Valtek MaxFlo

Control Valves
Valtek MaxFlo
Control Valves

Hardened Eccentric rotary plug

lifts off seat immediately,
reducing seat wear Heavy duty ridge metal seat
Rangeability
up to 160:1 Non-crossover
shaft provides NACE
greater CV certification
available

ANSI Class
IV and VI
E0057
shutoff
Fugitive emission
packing available Extended bonnet Precision-ground
plug/shaft connection

Figure 1: MaxFlo Rotary Plug Control Valve, Body Subassembly

Introduction
The Valtek® MaxFlo™ is an eccentric plug, high perfor- The MaxFlo control valve is available in 1 through 12-
mance, rotary control valve designed for use in appli- inches and in two body styles: flanged (ANSI Classes
cations ranging from low pressure, high CV to slurry and 150 and 300) or flangeless (Classes 150, 300 and 600).
pulp services, to oil and gas services, to steam and Multiple reduced trims for each valve size are available.
water power plants. MaxFlo can handle shutoff pres- Standard body material is carbon steel with stainless
sure drops up to 1450 psig / 100 barg and operating steel as an option. Trim options include a Stellite plug
temperatures of -150° to 800° F / -100° to 430° C. and seat ring for severe services or a soft seat (TFE) for
MaxFlo’s eccentric plug has rangeability up to 160:1, tight (ANSI Class VI) shutoff services.
compared to 50:1 for typical globe valves and 20:1 for High flow capacities in standard or rugged applications
most butterfly valves. The MaxFlo plug design will ei- show the advantage of the Valtek MaxFlo control valve.
ther fail-open (with shaft downstream) or closed (with
shaft upstream) in the event of air or instrument signal Reliability
loss. In addition, MaxFlo’s rugged plug design reduces
valve failure caused by water hammer. MaxFlo’s large, oversized shaft essentially eliminates
shaft failures and provides a large shaft bearing surface
A heavy-duty, non-crossover valve shaft increases flow
– reducing bearing wear and increasing reliability.
capacity up to 70 percent higher than other rotary plug
valves, while the cylinder actuator insures low hyster- The hardened 17-4PH plug increases plug life, provides
esis plug rotation. tight shutoff and proves reliable in a range of applica-
NACE certification is available and Valtek packing sets tions including flashing, erosive, mild cavitation and
(SureGuard) are available for services with Environmen- steam.
tal Protection Agency requirements to control fugitive The anti-clogging design of the non-crossover shaft al-
emissions. lows uninterrupted flow. When the valve is in the open

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Control Valves

position, the fluid flow is not deflected into the seat or Actuator Selection
retainer, providing greater reliability even after years of Diaphragm
service.
Diaphragm actuator should be applied when the
MaxFlo’s precision-ground, plug/shaft connection has process requires the following:
no keys or pins to corrode or vibrate loose, and the
1. Single acting
sheer mass of the heavy-duty rigid seat stands up to
high-pressure applications. 2. Field reversible
3. Low supply pressure + 20 to 50 psi
In addition, the integral extended bonnet design adds
reliability to the actuator and positioner by positioning it 4. High controllability (ball bearing, no O-ring friction)
further away from hot or cold pipes. 5. Low cost handwheel (push only jack screw)
6. Materials = steel casing diaphragm, cast iron yoke
The typical maintenance cycle for MaxFlo exceeds five
years and more than 20 years for total valve cycle ex- 7. 60° or 80° shaft rotation
pectancy. Most MaxFlo actuators have a cycle life ex-
ceeding 1 million cycles, making MaxFlo one of the most
Piston / Cylinder
reliable control valves on the market. Cylinder actuator should be applied when the
process requires the following:
Performance 1. Double acting
2. Field reversible
After looking at reliability, further consideration should
be directed toward performance. The flow capacity for 3. Light weight, compact design
MaxFlo exceeds all other eccentric plug valves and its 4. High stiffness (for throttling near seat)
turndown ratio of 160:1 is the highest of any eccentric 5. Actuation speed < 1 sec.
plug valve on the market. 6. High supply pressure + 50 to 150 psi
7. Interchangeability with Valtek rotary products
(Valdisk, Valdisk 150 and ShearStream)
Steel diaphragm 8. Materials = Aluminum cylinder/piston, cast iron yoke
housing Actuator spring
for fail-safe 9. 90° shaft rotation
operation

Adjustable
stroke stop
High cycle prevents excessive Actuator spring for
diaphragm rotation fail-safe operation
Rocking piston
provides direct
connection to
shaft
Directly
Coupled
to Valve Shaft

Plug Position
Indication

Adjustable stroke
Cast Iron stops prevent
Yoke/Transfer Case excessive rotation
Push type and reduce
handwheel excessive torque
Splined lever/shaft
on shaft
for zero lost motion

Figure 2: Diaphragm Actuator Figure 3: Rotary Actuator

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Valtek MaxFlo
Features and Advantages

Features Advantages
High flow coefficients Up to 70 percent more flow than other manufacturers’ rotary plug designs
Reduced trims also available
Superior quality Standard shaft and trim materials allow higher pressure drops than other
manufacturers’ rotary plug designs, especially in NACE applications;
Rugged and lightweight for easy handling and maintenance
Non-crossover shaft Shaft is out of flow path for higher flow capacities and less erosion damage
Valve may be used in paper pulp concentrations to 3 percent
Eccentric rotary plug No breakout torque
Plug lifts off seat immediately, reducing seat wear
Rugged plug design 17-4PH plug is standard material
Accurate throttling Plug throttles without contact with seat
High control Rangeability up to 160:1
Increased safety Fluid will assist plug to fail-open or fail-closed position upon air failure
High pressure drops Design allows shut-off drops up to 1450 psi / 100 bar
Bidirectional shutoff Allows valve to be mounted with shaft upstream or downstream
Non-selective plug and shaft Easier maintenance
Reduced cost – replace only the part needed, not entire assembly
Flanged ANSI Classes 150-300
Flanged or Flangeless Rugged and lightweight for easy handling and maintenance
Flangeless ANSI Classes 150-600
NACE certification Allows valve’s use in petrochemical applications
Reduced trims Available in 100, 75, 70 and 40 percent
Multiple packing options Configurations/materials available for most applications
Fugitive emission options meet EPA requirements
Operating Temperatures -150° F to 800° F / -100° C to 430° C
Sizes 1, 11/2, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Shutoff rating Metal seat: Class IV
(ANSI) Soft seat: Class VI
Certifications NACE, CMTRs

The combined features designed into MaxFlo create a valve measurably superior to other valves in its class.

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Seating / Components / Options

Figure 4: MaxFlo Plug – Closing Figure 5: MaxFlo Plug – Open

Tight Seating, Low Maintenance High CV, Zero Breakout Torque
The MaxFlo double offset eccentric plug rotates into As the valve opens and the plug rotates smoothly out
the seat at an angle that eliminates sliding over the seat of the seat (Figure 5), the chances of water hammer
surface (Figure 4). The design reduces seat wear, and are significantly reduced. And since the plug and non-
thereby maintenance requirements and costs. At the crossover shaft do not obstruct the flow, the MaxFlo
same time a tight ANSI Class VI shutoff is easily ob- obtains a higher flow coefficient (CV) rating than other
tainable using the soft seat design. manufacturers’ rotary valves. In addition, the MaxFlo
has a zero breakout torque requirement, which allows
smaller actuators to be used – reducing costs and main-
tenance time.

Table I: Body Specifications Table II: Materials of Construction

Sizes (inches) 1, 11/2, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Body Carbon steel, 316L SS, NACE carbon steel,
NACE 316L
End Connection Flanged, flangeless
Plug 17-4, 316L w/Stellite
Body rating ANSI Class 150 - 600
Trim Area 100% (full), 70% reduction, 40% reduction Shaft 17-4, A453 Gr660
Shutoff rating ANSI Class VI
Bearings 440C, Uranus 45, Sealed 440C, Sealed
Operating -150° to 800° F / -100° to 430° C Uranus 45
temperature
Seat Retainer A182 F6 (400 Series SS), 316L SS
Actuator Pneumatic (sq.in.): 25, 50, 100, 200; Manual
Positioner Pneumatic: 3-15, 6-30 psi / .2 - 1.0, .4 - 2.0 bar Seat Ring 316L SS, 316L w/Stellite, 416 SS HT
signals electro-pneumatic: 4-20, 10-50 mA Soft Seat TFE
Characteristics Linear, Equal percent Packing TFE V-ring, braided TFE/Kevlar, Graphite
Rib/Braid, SureGuard, SureGuard XT
Fail Mode Air-to-close, Air-to-open, Lock-in-place

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Specifications

Table III: Maximum Allowable◊◊ deltaP* Table V: Piston / Cylinder

Valve Maximum Allowable Valve / Actuator Compatibility
Size Differential Pressure Actuator Spring Valve Size (inches)
(inches) PSI Bar Size Type
1–6 1450 100 (sq. in.) 1 11/2 2 3 4 6 8 10 12
8 1100 76 25 STD.
10 450 31 25 EXTD
12 320 22 50 STD.
* Actual data dependent on trim size and material, actuator size,
and shaft orientation. See Sizing & Selection for specific data. 50 EXTD

Table IV: 100 STD.

Diaphragm Valve / Actuator Compatibility 100 DUAL
Actuator Valve Size (inches) 200 STD.
1
Size 1 1 /2 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 200 DUAL
1
2
3

Table VI: Maximum Flow Capacity (CV)

Trim Size
Body 100 75/70 40
Size Shaft Direction
(In.) Up Down Up Down Up Down
Metal Soft Metal Soft Metal Soft Metal Soft Metal Soft Metal Soft
1 21 12 18 10 15 8 13 7 8 N/A 7 N/A
11/ 2 50 40 47 39 35 35 33 33 20 20 19 19
2 78 69 80 71 55 55 56 56 31 31 32 32
3 238 238 260 260 167 167 182 182 95 95 104 104
4 376 376 424 424 263 263 297 297 150 150 170 170
6 810 810 955 955 567 567 669 669 324 324 382 382
8 1130 1130 1700 1700 848 847 1275 1275
Not
10 1785 1785 2505 2505 1339 1339 1879 1879
Available
12 2560 2560 3600 3600 1920 1920 2700 2700

Close on Air Failure

(Air-to-open)
VALTEK
SEREG

*
F

*According to C
E
mounting position D
E Max.
*Optional installation * Optional installation: vertical axis or horizontal axis

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Dimensions / Weights

Table VII: MaxFlo, Wafer with Sereg Diaphragm Actuator (inches / mm)
Dia. L1-L2 M3-M4 Weight
A B C D E E max F G H L3-L8 L4-L7 M1-M6 M2-M5
(in.) L5-L6 M7-M8 (lbs. / kg.)

1 4.02 102 1.85 47 9.02 229 12.80 325 3.46 88 4.37 220 4.37 111 5.35 136 9.06 230 9.57 243 9.41 239 9.72 247 5.28 134 5.59 142 5.43 138 33.1 15
11/2 4.49 114 2.24 57 10.00 254 13.78 350 3.46 88 8.66 220 4.45 113 6.30 160 10.43 265 9.57 243 9.33 237 9.80 249 5.20 132 5.67 144 5.43 138 35.3 16
2 4.88 124 2.44 62 10.08 256 13.86 352 3.46 88 8.66 220 4.45 113 6.38 162 10.83 275 9.57 243 9.33 237 9.80 249 5.20 132 5.67 144 5.43 138 39.7 18
3 6.50 165 3.35 85 14.25 362 20.31 516 4.92 125 12.20 310 6.54 166 8.35 212 13.58 345 13.78 350 13.46 358 14.09 358 8.27 210 8.90 226 8.58 218 99.2 45
4 7.64 194 3.82 97 14.45 367 20.51 521 4.92 125 12.20 310 6.54 166 8.54 217 15.55 395 13.78 350 13.46 358 14.09 358 8.27 210 8.90 226 8.58 218 110.2 50
6 9.02 229 5.00 127 17.44 443 25.71 653 6.42 163 17.72 450 11.54 293 9.53 242 18.50 476 19.13 486 18.74 496 19.53 496 11.89 302 12.68 322 12.28 312 286.6 130
8 9.57 243 5.75 146 17.87 454 26.14 664 6.42 163 17.72 450 11.54 293 9.96 253 20.08 476 19.13 486 18.74 496 19.53 496 11.89 302 12.68 322 12.28 312 324.1 147
10 10.75 273 6.61 168 20.59 523 28.86 733 6.42 163 17.72 450 11.73 298 12.60 320 22.24 471 19.13 486 18.54 501 19.72 501 11.69 297 12.87 327 12.28 312 385.8 175
12 11.50 292 7.28 185 21.57 548 29.84 758 6.42 163 17.72 450 11.73 298 13.58 345 23.62 471 19.13 486 18.54 471 19.72 501 11.69 297 12.87 327 12.28 312 463.0 210

Table VIII: MaxFlo, Flanged with Sereg Diaphragm Actuator (inches / mm)
Dia. L1-L2 M3-M4 Weight
A B C D E E max F G L3-L8 L4-L7 M1-M6 M2-M5
(in.) L5-L6 M7-M8 (lbs. / kg.)

1 4.02 102 2.01 51 9.02 229 12.80 325 3.46 88 8.66 220 4.37 111 5.31 135 9.57 243 9.41 239 9.72 247 5.28 134 5.59 142 5.43 138 37.5 17
1
1 /2 4.49 114 2.24 57 10.00 254 13.78 350 3.46 88 8.66 220 4.45 113 6.30 160 9.57 243 9.33 237 9.80 249 5.20 132 5.67 144 5.43 138 44.1 20
2 4.88 124 2.44 62 10.08 256 13.86 352 3.46 88 8.66 220 4.45 113 6.38 162 9.57 243 9.33 237 9.80 249 5.20 132 5.67 144 5.43 138 48.5 22
3 6.50 165 3.25 83 14.25 362 20.31 516 4.92 125 12.20 310 6.54 166 8.27 210 13.78 350 13.46 342 14.09 358 8.27 210 8.90 226 8.58 218 116.8 53
4 7.64 194 3.82 97 14.45 367 20.51 521 4.92 125 12.20 310 6.54 166 8.46 215 13.78 350 13.46 342 14.09 358 8.27 210 8.90 226 8.58 218 141.1 64
6 9.02 229 4.65 118 17.44 443 25.71 653 6.42 163 17.72 450 11.54 293 9.37 238 19.13 486 18.74 476 19.53 496 11.89 302 12.68 322 12.28 312 330.7 150
8 9.57 243 5.35 136 17.87 454 26.14 664 6.42 163 17.72 450 11.54 293 9.96 253 19.13 486 18.74 476 19.53 496 11.89 302 12.68 322 12.28 312 403.4 183
10 10.75 273 6.22 158 20.59 523 28.86 733 6.42 163 17.72 450 11.73 298 12.60 320 19.13 486 18.54 471 19.72 501 11.69 297 12.87 327 12.28 312 511.5 232
12 11.50 292 6.77 172 21.57 548 29.84 758 6.42 163 17.72 450 11.73 298 13.58 345 19.13 486 18.54 471 19.72 501 11.69 297 12.87 327 12.28 312 632.7 287

L2 M4

VALTEK
SEREG 4
B
Seat face
L4

2
"D" "C"
VALTEK
M2

SEREG

VALTEK
SEREG

M6

H A H
6
L8

Disassembly Disassembly
Clearance Clearance
SEREG
8
VALTEK
"C" Flow-to-open, see Table VII
"D" Flow-to-close, see Table VIII
M8 L6

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Dimensions / Weights

DISASSEMBLY
CLEARANCE

F
SH

N
PE P
UT

O
M

S
O

S
N R
E0009

Table IX: MaxFlo – Handwheel and

Heavy-duty Spring Dimensions (inches / mm)

Actuator
Size E F M N P R

25 10.0 254 16.5 419 9.8 249 6.0 152 2.6 58 6.9 175
50 10.3 262 23.5 597 12.0 305 8.0 203 3.4 86 9.1 231
100 12.8 325 N/A 18.0 457 9.0 229 5.4 138 10.4 264
200 12.8 325 N/A 18.0 457 9.0 229 5.4 138 10.4 264

Table X:
Estimated Shipping Weight (lbs / kg)
(with standard actuator and positioner)
Valve Size Flangeless Body Flanged Body MaxFlo Sizing
1 53 24 56 25 Procedures and data to size MaxFlo valves – including
11/2 57 26 64 29 determining actuator size – are contained in Valtek
Performance! valve sizing program.
2 68 31 75 34
3 82 37 99 45
4 92 42 126 57
6 183 83 236 107
8 218 99 294 133
10 283 128 398 181
12 395 179 595 270

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DISASSEMBLY
CLEARANCE

J E

F
H

S
O

S
G

K A
B C E0008
D
DISASSEMBLY
CLEARANCE

Table XI: MaxFlo Dimensions (inches / mm)

Valve Actuator
Shaft
Size Size
Size
A B C D E F G H J K
(in.) (sq.in.)
1 25 0.4 11 4.0 102 1.8 46 11.7 297 20.0 510 6.0 152 13.1 332 5.6 142 1.1 28 6.5 165 6.5 165
1
1 /2 25 0.6 16 4.5 114 2.5 63 12.7 322 21.0 535 6.0 152 13.1 332 5.6 142 1.1 28 6.5 165 6.5 165
2 25 0.6 16 4.9 124 3.2 82 12.8 324 21.0 535 6.0 152 13.1 332 5.6 142 1.1 28 6.5 165 6.5 165
2 50 0.6 16 4.9 124 3.2 82 12.8 324 21.0 535 8.0 203 18.0 457 6.7 170 2.0 51 9.1 231 7.4 188
3 25 0.9 23 6.5 165 4.7 120 16.5 419 25.0 635 6.0 152 13.1 332 5.6 142 1.1 28 6.5 165 6.5 165
3 50 0.9 23 6.5 165 4.7 120 16.5 419 25.0 635 8.0 203 18.0 457 6.7 170 2.0 51 9.1 231 7.4 188
4 25 0.9 23 7.6 194 4.9 125 16.7 423 26.0 661 6.0 152 13.1 332 5.6 142 1.1 28 6.5 165 6.5 165
4 50 0.9 23 7.6 194 4.9 125 16.7 423 26.0 661 8.0 203 18.0 457 6.7 170 2.0 51 9.1 231 7.4 188
6 50 1.0 26 9.0 229 6.4 161 18.4 468 27.0 680 8.0 203 18.0 457 6.7 170 2.0 51 9.1 231 7.4 188
6 100 1.0 26 9.0 229 6.4 161 18.4 468 29.0 722 11.0 279 22.6 574 9.1 231 2.4 61 12.5 318 8.5 216
8 50 1.0 26 9.6 243 6.9 176 18.8 479 27.0 685 8.0 203 18.0 457 6.7 170 2.0 51 9.1 231 7.4 188
8 100 1.0 26 9.6 243 6.9 176 18.8 479 29.0 733 11.0 279 22.6 574 9.1 231 2.4 61 12.5 318 8.5 216
10 50 1.0 26 10.7 273 8.4 213 21.6 548 30.0 751 8.0 203 18.0 457 6.7 170 2.0 51 9.1 231 7.4 188
10 100 1.0 26 10.7 273 8.4 213 21.6 548 32.0 802 11.0 279 22.6 576 9.1 231 2.4 61 12.5 318 8.5 216
12 100 1.5 37 11.5 292 9.4 238 22.5 573 33.0 827 11.0 279 22.6 576 9.1 231 2.4 61 12.5 318 8.5 216
All dimensions are to be used for estimation only. Certified drawings will be supplied upon request.
Face-to-face dimensions according to ISA S75-04 for sizes 1 thru 8-inch.

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Mounting Orientations

Shaft Upstream
Right hand mounting (optional)
Air-to-Open
Fail-Closed
(Plug on Bottom)
Air-to-Open
Fail-Closed

Shaft Downstream
Air-to-Close Right hand mounting (standard)
Fail-Open
(Plug on Bottom)

Air-to-Close
Air-to-Close
Fail-Open
Fail-Open

Left hand mounting (standard)

Air-to-Open
Fail-Closed

Air-to-Close
Fail-Open
(Plug on Bottom)

Air-to-Open
Fail-Close
(Plug on Bottom)
Left hand mounting (optional)

Actuator Orientation Handwheel Orientation

Note: Orientations 2 and 4 are not Note: These orientations are in
available on some actuator sizes. relation to the pipeline.

D
1 1
C
2 4
4 2 A

3 3
B

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