Worcester Controls

FCD WCABR1008-01
(Part PB 401)

AN ISO 9001 REGISTERED COMPANY

Series 44 Ball Valves

Three-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.
Flowserve Worcester Controls 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 Worcesters 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

Heavy-duty bolting and

valve construction

New, stronger handle design

Stainless steel nameplate

to meet MSS SP-25

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DIMENSIONS
D

Port

G
A

J
SOCKET WELD
SW

L
O.D. TUBE END
SWO

I.D. O.D.

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 Flowserve.

inches (mm)
Carbon Steel

Dimensions are for reference only. For tolerances, consult Flowserve.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

/4

No.
1

3, 4

Part
Valve Body

Pipe Ends**

Ball and Stem

Combinations

Seats

Body Seals

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

Stem Seal

Polyfill (UHMWPE with UHMWPE seats;

Graphite with High-per Fill seats)

Thrust Bearing

Polyfill (UHMWPE with UHMWPE seats;

PEEK with High-per Fill seats; Delrin
with Lubetal seats)

No.

Part

Qty

Stem Seal Follower

316 Stainless Steel

10

Belleville Washers

Carbon Steel: Zinc Plated

ANSI 301 Stainless Steel

11

Retaining Nut

Carbon Steel: Zinc Plated; ANSI 300

Series Stainless Steel: Zinc Plated

12

Handle Assembly

Carbon Steel: Zinc Plated

ANSI 300 Series Stainless Steel
Vinyl Covered

13

Stop Pin

14, 15 Body Bolts

and Nuts

1 or
2
4

Material

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

16

Lockwasher

Carbon Steel: Zinc Plated

Stainless Steel 300 Series

17

Thrust Bearing
Protector*

PEEK (UHMWPE with UHMWPE seats;

Delrin with Lubetal seats)

18

Seal Protector*

PEEK

19

Name Plate
(not shown)

Stainless Steel ANSI 304

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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MULTIPLE END CONNECTIONS, SEAT

AND SEAL COMBINATIONS

SWING-OUT DESIGN FOR

EASY MAINTENANCE

Available through a nationwide network of distributors,

Flowserve Worcester Controls Series 44 quarter-turn ball
valves and replacement parts are stocked and ready to be
adapted to each individual application.

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.

Features that make this tough, reliable ball valve so unique

include tight shutoff, 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.

TIGHT SHUTOFF AND

BIDIRECTIONAL SEALING
Worcesters three-piece ball valves are designed to seal
bidirectionally against resilient seats. Unique 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 shutoff throughout a long service life even with seats of relatively nonresilient 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
Flowserve Worcester Controls 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:

Seals and Thrust Bearings:

PEEK, Graphite and Polyfill
See page 6 for individual parts identification and variations.

", ", ", ", 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

" 2"Alloy 20

1200 psi

Temperature Range:
Dependent upon seal and seat choice, will operate from
-50F to +600F.
Pressure Range:

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

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 Stainless Steel, graphite coated 316
Stainless Steel

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:

Valves will operate from 1 micron absolute to +1480 psi.

Complete Stainless Steel trim: handle, handle nut, lock

washer, retaining nut, belleville washers, body bolts, nuts,
stop pin.

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

Other Approvals

Flammable liquid shutoff (YRBX)

Gas shutoff (YRPV)
LP gas shutoff (YSDT)
Anhydrous ammonia shutoff (YQAR)
Compressed gas shutoff, including oxygen (YQNZ)
Trim and Drain Valves (VQGU)

U.S.C.G. - United States Coast Guard

U.S.D.A. - United States Dept. of Agriculture

Factory Mutual Approval for:

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

Consult Flowserve 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
Graphite coated Stainless Steel: 1000F
Stainless Steel: 650F

CAUTION: For high pressure media that are highly flammable, explosive
or toxic, consult Flowserve.
NOTE: Standard Worcester valves are assembled with silicon-based
break-in lubricant. For other options, consult your distributor
or Flowserve.

Equivalent Length of
Sched. 40 Pipe (ft.)

", "
"
"
1"
1"
1"
2"

8
8
12
32
46
82
120

0.9
3.1
6.3
3.1
6.3
4.3
7.5

1440-

Lubetal

1480

1300-

High-per Fill

1200- Reinforced
TFE
11001000Pressure (psig)

For high-pressure applications to 3000 psi, Flowserve recommends the

Series 4 three-piece valves with Lubetal seats. Refer to brochure
WCABR1009. For pressures to 5000 psi, specify the Series H44 Dyn-OMiser valve with Lubetal or High-per Fill seats. Refer to brochure
WCABR1048.

Cv

1500-

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.
TFE body seals are limited to 200F temperature swings. (Thermal cycles)

Valve
Size

900-

TFE
Polyll

800700600500400-

Buna/
Neoprene

300UHMWPE

2001000-50 0

180
100

200

300

400 450 500

600

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

44
Options

Blank Built with

lever handle

1/2"

E - No handle
valve built
for automation

3/4"

A - No
handle

1"

B - No
handle

11/4"

G -Stem
Grounding
Spring

11/2"
2"

Product
Series
44

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

6
Ball & Stem

T
Seats

SW
Body
Seals

B- Buna
1- Brass
(chrome plated) N- Neoprene

B- Buna

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

T- TFE

C- Hastelloy C

Y- Lubetal

K - Locking
Handle

N- Neoprene

E- EPR
V- Viton
M- TFE Coated
316 S.S.
G- Graphite
Coated
316 S.S.
U- UHMWPE

V - Vacuum
Service Prep
X - Oxygen
Service Prep

**
Ends

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 Flowserve Corp.
LubetalTM is a trademark of Garlock, Inc.
ACCESS is a trademark of Flowserve Corp.

Alloy 20 is a trademark of CRS Holdings, Inc.

Pulsair is a registered trademark of Flowserve Corp.
High-per Fill is a registered trademark of Flowserve Corp.
Dyn-O-Miser is a registered trademark of Flowserve Corp.

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
2004 Flowserve Corporation, Irving, Texas, USA. Flowserve and Worcester Controls are registered trademarks of Flowserve Corporation.

(Part PB 401)
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