C series

cage design
control valves
C series
Cage design control valves

About the C series

The C series is a cage design control valve that conforms to the
requirements laid down by ANSI B 16.34 and ASME VIII, and
is compatible with all industry standard interface devices.

At its heart is a cage-guided plug that provides:

• Excellent control of the process over high

differential pressures

• Quick and easy maintenance

Conceived specifically with erosive, cavitating and noisy

applications in mind, the modular design concept of the valve
means many control valve solutions may be achieved from
a single valve envelope.

Pneumatic or electrically operated, the C series features:

• Standard valve sizes in 1" to 8" (DN25 to DN200)

• Body rating to ANSI Class 300 and 600

• A wide range of industry standard pipe connections

• Reduced flow capacities for load matching

• Characterised cage flow

• Perforated trims for noise and cavitation problems

• Wide range of materials to meet the varying

demands from industry, including hard faced trims
The range at a glance
Valve type Class Valve Body materials Connections Flow type Reduced Noise Hard Manual
rating sizes flow reduction facing handwheel
options and anti- for
cavitation erosive
trims duty
Unbalanced ANSI 300 1" to 8" Carbon steel Flanged Equal % Yes Yes Yes Yes
and (DN25 to (WCB)
ANSI 600 Butt weld Modified
balanced DN200)
Stainless steel equal %
A higher Socket weld
Larger (C8FM)
rating is Linear
sizes are Ring type
available
available Alloy (WC6)
to order joint Fast opening
to order
Other materials
are available
to order

Available options
Bellows Extended Chevron Graphite
Extended bonnets sealed bonnet
Valve stem sealing
for high and low
bonnet
options include PTFE
temperature service chevrons and high
and stainless steel temperature graphite
bellows for low rings
maintenance,
high temperature
and zero emission
requirements

Unbalanced plug Cage design trim Equal percentage Fast opening Linear
gives stable control
with equal percentage,
fast opening and linear
flow characteristic for
process load matching

Balanced plug
One stage cage Two stage cage Three stage cage

One, two and three

stage cage options
for noise reduction
and anti-cavitation
Balanced plug option applications
for high differential
pressures
Fluid flow Pressure and velocity curves

through a valve Stream velocity

When fluid flows through a valve the resistance to flow Stream pressure
Pvc
causes pressure to be dropped and velocity to increase Fluid
vapour
by the same proportion. The more resistance the pressure Onset of cavitation
valve provides, the greater the pressure drop and the Flow direction
greater the increase in velocity. Depending on the flow
conditions, this change in energy through the valve
can create aerodynamic noise and cavitation.

Aerodynamic - The solution Velocity curve

Controlling aerodynamic noise is a function of
Stage 1
controlling the velocity through the valve. By employing Stage 2
a number of cages, which provide successive energy
Stage 3
absorbing pressure drops, the velocity through the
valve is controlled to acceptable levels. Where the
Flow direction
conditions require further treatment, external devices
such as baffle plates and silencers may be employed.

Cavitation - The solution Pressure curve

Controlling cavitation is a function of controlling
the pressure at the vena contracta (P vc). By employing
a number of cages, which provide successive energy Stage 1

absorbing pressure drops, the resistance of the flow path Fluid

vapour Stage 2
increases and the P vc is controlled. The result is that the Pvc
pressure
onset of cavitation can be avoided. Where the conditions Flow direction
require further treatment, external devices such as
baffle plates can be employed.

Industries, fluids and applications -

Where the C series has been frequently used

Industries Fluids Applications

Pharmaceuticals Saturated steam Turbine bypass

Chemical plants Superheated steam Pressure reduction

Power generation Feedwater Temperature control

Co-generation Water Desuperheating

Oil and gas Petroleum Boiler level control

Shipyards Natural gas Backpressure control

Textiles Methane

Foods Air

Paper Nitrogen
Summary of key features and benefits
Key features Key reasons Key benefits

Excellent control Cage guided internals minimise lateral Guaranteed control performance over
deflection of the plug. a wide range of process conditions.

Characterised cage windows give precise flow

characteristics.

Reduced flow options for load matching.

Wide range of Balanced plug option for high differential Common control valve range and
pressures. spares for all your process needs,
process fluids
simplifies maintenance and reduces
and conditions Three stages of perforated cage for cavitation
plant downtime.
and noise problems.

Hard facing for erosive duties.

Bellows seal for high and low temperatures

and low emissions.

Extended bonnets for high and low

temperatures.

Many material options.

Long stem seal life High quality machined stem finish minimises Extended maintenance intervals.
stem friction and seal wear.

Wiper rings clean the valve stem during

operation and prevent particles entering and
damaging the stem seal.

Caged internals and stem bushes ensure

excellent alignment, even under high
differential pressures.

Long actuator life on Internally treated surfaces to protect against Low lifetime cost of ownership.
atmospheric corrosion.
a wide range of
industry applications High strength cast steel yoke.

Anti-rotation device preventing damage to the

diaphragm.

Rolling diaphragm design based on Spirax

Sarco’s proven actuator technology.

Quick and easy Valve internals, seat and cage, are clamped in No special tools required to change
place. the components.
maintenance
Minimal maintenance downtime.

Worldwide traceability A unique serial number is allocated to every The unique features of your valve and
valve. actuator can be identified for
replacement and maintenance
purposes, wherever you are in the
world.

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from Spirax Sarco fulfil your controls requirements, from
design to after sales service.
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