Worcester Controls

PB 401-32

An ISO 9001 Registered Company

Series 44 Ball Valves

3-piece ball valves designed to meet all requirements of ANSI B16.34

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THE NEW SERIES 44:

A quantum advance in ball valve durability, cycle life, leak tightness and automation.
Worcesters Series 44 three-piece ball valves, for many years the most respected ball valve design in the industry, are now better than ever. A major research, design, and testing program brings you a new valve, designed to ANSI B16.34 specifications with advanced seal technology and body mount bracket design. This means a very strong, tough valve that can handle pressure and unforseen piping strains with a stem seal that extends operational cycle life and a standardized overall design that keeps parts inventory to a minimum. Then theres documentation. B16.34 means complete traceability of assembly and testing procedures, heat codes, and foundry identification. Full CMTRS (Certified Material Test Reports) on pressure vessel parts are optionally available. Valve identification is provided on a stainless steel nameplate meeting MSS SP-25.

STEM SEALS

Automated Valve

Manual Valve

High Performance
An improved stem seal design, consisting of live-loaded PEEK and Polyfill thrust bearings and seals, significantly increases valve cycle life over conventional ball valves and extends time between adjustments. In manual valves, the two spring washers are compressed by two retaining nuts. A single Nylon-insert locking nut and four spring washers are used on automated valves.

Body Mounted Actuator Design

Actuators for Worcester's Series 44 three-piece valves are mounted on rigid, precisely machined, box-style brackets bolted to the valve center section. This brings a number of advantages to the valve user: Actuator loads are on the valve body; Actuators and brackets can be removed for service without affecting valve or piping integrity; Easy access for stem seal adjustment; Inventory simplification. Mounting brackets are common to threepiece and equivalent flanged valves.

1"2"

"1"

Standardized center body mounting pad for actuators High cycle life stem seals

Full ANSI B16.34 compliance

New, stronger handle design

Heavy duty bolting and valve construction

Stainless steel nameplate to meet MSS SP-25

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MULTIPLE END CONNECTIONS, SEAT AND SEAL COMBINATIONS

Available through a nationwide network of distributors, Series 44 quarter-turn ball valves and replacement parts are stocked and ready to be adapted to each individual application. Features which make this tough, reliable ball valve so unique include tight shut-off, smooth two-way flow, advanced seat materials, a variety of interchangeable end connections, swing away three-piece construction, and a design ready for automation. A variety of pipe ends, including socket weld, screw ends, butt weld or any combination of these, enables Series 44 valves to be adapted to fit standard and more unusual piping situations. Series 44 (V67) valves can also be welded in place, fully assembled with G graphite-coated 316 stainless steel body seals and reinforced TFE, Polyfill, or High-per Fill seats. The range of Worcesters seat materials is unmatched and includes Buna, Neoprene, TFE, Reinforced TFE, Polyfill, LubetalTM, High-per Fill and UHMWPE. These seats easily handle a great majority of industrial fluids with temperatures from -50F to +600F including steam, chemicals, petrochemicals, petroleum products, caustics and fluids containing solids, fibrous or abrasive materials.

SWING-OUT DESIGN FOR EASY MAINTENANCE

The Series 44 is especially well suited for use in piping systems where line breaks are required and total entry into the line is necessary. The center section can swing out, eliminating the need to cut a valve out of line and having to replace both the valve and the pipe. Because of this design, the seats, seals and ball can all be replaced quickly and easily without disturbing pipe alignment. Acting as both a valve and a union, the Series 44 eliminates the need for a separate union.

TIGHT SHUTOFF AND BI-DIRECTIONAL SEALING

Worcesters three-piece ball valves are designed to seal bi-directionally against resilient seats. Patented relief slots assist in downstream sealing and reduce torque. The ball is forced to the downstream side under pressure and forced against the downstream seat to effect and maintain a seal. Consequently, the valve will give bubble-tight shut-off throughout a long in-service life even with seats of relatively non-resilient materials such as TFE or Polyfill. The seats are also designed to perform a wiping action during each cycle cleaning foreign materials off both the seat and ball, assuring leak-tight sealing. The downstream sealing of Worcesters three-piece valves overcomes the two most common difficulties in the use of conventional ball valves: seat damage and high operating torque. A hole in the stem slot prevents any possibility of damage due to trapped cavity pressure when the ball is open. An optional ball cavity vent is available for specific applications. The Worcester design results in smoother, more efficient valve operation.

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AUTOMATION
Worcester offers a complete line of pneumatic and electric automation packages for Series 44 valves. Both electric and pneumatic packages are offered for on/off or proportional control. Available options include: FOR PNEUMATIC Failsafe operation End and top mounted limit switches Proximity switches Single and double acting pneumatic and electropneumatic positioners Pulsair zero air bleed loop powered positioner ACCESSTM integral solenoid and limit switch packages FOR ELECTRIC TYPE 4, 4x, 7 and 9 enclosures Remote position indication Electronic positioner Single loop, PID controller Computer interface Many more options for todays computer control applications.

SPECIFICATIONS
Series 44 Ball Valves
Valve Sizes: ", ", ", ", 1", 1", 1", 2" Valve Body Pressure Rating For Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy 20 Valves: ANSI Class 600 " 2"Carbon Steel 1480 psi " 2"Stainless Steel 1440 psi 1200 psi " 2"Alloy 20 Valve Body Pressure Rating for Brass Valves: " 1"1500 psi 1" 2"1000 psi This is the body pressure rating. Seat selection may lower the valve pressure rating. See page 5. Example: A " Series 44 brass valve has a rating of 1500 psi at 70F. Selection of TFE seats, operating at a fluid temperature of 160F, limits total allowable pressure in the valve to 800 psi. Body and Pipe End Materials: Brass, Carbon Steel, 316 Stainless Steel, Alloy 20 See page 6 for material specifications Ball: Brass, 316 Stainless Steel, Monel, Alloy 20, Hastelloy C Seals & Thrust Bearings: PEEK, Graphite and Polyfill See page 6 for individual parts identification and variations. Temperature Range: Dependent upon seal and seat choice, will operate from -50F to +600F. Pressure Range: Valves will operate from 1 micron absolute to +1480 psi.

Seat/Seal Leakage: Standard valves, less than 1 x 10-6 cc He/sec in board and through (bubble-tight is 1 x 10-4 cc He/sec). With preparation, leakage will be less than 2 x 10-9 cc He/sec. All valves 100% tested to bubble-tight standards. Optional External Valve Trim: 300 Series stainless steel external components are available as an option on brass and carbon steel valves. They are standard on stainless steel and Alloy 20 valves. S-7: Complete S.S. trim: handle, handle nut, lock washer, retaining nut, belleville washers, body bolts, nuts, stop pin.

Design Specifications: ANSI B16.34 ANSI B16.25 - Butt weld ends (weld end preparation) ANSI B16.11 ANSI B1.20.1 - NPT pipe threads MSS SP-25 - Valve marking MSS SP-72 - Socket weld ball valves NACE - MRO I-75 1984 Rev. Category 3 Seats: Buna, Neoprene, TFE, glass-reinforced TFE, UHMWPE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene), Polyfill (carbon, graphite filled TFE), High-per Fill, Lubetal

Body Seals, Choice of: Buna, Neoprene, Viton, EPDM, TFE, UHMWPE, TFE coated 316 S.S., graphite coated 316 S.S.

Variations (V-numbers): Listing of V-Number Descriptions V3 Upstream Relief Hole V5 Hydrostatic Testing V6 Source Inspection V17 Grounding Thrust bearing V20 Oxygen Service V32 Oval Handle V33 Oxygen Service without Source Inspect. V36 Certificate of Compliance V37 Certificate of Compliance and Hydro Testing V38 Assemble without Lubricant V46 Silicon-free Lubricant V48 Extended Lever Handle V58 B16.34 Compliance V59 Extended Oval Handle V60 OSHA Lockout V66 Certificate of Compliance, European Valve Orders V67 Weld-in-Place Valves

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SPECIAL SERVICE AND APPROVALS

Underwriter Laboratory Listed
Flammable liquid shut-off (YRBX) Gas shut-off (YRPV) LP gas shut-off (YSDT) Anhydrous ammonia shut-off (YQAR) Compressed gas shut-off, including oxygen (YQNZ) Trim and Drain Valves (VQGU)

Other Approvals
U.S.C.G. - United States Coast Guard U.S.D.A. - United States Dept. of Agriculture

Valve Size
", " " " 1" 1" 1" 2"
1500144013001480

CV
8 8 12 32 46 82 120

Equivalent Length of Sched. 40 Pipe (ft.)

0.9 3.1 6.3 3.1 6.3 4.3 7.5

Factory Mutual Approval for:

Fire Protection Systems (sprinkler systems, alarm check, dry pipe, deluge valve) Gas and Oil Safety Shut-off

Consult Worcester Controls when ordering approved valves.

SEAT PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE RATINGS

Maximum Temperature for Seals: UHMWPE: 200F Neoprene: 250F Buna: 250F EPR: 350F TFE: 400F Viton: 450F TFE coated S.S.: 650F Graphite coated S.S.: 1000F R (Reinforced TFE) and P (Polyfill) seats may be used up to a maximum of 1480 psig as shown. Some decrease in optimum seat life may be expected in some cases above 1000 psig.
Pressure (psig)

Lubetal High-per Fill

1200- Reinforced TFE 11001000900800700600500400Buna/ Neoprene UHMWPE 180 100 200 300 400 450 500 600 3002001000-50 0 TFE Polyfill

TFE body seals are limited to 200F temperature swings. (Thermal cycles) For high-pressure applications to 3000 psi, Worcester recommends the Series 4 three-piece valves with Lubetal seats. Refer to brochure no. PB-4. For pressures to 5000 psi, specify the Series H44 Dyn-O-Miser valve with Lubetal or High-per Fill seats. Refer to brochure no. PB-950. CAUTION: For high pressure media that are highly flammable, explosive or toxic, consult Worcester Controls. NOTE: Standard Worcester valves are assembled with silicon based break-in lubricant. For other options, consult your distributor or Worcester Controls.

Media Temperature

OPERATING TORQUE FOR AUTOMATED VALVES

Valve Torque: Before the actuator can be sized for any given valve application, the operating torque required for the valve must be determined. The operating torque of the ball valve is influenced by a number of factors some are design and materials related, others are application (service conditions) related. Design related factors include the type and material of the valve seats, while application factors include system pressure, media and frequency of operation. For complete valve operating torque data, refer to Worcesters Actuator Sizing Manual (ASM). This eight page publication explains the concept of valve torque, presents torque curves for each seat material, and provides correction factors for media and the type of service such as on-off operation, cycle frequency, etc.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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No.
1

Part
Valve Body

Qty
1

Material
Brass ASTM B283 Gr. C3770 Forged Carbon Steel ASTM A105 Forged or ASTM A216 Gr. WCB Cast Stainless Steel ASTM A351 Gr. CF8M Cast Alloy 20 ASTM A351 Gr. CN7M Cast Same as body material except stainless weld ends and Tri-Clamp are Grade CF3M Brass ASTM B16 Gr. H02 Hard Chrome Plated ball; ASTM B16 Stem Stainless Steel ASTM A479 Gr. 316 S.S. Alloy 20 ASTM B473 Monel ASTM B164 Gr. N04400 Hastelloy C ASTM B574 Gr. N10276 Buna, Neoprene, TFE, Reinforced TFE, Polyfill, UHMWPE, High-per Fill, Lubetal Buna, Neoprene, TFE, EPR, Viton, TFE Coated, 316 S.S. S gasket, UHMWPE, Graphite Coated 316 S.S. S Gasket Polyfill (UHMWPE with UHMWPE seats; Graphite with High-per Fill seats) Polyfill (UHMWPE with UHMWPE seats; PEEK with High-per Fill seats; Delrin with Lubetal seats)

No.
9 10

Part
Stem Seal Follower Belleville Washers

Qty
1 2

Material
316 Stainless Steel Carbon Steel: Zinc Plated ANSI 301 Stainless Steel Carbon Steel: Zinc Plated; ANSI 300 Series Stainless Steel: Zinc Plated Carbon Steel: Zinc Plated ANSI 300 Series Stainless Steel Vinyl Covered Carbon Steel: Zinc Plated S.S. ASTM A276 300 Series Carbon Steel and Brass Valves Bolt A193 Gr B7; Zinc Plated Nut ASTM A194 Gr. 2H; Zinc Plated Stainless Steel and Alloy 20 Valves Bolt ASTM A193 Gr. B8: Zinc Plated Nut ASTM A194 Gr. 8 S7 Stainless Steel Externals Option Bolt ASTM A193 Gr. B8: Zinc Plated Nut ASTM A194 Gr. 8

11

Retaining Nut

12

Handle Assembly

Pipe Ends**

13

Stop Pin

1 or 2 4

3, 4

Ball and Stem Combinations

14, 15 Body Bolts and Nuts

Seats

16

Lockwasher

Carbon Steel: Zinc Plated Stainless Steel 300 Series PEEK (UHMWPE with UHMWPE seats; Delrin with Lubetal seats) PEEK Stainless Steel ANSI 304

Body Seals

17

Thrust Bearing Protector* Seal Protector* Name Plate (not shown)

Stem Seal

18 19

1 1

Thrust Bearing

Stainless Steel standard on Series 4466 and 44AA valves. *Oxygen Service Valves use Polyfill in place of PEEK. **All stainless steel weld ends in 316L.

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DIMENSIONS
D

Port

G A

I.D. O.D.

J
SOCKET WELD SW

L
O.D. TUBE END SWO

N
TUBE END TE K, L, OR M (Copper Tube) BUTT WELD BW SCH. 5, 10 (Stainless Steel) SCH. 40, 80 (Carbon Steel)

*The inside configuration of O.D. tube pipe ends varies by size and material. *For XBO and TC ends, call Worcester Controls Corporation.

Butt Weld Stainless Steel Valve Size

1

Butt Weld Carbon Steel BW4 Sch. 40 O.D. I.D. BW8 Sch. 80 O.D I.D. Approx. Weight lb. (kg) 1.10 (.50) 1.10 (.50) 1.10 (.50) 1.75 (.79) 3.10 (1.41) 4.50 (2.04)

Socket Weld SW H J

O.D. Tube End SWO K L

O.D. Tube End TE M N .378 (9.6) .37 (9.4)

BW5 Sch. 5 O.D. I.D.

BW1 Sch. 10 O.D. I.D.

Port .44 (11.2) .44 (11.2)

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.44 2.54 1.55 1.76 5.53 1.75 .813 .555 (64.5) (39.4) (44.7) (140) (44.5) (20.7) (14.1) (11.2) .44 2.54 1.55 1.76 5.53 1.75 .813 .690 (64.5) (39.4) (44.7) (140) (44.5) (20.7) (17.5) (11.2)

.55 .406 .550 .344 (14.0) (10.3) (14.0) (8.7) .67 .547 .670 .516 (17.0) (13.9) (17.0) (13.1)

/8" /2" /4"

.503 .44 (12.8) (11.2)

.44 .44 .628 2.54 1.55 1.76 5.53 1.75 .813 .855 .510 .56 .840 .710 .84 .672 .840 .625 .840 .550 .44 (64.5) (39.4) (44.7) (140) (44.5) (20.7) (21.7) (11.2) (13.0) (11.2) (15.6) (14.2) (21.3) (18.0) (21.3) (17.1) (21.3) (15.9) (21.3) (14.0) (11.2) .56 .878 2.76 1.64 1.86 5.53 2.00 .969 1.065 .56 .760 .81 1.05 .920 1.05 .875 1.05 .812 1.05 .753 .56 (70.1) (41.7) (47.2) (140) (50.8) (24.6) (27.1) (14.2) (19.3) (14.2) (22.3) (20.6) (26.7) (23.4) (26.7) (22.2) (26.7) (20.6) (20.6) (26.7) (14.2) .56 1.129 .97 1.31 1.18 1.31 1.09 1.31 1.05 1.31 .957 .81 3.66 2.19 2.28 6.53 2.38 1.25 1.330 .72 1.01 (93.0) (55.6) (57.9) (166) (60.5) (31.8) (33.8) (18.3) (25.7) (14.2) (28.7) (24.5) (33.3) (30.1) (33.3) (27.8) (33.3) (26.6) (33.3) (24.3) (20.6) .62 1.379 1.03 1.66 1.53 1.66 1.44 1.66 1.38 1.66 1.27 1.00 4.16 2.38 2.47 6.53 2.70 1.63 1.675 .72 1.26 (105) (60.5) (62.7) (166) (68.6) (41.3) (42.5) (18.3) (32.0) (15.8) (35.0) (26.2) (42.2) (38.9) (42.2) (36.5) (42.2) (35.1) (42.2) (32.3) (25.4)

1" 11/4" 11/2" 2"

.62 1.629 1.15 1.91 1.77 1.91 1.67 1.91 1.59 1.91 1.52 1.25 4.50 2.88 2.83 8.03 3.16 1.91 1.915 .72 1.51 6.20 (114) (73.2) (71.9) (204) (80.3) (48.4) (48.6) (18.3) (38.4) (15.8) (41.4) (29.2) (48.5) (45.0) (48.5) (42.5) (48.5) (40.5) (48.5) (38.6) (31.8) (2.82) 4.94 3.06 3.02 8.03 3.56 2.22 2.406 .84 2.01 .67 2.129 1.15 2.38 2.24 2.38 2.15 2.38 2.06 2.38 1.93 1.50 (126) (77.7) (76.7) (204) (90.4) (56.3) (61.1) (21.3) (51.1) (17.0) (54.1) (29.2) (60.5) (57.0) (60.5) (54.5) (60.5) (52.4) (60.5) (48.9) (38.1) 9.50 (4.31)

Dimensions are for reference only. For tolerances, consult Worcester Controls.

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How to Order*
11/4"
Valve Size
1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 3/4"

44
Options Product Series
44

6
Body, Pipe Ends
1- Brass 4- Carbon Steel 6- 316 S.S. A- Alloy 20

6
Ball & Stem Seats

T
Body Seals
B- Buna N- Neoprene T- TFE E- EPR V- Viton M- TFE Coated 316 S.S. G- Graphite Coated 316 S.S. U- UHMWPE

SW
Ends

**

Blank Built with lever handle E - No handle valve built for automation A - No handle B - No handle G -Stem Grounding Spring K - Locking Handle V - Vacuum Service Prep X - Oxygen Service Prep

B- Buna 1- Brass (chrome plated) N- Neoprene T- TFE 4- Carbon Steel (chrome plated) R- Reinforced TFE 6- 316 S.S. P- Polyfill 7- Monel U- UHMWPE A- Alloy 20 X- High-per Fill C- Hastelloy C Y- Lubetal

1" 11/4" 11/2" 2"

SE - Screwed Pipe Ends (NPT) Any Sch. Pipe Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Alloy 20 Butt Weld (BW) ends: BW1 - Stainless Steel, Sch. 10 BW4 - Carbon Steel, Sch. 40 BW4 - Stainless Steel, Sch. 40 BW5 - Stainless Steel, Sch. 5 BW8 - Carbon Steel, Sch. 80 TE - Solder/Sweat Ends Brass - Type K, L, or M copper tube SW - Socket Weld Ends Any Sch. Pipe Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Alloy 20 SWO - Socket Weld Ends O.D. Tube S.S.(not available in 1/4" and 3/8" sizes) TC - Quick Disconnect XBO - Extended Butt Weld NP - No Pipe Ends, body bolts and nuts

*TO ORDER V67 WELD-IN-PLACE VALVES: Series 44 valves with "G" body seals and seats of Reinforced TFE (R), Polyfill (P), or High-per Fill (X), may be welded in a line in the assembled condition. **Variations (V-Numbered Options) see page 4 for listing. Leave blank if no variations. Add V58 to ordering code if full B16.34 compliance is required. Full ANSI B16.34 compliance requires a hydrotest and certified material test reports. ORDERING EXAMPLE: 1" Series 44 valve with 316 S.S. body, ball and stem, TFE seats and seals, and socket weld ends. EXTERNALS: Externals, including handles, are normally constructed of zinc plated carbon steel. Handles are vinyl coated. When required, the body bolts, nuts, retaining nut, handle nut, lockwasher, stop pin and handle are also available in stainless steel by special order (S-7 suffix in ordering code), and come standard when ordering 4466 Stainless Steel or 44AA Alloy 20 valves. All IPS schedules of stainless, carbon and alloy steel pipe, S.P.S. copper pipe and red brass pipe. To order a Series 44 valve for use with: 34 or 36 actuators, use prefix ordering code A. EXAMPLE: 1" A 4446 6 PMSE 39 or 75 actuators, use prefix ordering code B.

Caution: Ball valves can retain pressurized media in the body cavity when closed. Use care when disassembling. Always open valve to relieve pressure prior to disassembly. Due to continuous development of our product range, we reserve the right to alter the product specifications and information contained in this brochure as required.
Monel is a registered trademark of Inco Alloys International. Hastelloy is a registered trademark of Haynes International. Tri-Clamp is a registered trademark of Ladish Co. Viton is a registered trademark of E.I. duPont. Polyfill is a registered trademark of Worcester Controls. LubetalTM is a trademark of Garlock, Inc. ACCESS is a trademark of Worcester Controls. Alloy 20 is a trademark of CRS Holdings, Inc. Pulsair is a registered trademark of Worcester Controls. High-per Fill is a registered trademark of Worcester Controls. Dyn-O-Miser is a registered trademark of Worcester Controls. Worcester is a registered trademarks of Flowserve Corporation. InvensysTM is a trademark of BTR Siebe plc.

Flowserve Corporation has established industry leadership in the design and manufacture of its products. When properly selected, this Flowserve product is designed to perform its intended function safely during its useful life. However, the purchaser or user of Flowserve products should be aware that Flowserve products might be used in numerous applications under a wide variety of industrial service conditions. Although Flowserve can (and often does) provide general guidelines, it cannot provide specific data and warnings for all possible applications. The purchaser/user must therefore assume the ultimate responsibility for the proper sizing and selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of Flowserve products. The purchaser/user should read and understand the Installation Operation Maintenance (IOM) instructions included with the product, and train its employees and contractors in the safe use of Flowserve products in connection with the specific application. While the information and specifications contained in this literature are believed to be accurate, they are supplied for informative purposes only and should not be considered certified or as a guarantee of satisfactory results by reliance thereon. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as a warranty or guarantee, express or implied, regarding any matter with respect to this product. Because Flowserve is continually improving and upgrading its product design, the specifications, dimensions and information contained herein are subject to change without notice. Should any question arise concerning these provisions, the purchaser/user should contact Flowserve Corporation at any one of its worldwide operations or offices. For more information about Flowserve Corporation, contact www.flowserve.com or call USA 1-800-225-6989. FLOWSERVE CORPORATION FLOW CONTROL DIVISION 1978 Foreman Drive Cookeville, Tennessee 38501 USA Phone: 931 432 4021 Facsimile: 931 432 5518

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