Specification
TIANYU Manual Back Pressure Balanced Lubricated Plug Valve: Core Industrial Fluid Control Solution
I. Product Overview
II. Key Attribute Parameters
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Technical Specifications
- Bore Range: DN50~DN600 (2″~24″)
- Pressure Classes: Class 150~Class 2500 (PN16~PN420)
- Design Standards: API 6D, ANSI B16.34
- Flange Standards: ANSI B16.5 (RF face), ANSI B16.25 (butt-weld ends)
- Testing Standard: API 598 (shell strength and seal testing)
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Material Configuration
- Body/Bonnet: WCB (cast steel), LCB/LCC (low-temperature steel), CF8/CF8M (stainless steel)
- Plug: Forged alloy steel (surface hardened, HV≥280)
- Sealing System: Metal hard seal + PTFE auxiliary seal, brass lubrication passage
- Actuators: Manual handwheel, gear drive, electric actuator (optional)
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Performance Parameters
- Shell Test Pressure: 1.5×rated pressure (3.0MPa for Class 150)
- Seal Test Pressure: 1.1×rated pressure (bi-directional zero leakage, API 598 Class VI)
- Operating Torque: ≤180N·m for DN100 valve (manual handwheel)
Product Overview
III. Structural Design & Technical Features
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Back Pressure Balanced Structure
- A balancing piston at the plug base counteracts axial load using medium pressure, reducing operating torque by 50% and resolving jamming in high-pressure applications. The balancing chamber connects to the medium channel, automatically compensating for pressure fluctuations to ensure stable operation in Class 900 systems.
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Forced Lubrication Sealing System
- A circular lubrication groove between the body and plug injects NLGI 2# lithium-based grease via a high-pressure grease valve, forming a dynamic sealing film (sealing specific pressure ≥15MPa) while minimizing friction wear. Grease isolates media from metal surfaces, preventing scaling and corrosion to extend valve life beyond 100,000 cycles.
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Bi-Directional Flow & Multi-Environment Adaptability
- Symmetric flow path eliminates the need to distinguish media direction, suitable for bi-directional shut-off in heat exchanger inlets/outlets and tank connecting pipes. Supports low-temperature (-20℃) to medium-high temperature (425℃) conditions, optimized via material combinations for diverse media characteristics.
IV. Manufacturing Processes & Quality Control
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Core Technologies
- Body Casting: Resin sand casting (WCB) or investment casting (stainless steel) ensures dimensional accuracy CT6, with critical areas ultrasonically tested (UT) for no shrinkage defects.
- Plug Machining: CNC lathe precision turning followed by grinding polishes sealing surfaces to flatness ≤0.01mm, with fit clearance to body controlled at 0.05~0.1mm for high-pressure sealing.
- Surface Treatment: Cast steel parts coated with epoxy resin (thickness ≥120μm); stainless steel components passivated, passing 500-hour salt spray test.
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Quality Certification System
- Certifications: ISO 9001, CE (PED 2014/68/EU), API 6D (optional)
- Testing Procedures:
- 100% shell strength test (5-min hold, no leakage)
- Bi-directional seal test (15-min hold, leakage rate ≤1×10⁻⁹m³/s)
- Torque fluctuation test (≤10% deviation at ambient temperature)
Valve Details
V. Core Product Advantages
| Advantage Dimension | Technical Details & Application Value |
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| High-Pressure Sealing Reliability | Back pressure balance + lubrication design enables 100,000 leak-free cycles in Class 1500 systems, increasing service life by 40% vs. traditional plug valves. |
| Low Maintenance Cost | Online grease replenishment eliminates disassembly, reducing maintenance time by 60% and downtime losses by 30%. |
| Wide Temperature Adaptability | Low-temperature steel (LCB) suits -46℃; high-temperature steel (WC9) works at 425℃, adapting to full-temperature industrial scenarios. |
| Operation Convenience | Manual torque is 35% lower than similar products; DN200 valves feature force-saving handwheel mechanisms for single-person operation. |
| Total Life Cycle Cost | ≥80,000 cycles (API 598 standard) with 30% lower comprehensive cost than ball valves, ideal for long-term continuous operation. |
Application
VI. Application Fields & Scenarios
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Water and Municipal Engineering
- Urban high-pressure water transmission (DN300~DN600): Back pressure balance reduces water hammer effects, flow resistance coefficient ≤0.7;
- Wastewater treatment sludge pipelines: Lubrication system prevents fibrous debris jamming, reducing maintenance frequency by 50%.
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Oil & Gas Industry
- Wellhead equipment, gathering pipelines (Class 300~Class 2500): Resists oil-gas erosion, bi-directional sealing prevents blowout risks;
- LNG receiving station cryogenic pipelines (-196℃ custom model): LCB material with PTFE seals ensures cryogenic sealing.
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Chemical & Energy Sectors
- Reactor feed control: Stainless steel (CF8M) resists acid-base media (pH 2~14), meets FDA certification;
- Thermal power plant steam pipelines (425℃/10MPa): WC9 material resists high-temperature oxidation, outlasting gate valves by 2+ times.
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Metallurgy & Mining
- Blast furnace gas pipelines: Sulfur-resistant design (316L) for H₂S-containing media (≤100ppm);
- Mineral slurry systems: Wear-resistant plug surface handles 20% solid concentration, wear rate ≤0.05mm/1000 cycles.
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