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Instrumentation Valves Types

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Instrumentation Ball Valves Uses
Symbols Of Instrumentation Valves
Instrumentation Needle Valve Pressure Rating
Industrial Valves vs Instrumentation Valves
Function Of Instrumentation Control Valve
Instrument Air Valve Material Of Construction
Factors to Consider Choosing the Instrument Valve
How Are Instrumentation Valves Classified?
Diagram Of Instrumentaion Valves
Instrumentation Ball Valve Size Chart
Maintenance For Instrument Root Valve
Instrumentation Needle Valve Dimensions
HS Code Of Instrument Isolation Valve
Instrument Manifold Valve Sizes
Instrumental Valves Configurations
Instrumentation Check Valve Dimensions
Advantages Of Instrumentation Solenoid Valve

Instrumentation Valves Types

Instrumentation Ball Valve

Instrumentation Needle Valve

Instrumentation Control Valves

Instrumentation Check Valve

Instrument Manifold Valve

Instrumentation Gate Valve

Instrumentation Globe Valve

Instrument Monoflange Valve

Instrument Bleed Valve

Instrument Block Valve

Instrument Root Valve

Instrument Isolation Valve

Instrument Air Valve

Instrumentation Purge Valve

Instrumentation Pressure Relief Valve

Hydraulic Flow Control Valve

Instrumentation Toggle Valve

Instrumentation Throttle Valve

Instrumentation Gauge Valve

Instrument Metering Valve

Instrumentation Solenoid Valve

Instrument Safety Valve

Instrumentation Pressure Gauge Cock

Ball Valve Datasheet

Instrumentation Ball Valve Specification

Instrumentation Ball Valve
SIZE	1/8 TO 2" / 6 TO 50 MM
CONNECTION	THREADED, BUTT WELD, SOCKET WELD, TUBE END,
THREAD	BSPP, NPT, JIC, BSPT, UNF, METRIC
FUNCTION	3 WAY, 2 WAY, 5 WAY, 4 WAY
SEAL RING MATERIAL	GRAPHITE, PEEK, PVDF, DELRIN, PTFE
PRESSURE RATING	1500 PSI, 6000 PSI, 3000 PSI
STANDARD	DIN , ISO , API , ANSI , AWWA , ASME ,MSS ,
MEDIA TEMPERATURE	RANGE AS PER PRESSURE (-120° to 500°C )
MEDIA	HYDRAULIC OIL, WATER, GAS, STEAM, AIR, COLD WATER , WATER, CHEMICAL, HOT WATER , SEA WATER
BODY TYPE	BAR STOCK

Needle Valve Overview

Instrumentation Needle Valve
VALVE SIZE	6 TO 50 MM OR 1/8 TO 2"
CONNECTION	THREADED, FLANGE END, SOCKET WELD, TUBE END, BUTT WELD
THREAD	METRIC, NPT, BSPP, BSPT, UNF, JIC
FUNCTION	3 WAY, 2 WAY
BODY TYPE	FORGED, BAR STOCK
FLOW PATTERN	ANGLE, STRAIGHT, CROSS PATTERNS
PRESSURE RATING	3000 PSI, 1500 PSI, 10000 PSI, 6000 PSI, 20000 PSI, 15,000 PSI
SHAPE OF BODY	SQUARE, ROUND, HEXAGON
MEDIA	AIR, HYDRAULIC OIL, GAS, WATER, HOT WATER , STEAM, SEA WATER , COLD WATER , CHEMICAL
ORIFICE SIZE	2 TO 9.5 MM
MEDIA TEMPERATURE	RANGE AS PER PRESSURE (-120° to 500°C )
HANDLE	KNOB HANDLE, BAR T-HANDLE, WHEEL HANDLE

Manifold Valve Technical Data

Instrumentation Manifold Valve
VALVE SIZE	1/8 to 1"
CONNECTION	FLANGE, THREADED END
THREAD	BSPP, NPT, BSPT
TYPE	T TYPE, R TYPE, H TYPE
SHAPE OF BODY	RECTANGLE, SQUARE
FUNCTION	2 WAY, 3 WAY, 5 WAY
PRESSURE RATING	3000 PSI, 1500 PSI, 10000 PSI, 6000 PSI, 15,000 PSI
HANDLE	BAR T-HANDLE
MEDIA TEMPERATURE	RANGE AS PER PRESSURE (-120° to 500°C )
ORIFICE SIZE	2 to 9.5 MM
BODY TYPE	FORGED, BAR STOCK

Gate Valve Specification

Instrumentation Gate Valve
DESIGN	BAR STOCK and OS &Y
VALVES SIZE	6 - 50 mm/ 1/8 to 2"
STANDARD	ASME B16.34 \| API 602
CONNECTION	TUBE END, SOCKET WELD, THREADED, FLANGE END, BUTT WELD
THREAD	NPT, BSPP, BSPT, JIC, METRIC, UNF
FLOW PATTERN	STRAIGHT
PRESSURE RATING	3000 PSI, 1500 PSI, 10000 PSI, 6000 PSI, 15,000 PSI
SHAPE OF BODY	ROUND, SQUARE, HEXAGON
BODY TYPE	FORGED, BAR STOCK
CLASS	#300 , #150, #900, # 600, # 2500, #1500
HANDLE	WHEEL HANDLE

Globe Valve Datasheet

Instrumentation Globe Valve
VALVES SIZE	6 MM - 50 MM/ 1/8" - 2"
CONNECTION	TUBE END, SOCKET WELD, THREADED, FLANGE END, BUTT WELD
THREAD	UNF BSPT, NPT, METRIC, JIC, BSPP
FLOW PATTERN	STRAIGHT
SHAPE OF BODY	ROUND, SQUARE, HEXAGON
FUNCTION	2 WAY
PRESSURE RATING	1500 PSI, 3000 PSI, 6000 PSI, 10000 PSI, 15,000 PSI
BODY TYPE	FORGED, BAR STOCK
ORIFICE SIZE	2 - 9.5 MM
HANDLE	WHEEL HANDLE

Check Valve Specification

Instrumentation Check Valve
VALVES SIZE	1/8" TO 2" / 6 MM TO 50 MM
THREADS	BSPT, JIC, METRIC, BSPP, NPT, UNF
CONNECTION	TUBE END, THREADED, FLANGE END, SOCKET WELD END
FLOW PATTERN	STRAIGHT
PRESSURE RATING	3000 PSI, 1500 PSI, 10000 PSI, 6000 PSI, 20000 PSI, 15,000 PSI
SHAPE OF BODY	HEXAGON
CRACKING PRESSURE	0.5 BAR
TYPE	SPRING TYPE, POPPET TYPE
SIZE OF ORIFICE	2 TO 40 MM
MEDIA TEMPERATURE	RANGE AS PER PRESSURE (-50° to 350°C )
MEDIA	AIR, HYDRAULIC OIL, GAS, WATER, HOT WATER , STEAM, SEA WATER , COLD WATER ,CHEMICAL
BODY TYPE	BAR STOCK, FORGED

Hydraulic Flow Control Valve Overview

Hydraulic Flow Control Valve
THREAD	UNF, BSPT, BSPP, METRIC, JIC, NPT
CONNECTION	TUBE END, THREADED, SOCKET WELD, BUTT WELD, FLANGE END
VALVE SIZE	6 MM - 50 MM / 1/8" TO 2"
BODY TYPE	BAR STOCK, FORGED
FLOW PATTERN	STRAIGHT
SHAPE OF BODY	SQUARE
FUNCTION	2 WAY
PRESSURE RATING	1500 PSI, 3000 PSI, 6000 PSI, 10000 PSI

Monoflange Valve Technical Data

Instrumentation Monoflange Valve
FLANGE SIZE	1/2" NB TO 2" NB
STANDARD OUTLET	1/2" NPT (F)
CONSTRUCTION AS PER	ANSI B16.5
STANDARD VENT	1/4" NPT (F)
FLANGE PRESSURE RATING	300#, 150#, 900#, 600#, 2500#, 1500#
OTHER CONNECTIONS	TUBE END, THREADED, SOCKET WELD
PACKING & SEAT MATERIAL	GRAPHOIL, PTFE, PEEK
HANDLE	T HANDLE
BODY TYPE	FORGED, BAR STOCK

Double Block & Bleed Valve Sizes

Instrumentation Double Block & Bleed Valve
SIZE	1/2" TO 4"
CONNECTION	FLANGE, THREADED END
PRESSURE RATING	3000 PSI, 1500 PSI, 10000 PSI, 6000 PSI
THREAD	BSPP, NPT, BSPT
FLANGE CLASS	300#, 150#, 900#, 600#, 2500#, 1500#

Pressure Relief Valve Rapid Review

Instrumentation Pressure Relief Valve
VALVES SIZE	1/8" TO 2" / 6 MM TO 50 MM
CONNECTION	TUBE END, THREADED, FLANGE END
THREAD	BSPP, NPT, JIC, BSPT, UNF, METRIC
FUNCTION	2 WAY
FLOW PATTERN	ANGLE, STRAIGHT
ORIFICE SIZE	2 - 9.5 MM
SET PRESSURE	UPTO 10,000 PSI
SHAPE OF BODY	HEXAGON, SQUARE
BODY TYPE	BAR STOCK, FORGED

Bleed Valve Datasheet

Instrumentation Bleed Valve
VALVES SIZE	1/8" TO 1" / 6 TO 25 MM
SHAPE OF BODY	HEXAGON
THREAD	BSPP, NPT, JIC, BSPT, SAE, METRIC
ORIFICE SIZE	2 MM TO 5 MM
PRESSURE RATING	3000 PSI, 1500 PSI, 10000 PSI, 6000 PSI, 15,000 PSI
BODY TYPE	BAR STOCK

Purge Valve Technical Data

Instrumentation Purge Valve
VALVES SIZE	1/8" TO 2" / 6 MM TO 50 MM
CONNECTION	TUBE END, THREADED, SOCKET WELD, BUTT WELD
THREAD	BSPP, NPT, JIC, BSPT, UNF, METRIC
FLOW PATTERN	STRAIGHT
PRESSURE RATING	UPTO 6000 PSI
SHAPE OF BODY	HEXAGON
BODY TYPE	FORGED, BAR STOCK
ORIFICE SIZE	2 - 9.5 MM
APPLICATION	PURGING & DRAINING OF LIQUIDS AND GASES, VENTING

Gauge Valve Overview

Instrumentation Gauge Valve
VALVE SIZE	1/2"
CONNECTION	THREADED
THREAD	BSPP, NPT, BSPT
FUNCTION	2 WAY
PRESSURE RATING	6000 PSI, 3000 PSI, 10000 PSI
SHAPE OF BODY	RECTANGLE
ORIFICE SIZE	2 - 9.5 MM
HANDLE	BAR T-HANDLE
BODY TYPE	BAR STOCK
MEDIA TEMPERATURE	RANGE AS PER PRESSURE (-120° to 500°C )

Pressure Gauge Cock Specification

Instrumentation Pressure Gauge Cock
VALVE SIZE	1/8" TO1/2"
PRESSURE GAUGES COCK BODY TYPE	FORGED, BAR STOCK
VERSION	DIN 16262, DIN 16261, DIN 16263
PRESSURE GAUGES COCK CONNECTION	MALE X MALE, FEMALE X FEMALE, MALE X FEMALE
THREAD	BSPP, NPT, JIC, BSPT, UNF, METRIC
FUNCTION	3 WAY, 2 WAY
SHAPE OF BODY	ROUND, SQUARE,HEXAGON

Throttle Valve Datasheet

Instrumentation Throttle Valve
SIZE	1/2" TO 4"
PRESSURE RATING	3000 PSI, 1500 PSI, 10000 PSI, 6000 PSI
CONNECTION	FLANGE, THREADED END
THREAD	BSPP, NPT, BSPT
FLANGE CLASS	300#, 150#, 900#, 600#, 2500#, 1500#

Toggle Valve Technical Data

Instrumentation Toggle Valve
VALVE SIZE	6 MM - 25 MM / 1/8" - 1"
ORIFICE SIZE	2 - 9.5 MM
THREAD	BSPT, METRIC, NPT, JIC, UNF BSPP
CONNECTION	THREADED, TUBE END, BUTT WELD
PRESSURE RATING	3000 PSI, 1500 PSI, 10000 PSI, 6000 PSI
FLOW PATTERN	ANGLE & STRAIGHT
BODY TYPE	FORGED,BAR STOCK
HANDLE	SS HANDLE OR BLACK NYLON HANLDE

Metering Valve Overview

Instrumentation Toggle Valve
SIZE	1/2" TO 4"
CONNECTION	FLANGE, THREADED END
PRESSURE RATING	3000 PSI, 1500 PSI, 10000 PSI, 6000 PSI
THREAD	BSPP, NPT, BSPT
FLANGE CLASS	300#, 150#, 900#, 600#, 2500#, 1500#

Refer Instrumentation Ball and Needle Valve Uses

Instrumentation Ball Valves Uses

Valve Type	Uses
Needle Valve	Instrumentation, Chemical Processing
Manifold Valve	Instrumentation Systems
Ball Valve	Chemical Processing, Oil and Gas Pipelines
Globe Valve	Fuel Oil Systems, Cooling Water Systems
Check Valve	Power Plants, Water Management
Gate Valve	Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution

Find Instrumentation Valves and Fittings Symbols and Pressure Rating

Symbols Of Instrumentation Valves

Instrumentation Needle Valve Pressure Rating

Service temp °F -20 to 100	Working pressure (psig) - Cast materials Working pressure (psig) - Forged materials
	ASTM A217 C5	ASTM A217 WC6	ASTM A216 WCB	ASTM A217 WC9	ASTM A351 CF8M ASTM A351 CF3M	ASTM A351 CF8 ASTM A351 CF3	ASTM A352 LCB	ASTM A105 A352 & A350 LCC -LF2		F304	F11	F5	F22	F304L F316L	F316
	290	290	285	290	275	275	265	290	285	275	290	290	290	230	275
300	230	230	230	230	215	205	230	230	230	205	230	230	230	175	215
200	260	260	260	260	235	230	250	260	260	230	260	260	260	195	235
400	200	200	200	200	195	190	200	200	200	190	200	200	200	160	195
600	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140
500	170	170	170	170	170	170	170	170	170	170	170	170	170	145	170
650	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125
750	95	95	95	95	95	95	95	95	95	950	95	95	95	95	95
700	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110
800	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80
900	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	-	50
850	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65
950	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	-	35	35	35	35	-	35
1050	20	20	-	20	20	20	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1000	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	-	20	20	20	20	-	20
1100	20	20	-	20	20	20	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1450	-	-	-	-	20	15	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1200	15	15	-	20	20	20	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1150	20	20	-	20	20	20	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1250	-	-	-	-	20	20	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1350	-	-	-	-	20	20	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1300	-	-	-	-	20	20	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1400	-	-	-	-	20	20	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1500	-	-	-	-	20	10	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Understand Difference Between Industrial Valves and Instrumentation Valves

Industrial Valves vs Instrumentation Valves

Factor	Industrial Valves	Instrumentation Valves
Function	Flow Control in Large-scale Industrial Systems	Instrumentation Systems' Control Flow
Common Types	Globe, Gate, Butterfly, Ball, Check	Manifold, Needle, Bleed, Mini Ball, Purge
Control Type	Pneumatic, Manual, Electric Actuated	Generally Manual
Applications	Power Plants, Oil & Gas, Chemical Plants	Analyzers, Lab systems, Control Panels

See Basic Function Of Instrumentation Control Valves

Function Of Instrumentation Control Valve

Start and Stop Flow of Fluid
Controls Fluid Flow Amount
Controls Flow Direction
Prevents Backflow
Controls Process Pressure.

Check Instrument Manifold and Air Valve Material Of Construction

Instrument Air Valve Material Of Construction

Forged	Cast
Alloy Steel
ASTM A182 F5/ F5A	ASTM A217 C5
ASTM A350 LF3	ASTM A352 LC3
ASTM A182 F9	ASTM A217 C12
ASTM A182 F22	ASTM A217 WC9
ASTM A182 F11	ASTM A217 WC6
ASTM A182 F91	ASTM A217 C12A
Nickel Alloy
ASTM B564-N04400 MONEL 400 - UNS N04400	A494 M35-1
ASTM B564-N06600 INCONEL 600 - UNS N06600	A494 CY40*
ASTM B564-N08825 INCONEL 825 - UNS N08825	A484 CU 5MCuC*
ASTM B564-N06625 INCONEL 625 - UNS N06625	A494 CW6MC*
Carbon Steel
ASTM A350 LF2	ASTM A352 LCC/LCB
ASTM A105N	ASTM A216 WCC/WCB
Ferritic Austenitic SS
ASTM A182 F53 - UNS S32750 (SUPER DUPLEX SS)	A890 GR.5A CE3MN*
ASTM A182 F51 - UNS S31803 (DUPLEX SS)	ASTM A351 CD3MN
ASTM A182 F55 - UNS S32760 (SUPER DUPLEX SS)	A890 GR.6A CD3MWCuN
Austenitic SS
ASTM A182 F316L/F316	ASTM A351 CF3M/CF8M
ASTM A182 F304L/F304	ASTM A351 CF3/ CF8
ASTM A182 F347	ASTM A351 CF8C
ASTM A182 F44 (6MO)	ASTM CK3MCuN
ASTM A182 F321
ASTM A182 F20* (ALLOY 20)	ASTM A351 CN7M
Titanium
ASTM B381 GR.F3	ASTM B367 GR.C3
ASTM B381 GR.F2	ASTM B367 GR.C2

Factors to Consider Choosing the Instrument Valve

How Are Instrumentation Valves Classified?

Valve Function
Valve type	Regulation	Isolation
Globe valve	√	X
Gate valve	X	√
Ball valve	X	√
Plug valve	X	√
Check valve / NRV	X	√
Butterfly valve	√	√
Pinch valve	√	√
Needle valve	√	X
Diaphragm valve	√	√

Mechanical Motion
Valve type	Rotary motion	Linear motion	Quarter turn
Pinch valve	X	√	X
Globe valve	X	√	X
Gate valve	X	√	X
Ball valve	√	X	√
Plug valve	√	X	√
Check valve / NRV	√	X	X
Butterfly valve	√	X	√
Diaphragm valve	X	√	X

Diagram Of Instrumentaion Valves

Instrumentation Ball Valve Size Chart

Version	Ball Round body design		Ball Process design	Ball Square body design
Internal bore	20 mm [0.79"]	10 mm [0.39"]	10 mm [0.39"]	20 mm [0.79"]	10 mm [0.39"]
1/4" NPT Female/Female	-	14414101	81648571	-	81640488
G 3/4" Female/Female	-	-	-	-	-
3/8" NPT Female/Female	-	81641967	81648572	-	81642902
3/4" NPT Female/Female	81640432	81640428	-	81640490	81640489
G 1/2" Female/Female	-	14395901	81648574	-	81641343
1/2" NPT Female/Female	-	48771214	81648573	-	81640415
1" NPT Female/Female	14411003	-	-	81642917	-

Maintenance For Instrument Root Valve

Instrumentation Needle Valve Dimensions

Connection Type and Size	CV	Orifice in. (mm)	Instrumentation Needle Valve Dimension in. (mm)
Inlet	CV	Orifice in. (mm)	L1, L2	F	D	C	E	H
1/2 Male NPT	0.70	0.25(6.4)	1.50(38.1)	0.78(19.8)	2.97(75.5)	0.50(12.7)	0.50(12.7)	2.97(75.5)
1/8 Female NPT	0.20	0.12(3.0)	0.81(21.6)	0.53(13.5)	2.50(63.5)	0.39(10.0)	0.44(11.2)	2.50(63.5)
1/4 Female NPT	0.35	0,16(4.0)	1.06(27.0)	0.78(19.8)	2.97(75.5)	0,50(12.7)	0.50(12.7)	2.97(75.5)
1/8 Male NPT	0.20	0.08(3.0)	0.81(21.6)	0.53(13.5)	2.50(63.5)	0.39(10.0)	0.44(11.2)	2.50(63.5)
3/8 Male NPT	0.56	0.2(5.1)	1.12(28.4)	0.78(19.8)	2.97(75.5)	0.50(12.7)	0.50(12.7)	2.97(75.5)
1/2 Female NPT	0.70	0.25(6.4)	1.50(38.1)	1.03(26.2)	3.91(93.3)	0.75(19.1)	0.75(19.1)	3.91(93.3)
1/4 Male NPT	0.35	0.16(4.0)	0.98(25.0)	0.53(13.5)	2.50(63.5)	0.39(10.0)	0.44(11.2)	2.50(63.5)
3/4 Female NPT	0.95	0.29(7.5)	1.63(41.3)	1.03(26.2)	3.91(93.3)	0.75(19.1)	0.75(19.1)	3.91(93.3)
3/4 Male NPT	0.95	0.29(7.5)	1.63(41.3)	1.03(26.2)	3.91(93.3)	0.75(19.1)	0.75(19.1)	3.91(93.3)

HS Code Of Instrument Isolation Valve

Product	HS Code
Instrument Valve	84818090

Instrument Manifold Valve Sizes

C	Connections	Width	End Connection	LG	Top/Bottom Connection	THK
1.38	6	2.63	HF9	7.76	HF6	1.5
1.38	4	2.63	HF9	5.26	HF6	1.5
1.38	10	2.63	HF9	12.76	HF6	1.5
1.38	8	2.63	HF9	10.26	HF6	1.5
1.38	14	2.63	HF9	17.76	HF6	1.5

Instrumental Valves Configurations

Instrumentation Check Valve Dimensions

Pipe Size	Max. Pressure	Flow Coefficient(Cv)	Temperature Range, F	Min. Opening Pressure, psi	End-to-End Lg.
NPT Female × NPT Female °
3/4	3,000 psi @ 70 F	9	35 to 300	1	3 5/16"
1/4	3,000 psi @ 70 F	1.1	35 to 300	1	2 5/8"
1/2	3,000 psi @ 70 F	4.3	35 to 300	1	2 5/8"
3/8	3,000 psi @ 70 F	3.9	35 to 300	1	2 5/8"
1	3,000 psi @ 70 F	11.9	35 to 300	1	3 11/16"
NPT Male × NPT Male °
1/4	3,000 psi @ 70 F	1.1	35 to 300	1	3 13/16"
3/8	3,000 psi @ 70 F	3.9	35 to 300	1	3 13/16"
1/2	3,000 psi @ 70 F	4.3	35 to 300	1	3 13/16"
3/4	3,000 psi @ 70 F	9	35 to 300	1	3 13/16"

Advantages Of Instrumentation Solenoid Valve

Compact and Low-maintenance Design
Cost-effective
Poor Throttling Characteristics
Leak-proof Service
Open and Close Quickly
Multi-way Design Flexibility

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