Quality Gate Valves for the Most Demanding Applications

API 6A Gate Valves

 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Gate Design & API Specifications 4–5
LTAR™ 6
SGC2™ 8
NS2™ 10
NW2™ 12
LTA-DA™ 14

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AOP API 6A GATE VALVES
In the distributed products market, AOP Industries is the quality leader in API 6A
gate valves. Through its network of agents and distributors, AOP is able to supply
products throughout the world. Every valve that AOP puts on the market exceeds
strict industry standards and is API 6A license monogrammed. AOP strives to
produce the highest quality products and provide the best customer service
in the distribution industry.
Various gate valves are offered for multiple applications and include both slab
and expanding gate valve styles. Every valve meets or exceeds stringent industry
standards and customer requirements. Our attention to total quality and excel-
lence enables AOP Industries to consistently deliver the finest gate valve to fill
customer’s needs throughout the world.

Gate Valve Features

Pressure ranges from 2000 psi to 15,000 psi Temperature ranges from -50 ºF to 650 ºF
working pressure
High Temperature
High Pressure

Material certifications and test records are

Positive metal-to-metal sealing through-bore,
available upon request
with full conduit construction
High Quality
High Performance

Components manufactured from various alloys

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and special coatings implemented for severe
replacement parts available service applications
High Spec
Parts

Gate Valve Comparison Chart Gate Valve Application Guide

Application LTA-R SGC2 Ns2 NW2 7-1/16

Fracturing • • • 5-1/8
LTA-R

Drilling Manifold • • •
4-1/16 NW2 & NS2
Production • • • •
Bore Size (in)

3-1/16
Flow Back Manifolds • •
Annular Valves • • • 3-1/8
SGC2
Characteristics 2-9/16

Slab Gate • • • 2-1/16

Expanding Gate •
1-13/16
Forged Body • • 2000 3000 5000 10,000 15,000
Cast Body • • Working Pressure (PSI)

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 API SPECIFICATIONS
The API temperature classes represent a range of temperatures from minimum
ambient air temperature to the maximum temperature of fluid passing through
or contained by the equipment.
There are six material classes which specify minimum material requirements
for general or sour service shown below. API 6A/ISO 10423 equipment must
be designed, tested and marked as satisfactory for one of these material classes.

Operating RangE (°f) minimum material requirements

API
material class body, bonnet, end and pressure-controlling
Temperature minimum maximum
outlet connections parts and stems
L+U (-50) 250 AA - General Service Carbon or low-alloy steel Carbon or low-alloy steel
P+U (-20) 250 BB - General Service Carbon or low-alloy steel Stainless Steel
Y 0 650 CC - General Service Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
a b b
DD - Sour Service Carbon or low-alloy steel Carbon or low-alloy steel
a b b
EE- Sour Service Carbon or low-alloy steel Stainless Steel
a b b
FF- Sour Service Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
a
As defined by NACE MR 0175.
b
In compliance with NACE MR 0175.

SLAB GATE
AOP slab-style gates are one-piece, solid gates which consistently deliver out-
standing sealing performance throughout a wide range of condition, bore sizes
and working pressures, including corrosive and abrasive fluid
environments. These valves meet or exceed the current required
specifications of API 6A.
The slab-style gate design provides a metal-to-metal seal in the
flow stream, and its simple straightforward design makes it easy
to maintain either a low- or high-pressure sealing situation where
particulate matter could pose a sediment problem. In addition,
the slab-style gate may be used when wireline cutting is required.

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EXPANDING GATE
AOP expanding-style gates are used in the NW2™ series gate valves. This popu-
lar gate design is used in manual valves to produce a high seating force against
both the upstream and downstream seats simultaneously as the
handwheel is tightened. This force provides a tight mechanical
seal which is unaffected by line pressure fluctuations or vibration.
The expanding gate allows a positive mechanical seal across both
seats, upstream and downstream, with or without line pressure.
Expanding Gate Sealing Method
The gate assembly uses an angular gate face that is collapsed
during travel. The gate-segment assembly is smaller than the
space between the seats allowing free movement in mid-travel
position. When closed, a body stop causes any further downward
travel to force the faces of the gate assembly outward to furnish
a positive line flow seal. The continued stem movement causes
the gate to slide down at the top angles, expanding the
gate-segment outward against both seats.
When opened, a bonnet stop causes any further upward travel
to force the bottom faces to expand and seal against the seats to
isolate flow from the valve body cavity. The gate spring allows the
gate-segment to move freely and expand only in the full open or
closed position.

Open Valve Closed Valve

Position Position

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 LTA-R ™

The LTA-R is our premier gate valve. Designed with the operator in mind, the
LTA-R utilizes a balance stem and ball screw assembly that greatly reduces
the torque required for operation. Compared to a standard non-rising stem
valve, the LTA-R is quick and efficient as it requires fewer handwheel turns to
cycle. Its field-proven design, combined with ease of use, has helped this
valve become the premier field-operated valve for large-bore/high-pressure
environments and is ideal for fracturing operations.

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24 23
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7 4 3 2 1
8

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20

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9 18
10
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12
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14
15

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1 Bonnet Gasket 9 Ball Screw Adapter 17 Stem Protector

2 Bonnet 10 Bearing Cap 18 Protector Sleeve
3 Grease Fitting Relief 11 Packing Gland 19 Lower Stem
4 Backup Ring 12 Packing 20 Ring Gasket
5 Bearings 13 Upper Stem 21 Stuffing Box
6 Ball Screw Assembly 14 Retainer Plate 22 Seat
7 Handwheel 15 Gate 23 OD Seal
8 Handwheel Adapter 16 Body 24 ID Seal

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Features and Benefits: Torque Comparison 7-1/16” 10,000 psi WP Valves
• Reduced operating torque and required handwheel turns Break Open running
Valve type total turns
Torque turns torque turns
compared to conventional non-rising stems
Conventional
• Metal-to-metal valve bore sealing with Non-
1500 3.25 55 35.75 39
• Bi-directional design controls flow from either flange Rising
Stem*
• Full stem backseating possible in order to allow stem seal Conventional
replacement while under pressure with 6:1
313 19.5 11.5 214.5 234
Torque
• Spring loaded stem and seat seals to assist in low-pressure Multiplier*

applications LTA-R** 150 3 15 28 31

*Typical Valves, **Actual Tested Data

LTA-R Operating and Dimensional Data

F

E
C

A B

LTA-R Flanged Technical Data

Nominal Working Dimensions (IN)
Bore Weight Number
SIze Pressure
(IN) (in-lbs) of Turns
(IN) (psi) A B C D E F G

4-1/16 4.06 15,000 29.00 15.90 39.70 11.60 41.70 24.00 24.40 1500 19
5-1/8 5.12 10,000 29.00 15.90 40.40 12.60 42.40 24.00 26.60 1565 23-1/4
7-1/16 7.06 10,000 35.00 18.90 47.70 18.10 49.70 34.00 29.00 3900 31

LTA-R Studded Technical Data

Nominal Working Dimensions (IN)
Bore Weight Number
SIze Pressure
(IN) (in-lbs) of Turns
(IN) (psi) A B C D E F G

10,000 19.00 18.90 47.70 18.10 49.70 34.00 29.00 2025 31

7-1/16 7.06
15,000 24.00 24.00 60.10 12.00 62.10 40.00 35.10 5400 16-5/8

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 SGC2 ™

The high performance SGC2 gate valve is a staple in production and drilling appli-
cations. This versatile valve features a forged body, non-rising stem and slab gate
design perfect for many high-pressure applications. The one-piece gate construc-
tion helps prevent line sediment from entering the body cavity and also prevents
pressure locks when upstream pressure is reduced to zero. Its trustworthy design,
along with its reliable metal-to-metal seals, has proven to provide outstanding
sealing performance year after year.

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4 1

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6

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8

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11
10
14
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1 Bonnet Gasket 11 Stem
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2 Bonnet 12 Gate Guide
3 Backup Ring 13 Gate
4 Handwheel 14 Body
5 Packing Gland 15 Retainer Plate
6 Bearing Assembly 16 Body Brushing
7 Bearing Lubrication Fitting 17 Seat
8 Stem Adapter 18 Seat Seal
9 Packing 19 Bushing Seal
10 Body Lubrication Fitting

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Features and Benefits:
• Bi-directional design controls flow from either flange
• Metal-to-metal valve bore sealing
• The stem can be seated against bonnet flange to seal
off and permit the replacement of stem packing while
the valve is under pressure
• Reliable design allows for ease of repair and minimizes
required replacement parts

SGC2 Operating and Dimensional Data

F

E
C

A B

SGC2 Technical Data

Nominal Working Dimensions (IN)

Bore Weight Number
SIze Pressure
(IN) A
(in-lbs) of Turns
(IN) (psi) B C D E F

10,000 18.25 9.06 15.12 5.75 17.38 14.00 250 12-1/3

1-13/16 1.81
15,000 18.00 9.88 15.12 5.88 17.38 14.00 288 12-1/3
10,000 20.50 9.13 15.12 5.56 16.75 18.50 270 12-1/3
2-1/16 2.06
15,000 19.00 9.62 15.12 6.12 16.75 18.50 325 12-1/3
10,000 22.25 9.50 15.81 6.81 17.62 18.50 375 15-1/8
2- 9/16 2.56
15,000 21.00 11.50 17.18 7.94 19.06 18.50 590 15-3/4
3-1/16 3.06 10,000 24.38 10.25 16.88 8.31 20.38 24.00 560 18-1/8
4-1/16 4.06 10,000 26.38 12.81 19.69 10.06 23.25 24.00 885 23-1/4

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 NS2 ™

The dependable NS2 gate valve delivers outstanding sealing performance in

situations where sediment is present. The slab gate design of the NS2 is perfect
for rugged applications. It is available in a wide range of sizes, pressures and for
flanged and threaded end connections.

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3
4

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15

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8
9
10

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12
13

1 Bonnet Gasket 10 Body Lubrication Fitting

2 Handwheel 11 Lifting Nut
3 Packing Retainer 12 Gate
4 Bearing Assembly 13 Pipe Plug
5 Bearing Lubrication Fitting 14 Body
6 Bonnet 15 Seat Skirt
7 Pack-off Injection Fitting 16 Seat
8 Packing Assembly 17 Seat Seal
9 Stem

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Features and Benefits:
• Stem packing can be re-energized with valve under
pressure
• Metal-to-metal valve bore sealing
• Reliable design allows for ease of repair and minimizes
required replacement parts
• Available in threaded (LP and EUE) or flanged (RTJ)
end connections

NS2 Flanged Operating and Dimensional Data NS2 Flanged Technical Data
D Nominal Working
Bore Dimensions (IN) Weight Number
SIze Pressure
(IN) A B
(in-lbs) of Turns
(IN) (psi) C D

2000 11.62 4.94 14.75 11.00 91 13

2-1/16 2.06 3000 14.62 5.06 14.75 13.00 180 13
5000 14.62 5.06 14.75 13.00 180 13
2000 13.12 5.75 15.47 13.00 125 15-1/2
2-9/16 2.56 3000 16.62 5.94 15.47 16.00 205 15-1/2
C
5000 16.62 5.94 15.47 16.00 205 15-1/2
2000 14.12 7.06 17.69 13.00 181 20
3-1/8 3.19 3000 17.12 7.31 17.69 16.00 265 20
5000 18.62 7.31 17.69 16.00 296 20
B 2000 17.12 8.94 21.31 16.00 345 24-1/2
4-1/8 4.12 3000 20.12 9.06 21.31 20.00 515 24-1/2
5000 21.62 9.06 21.31 20.00 530 24-1/2
A
2000 22.12 11.00 24.81 20.00 683 30
5-1/8 5.12 3000 24.12 11.25 24.81 24.00 860 30
5000 28.62 11.43 24.81 24.00 992 30
2000 26.12 13.87 27.93 20.00 1050 39
7-1/16 7.06 3000 28.12 13.87 27.93 24.00 1182 39
5000 32.00 14.31 27.93 30.00 1418 39

NS2 Threaded NS2 Threaded Technical Data

D Nominal Working
thread Dimensions (IN) Weight Number
SIze Pressure
type (in-lbs) of Turns
(IN) (psi) A B C D

2000 9.62 4.94 14.75 11.00 71 13

2” LP
2-1/16 or 3000 9.62 5.06 17.75 13.00 99 13
2-3/8” EU
5000 9.62 5.06 14.75 13.00 99 13
2-1/2” LP 2000 10.25 5.75 15.47 13.00 92 15-1/2
or
C 2-9/16 2-7/8” EU 3000 10.25 5.94 15.47 16.00 125 15-1/2
2-7/8” EU 5000 10.25 5.94 15.47 16.00 125 15-1/2
3” LP 2000 11.38 7.06 17.69 13.00 152 20
or
3-1/8 3-1/2” EU 3000 11.38 7.31 17.69 16.00 195 20
3-1/2” EU 5000 11.38 7.21 17.69 16.00 195 20
B 4” LP 2000 13.00 8.94 21.31 16.00 265 24-1/2
or
4-1/16 4-1/2” EU 3000 13.00 9.06 21.31 20.00 379 24-1/2
A 4-1/2” EU 5000 13.00 9.06 21.31 20.00 379 24-1/2

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 NW2 ™

The NW2 gate valve is perfect for a wide range of low-pressure applications.
Utilizing a wedge gate design, a positive mechanical seal is created across
the seats, with or without line pressure. Available in flanged or threaded end
connections, our field-proven NW2 delivers a highly reliable valve to match
your low-pressure applications.

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3
4

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8

1 Bonnet Gasket 9
10
2 Handwheel
3 Packing Retainer
11
4 Bearing Assembly 12
5 Bearing Lubrication Fitting
6 Bonnet
7 Pack-off Injection Fitting
8 Packing Assembly
9 Stem
10 Body Lubrication Fitting
11 Gate Assembly
12 Body
13 Seat Skirt
14 Seat

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Features and Benefits:
• Seat skirts help retain body lubricants
• Metal-to-metal valve bore sealing, even in the absence
of bore pressure
• Reliable design allows for ease of repair and minimizes
required replacement parts
• Stem packing can be re-energized with valve under
pressure
• Available in threaded (LP and EUE) or flanged (RTJ)
end connections

NW2 Flanged Operating and Dimensional Data NW2 Flanged

D Nominal Working
Bore Dimensions (IN) Weight Number
SIze Pressure
(IN) A B
(in-lbs) of Turns
(IN) (psi) C D

2000 11.62 4.94 14.75 11.00 91 13

2-1/16 2.06 3000 14.62 5.06 14.75 13.00 180 13
5000 14.62 5.06 14.75 13.00 180 13
2000 13.12 5.75 15.47 13.00 125 15-1/2
C 2-9/16 2.56 3000 16.62 5.94 15.47 16.00 205 15-1/2
5000 16.62 5.94 15.47 16.00 205 15-1/2
2000 14.12 7.06 17.69 13.00 181 20
3-1/8 3.19 3000 17.12 7.31 17.69 16.00 265 20
5000 18.62 7.31 17.69 16.00 296 20
B
2000 17.12 8.94 21.31 16.00 345 24-1/2
4-1/8 4.12 3000 20.12 9.06 21.31 20.00 515 24-1/2
A
5000 21.62 9.06 21.31 20.00 530 24-1/2
2000 22.12 11.00 24.81 20.00 683 30
5-1/8 5.12 3000 24.12 11.25 24.81 24.00 860 30
5000 28.62 11.43 24.81 24.00 992 30
2000 26.12 13.87 27.93 20.00 1050 39
7-1/16 7.06 3000 28.12 13.87 27.93 24.00 1182 39
5000 32.00 14.31 27.93 30.00 1418 39

NW2 Threaded Operating and Dimensional Data NW2 Threaded Technical Data
D Nominal Working Dimensions (IN)
thread Weight Number
SIze Pressure
type (in-lbs) of Turns
(IN) (psi) A B C D

2000 9.62 4.94 14.75 11.00 71 13

2” LP
2-1/16 or 3000 9.62 5.06 17.75 13.00 99 13
2-3/8” EU
5000 9.62 5.06 14.75 13.00 99 13
2-1/2” LP 2000 10.25 5.75 15.47 13.00 92 15-1/2
or
C 2-9/16 2-7/8” EU 3000 10.25 5.94 15.47 16.00 125 15-1/2
2-7/8” EU 5000 10.25 5.94 15.47 16.00 125 15-1/2
3” LP 2000 11.38 7.06 17.69 13.00 152 20
or
3-1/8 3-1/2” EU 3000 11.38 7.31 17.69 16.00 195 20

B 3-1/2” EU 5000 11.38 7.21 17.69 16.00 195 20

4” LP 2000 13.00 8.94 21.31 16.00 265 24-1/2
or
4-1/16 4-1/2” EU 3000 13.00 9.06 21.31 20.00 379 24-1/2
A
4-1/2” EU 5000 13.00 9.06 21.31 20.00 379 24-1/2

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 LTA-DA ™

The LTA-DA is a double acting hydraulic actuated gate valve. It is made primarily
for fracturing related control operations, which require remote operation. The
valve is also equipped with a lower balance stem which helps ensure that the
gate will not move if operating pressure is lost. The LTA-DA is available in mul-
tiple bore sizes to accommodate a variety of actuation needs.

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2 17
5 3
4
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7 6

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9 11
12

1 Retainer Plate 11 Lower Head

2 Bonnet Gasket 12 Upper Stem
3 Bonnet 13 Gate
4 Packing 14 Lower Stem
5 Backup Ring 15 Stem Protector
6 Piston 16 Protector Sleeve
7 Upper Head 17 Seat
8 Pipe Plug 18 OD Seal
9 Cylinder 19 ID Seal
10 Packing Gland 20 Body

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Features and Benefits:
• Reliable design allow for ease of repair and minimizes
required replacement parts
• Metal-to-metal valve bore sealing
• Bi-directional seal capabilities
• Bi-directional design controls flow from either flange
• Spring loaded seat and stem seals to assist
low-pressure sealing

LTA-DA Operating and Dimensional Data

A E

Actuator Cylinder Operating Volume

Nominal Bore Size pressure open closed
Size (in) (in) (psi) gallon gallon
4-1/16 4.06 15,000 0.72 0.68
10,000 1.80 1.72
7-1/16 7.06
15,000 4.07 3.96

LTA-DA Dimensional Data

Dimensions (IN)
Nominal Working
Bore
SIze Pressure Flanged studded
(IN)
(IN) (psi)
A B C D E

4-1/16 4.06 15,000 29.00 - 62.59 37.70 24.89 15.94

10,000 35.00 19.00 72.22 72.70 29.52 18.88

7-1/16 7.06
15,000 41.00 24.00 82.66 47.60 35.06 24.00

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