Valve Operating Torques: Stem Material Size 316 Ss Monel Alloy 20 Hastelloy 276 Inconel 625

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Valve Operating Torques

The actual amount of torque required to operate a valve is dependent upon many variables, such as line pressure, temperature, type of fluid, and frequency of operation. The following tables are based on the maximum breakaway/closing
UNFILLED PTFE PRESSURE DROP ACROSS VALVE SIZE
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torque requirements of a Cam-Tite Ball Valve handling a clean, particle free liquid. For valves used in heavy liquids, high particulate fluids, gases, or sub zero temperatures, consult the factory for actual torque recommendations.
FIRESAFE REINFORCED PTFE PRESSURE DROP ACROSS VALVE SIZE
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275 PSIG 75 in-lb 85 in-lb 175 in-lb 435 in-lb 525 in-lb 1270 in-lb

740 PSIG 75 in-lb 85 in-lb 175 in-lb 435 in-lb 770 in-lb 1615 in-lb

1000 PSIG 75 in-lb 85 in-lb 175 in-lb 450 in-lb 925 in-lb N/A

275 PSIG 115 in-lb 150 in-lb 325 in-lb 735 in-lb 890 in-lb 2300 in-lb

740 PSIG 115 in-lb 150 in-lb 325 in-lb 750 in-lb 1545 in-lb 2650 in-lb

1000 PSIG 115 in-lb 160 in-lb 350 in-lb 1700 in-lb 2535 in-lb N/A

/2", 3/4", 1" 1 1/2" 2" 3" 4" 6"

/2", 3/4", 1" 1 1/2" 2" 3" 4" 6"

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UHMW POLYETHYLENE PRESSURE DROP ACROSS VALVE SIZE


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275 PSIG 105 in-lb 110 in-lb 220 in-lb 590 in-lb 695 in-lb 1355 in-lb

740 PSIG 105 in-lb 110 in-lb 220 in-lb 590 in-lb 895 in-lb 1730 in-lb

1000 PSIG 105 in-lb 110 in-lb 235 in-lb 640 in-lb 1195 in-lb N/A

275 PSIG 95 in-lb 120 in-lb 260 in-lb 620 in-lb 795 in-lb 1555 in-lb

740 PSIG 95 in-lb 120 in-lb 260 in-lb 620 in-lb 795 in-lb 1555 in-lb

1000 PSIG 95 in-lb 120 in-lb 260 in-lb 785 in-lb 1080 in-lb N/A

/2", 3/4", 1" 1 /2"


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/2", 3/4", 1" 1 /2"


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2" 3" 4" 6" G3000 PEEK

2" 3" 4" 6" G2000 PEEK

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PRESSURE DROP ACROSS VALVE SIZE


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275 PSIG 195 in-lb 240 in-lb 340 in-lb 1285 in-lb 1400 in-lb N/A

740 PSIG 195 in-lb 265 in-lb 375 in-lb 1345 in-lb 1610 in-lb N/A

1480 PSIG 195 in-lb 265 in-lb 695 in-lb 1705 in-lb 2665 in-lb N/A

275 PSIG 195 in-lb 250 in-lb 375 in-lb 1400 in-lb 2055 in-lb N/A

740 PSIG 195 in-lb 250 in-lb 555 in-lb 1595 in-lb 2775 in-lb N/A

1480 PSIG 195 in-lb 250 in-lb 960 in-lb 2500 in-lb 3960 in-lb N/A

/2", /4", 1"


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/2", /4", 1"


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1 1/2" 2" 3" 4" 6"

1 1/2" 2" 3" 4" 6"

Maximum Allowable Stem Torques


The following torque values represent the maximum allowable torque which can be applied to a specific valve size and stem material before permanent damage to the stem occurs. These values should not be exceeded when sizing power actuators for application with the Cam-Tite Ball Valve.
STEM MATERIAL SIZE
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316 ss 460 in-lb 590 in-lb 1040 in-lb 4660 in-lb 4800 in-lb 14500 in-lb

Monel 390 in-lb 505 in-lb 1110 in-lb 4300 in-lb 5760 in-lb 29100 in-lb

Alloy 20 275 in-lb 355 in-lb 785 in-lb 2510 in-lb 3360 in-lb 17000 in-lb

Hastelloy 276 275 in-lb 355 in-lb 785 in-lb 2940 in-lb 3940 in-lb 19900 in-lb

Inconel 625 275 in-lb 355 in-lb 785 in-lb 4300 in-lb 5760 in-lb 29100 in-lb
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/ " - 1" 11/2" 2" 3" 4" 6"


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Consult factory for stem materials not listed above.

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