1″-800LB-Nipples 3-Piece Floating Ball Valve
Description
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
1″-800LB-Nipples 3-Piece Floating Ball Valve
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | 1″ Class 800 3-Piece Floating Ball Valve |
| Model | 1″-800LB-FLOATING-BALL-3PC |
| Nominal Size | 1 inch (DN25) |
| Pressure Class | Class 800 LB (PN130 / approx. 2000 PSI) |
| Construction | 3-Piece Body / Floating Ball |
| End Connection | Nipples (NPT male thread) |
| Body Material | To be specified (Options: A105 carbon steel / F304/F316 stainless steel / others) |
| Service Condition | Industrial gases, liquids, oils, water, etc. |
I. Design Basis
| Parameter | Standard / Description |
|---|---|
| Valve Design Standard | ASME B16.34 / API 608 / API 6D |
| End Connection Standard | ASME B1.20.1 (NPT) |
| Face‑to‑Face Dimension | Manufacturer standard (per ASME B16.10 or short pattern) |
| Inspection & Testing | API 598 |
| Pressure Testing | Shell: 1.5× rated pressure; Seat: 1.1× rated pressure |
II. Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Valve Type | Floating ball, 3‑piece design |
| Flow Path | Full bore |
| Working Pressure | Up to Class 800 LB (depending on material temperature rating) |
| Suitable Media | Water, oil, gas, steam, mild corrosive media (depending on material) |
| Temperature Range | Depends on seat material: – PTFE seats: -29°C ~ +150°C – PEEK seats: -29°C ~ +250°C – Graphite seats: -29°C ~ +450°C (metal seated) |
| Operation | Lockable handle (standard) / pneumatic or electric actuator (optional) |
| Anti‑static Device | Compliant with API 608 (standard) |
| Blow‑out Proof Stem | Standard |
| Cavity Relief | Self‑relieving seat design (upstream/downstream) |
| Fire Safe Design | Optional API 607 |
III. Bill of Materials (Typical Options)
| Part Name | Common Material Options |
|---|---|
| Main Body & End Caps | A105 carbon steel / F304 stainless steel / F316 stainless steel |
| Ball | Same as body + hard chrome plating / electroless nickel plating / Stellite overlay (optional) |
| Stem | Stainless steel (304/316) / 17-4PH / Monel |
| Main Seat | PTFE / RPTFE / PEEK / metal seated |
| Stem Seal / Packing | PTFE / Graphite / flexible graphite |
| Body Gasket | Stainless steel + graphite spiral wound / PTFE / flexible graphite |
| Anti‑static Spring | Stainless steel |
| Studs / Nuts | A193 B7 / A194 2H (for carbon steel body); 304/316 (for stainless steel body) |
| Handle | Carbon steel (with plastic grip) / Stainless steel |
Note: Final material selection must conform to valve nameplate or manufacturer’s material certificate.
IV. Dimensions & Weight (Reference)
| Size | Pressure Class | Connection | Face‑to‑Face L (mm) | Overall Height H (mm) | Handle Length W (mm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1″ | Class 800 | NPT | ~120 | ~65 | ~160 | ~1.2 (carbon steel / stainless steel) |
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Face‑to‑face per manufacturer standard; NPT threads per ASME B1.20.1.
V. Key Features
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3‑Piece Body Construction – Easy inline maintenance without removing the valve from the pipeline.
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Floating Ball Design – Line pressure pushes the ball against the downstream seat for bidirectional sealing.
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Full Bore – Low flow resistance and pressure drop.
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Anti‑static Device – Electrical continuity ≤10Ω between ball, stem and body; prevents static build‑up.
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Blow‑out Proof Stem – Bottom‑mounted stem with blow‑out proof design for safety.
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Multiple Material Options – Carbon steel, 304/316 stainless steel, duplex, etc.
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Fire Safe Design Available – Optional API 607.
VI. Applications
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Petrochemical pipelines
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Natural gas, compressed air systems
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Water treatment
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Pharmaceutical & bio‑engineering
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Food & beverage
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General industrial fluid control
VII. Testing & Inspection
| Test Item | Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Shell Strength Test | API 598 | 1.5× rated pressure, no visible leakage |
| Low Pressure Seat Test | API 598 | 0.6 MPa air, no visible bubbles |
| High Pressure Seat Test | API 598 | 1.1× rated pressure, zero leakage across seats |
| Anti‑static Test | API 608 | Resistance ≤10Ω |
| Factory Testing | 100% | Each valve with unique serial number and quality tag |
VIII. Ordering Information
Please provide when ordering:
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Nominal size (1″)
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Pressure class (Class 800)
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Body and trim material (e.g. A105 or 316SS)
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End connection type (NPT, with nipples)
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Seat / sealing material (PTFE, PEEK, metal, etc.)
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Medium and operating temperature
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Actuation type (manual / pneumatic / electric)
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Additional requirements (fire safe, anti‑static, low emission, etc.)
IX. Remarks
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This data sheet applies to 1″-800LB-Nipples 3-Piece Floating Ball Valve (non‑vacuum service). For vacuum version, refer to previous data sheets.
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For specific material (e.g. A105 or F316), supplementary mechanical properties and pressure‑temperature ratings can be provided.







