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Double Block
a n d B l e e d Va l v e s
One-piece Forged Design

Kenmac VB04 Series

Process Inter face Valves
■ Process to instrument interface in one compact ball/needle/ball valve assembly

■ One-piece forged body provides fewer potential leak points, reduced size and
weight compared to conventional installations
■ 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 in. (9.5, 14, and 20 mm) bore options available

■ Flanged connections in accordance with ASME B16.5 RF and RTJ

■ Pressure ratings in accordance with ASME B16.34 Class 150 through 2500

■ Fire-tested design in accordance with BS 6755 part 2

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Features
■ Process to instrument interface in one compact valve assembly
■ One-piece forged body provides fewer potential leak
points, reduced size and weight compared to conventional
installations
■ 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 in. (9.5, 14, and 20 mm) bore options
available
■ Flanged connections in accordance with ASME B16.5 RF
and RTJ
■ Threaded NPT connections
■ Fire-tested design in accordance with BS 6755 part 2
■ Pressure ratings in accordance with ASME B16.34 Class 150
through 2500
■ Temperature range from –58 to 400°F (–50 to 204°C) for
stainless steel and duplex valve assemblies
■ Temperature range from –51 to 400°F (–46 to 204°C) for
carbon steel valve assemblies
■ Anti-blowout valve stems and needles
■ Nonrotating hardened needle vent valve Ball Ball
■ Hydrostatic test certificates complete with full chemical and
physical material certifications available

Needle
Testing
Every VB04 series valve assembly is factory tested
hydrostatically; a shell test at 1.5 times maximum rated
working pressure and a seat test at 1.1 times maximum rated
working pressure, in accordance with BS EN 12266-1
(formerly BS 6755 part 1).

Materials of Construction
Wetted components for stainless steel valves
Material
Component Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Duplex Stainless Steel
ASTM A182 F316 /
Body ASTM A350 LF2 ASTM A182 F51
F316L SS
Body seals Graphite
Balls
ASTM A182 F316 / F316L SS ASTM A182 F51
Ball valve stems
Ball valve seat PEEK
Ball valve stem lip seals PTFE / Elgiloy
Needle S17400 SS / A564 Condition H1150D
Needle valve packing
Graphite
Needle valve bonnet seal
All other components 316 SS
Wetted components are shown in italics.
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Dimensions
RF
RF Flange RF
NPT Connection
Flange L L
Size Bore ASME Length Weight Length Weight
in. in. (mm) Class in. (mm) lb (kg) in. (mm) lb (kg)
150 6.4 (163) 9.2 (4.2) 6.7 (3.0)
5.9 (150)
1/2 300/600 6.8 (173) 10.1 (4.6) 7.4 (3.4)
(DN 15) 900/1500 15.4 (7.0) 10.2 (4.6)
8.0 (203) 6.7 (170)
2500 20.0 (9.1) 12.8 (5.8)
150 6.4 (163) 9.9 (4.5) 7.2 (3.3)
5.9 (150)
3/4 300/600 6.8 (173) 12.5 (5.7) 8.6 (3.9)
(DN 20) 900/1500 17.8 (8.1) 11.6 (5.3)
8.0 (203) 6.7 (170)
2500 22.2 (10.1) 14.0 (6.4)
150 6.4 (163) 11.0 (5.0) 7.7 (3.5)
5.9 (150)
1 3/8 300/600 7.0 (178) 14.1 (6.4) 9.4 (4.3)
(DN 25) (9.5) 900/1500 10.3 (262) 25.3 (11.5) 14.2 (6.4)
2500 10.7 (272) 31.5 (14.3) 17.4 (7.9)
7.0 (178)
L 150 8.9 (226) 16.3 (7.4) 9.8 (4.4)
Overall Length 300/600 9.9 (251) 24.2 (11.0) 13.7 (6.2)
1 1/2
(DN 40) 900/1500 11.5 (292) 36.3 (16.5) 20.1 (9.1)
7.6 (193)
2500 12.4 (315) 56.8 (25.8) 30.4 (13.8)
150 9.1 (231) 20.7 (9.4) 11.9 (5.4)
7.0 (178)
2 300/600 10.1 (257) 28.2 (12.8) 15.6 (7.1)
(DN 50) 900/1500 12.0 (305) 55.9 (25.4) 7.6 (193) 29.8 (13.5)
2500 13.6 (345) 80.5 (36.6) 8.0 (203) 42.1 (19.1)

Ordering Information

VB04 01 SA D 1 A 1 C C A
Series Additional Features
One-piece, forged body A = Nonlockable levers, anti-tamper vent➀
B = Lockable levers, anti-tamper vent➀
Configuration C = Nonlockable levers, bar-handled vent
Ball / needle / ball (block / bleed / block) D = Lockable levers, bar-handled vent
01 = 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) bore (standard)
02 = 1/2 in. (14 mm) bore option for DN 25, DN 40, Vent Connection
and DN 50 1/2 in. female NPT
03 = 3/4 in. (20 mm) bore option for DN 40 and DN 50
Outlet Connection
Materials C = 1/2 in. female NPT
SA = 316 stainless steel (9.5 and 14 mm bore only)
CA = Carbon steel 3 = Flange (same as process)
DA = Duplex stainless steel
Process Connection
Seats and Seals 1 = Flange—RF smooth (3.2 to 6.3 µm)
2 = Flange—RF serrated (6.3 to 12.5 µm)
ASME Class Rating, lb 3 = Flange—RTJ
1 = 150 5 = 900 / 1500 N = NPT female (1/2 DN15 only)
3 = 300 / 600 6 = 2500
Process Connection Size, in.
A = 1/2 (DN15) D = 1 1/2 (DN40)
B = 3/4 (DN20) E = 2 (DN50)
C = 1 (DN25)

➀ Anti-tamper key sold separately.

Options and Accessories Injection Probe 1st Block
and Check Valve
Integral check valves are available on both
flange and NPT connections. For addi- 2nd Block
tional materials, options, and accessories, Optional Support Collar
contact your independent Swagelok Check Valve
sales and service representative for more FLOW
information.

Chemical Injection and

Process Sampling Options
The VB04 double block and bleed valve Probe Length
may be ordered in optional injection or
sampling valve configuration, providing
double block and bleed protection for
specialized applications. Sampling Probe 1st Block

As an injection valve fitted with a check

2nd Block
valve and an injection probe, the design
Optional Support Collar
of the valve allows injection fluids to be
dispersed into the fluid stream while
providing protection against back flow of FLOW

process fluids.
The sampling valve probe draws process
fluid from the flowstream.
For further information, contact your local
independent Swagelok sales and service
representative. Probe Length

Anti-Tamper Key Sour Gas Service

■ Fits all vent valves within Materials for wetted components selected in accordance
the system with NACE standard MR0175.
■ Order separately

Ordering Number: S004468

Safe Product Selection
Packing adjustment may be required during the service
When selecting a product, the total system design must life of the valve.
be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance.
Valves that have not been cycled for a period of time
Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings, may have a higher initial actuation torque.
proper installation, operation, and maintenance are the
responsibilities of the system designer and user.
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Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of Printed in U.S.A., GLI
other manufacturers. June 2004, R2
MS-02-210