS316L/A182 F304/A182 F316/A182

Stem F410/A564 TYPE 630/A479 SS410

Seat ASTM-A105+ENP/A182 F316/AISI 410/A479 SS410

Seat Insert RPTFE/Nylon/Peek/Devlon

Stem Gasket Graphite

Body Gasket Graphite/reinforced SS316 Graphite

Stem H. Gasket Graphite

Trunnion Gasket Graphite

O-Ring Viton

ASTM-A479 SS304/A479 SS316/A479 SS304L/A479 SS316L/A182 F304/A182 F316/A182

Trunnion
F410/A564 TYPE630/A105

ISO MTG.Flange Steel

Springs ASTM A313 SS302/ASTM B637(INCONEL750)

Thrust Washer Phosphor Bronze/A479 SS316 + PTFE COATED/A479 SS316 + PTFE Coated

Studs/Bolt/Cap Screw ASTM-A320 L7/A193 B8/A193 B7/A193 GR B7M

Nut ASTM-A194 GR7/A194 GR8M/A194 2H/A194 GR 2HM

Bearing A479 SS316+PTFE COATED

Coupling Steel+Plating

Support Stand Steel

Lifting Hook Steel

Bracket Steel

Drain Plug/needle Valve Standard

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Ball Valves - Three Way Ball Valve

Three Way Ball Valve Three Way Ball Valve

Flanged End Model-BF208 Screwed/Socket End Model-BF209

Four Way Ball Valve Connection Availability In 4-way Ball Valve

Flanged End Model-BF210

General Specifications Design Specifications

Pressure range : CL 150, CL 300, PN10, PN 16, PN25, PN40 Design standard:-BS 5351/BS EN ISO 12516 /BS
EN 1983
End connection : Flanged End
ASME B16.34/API 6D
Material availability : WCB, CF8, CF8M, CF3M others on request
Valve testing –BS EN ISO 12266-I(BS 6755 –I)
Size availability : 1” to 6”
As on request Pneumatic & Electrical actuator also
provided

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Ball Valves - Trunnion Type

Two - Piece Ball Valve Model-BF207 Three - Piece Ball Valve Model-BF208
Flange End Full/Reduced Bore Design Flange End Full/Reduced Bore Design

General Specifications Design Specifications

Pressure range : CL 150, CL 300, CL 600 Reference standard for design & manufactures are API - 6d,
End connection : Flanged End valve face to face dimensions as per API - 6D / ASME B 16.10
valve testing as per API - 6d / API - 598 / BSEN 12266 part - I
Material availability : C.I, WCB, CF8, CF8M, CF3M others on & II available on both reduced and full bore design, and soft
request
and metal seat type on request pneumatic & electrical
Size availability : 2” to 40” actuator also provided

Fire Safe Design Reliable Seat Sealing Structure

In case of fire, the non-metallic material will get
decomposed or damaged due to high temperatures. Under
pressure of the medium, the ball will push the seat retainer
rapidly towards the ball to make the metal seat ring come in
contact. The ball valve conforms to API 607, API 6FA and BS
6755.
The seat sealing is realized through two floating seat
retainers.They can float axially to block the fluid. The low
pressure sealing of valve seat is realized by the pre-tightening
of the spring, while the high pressure sealing is realized by the
pressure of the medium itself.

Blow Out Proof Stem Emergency Sealing Device

The stem adopts the blow out proof structure. The stem is When the seat ring and the stem O-ring are damaged, the
designed with the footstep at its top so that after fixing the Corresponding sealant can be injected by the sealant injection
stem housing, the stem will not be blown out by the medium. Device to avoid medium leakage on the seat ring and stem.

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Ball Valves - Ball configurations
Downstream pressure relief ball
Special diagonal tunnel vents downstream
pressure when the valve is closed.
FMC ball code BVT is designed with a diagonal hole in the
downstream sphere toward the bottom of the ball. In the open
position the flow runs smoothly through the valve. When the
valve is closed the downstream pressure is vented through
the diagonal tunnel and out via a third port incorporated into
the valve body so that the relieved pressure can be diverted
safely to a secured area. This feature is mainly used for
pressure gauges and instrumentation service. The FMC BVT
design eliminates the need to install an additional
downstream pressure vent valve.
CIP/SIP
With the valve in the open position, special tunnels
flush the valve cavity constantly
FMC 'CIP' ball code is mainly used in sanitary and
biopharm applications. in clean applications the main
ball valve problem is contamination caused by impurities
trapped in the cavity between the ball's outer sphere
and the valve body's inside diameter. To overcome this
problem FMC has designed a special ball that allows
the stream to clean the valve cavity thoroughly during
the CIP/SIP process, with the valve in the full open
position. The bottom line: Bidirectional and streamlined
flow with a high Cv, and self-cleaning of hidden cavities.
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V-Ball
Characterized ball for flow
control applications
The V ball is used in control valve solution for less
demanding applications, such as clear liquid at a maximum
pressure drop of 6 bar (87 psi), or clean gas at a maximum
pressure drop of 10 bar (145 psi), and maximum
temperatures of 120°C (248°F) for either. The V ball
design is comprised of a floating characterized ball,
mounted between two seats, which maintain a trim preload
and bubble-tight shut-off and low torque demand. V-Balls
comes in variety of 'V' and 'slot' shapes, and can be custom
designed to meet any control requirement. The V-Ball is
available in a wide range of high-alloy materials and coatings
for highly corrosive applications.
Cavity pressure relief
3 mm relief hole face
the upstream
This Safety feature is for valve applications where a trapped
cavity must be avoided. FMC ball code 'P250' means that a 3
mm hole is included in the upstream ball sphere so that any
pressure that builds up in the valve cavity will be released into
the upstream pipeline. The 'P250' feature is mandatory when
using ammonia, chlorine or any other liquid media that is at risk
of transforming into a gas and thus elevating the pressure
within the valve cavity in an uncontrolled manner. A valve which
includes the 'P250' code will always be unidirectional and will
include an arrow flow plate attached to the valve body.
Improper installation in the opposite direction will cause an
in-line lea.
NOTE : This design is the default for FMC's cryogenic valves,
and hence the code does not appear in the valve description
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Ball Valves - Seat configurations
Standard Seat
A flexible, precision-machined seat that provides the
highest seal capabilities (EN 12567 Rate A) in high pressure
and vacuum conditions. Its unique design reduces valve
torque, facilitating a more compact, lower-weight
automated package. The design also reduces wear, thus
extending the life of the seat. The seat perimeter has
pressure-equalizing slots to allow pressure to penetrate
into the body cavity for better sealing and for avoiding
upstream seat collapse into the valve cavity while turning
the valve ball from the open to closed position under high
differential pressure.
Hybrid Seat
When a soft seated floating ball valve is held even
momentarily at mid position, the upstream seat is only
partially supported by the ball and can be pushed towards
the valve cavity by the force of the stream.
This deformation is amplified with increased media density,
high differential pressure and/or high velocity.
Under these extreme conditions the deformation can cause
the ball to grip the unsupported area of the soft seat and
jam the valve; slice the seat by the port edge of ball or
trigger stem twisting (caused by excessive torque applied
by the operator trying close the valve).
FMClineofHybridseatsweredevelopedespeciallytoovercome
the problemsposedbyhigh differentialpressure applications.
The combination of a metallic housing and polymer insert
offers the stiffness of a metal seat with the bubble tight
shutoff leakage rate and operating torque of a soft seat.
Different hybrid seat designs were developed to meet the
needs of different applications.
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Self-Relieving-Seat (SRS)
The Self Relieving Seat (SRS) is used mainly in syltherm and
dowtherm services in the chemical and biopharm industries.
Both syltherm and dowtherm have a high thermal expansion
coefficient and in trapped cavities (such as when the valve
ball is in its closed position) even a moderate temperature
increase will cause dramatic pressure build-up that can
cause cessation of valve operation, seat swelling, and even
valve shell failure. The SRS is designed to flex and allow the
trapped pressure to escape into the pipeline, while shutting
off as soon as the peak pressure is relieved. The pressure
relief is achieved by a special internal grooves enable the
pressure to bypass the ball and access the internal groove.
The seat sealing surface is in the central internal section and
provides tight shutoff. The outer section of the seat above
the internal groove gives the support needed to the ball
when higher line pressure pushes the ball toward the
downstream seat, thus preventing "crushing" of the seat.
Diverter seat
A diverter valve must seal the pressure at the upstream
side, which contradicts the traditional floating ball mode of
operation (where sealing is typically done on the
downstream seat only). FMC solid one-piece seat-seal
design blocks the flow through the back of the seat,
generating an upstream seal.
Diverter seats can be used with differential pressure up
to ANSI Class300. For higher differential pressures use either
a diverter valve with hybrid seats, or a dual floating ball
valve integrated into a one block or trunnion mounted valve.
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Ball Valves - Seat configurations
Cavity filler seat
The cavity filler seat is used mainly in the biopharm and
pharmaceutical industries. The design minimizes crevices
and gaps between the ball and the valve body, thus
reducing the risk of trapped contaminants. Because the
valve body is specially machined with a larger bore
diameter to fit the special cavity filler seat dimensions, they
cannot be retrofit into a standard valve body. The cavity filler
seat is a one piece seat-seal design and is therefore
suitable for use with the FMC 3-piece product line.
Note : A valve with a cavity filter seat cannot be used in fire-
safe services.
Ball Valves - Stem configurations
Anti-static design
An anti-static device provides for electrical continuity
between the body, ball and shaft of the valve and is used to
discharge static electricity buildup on electrically isolated
balls. According to the EN ISO 17292 standard, all valves
with a size up to 2"(DN ≤ 50) require a stem/body contact,
while larger valve sizes also require a ball/stem contact. The
anti-static feature shall have electrical continuity across the
discharge path with a resistance not exceeding 10 Ω from a
power source not exceeding 12 VDC when type tested on a
new, dry, as-built valve after pressure testing and cycling of
the valve at least five times. The FMC anti-static device, in
which contact is made via a spring loaded stainless steel
element, complies with EN ISO 17292 and is, in fact, built in-
to all FMC valve product lines, without exception.
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Metal seat
FMC metal seats are used for extreme service applications
where high temperature, abrasion and/or corrosion restrict
the use of soft seats. The metal seats are mate lapped with
the ball for enhanced engagement and sealing. A variety of
surface treatments and coatings can be applied to the seat's
outer surface to withstand corrosion, galling and other
forms of wear.
Stem design
A crucial component in a quarter-turn ball valve is the stem,
which transfers the torque from the operator to rotate the
ball and control its movement. The stem geometry and
surface finish is crucial to minimize stem leak and maximize
ease of operation. The stem is a dynamic element and, in
most cases, is the only element that protrudes from the
pressure vessel and is thus subject to safety issues as well.
FMC robust stem design complies with ASME B16.34 and
API 6D and can endure at least twice the valve's nominal
torque. To solve a major safety issue, the stem is designed
to be "blowout-proof': Because it is inserted into the valve
body from within, the stem will not release under pressure.
All FMC stems are, by default, fire-safe design. A special
chamfer is machined at the root of the stem material are
available, from austenitic stainless steel to nickel alloys, to
titanium. The most common materials are A479 316/316L
for light and moderate torque requirements and 17-4PH for
high cycle applications or high torque demands. The stem
top planes for valve sizes ½" (DN 15) up to 2 ½" (DN 65) are
typically a Double-D shape, while 3" (DN80) stems and
above typically have square shaft (although a Double-D
stem can be provided upon request by adding the 'WR' suffix
to the valve description).
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No.15, Reddy 2nd Cross Street, Athipet,
Ambattur, Chennai-600 058, Tamilnadu, India.
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