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API6D Top Entry Ball Valve

Aug 22, 2025 Leave a message

The API6D top-entry ball valve boasts a high-pressure manufacturing process and a wide range of applications, encompassing water, petrochemicals, electric power, and other sectors. Depending on the nominal diameter, sizes below DN100 utilize a double-bevel design, with springs providing a self-compensating seal to ensure tightness at low and medium pressures. Sizes above DN100 utilize a fixed-ball design. This valve features a double block-and-bleed (DBB) function, fire and static protection, and bidirectional sealing. Retractable seat technology further enhances maintenance ease. Furthermore, the top-entry design allows for easy bonnet removal for repairs and component replacement, while the bottom-entry stem's inverted seal ensures a reliable seal at the packing.

 

Standard

Design and manufacture standard: ASME B16.34, API608, API6D and BS5351

End flange: ASME B16.5

Butt Weld: ASME B16.25

Inspection and Testing: API598

Face to face : ASME16.10 and DIN3202

Fire Safe Test : API 607/API 6FA

top entry trunnion mounted ball valve

Design Features

Soft, metal or composite material seated.

Bi-directional tight shut-off.

Double block & bleed.

Fire safe and fire tested.

Low operating torque design.

Wide range of materials and sizes.

Spring loaded seats.

Trunnion mounted with energized seats.

Anti-blowout stem design.

Suitable for above ground or below ground installation.

Soft, metal or composite material seated.

Light weight cast body.

Class V shut-off.

Graphite stem packing.

Forged design.

No trim in steam flow.

Tapered profile to minimise flow induced vibration.

Variable spray nozzle.

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