Piper

Piper High Pressure Floating Ball Valve with VZ TorqueTM

Piper ball valves are widely used in industrial and commercial applications due to their durability, reliability, and ease of operation. Here are some key features of Piper ball valves:

1. Design & Construction

• Full Port or Reduced Port: Available in both configurations, allowing for optimized flow control.
• One-Piece, Two-Piece, or Three-Piece Body: Offers flexibility in installation and maintenance.
• High-Quality Materials: Typically made from stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, or PVC, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance.
• Compact and Lightweight: Designed for easy handling and installation.

2. Performance & Functionality

• Quarter-Turn Operation: Simple on/off control with a 90-degree turn.
• Low Operating Torque: Easy to operate, reducing strain on actuators or manual handling.
• Bubble-Tight Shutoff: Ensures no leakage when fully closed.
• Fire-Safe & Anti-Static Options: Enhances safety in hazardous environments.

3. Sealing & End Connections

• Soft Seats (PTFE, RPTFE, or TFM): Provides excellent sealing and chemical resistance.
• Metal Seats Available: For high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
• Threaded, Flanged, Welded, or Socket Weld Ends: Offers flexibility for different piping systems.

4. Pressure & Temperature Ratings

• High Pressure Ratings: Suitable for a wide range of pressures, including ANSI 150, 300, 600, and higher.
• Wide Temperature Range: Operates effectively in extreme temperatures, depending on material selection.

5. Actuation & Automation

• Manual, Pneumatic, or Electric Actuation: Can be controlled by hand lever, pneumatic actuator, or electric actuator.
• ISO 5211 Mounting Pad: Allows easy integration with actuators.

6. Certifications & Compliance

• API, ASME, ANSI, ISO, and ASTM Standards: Ensures compliance with industry regulations.
• Fire-Safe & Fugitive Emissions Compliant: Available for critical applications.
• NSF & FDA Approved (for food-grade applications).

7. Applications

• Oil & Gas: Used in high-pressure and high-temperature environments.
• Water Treatment: Controls fluid flow in pipelines.
• Chemical & Petrochemical: Handles corrosive and hazardous fluids.
• HVAC & Plumbing: Provides efficient shutoff in heating and cooling systems.
• Food & Beverage Processing: Ensures sanitary and contamination-free operation.

Technical Specifications

Size and Pressure Ratings:

• Sizes:​ 
  • 1" to 12" nominal sizes​ 
• Pressure Classes:​ 
  • ANSI 1500​ 
  • ANSI 2500​ 
  • API 5000​ 
  • API 10000​ 
  • API 15000​ 

Design Features:

• Compact Construction: Occupies up to 40% less space compared to traditional flanged-end ball valves, facilitating easier installation in confined spaces. ​ 
• Modular Three-Piece Design: Allows for versatile end connection options and straightforward maintenance.​ 
• Optimum Flow Technology: Valve bore sizes align with ASTM A106 Grade B pipe inside diameters, minimizing transition areas and reducing system friction      pressure loss. ​ 
• Removable Seat Carriers: Enable pressure equalization around the seat, reducing operating torque and permitting valve repair even with minor seat pocket erosion. ​ 
• Fire-Safe Design: Utilizes metal-to-metal secondary sealing in critical areas,      compliant with API Specification 6FA. ​ 

Materials of Construction:

• Body/Bonnet Materials: 
  • Standard Carbon Steel​
  • 17-4PH Stainless Steel​ 
  • 316 Stainless Steel​ 
  • Low-Temperature Alloy Steel​ 
  • Duplex Stainless Steel​ 
• Ball Materials: 
  • Electroless Nickel-Plated (ENP)
  • Carbon Steel​ 
  • 17-4PH Stainless Steel​ 
  • Chrome-Plated 316 Stainless Steel​
• Seat Seal Materials: 
  • Celcon®​ 
  • PEEK™​ 
• Stem Materials: 
  • 17-4PH Stainless Steel​
  • Nitronic 60​ 

End Connections:

• Swivel Flange Connections:​ 
  • Facilitate rapid installation and removal, requiring minimal line spread.​ 
  • Provide flexibility with various end connection options, including fitting connections and direct bolted configurations. ​ 

Performance Characteristics:

• Operating Pressure: 
  • Up to 15,000 psi (API 15000)​ 
• Temperature Range: 
  • Dependent on seat seal material; Celcon® and PEEK™ offer a variety of temperature ranges at high operating pressures.​ 
• Flow Efficiency: 
  • Designed to match or closely match pipe inside diameters, eliminating transition areas and minimizing system friction pressure loss.​ 

Certifications and Compliance:

• Fire Testing:​ 
  • Compliant with API Specification 6FA.​ 
• NACE Compliance:​ 
  • Available for sour service applications, adhering to NACE MR0175 standards.