About Wafer Type Jacketed Ball valve
Jacketed Wafer Type Ball Valve is a kind of heating Jacket Ball Valve used to keep media cold preservation or heat
preservation has a high-performance insulation structure, mainly uses high heating temperatures and maintains the
medium stay liquid.
A Wafer Type Jacketed Ball Valve is the most suitable alternative for Chocolate, Grease, Benzene, Sulphur, Molten Sulphur, Asphalt, Bitumen, Wax, Polyurethane, Resin, Fatty Alcohol & Similar applications, where the medium quickly solidifies & cannot flow at an average atmospheric temperature.
Size Range: 1 inch to 4 inches (25mm to 100mm)
Standards:
Design and Manufacturing: ASME B 16.34 / API 6D
Valve Face-to-Face Dimension: As per Manufacturer
Flange Standard Conformity: ASME B 16.5 Class 150, 300
Inspection & Testing: API 6D / FCI - 70-2 / BS EN 12266-2
Versatile Jacketed Design for Enhanced Temperature ControlThe wafer type jacketed ball valve is designed to regulate media temperature efficiently using a heatable/coolable jacket made from carbon steel or different stainless steels. The jacket facilitates the circulation of heating or cooling fluids, making these valves ideal for managing process media with strict temperature requirements in industries such as food, chemicals, and oil & gas.
Robust Construction and Flexible Sizing OptionsManufactured with materials like ASTM A216 WCB, ASTM A351 CF8/CF8M/CF3/CF3M, stainless steel, carbon steel, or alloy steel, this valve offers both durability and corrosion resistance. The availability in full or reduced bore, 2 or 3 piece design, and port sizes from 1 to 12 ensures adaptability for multiple industrial applications.
Safety and Certification AssuredSafety features include a fire-safe design certified to API 607, antistatic device, blowout-proof stem, and thorough hydrostatic and pneumatic leakage testing. Compliance with international standards like API 6D and ISO 17292 ensures the valve meets rigorous performance and quality requirements for demanding environments.
FAQ's of Wafer Type Jacketed Ball valve:
Q: How does the jacketed design improve process temperature control?
A: The jacketed construction allows heating or cooling fluids to circulate around the valve body, maintaining the desired temperature of the process media. This ensures consistent media properties and optimal performance, particularly vital in temperature-sensitive processes like chemical reactions or food production.
Q: What materials are available for the jacket, ball, and seat components?
A: Jacket material options include carbon steel (CS), SS304, and SS316. The ball can be made from SS304, SS316, or EN8, selected according to media compatibility. Seat materials offered are PTFE, CFT, PEEK, RPTFE, metal, or others upon request, based on application requirements and media properties.
Q: Where can wafer type jacketed ball valves be used?
A: These valves are suitable for process industries, chemical plants, oil & gas facilities, food and pharmaceutical sectors, petrochemical operations, power plants, and general industrial applications requiring effective media isolation and temperature control.
Q: What pressure and temperature ratings do these valves support?
A: The valve's jacket can handle pressures up to 10 Bar, and main valve pressure ratings are available in Class 150, 300, and 600 (up to 40 Bar). Temperature ratings for media range from -20C to 300C, and special designs are available for higher or cryogenic applications.
Q: How are leakage tests conducted to ensure valve quality?
A: Each valve undergoes 100% hydrostatic and pneumatic testing as part of the leakage verification process. This rigorous quality assurance guarantees safe and leak-free operation under specified operating conditions.
Q: What operational options are available for these valves?
A: Depending on application needs, the valves can be equipped for manual operation (lever/gear), or automated with pneumatic or electric actuators, offering flexible control and integration into automated process systems.
Q: What are the benefits of the wafer type structure and connections?
A: The wafer type design allows compact installation between two flanges according to ANSI, DIN, or JIS standards, minimizing space requirements and facilitating easy valve replacement or maintenance in complex piping systems.