PROCESS VALVES

The ORBIT® Valve

ORBIT®
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE ORBIT® VALVE

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accreditations and approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Design and manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ORBIT valve operating principle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ORBIT valve product range and options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Aftermarket Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Cameron’s Valves & Measurement (V&M) group is a leading provider of valves and
measurement systems to the Oil and Gas industry. The group’s products are primarily used
to control, direct and measure the flow of oil and gas as it is moved from individual
wellheads through flow lines, gathering lines and transmission systems to refineries,
petrochemical plants and industrial centers for processing.

The Process Valves division provides critical service valves for refinery, chemical and
petrochemical processing businesses and for associated storage terminal applications,
particularly through the ORBIT® and GENERAL VALVE® product lines. ORBIT and GENERAL
VALVE lines are complimented by WKM® and TBV™ valve products and expand the scope
of this division’s product offerings.

Today, ORBIT continues to provide outstanding products and services through the ongoing
process of Six Sigma. The ORBIT valves’ block valve technology provides valves with
unmatched durability, safety and long term performance.

The ORBIT valve is aligned with the other fine products of Cameron’s Valves &
Measurement group that lead their field in pipelining, oil and gas production, offshore,
onshore, sub-sea, refining and industrial processing. With its full spectrum of quality
designs and field service that spans the globe, Cameron’s Valves & Measurement group is
the world leader in single source partnering for valve products.

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ACCREDITATIONS AND APPROVALS

ORBIT

API Certificate
ATEX Declaration of Conformity
ISO 9001:2008
PED EC Declaration of Conformity
EC Design Certificate
Valve Test Qualification Certificate

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DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
In Cameron’s Valves & Measurement group Little Rock ORBIT valves are ideally suited for:
factory, production process teams are organized into • Flow lines
manufacturing cells, each with responsibility for quality • Meter isolation
and on time delivery. Using Six Sigma lean methods the • Dryer switching
result is a finished product of unmatched excellence, • Block and bypass
built with precision and pride. • Product segregation
• Emergency shutdown
• Suction and discharge isolation
• Heat transfer fluids/Hot Oil
and many other applications.
• Hydrogen Service

ORBIT VALVES ARE WITHOUT EQUAL WHEN ZERO LEAKAGE AND FREQUENT OPERATION ARE DEMANDED.
ORBIT VALVES ARE USED GLOBALLY IN OVER 88% OF GAS PROCESSING PLANTS USING MOLECULAR SIEVE
SYSTEMS IN SWITCHING SERVICE.
ORBIT VALVES ARE USED IN OVER 85% OF LNG LIQUEFACTION PLANTS.

The ORBIT valve is a top entry, rising stem,

trunnion mounted block valve.

THRUST BEARINGS

PACKING INJECTOR STEM GUIDES

TOP ENTRY FIRE SAFE PACKING

CAM SHAPED STEM

STATIONARY SEAT

CORE HARD FACING TRUNNION WITH

ON CORE ROUNDED END

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QUALITY ASSURANCE
Cameron’s Valves & Measurement Cameron’s Valves & Measurement
group Little Rock manufacturing group Six Sigma lean manufac-
facility has quality programs that turing philosophy and the
are ISO 9001 registered. standard 36 month warranty,
assures that the design, materials
Specifications And and workmanship of all ORBIT
Compliances: products result in years of
• API 6D
dependable operation.
• ISO 9001:2008
• PED (Pressure Equipment Every ORBIT valve built is
Directive) 97/23/EC individually pressure tested to
• ATEX Directive 94/9/EC meet or exceed industry standards.
• GOST (Russian Certificates)
• GOST R & GOST GGTN Certifications for hydrostatic test
• ISO 15848-1 (Fugitive Emission results and material properties are
Fire Testing and Certification to the
Type Testing) provided when requested. latest industry standards is performed
under the eye of independent
inspectors.

Every ORBIT valve is individually

pressure tested to meet or exceed Critical components are subjected to
industry standards. As part of the ISO 9001 quality plan,
Finite Element Analysis to produce safe, every measuring instrument, gauge,
economical designs. fixture and jig is checked for accuracy
on a regular basis by the calibration
laboratory.

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OPERATING PRINCIPLE

ORBIT valves are ideal where frequent cycling and a positive shut-off are required.

TO CLOSE AN ORBIT VALVE

To close an ORBIT Precision spiral Continued turning of the Final turns of the
valve, as the grooves in the stem handwheel rotates the handwheel
handwheel is act against fixed guide core and stem a full 90° mechanically wedge
turned, the stem begins pins, causing the stem without the core the stem down,
to lower. and core to rotate. touching the seat. pressing the core
firmly against the seat.

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OPERATING PRINCIPLE

The ORBIT valve top entry design provides convenient

access for inline inspection and repairs when required.
For environmental protection, injectable packing can
be replenished while valves are under full line
pressure, on enclosed bonnet models.

Every ORBIT valve incorporates a proven tilt

and turn operation that eliminates seal
rubbing, which is the primary cause of valve
failure.
When an ORBIT valve is closed, the core is
mechanically wedged tightly against the seat,
assuring positive shut-off.
When an ORBIT valve begins to open, the core
tilts away from the seat and line flow passes
uniformly around the core face.
This eliminates the localized high velocity
flow that typically creates uneven seat wear in
The ORBIT valve shown is complete with an ORBIT piston
ordinary ball, gate and plug valves. The core
actuator that allows remote or automatic operation. then rotates to the full open position.
The absence of seal rubbing during both
opening and closing means easy, low torque
valve operation and long term reliable
performance.
When valve leakage cannot be tolerated, the
ORBIT operating principle can be relied upon
to deliver a positive shut-off.

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PRODUCT RANGE AND OPTIONS
ORBIT valves are manufactured in a
variety of materials, sizes and trims
to meet specific requirements.

MATERIALS:
Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex SS, High
Nickel Alloys and other special materials are
used as service conditions require. Internal and
external protective coatings are available for
added durability in corrosive situations.
SEATS:
Elastomer or metal seal options are selected
for the intended service. Because the seals in
the valves do not rub and because they are
mechanically compressed shut, they survive in
high temperature and abrasive situations.
OPERATION:
ORBIT builds complete packages that may include valve, actuator and
Hand or power operation can be selected.
instrumentation. Single source responsibility removes any doubt about
where to call for service. ORBIT builds double acting, spring close and
spring open pneumatic actuators. User
selected electric and hydraulic actuators are
available. Extensive instrumentation choices
are offered.
CUSTOMIZING:
Handwheel extensions, safety interlocks,
position indicator limit switches, thermal
jackets, custom painting and special inspection
can be provided.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS:
Contact CAMSERV for inspection,
maintenance and repairs for all ORBIT valve
products.

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CAMSERV™ AFTERMARKET SERVICES

Cameron’s Aftermarket Services’ goal is to help our customers

lower the total cost of valve ownership. To that end we offer a
full range of services from over twenty-five Service Centers
worldwide and can provide experienced personnel trained to
meet the specific service requirements of each valve type.

Aftermarket Services
Supplies replacement valves and parts: Customer Property Repair
– Maintains a full inventory of new and – The Customer Property Repair program
reconditioned valves for immediate delivery allows Cameron valve customers to store assets at
– Provides factory warranty support for all our service centers throughout the world
Cameron OEM brands as well as service for – Valves tracked in electronic database
most other valves accessible through the Internet
Field Service & Technical Support Remanufactured Products
– Field service technicians on call 24 – Offers a broad range of API-compliant
hours a day 7 days a week to handle service reconditioned equipment with fast delivery
issues wherever they arise Total Valve Management
– Provides equipment installation, field repairs, – Supply and service automation and control
as well as track and perform scheduled packages
maintenance – Assist with valve installation, commissioning
and start-up

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION

ORBIT® is a registered trademark which is owned by Cameron.

This document contains references to registered trademarks or product designations,

which are not owned by Cameron.

Trademark Owner
Carpenter 450 Carpenter Technology Corp.
Hastelloy Haynes International, Inc.
Inconel INCO Nickel Sales, Inc.
Latrobe Timkin Latrobe Steel
Monel INCO Alloys International, Inc.
PEEK Victrex PLC.
Stellite Stoody Deloro Stellite, Inc.
Teflon E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Company
Ultimet Haynes International, Inc.
Viton E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Company

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