Floating Ball

Valves
BFE AVAILABLE CATALOGUES

Forged Valves

Cast Steel Valves Forged Pressure Seal Valves API 6A Valves

Forged Floating Ball Valves Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves Double Block & Bleed Valves
Global quality. Total reliability. Two re-

current claims in present-day corporate

strategies. But the transition from words

to actions demands tangible measures.

Specialization and organization underlie

what amounts to a “quality culture” at

BFE, not in the abstract but as a set of

specific rules governing every stage of

production. An operating model that is

good to have in a partner who bears the

responsability of supplying valves that are

essential to plant safety and regulation.

DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MARKING FOR FLOATING BALL VALVES
PRODUCT OVERVIEW actingon the upstream surface of the ball and tive heat transfer coefficient takes place at
BFE manufactures the most complete line of producing a constant uniform contact between the design stage.
quality ball valves, and can provide the exact the downstream ball seal and the ball.
ball valves and actuators to meet the most The ball is operated by a sealed spindle with
demanding application requirements. a projecting square end to which the control
Our Floating Ball Valves are available in an ex- handle or optional actuator is attached. von Mises (N/mm^2 (MPa))

3.000e+001
tensive range of designs, materials, sizes and Ball valves are intended to be used as on/off 2.792e+001

pressure classes and are in full conformance flow control devices and are not to be used to 2.583e+001

2.375e+001
with ANSI, API and NACE specifications. throttle fluid flow. The valves should always 2.167e+001

All ball valves are designed in accordance with be either fully open or closed. 1.958e+001

1.750e+001
ASME B16.34 and where applicable with API 1.524e+001

6D or BS EN ISO 17292. BFE Floating Ball Valve design is developed 1.333e+001

using the latest software based analysis tools.

1.125e+001

9.167e+000

The BFE family of floating ball valves provides 7.083e+000

positive shut-off of fluids and gases under ex- At the design stage, all projects are analysed 5.000e+000

treme service conditions. using 3D solid modeling tools. Benefits in-

clude reduction of development time and cost, MAIN FEATURES
BFE uses only high-quality materials inspected improved product quality, and ability to solve
& tested to International Standards and utliz- field problems for customers. Product flexibil- FIRE-SAFE TEST APPROVED
esadvanced manufacturing technology with ity and accuracy is assured. BFE floating ball valves are designed in ac-
special emphasis on safety, quality, and long crdance with API 607 & API SPEC 6FA. When
service life of our products, to ensure that our Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a very impor- non-metal seats are destroyed in a fire, the
clients receive the “best in class” products tant step at the development stage to ensure upstream medium pressure push the ball into
available from us at a competitive price and the best possible performance requirements. the downstream metal seat lip to cut off the
delivered on time. Valves operational problems, pressure/tem- line fluid and prevent internal leakage due to
perature- related deformations and flow-re- a secondary metal-to-metal seals. When the
The forging material can ensure the best rigid- lated forces within a valve can be evaluated. first soft seal is damaged, body/gland/stem-
ity and strength under maximum rated opera- gasket can reach sealing function and prevent
tion pressure without inherent flaw of cast. BFE uses the FEA for predicting failure due external fluid leakage.
Other properties found in forging include to unknown stresses by showing problem
greater impact resistance, resistance to fatigue areas in a material and allowing designers DOUBLE BODY GASKET
cracking, particularly when cycling at either to see all of the theoretical stresses within. All BFE floating ball valves are equipped with
high or cryogenic temperature. Overdesigned This method of product design and testing is two body gasket. The first body gasket is in
wall thickness and adaptation of high strength far superior to the manufacturing costs which soft material and the second in graphite (if
tie bolts are convenient for valve maintenance would accrue if each sample was actually not otherwise required), this combination as-
and sufficient to bear the stress of pipe. built and tested. sures the best seal characteristic in whatever
The internal parts of valve are carefully de- corrosive service as well give fire safe design.
signed and selected to ensure reliabilityunder During any analysis project, it is the respon-
all kinds of work condition. sibility of the BFE analyst to verify that Antic-Static Device
analysis results conform to the physics of the In order to prevent static electricity which may
Since a variety of materials are available, problem under study. Understanding the re- light the fluid, static-conduction spring is set
BFEvalves can be used with various fluids and sponse of a structure or manufactured product between the stem and the ball.
gases including petroleum based oils andsome allows effective design decisions to be made
water glycols. in developing structures and products that are ANTI BLOW-OUT PROOF STEM
functional, meet all engineering requirements, The stem is designed with integral T-Type
The design of BFE ball valves is based on and can be manufactured and assembled. shoulder to provide blow-out proof effectively.
the“floating ball” principle which allows the The design assures that the stem can not be
ballto turn freely between the ball seals. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is used blown out of the body in the case of the gland
to simulate operating flow conditions. being removed while the valve is under pres-
A positive seal is attained by fluid pressure Evaluation of Valve CV coefficient and convec- sure.
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CONTROLLED STEM & STUFFING BOX FINISH seal arrangements ensure consistent minimal Optional examinations like:
Stem and stuffing box finish machining is a torque values. Radiographic
key point of control. The stem is made by cold Magnetic particicles
rolling and stem surface finish is controlled by FLOW CAPACITY Ultrasonic
Ra=0.4, which can reduce friction for stem Valve design allows for high flow capacity in Helium leak test
moving and ensure the seal. The stuffing box liquid or gas services regardless of whether Personal performing NDT are trained and
surface is controlled within Ra=1.6 for better the media is clean or dirty. Full port valves qualified to EN 473/ ASNT-SNT-TC-1A.
sealing performance. allow for pigging and ensure maximum flow
capacity. Every valve is subject to a pressure test in
SOLID BALL accordance with the standard API 598 or BS
The solid ball used by BFE provides straight- FIELD REPARAIBLE 6755 Part.1.
through flow and real full-port performance Simple user friendly design allows for quick The rated pressure for the applicable pressure
characteristics. Hollow ball or cored cavity ball and easy part replacement requiring minimal class is in accordance with ANSI B.16.34 / EN
are not used for BFE products. "Down Time". 12516-1-2.

LONGEVITY OF LIFE ISO FLANGE INTEGRATED IN THE BODY

Special consideration was devoted to the DESIGN
attainment of enhanced life and operation of ISO 5211 mounting always integrated in the MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION
our valve throughout design, development, forged body as standard design. Each valve is identified on proper name
testing and manufacturing stages. Valve plate and on valve body as required by
designs combined with the selection of INSPECTION AND TESTING MSS- SP 25, B 16.34 Name plate carries all
advanced materials are such that long periods Every valve is subjected on routine base to dif- information on rating, size, valve body and
of inactivity should not affect the operations of ferent non-destructive testing, like the dye trim material, customer tags.
efficiency. penetrant test on butt weld ends, on all hard On body, marking includes material
faced and cladding areas. designations (per ASTM) and heat code and
LOW TORQUE OUTPUT Non-destructive test are also carried out on the of course the trade mark.
Seat designs, stem-bearing system and stem critical areas as defined by ANSI B.16.34.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

OVAL SAFETY HANDLE

Oval safety handwheels are used where the
standard lever can be accidentally bumbed “T”-HANDLE
open or closed. “T”-handle is usually used where acces to the
The oval safety handle can be either carbon valve is limited and can be supplied for
steel or stainless steel. vertical or horizontal valve installation.
The “T”-handle can be either carbon steel or
stainless steel.
LOCKING DEVICE
Locking device is supplied as option in order
to prevent unauthorized opening/closing.
BFE locking device can lock the valve in either
the open or closed position and cannot be
breanched by removing the lever. EXTENDED BONNET FOR
EASY AUTOMATION - INSULATION
PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR BFE floating ball valve can be supplied with
BFE floating ball valves are available with an extended bonnet to allow insulation up to
pre-assembled valve/pneumatic actuator 3 inches (76mm) thick. The insulation can be
packages. In any case BFE standard design installed all around the valve without blocking
allows users to direct mount most brands of access to the valve valve or other operator.
valve actuators with the need of an additional
bracket always available in the factory.
 SWING OUT
SWING OUT FLOATING
FLOATING BALL VALVE
VALVE -- ASME
ASME CLASS
CLASS 800
800
C
Product Features:
• Standard design available with
Threaded/Socked-Weld/Butt-Welding
ends.
• Swing Out Body Design.
• Full or reduced port available.

H
• Live Loaded Stem Seal.
• Phosphate coated carbon steel valve body
(standard).
• ISO 5211 mounting always integrated in
the forged body.
ØB

• Anti-static Electricity.
• Blow-out Proof stem.
• Fire-Safe.

STANDARD DIMENSIONS
#800 FULL BORE #800 REDUCED BORE
SIZE Inch 3
/8” 1
/2” 3
/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” /2”
1 3
/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2”
A 75 80 100 110 120 140 75 80 100 110 120 140
B 11 14 20 25,4 32 38 11 14 20 25,4 32 38
C 160 160 195 195 260 260 160 160 195 195 260 260
H 73 76 108 111 125 130 73 76 108 111 125 130
Weight Kg 1 1,3 2,4 3,1 4,5 6,8 1 1,3 2,4 3,1 4,5 6,8
Figure N° HN 702 HN 703 HN 704 HN 705 HN 706 HN 707 HLN 703 HLN 704 HLN 705 HLN 706 HLN 707 HLN 708
WARNING: IN CASE OF WELDING ENDS (SOCKED WELD ENDS OR BUTT WELDING ENDS) THE VALVE MUST BE DISASSEMBLED BEFORE ANY WELD OPERATION

FLOATING BALL VALVE - ASME CLASS UP TO 900

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WELDED NIPPLES
Product Features:
• Standard design available with threaded
ends. Socked-weld and butt-welding ends
are available only with nipple.
• Encapsulated Seat Design. 100 100
• Full or reduced port available.
H

• Live Loaded Stem Seal. A1

• Phosphate coated carbon steel valve body
(standard).
INTEGRAL NIPPLES
• ISO 5211 mounting always integrated in the
forged body.
ØB

• Anti-static Electricity.
• Blow-out Proof stem.
• Fire-Safe.
A2

STANDARD DIMENSIONS
#900 FULL BORE #600 FULL BORE #900 REDUCED BORE #600 REDUCED BORE
SIZE Inch 3
/8” 1
/2” 3
/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 2-1/2” 3’’ 1
/2” 3
/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2’ 2-1/2” 3’’ 4’’
A 75 80 100 110 120 140 150 170 300 75 80 100 110 120 140 150 170 300
A1 275 280 300 310 320 340 350 – – 275 280 300 310 320 340 350 – –
A2 236 239 250 261 270 279 298 300 300 236 239 250 261 270 279 298 300 300
B 11 14 20 25,4 32 38 49 62 76 11 14 20 25,4 32 38 49 62 76
C 160 160 195 195 260 260 260 360 450 160 160 195 195 260 260 260 360 450
H 73 76 108 111 125 130 137 170 184 73 76 108 111 125 130 137 170 184
Weight Kg 1 1,3 2,4 3,1 4,5 6,8 8,5 14 26 1 1,3 2,4 3,1 4,5 6,8 8,5 12,5 24
Figure N° 90H 702 90H 703 90H 704 90H 705 90H 706 90H 707 6H-708 6H-709 6H-710 90HL 703 90HL 704 90HL 705 90HL 706 90HL 707 90HL 708 6HL-709 6HL-710 6HL-711
 FLOATING
FLOATINGBALL
BALLVALVE
VALVE -- ASME
ASMECLASS
CLASS 1500/2500
1500/2500
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Product Features: WELDED NIPPLES
• Standard design available with threaded
ends. Socked-weld and butt-welding ends
are available only with nipple.
• Live Loaded Stem Seal.
100 100
• Phosphate coated carbon steel valve body

H
(standard). A1
• ISO 5211 mounting always integrated in
the forged body.
INTEGRAL NIPPLES
• Anti-static Electricity.
ØB

• Blow-out Proof stem.

• Fire-Safe.

A2
A

STANDARD DIMENSIONS
#1500 FULL BORE #2500 FULL BORE
SIZE Inch 3
/8” 1
/2” 3
/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 3
/8” 1
/2” 3
/4” 1”
A 100 100 125 140 170 170 200 100 100 125 140
A1 300 300 325 340 370 370 400 300 300 325 340
A2 259 259 272 285 305 305 320 259 259 272 285
B 11,1 11,1 15,5 21 34 34 43 11,1 11,1 15,5 21
C 195 195 195 260 360 360 360 195 195 195 260
H 100 100 107 121 154 154 162 100 100 107 105
Weight Kg 3 3 4,8 7,7 14 14 19,3 3 3 4,8 7,7
Figure N° 15H 702 15H 703 15H 704 15H 705 15H 706 15H 707 15H 708 25H 702 25H 703 25H 704 25H 705

FLANGED ENDS FLOATING BALL VALVE - ASME CLASS 1500/2500

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Product Features:
• Live Loaded Stem Seal.
• Phosphate coated carbon steel valve body
(standard).
• ISO 5211 mounting always integrated in
the forged body.
H

• Anti-static Electricity.
• Blow-out Proof stem.
• Fire-Safe.
ØB

A1 (RAISED FACE)
A2 (RING JOINT)

STANDARD DIMENSIONS
#1500 FULL BORE #2500 FULL BORE
SIZE Inch /2”
1 3
/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2’’ /2”
1 3
/4” 1”
A1 216 229 254 279 305 368 264 273 308
A2 216 229 254 279 305 371 264 273 308
B 11,1 15,5 21 34 34 43 11,1 15,5 21
C 195 195 260 360 360 360 195 195 260
H 100 107 121 154 154 162 100 107 121
Weight Kg 7,1 10,5 17,5 25,5 29 38 10 14 20
Figure N° 15H 703 15H 704 15H 705 15H 706 15H 707 15H 708 25H 703 25H 704 25H 705
 FLANGED ENDS FLOATING BALL VALVE - ASME CLASS 150
FLANGED ENDS FLOATING BALL VALVE - ASME CLASS 150
C C
Product Features:
• Live Loaded Stem Seal.
• Phosphate coated carbon steel
valve body (standard).
• ISO 5211 mounting always
integrated in the forged body.

H
• Anti-static Electricity.
• Blow-out Proof stem.
• Fire-Safe.

ØB
ØB

A1 (RAISED FACE)
A1 (RAISED FACE)
A2 (RING JOINT)
A2 (RING JOINT)

STANDARD DIMENSIONS STANDARD DIMENSIONS

#150 FULL BORE #150 FULL BORE
SIZE Inch 1
/2” 3
/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 2-1/2” 3” SIZE Inch 4” 6”
A1 108,5 117,5 127 140 165 178 191 203 A1 229 394
A2 N. A. N. A. 140 153 178 191 203 216 A2 242 407
B 14 20 25,4 32 38 49 62 76 B 100 150
C 160 195 195 260 260 260 360 450 C 450 750
H 76 108 111 125 130 137 170 184 H 203 253
Weight Kg 2 3,2 4,6 6,2 8,2 14 15,9 29 Weight Kg 46 130
Figure N° 1-703 1-704 1-705 1-706 1-707 1-708 1-709 1-710 Figure N° 1-711 1-713
• 2-Pieces Design • 3-Pieces Design

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Product Features:
• Live Loaded Stem Seal.
• Phosphate coated carbon steel valve body
(standard).
• ISO 5211 mounting always integrated in
H

the forged body.

• Anti-static Electricity.
• Blow-out Proof stem.
• Fire-Safe.
Ø B1
ØB

A1 (RAISED FACE)
A2 (RING JOINT)

STANDARD DIMENSIONS
#150 REDUCED BORE
SIZE Inch 1
/2” 3
/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 2-1/2” 3” 4” 6” 8”
A1 108,5 117,5 127 140 165 178 191 203 229 394 457
A2 N. A. N. A. 140 153 178 191 203 216 242 407 470
B 11 14 20 25,4 32 38 49 62 76 100 150
B1 14 20 25,4 32 38 49 62 76 100 150 200
C 160 160 195 195 260 260 260 360 450 450 750
H 73 76 108 111 125 130 137 170 184 203 253
Weight Kg 2,7 3,3 4,5 6,3 8,8 11,6 16,2 22,2 29,3 64 98
Figure N° L1–703 L1–704 L1–705 L1–706 L1–707 L1–708 L1–709 L1–710 L1–711 L1–713 L1–714
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FLANGED ENDS FLOATING BALL VALVE - ASME CLASS 300

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Product Features:
• Live Loaded Stem Seal.
• Phosphate coated carbon steel valve body
(standard).
• ISO 5211 mounting always integrated in

H
the forged body.
• Anti-static Electricity.
• Blow-out Proof stem.
• Fire-Safe.

ØB
A1 (RAISED FACE)
A2 (RING JOINT)

STANDARD DIMENSIONS
#300 FULL BORE
SIZE Inch /2”
1 3
/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 2-1/2” 3” 4”
A1 140 152 165 178 191 216 241 282 305
A2 151 165 178 191 203 232 257 298 321
B 14 20 25,4 32 38 49 62 76 100
C 160 195 195 260 260 260 360 450 450
H 76 108 111 125 130 137 170 184 203
Weight Kg 3,5 5 7 10,5 13,5 18,8 25,2 39 68
Figure N° 3–703 3–704 3–705 3–706 3–707 3–708 3–709 3–710 3–711

C
Product Features:
• Live Loaded Stem Seal.
• Phosphate coated carbon steel valve body
(standard).
• ISO 5211 mounting always integrated in
the forged body.
H

• Anti-static Electricity.
• Blow-out Proof stem.
• Fire-Safe.
Ø B1
ØB

A1 (RAISED FACE)
A2 (RING JOINT)

STANDARD DIMENSIONS
#300 REDUCED BORE
SIZE Inch 1
/2” 3
/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 2-1/2” 3” 4” 6”
A1 140 152 165 178 191 216 241 282 305 403
A2 151 165 178 191 203 232 257 298 321 419
B 11 14 20 25,4 32 38 49 62 76 100
B1 14 20 25,4 32 38 49 62 76 100 150
C 160 160 195 195 260 260 260 360 450 450
H 73 76 108 111 125 130 137 170 184 203
Weight Kg 3 4 6 8,2 11,6 14,8 20 27 41 85
Figure N° L3–703 L3–704 L3–705 L3–706 L3–707 L3–708 L3–709 L3–710 L3–711 L3–713
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FLANGED ENDS FLOATING BALL VALVE - ASME CLASS 600

C
Product Features:
• Live Loaded Stem Seal.
• Phosphate coated carbon steel valve body
(standard).
• ISO 5211 mounting always integrated in

H
the forged body.
• Anti-static Electricity.
• Blow-out Proof stem.
• Fire-Safe.

ØB
A1 (RAISED FACE)
A2 (RING JOINT)

STANDARD DIMENSIONS
#600 FULL BORE
SIZE Inch /2”1 3
/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 2-1/2” 3”
A1 165 191 216 229 241 292 330 356
A2 163 191 216 229 241 295 333 359
B 14 20 25,4 32 38 49 62 76
C 160 195 195 260 260 260 360 450
H 76 108 111 125 130 137 170 184
Weight Kg 4,5 6 8 12 16 22 29 45
Figure N° 6–703 6–704 6–705 6–706 6–707 6–708 6–709 6–710

C
Product Features:
• Live Loaded Stem Seal.
• Phosphate coated carbon steel valve body
(standard).
• ISO 5211 mounting always integrated in
the forged body.
H

• Anti-static Electricity.
• Blow-out Proof stem.
• Fire-Safe.
Ø B1
ØB

A1 (RAISED FACE)
A2 (RING JOINT)

STANDARD DIMENSIONS
#600 REDUCED BORE
SIZE Inch 1
/2” 3
/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 2-1/2” 3” 4”
A1 165 191 216 229 241 292 330 356 432
A2 163 191 216 229 241 295 333 359 435
B 11 14 20 25,4 32 38 49 62 76
B1 14 20 25,4 32 38 49 62 76 100
C 160 160 195 195 260 260 260 360 450
H 73 76 108 111 125 130 137 170 184
Weight Kg 3,8 5 7 9 13,1 17,2 23,5 31 48
Figure N° L6–703 L6–704 L6–705 L6–706 L6–707 L6–708 L6–709 L6–710 L6–711
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TOP MOUNTING

ØH ASME CLASS UP TO 800 EXCLUDED ASME 150 FLANGED

ØL FB RB A B C D E F G H L ISO
3/8” 1/2” M10x1 5,4 9,5 6,5 1,5 36 M5x7 25 21 F03
ØA 1/2” 3/4” M10x1 5,4 10 6,5 1,5 36 M5x7 25 21 F03
3/4” 1” M12x1,25 7,5 15 10,5 1,5 42 M5x7 30 24 F04
1” 1.1/4” M12x1,25 7,5 20,5 12,5 1,5 42 M5x10 30 24 F04
D 1.1/4” 1.1/2” M16x1,5 10 29 17 1,5 50 M6x11 35 31 F05
1.1/2” 2” M16x1,5 10 27,5 17 1,5 50 M6x11 35 31 F05
C
E

2” 2.1/2” M16x1,5 10 23 17 1,5 50 M6x11 35 31 F05

2.1/2” 3” M22x1,5 16 41 24,5 1,5 70 M8x13 55 48 F07
3” 4” M27x2 18 39,5 25 1,5 70 M8x13 55 48 F07
4” 6” M27x2 18 39,5 25 1,5 70 M8x13 55 48 F07

ØF
ASME CLASS 150 FLANGED ONLY
FB RB A B C D E F G H L ISO
1/2” 3/4” M10x1 5,4 14 6,5 1,5 36 M5x10 25 21 F03
3/4” 1” M12x1,25 7,5 19 10,5 1,5 42 M5x10 30 24 F04
1” 1.1/4” M12x1,25 7,5 20,5 12,5 1,5 42 M5x10 30 24 F04
1.1/4” 1.1/2” M16x1,5 10 29 17 1,5 50 M6x11 35 31 F05
B

1.1/2” 2” M16x1,5 10 27,5 17 1,5 50 M6x11 35 31 F05

2” 2.1/2” M16x1,5 10 24,5 17 1,5 50 M6x11 35 31 F05
2.1/2” 3” M22x1,5 16 41 24,5 1,5 70 M8x13 55 48 F07
3” 4” M27x2 18 39,5 25 1,5 70 M8x13 55 48 F07
4” 6” M27x2 18 39,5 25 1,5 70 M8x13 55 48 F07
N° 4 HOLES
ØG 6” 8” M36x2 26 50,5 27 1,5 102 M10x17 70 65 F10

ØL

ØA
D

ASME CLASS 1500 - 2500

A B C D E F G H L ISO
1/2” M12x1,25 7,5 11,5 9 – 36 M5x10 – 24 F03
ØF 3/4” M12x1,25 7,5 14,5 11 – 42 M5x10 – 24 F04
1” M16x1,5 10 21,5 17 – 50 M6x11 – 31 F05
1.1/4”* M22x1,5 16 35 21,5 – 70 M8x13 – 40 F07
1.1/2”* M22x1,5 16 35 21,5 – 70 M8x13 – 40 F07
2”* M22x1,5 16 33,5 21,5 – 70 M8x13 – 40 F07
* ONLY CLASS 1500
B

N° 4 HOLES
ØG
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STANDARD MATERIALS

STANDARD BILL OF MATERIAL FOR ASME CLASSES UP TO 900

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ITEM DESCRIPTION ASTM A105N - TRIM 316 ASTM A350 LF2 - TRIM 316 ASTM A182 F316-L - TRIM 316
213 1 BODY ASTM A105N ASTM A350 LF2 ASTM A182 F316-L
5 STEM ASTM A479 316 ASTM A479 316 ASTM A479 316
212
6 SEAT RPTFE C-GRAPHITE RPTFE C-GRAPHITE RPTFE C-GRAPHITE
209 111
20 BALL ASTM A479 316 ASTM A479 316 ASTM A479 316
207 201 21 END CONNECTION ASTM A105N ASTM A350 LF2 ASTM A182 F316-L
312A 350 N.A. NAMEPLATE STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS STEEL
111 HANDLE ZINC PLATED C-STEEL ZINC PLATED C-STEEL ZINC PLATED C-STEEL
6 312B 201 STOP PIN ASTM A194 GR.8 ASTM A194 GR.8 ASTM A194 GR.8
21 207 GLAND ASTM A479 316 ASTM A479 316 ASTM A479 316
20 209 SPRING WASHER AISI 316 AISI 316 AISI 316
212 STOP WASHER AISI 316 AISI 316 AISI 316
312C
213 HANDLE NUT ASTM A307 GR.B ASTM A307 GR.B ASTM A307 GR.B
216 BOLT ASTM A193 L7M ASTM A193 L7M ASTM A193 B8M
312D
312A FIRESAFE STEM GASKET GRAPHITE GRAPHITE GRAPHITE
216 312B THRUST WASHER RPTFE C-GRAPHITE RPTFE C-GRAPHITE RPTFE C-GRAPHITE
312C FIRST BODY GASKET RPTFE C-GRAPHITE RPTFE C-GRAPHITE RPTFE C-GRAPHITE
312D FIRESAFE BODY GASKET GRAPHITE GRAPHITE GRAPHITE
350 O-RING VITON VITON VITON
1

STANDARD BILL OF MATERIAL FOR ASME CLASSES 1500 - 2500

213 ITEM DESCRIPTION ASTM A105N - TRIM 316 ASTM A350 LF2 - TRIM 316 ASTM A182 F316-L - TRIM 316
212 1 BODY ASTM A105N ASTM A350 LF2 ASTM A182 F316-L
209 5 STEM ASTM A479 316 ASTM A479 316 ASTM A479 316
111 6 SEAT DEVLON-V DEVLON-V DEVLON-V
207
20 BALL ASTM A479 316 ASTM A479 316 ASTM A479 316
201
312A 21 END CONNECTION ASTM A105N ASTM A350 LF2 ASTM A182 F316-L
350 N.A. NAMEPLATE STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS STEEL
6
312B 111 HANDLE ZINC PLATED C-STEEL ZINC PLATED C-STEEL ZINC PLATED C-STEEL
201 STOP PIN ASTM A194 GR.8 ASTM A194 GR.8 ASTM A194 GR.8
21
207 GLAND ASTM A479 316 ASTM A479 316 ASTM A479 316
20 209 SPRING WASHER AISI 316 AISI 316 AISI 316
312C 212 STOP WASHER AISI 316 AISI 316 AISI 316
213 HANDLE NUT ASTM A307 GR.B ASTM A307 GR.B ASTM A307 GR.B
216 BOLT ASTM A193 L7M ASTM A193 L7M ASTM A193 B8M
312D 312A FIRESAFE STEM GASKET GRAPHITE GRAPHITE GRAPHITE
216 312B THRUST WASHER RPTFE C-GRAPHITE RPTFE C-GRAPHITE RPTFE C-GRAPHITE
312C FIRST BODY GASKET VITON VITON VITON
312D FIRESAFE BODY GASKET GRAPHITE GRAPHITE GRAPHITE
350 O-RING VITON VITON VITON
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 VALVE SEAT & GASKET MATERIAL SELECTION GUIDE

Choosing the right seat material is the most important decision in ball valve selection. Use the Pressure/Temperature rating chart for the most common
seat materials and ask us in case of special material or applications.
PLANE SEAT PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE RATING (SWING-OUT VALVES) ENCAPSULATED SEAT PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE RATING ENCAPSULATED SEAT PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE RATING
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING RATINGS ARE REFERRED TO THE VALVE

200 200 500

SEATS. DO NOT USE THIS RATINGS FOR THE VALVE CLASS SELECTION.

190 190
R 3/8” – 1/2” FB 460
180 R 3/8” – 1/2” FB 180 P 3/8” – 1” FB
M 3/8” – 1/2” FB
170 R 3/4” – 1” FB 170 420 D 3/8” – 1” FB
R 3/4” – 1” FB
160 160
M 3/8” – 1/2” FB M 3/4” – 1” FB 380
150 150 P 1.1/4”– 1.1/2” FB
R 1.1/4” – 1.1/2” FB R 1.1/4” – 1.1/2” FB D 1.1/4” – 1.1/2” FB
140 140 340
M 3/4” – 1” FB M 1.1/4” – 1.1/2” FB P 2” FB
130 130
M 1.1/4” – 1.1/2” FB R 2” – 2.1/2” FB D 2” FB
120 120 300
M 2” – 2.1/2” FB
110 110
R 3” FB 260
100 100
M 3” FB
90 90 220
G 3/8” – 3/4” FB
80 80 G 1.1/4” – 1.1/2” FB
70 70 180
G 2” FB
60 60 140
50 50
40 40 100
30 30
60
20 20
10 10 20
0 0 0
250 200 150 100 50 – 0 + 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 250 200 150 100 50 – 0 + 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 250 200 150 100 50 – 0 + 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

R - RPTFE CARBO-GRAPHITE M - VIRGIN PTFE R - RPTFE CARBO-GRAPHITE M - VIRGIN PTFE G - GRAPHITE P - PEEK D - DEVLON-V

The BFE SEAL CODE (3 digits) is designed to cover essential features of BFE seats and gasket material, the code is marked on the valve nameplate in
order to easily allow customers to identify the internal soft material.
DIGIT-1 – INSERT SEAT MATERIAL DIGIT-2 – EMERGENCY BODY SEAL DIGIT-3 – FIRST BODY SEAL
Example: SEAL CODE “RGR”: INSERT SEAT MATERIAL = RPTFE CARBO-GRAPHITE
EMERGENCY BODY SEAL = GRAPHITE The following table shows the most used materials, their
FIRST BODY SEAL = RPTFE CARBO-GRAPHITE. characteristics, application (seat or gasket) and the BFE ID.
AVAILABLE MATERIAL AVAILABLE MATERIAL
SEAL MATERIAL MATERIALS CHARACTERISTICS BFE SYMBOL FOR SEAT FOR GASKET
BFE SEAL CODE DIGIT 1 BFE SEAL CODE DIGIT 2/3
Polytetrafluoroethylene is a Fluorocarbon-based polymer. This seating material has excellent chemical
VIRGIN PTFE resistance and low coefficient of friction. PTFE is non-contaminating and accepted by FDA for use in M YES YES
food services. Not recommended for liquid alkalis and fluorine.
RPTFE 25% PTFE’s mechanical properties are enhanced by adding percentage of filler material to provide improved strength,
R YES YES
CARBO-GRAPHITE stability and wear resistance.
This material exhibits a unique combination of heat resistance and low friction together with outstanding
RPTFE 60% BRONZE chemical and good electrical properties. No moisture absorption, high arc resistance, and is self lubricating B YES NO
with a low coefficient of friction.
Devlon-V (special Nylon produced by Devol Engineering Ltd) offers very good performances regarding the
DEVLON-V D YES NO
maximum allowable pressure and excellent elasticity.
PCTFE (Polychlorotrifluoroethylene) is a fluorocarbon based polymer. It offers a unique combination of physical
KEL-F and mechanical properties non-flammability, chemical resistance, and near zero moisture absorption. It is K YES NO
suitable for cryogenic applications.
Polyetheretherketone high temperature semi rigid elastomer. Best suited for high pressure and temperature
PEEK P YES NO
service. Also offers very good corrosion resistance.
Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. Ideal for use in lowlevel radiation service.
UHMWP This seat also meets the requirements of the tobacco industry where TFE is prohibited and it offers an U YES YES
excellent resistance to abrasive media.
VITON A Standard material for O-RING V YES YES
Viton GLT is a fluoroelastomer designed to retain the high heat and the chemical resistance of general use
VITON GLT grades of Viton fluoroelastomer, while improving the low temperature flexibility of the material. Glass transition L YES YES
temperatures of materials are indicative of low temperature performance in typical elastomer applications
Hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR) has excellent mechanical, thermo-oxidative and chemical resistant
HNBR H YES NO
properties and an excellent operating temperature range.
Hard carbon with excellent heat resistance. Not suitable as seat material when presence of
GRAPHITE G YES YES
oxidized service is expected.
For liquid or gas services with high presence of solids or in any case where extreme hardness and wear
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE COAT resistance is required. Tungsten carbide itself is practically inert and extremely strong. Any attack is usually on W YES N.A.
the binder. Not suitable when small presence of caustic soda is expected.
For liquid or gas services with small presence of solids.
CHROME CARBIDE COAT C YES N.A.
Not suitable when small presence of caustic soda is expected.
OTHER For other materials please ask to BFE. – – –
 CRYOGENIC
CRYOGENIC CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
BFE floating ball valves designated for use in cryogenic tem-
peratures to minus 196°C (320°F) offer superior service life in
tough and demanding applications.
BFE floating ball valves designated for use in cryogenic tempera-
The design incorporates a vent hole drilled on the upstream side
tures to minus 196°C (320°F) offer superior service life in tough
ofandthedemanding
ball, eliminating the possibility of trapping liquid or gas in
applications.
the
The design incorporates apreventing
cavity and thereby dangerous
vent hole drilled on theoverpressure
upstream sidedueof
tothethermal expansion.
ball, eliminating the possibility of trapping liquid or gas in the
The
cavitybonnet extension
and thereby keeps dangerous
preventing heat transfer down, the
overpressure duepacking
to ther-
frost free and
mal expansion. the operational torque low.
Selection
The bonnetofextension
materialskeeps
of construction
heat transferisdown,
optimized for thefrost
the packing in-
tended service. Extended bonnets
free and the operational torque low. are peovided to ensure zero
leakage.
Selection of materials of construction is optimized for the intended
service. Extended bonnets are peovided to ensure zero leakage.

METAL
METAL SEATED CONFIGURATION
SEATED CONFIGURATION
BFE
BFEmetal
metal seated
seated floating
floating ball
ball valves
valves are designed for high tem-
perature applications
perature applications and for abrasive services:
services:

•• HIGH TEMPERATURE: BFE floating ball valves designated for

hightemperature
high temperature operation
operation offer
offer superior
superior service life for any
kind ofof fluid
kind fluid compatible
compatible with
with graphite.
graphite. BFE Metal to Metal
sealedball
sealed ballvalves
valvesemploy
employ aa special
special spring
spring loaded seat design,
which would absorb the heat expansion of valve components,
which would absorb the heat expansion
sosothat
thatthe
thevalve
valvewould
wouldnot
notget
getstuck
stuck due
due the
the high
high temperature.
temperature.

•• ABRASIVE SERVICE: The valve is highly resistant to erosion,

very effective
effective in theinhandling
the handling of fluids
of fluids containing
containing abrasives
abrasives and and
any
any dirty media and maintenance free. The valve is
dirty media and maintenance free. The valve is provided withprovided
with Tungsten
Tungsten CarbideCarbide
coatedcoated metaltoseats
metal seats avoidtothe
avoid the erosion
erosion of soft
of soft seats. Soft seat must not be used for abrasive service.
seats. Soft seat must not be used for abrasive service.

OTHER SPECIAL SERVICES

OTHER SERVICES

SERVICE DESCRIPTION & VALVE FEATURES

BFE floating ball valves designated for Oxygen Service are prepared and cleaned to standards required for the safe operation of Oxygen Service equipment and product purity. Acetal Resign
OXYGEN GAS
(Delrin) seats and Nylatron seals must not be used in oxygen service.
BFE floating ball valves can be used with standard design in "Medium Vacuum" range (up to 0.001 Torr). Specially prepared and tested valves can be used through the "High Vacuum" range.
VACUUM
Valves with reinforced TFE, carbon-graphite or metal seats are not recommended for vaacum service.
BFE floating ball valves designated for Chlorine Service are in stainless steel material (Grade 304 or 316) or other alloys such as Monel or Hastelloy C. Reinforced PTFE can be used for the
CHLORINE
chlorine service. Due the high coefficient of expansion the ball vent hole is required. They are prepared and cleaned to standards required.
The BFE special "cavity filled" design (standard design for alimentary service valves) offer the best way to mantain the body cavity clean and empty from impurities. BFE floating ball valves
ALIMENTARY
designated for alimentary files Service are also prepared and cleaned to standards required.
The BFE special "cavity filled" design (standard design for slurry service valves) offer the best way to mantain the body cavity empty from slurry and safe from phase transition to the solid state
SLURRY & MUD
(immobilizing the valve).
The BFE special "cavity filled" design (standard design for polymers service valves) offer the best way to mantain the body cavity empty from fluid and safe from possible polymerization in
RUBBER POLYMERS
place (immobilizing the valve).
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Ball Valves are recommended for hydrogen peroxide service. The valve is nitrogen leak tested and prepared and cleaned to standards required. The ball vent hole is required.
 GENERAL SALE CONDITIONS
QUOTATION VALIDITY
Unless otherwise agreed, quotations are valid for four
weeks from date of issue.
The delivery terms are always “ex-works” unless otherwise
stated.
Prices and sale conditions can be changed without any
previous notice.

ORDERS ACCEPTANCE
Orders are considered accepted at our general sale
conditions clearly mentioned on order acknowledgment.

GOODS DELIVERY
The Company does not accept any responsability for delays
is delivery which are always intended as indicative and not
binding. Transport risks are at receiver’s charge also in case
of CIF delivery.

GUARANTEE
The Company warrantees all its products, from material
and/or manufacturing defects, to be used as recommended
by standards, and in accordance with approved piping
practice and technique, for a period of one year from
shipping date, unless otherwise agreed.
The Company liability covers eventual “free of charge”
replacements for defective parts or products, providing
it has not failed in the observance of above mentioned
conditions and in use in compliance with standards, and,
anyway, after return of defective goods. Any other liability,
neither objective nor subjective will be accepted.

CLAIMS AND ORDER CANCELLATIONS

Claims will be considered only if made within 10 days from
goods receipt.
Partial or complete cancellations of order can be accepted
only upon previous agreement or by written consent and,
however, not later than 15 days from order date.
Any controversy will be handled by the Court of Milan.

Dimensions on the catalogue are indicative.

B.F.E. S.r.l. reserves the right to make all necessary changes without notice.
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