Fisher easy-e Control Valves

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For easy application and unmatched performance

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Fisher easy-e
Control Valves
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Fisher® For easy application

easy-e® and unmatched performance
Control
Valves

Easy to Operate: Your choices for an

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merson’s Fisher® easy-e® control valve is found in every industry where
fluid flow must be controlled, providing users with improved process easy-e operating system range from a
performance and reliability. Whether the application involves refining, oil and
FIELDVUE® digital valve controller
gas production, power generation, paper manufacturing or chemical
coupled with a spring-and-diaphragm
processing, you will find the easy-e at work. Here are four reasons why:
actuator to a simple, manual hand-

Easy To Choose – With its single valve design platform, you can easily select the wheel operator. Designed for PlantWeb
easy-e valve configuration that best meets your process requirements.
digital plant architecture, FIELDVUE

Easy To Install – A choice of body sizes and end connections plus body styles instruments and AMS™ ValveLink®

means there’s an easy-e valve for most piping requirements. software enable you to run your

operation more efficiently, safely, and

Easy To Maintain – The easy-e valve’s quick-change,
cage-style trim reduces the maintenance challenge, which profitably by delivering new insights on

increases operating time and reduces operating expense. valve health. The spring-and-diaphragm

actuator is commonly specified because

Easy To Own – The easy-e valve gives you a high return
its reliability and wide range of sizes,
on your control valve investment thanks to its long
operating life and enhanced control performance. travels, and thrusts make it ideal for

general service applications. Piston

actuators are often specified for high

thrust and long travels.

easy-e Control Valve
As a core component of
Emerson’s PlantWeb ® digital
plant architecture, the Fisher
easy-e control valve reduces
process variability, allowing
you to operate closer to
production targets.
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Money and Time-Saving Benefits

Incorporating the Fisher easy-e valve into your process

can have significant money and time-saving benefits:
• Reduce Downtime - The rugged easy-e valve results from
extensive flow testing and evaluation, yielding a robust control
valve that is the industry standard for dependability and
longevity.
• Reduce Maintenance Costs - The drop-in easy-e cage, valve
plug and seat ring are designed to be removed from the top
for quick inspection and easy service. This allows you to leave
the valve body in line, resulting in greater savings in
maintenance time and reduced downtime costs.
• Gain Application Versatility - Since trim parts are interchange-
able across the easy-e line, you maximize your control options
as you minimize your control valve investment.
• Reduce Parts Inventory - Because seat rings, cages, gaskets,
stems, bonnets, packing seals and many other parts on the
easy-e valve are interchangeable, trim inventory costs can be
kept to a minimum, resulting in savings that go right to your
bottom line.
• Reduce Training Costs - Because the easy-e valve adapts to a
broad range of applications, engineering and maintenance
training can focus on how to make the most of this flexible
valve design. Rather than having to be familiar with a variety
of control valve platforms, your staff can quickly apply the
flexibility of the easy-e to many different applications within
your operation.
• Achieve Worldwide Consistency - No matter where you obtain
Quick-Change Trim or use your easy-e valve, the dimensions and parts will be
Means Fast Service uniform, eliminating problems that arise from non-
The easy-e valve’s quick-change, interchangeability.
cage-style trim reduces the
maintenance challenge, which
• Improve Total Cost of Ownership - Quality Fisher construction
increases operating time and provides long life with minimum service requirements. The
reduces operating expense. standard flow cage, valve plug and seat ring are constructed of
hardened stainless steel. Trim parts are precision manufactured
to provide smooth operation for years to come.

In addition to providing top quality, expertly engineered valves,

Emerson is committed to providing you with exceptional
customer service. Emerson’s application assistance, responsive
replacement parts service, control valve repair, and training add
even more value to the Fisher easy-e control valve.
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Setting the Standard For Performance

The easy-e globe valve has undergone rigorous
and extensive testing and evaluation. Results
from flow variability testing, hydrostatic pressure
testing, capacity verification, metallurgical
development and cycle life testing all lead to one
conclusion – the easy-e globe valve meets or
exceeds the demanding requirements established
by the process control industry.
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The Versatility and Simplicity of the easy-e Valve

No other valve offers the broad range application

versatility of Emerson’s Fisher easy-e globe valve. The
easy-e control valve is available with a choice of trim
styles and sizes that lets you specify just the right
amount of control for your application. Your Emerson
salesperson has the expertise to help you select the
best combination to get the job done.

Unmatched Capacity
Due to its proven cage-guided design, the easy-e
delivers unmatched flow capacities. This allows you
the freedom of applying the easy-e in a wide range of
service conditions, maximizing your control options.

The standard valve stem packing in the easy-e valve

is the PTFE V-ring. Suitable for in-body process
temperatures to 232°C (450°F), PTFE packing
minimizes friction and does not require lubrication.
For higher temperature service, specify graphite packing.
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ENVIRO-SEAL® Packing System Change Flow Characteristics

Packing selection is increasingly being driven by Without Changing the Valve Plug or Seat Ring
governmental regulations and our customers’ The flow cage within the easy-e valve with balanced
concern for the environment. ENVIRO-SEAL® is an trim not only guides the valve plug and retains the seat
advanced packing system that provides the measure ring, it also determines the flow characteristic of the
of emission control security that you require. valve. With these cage options, the flow characteristic
can be changed quickly with a minimum of downtime.
Using a compact, live-loaded design and a variety of Special cage configurations are also available to meet
material options, the ENVIRO-SEAL packing system severe service demands caused by turbulent gas flow
provides superior sealing performance for almost any and cavitating liquid.
application. The ENVIRO-SEAL system provides a
constant load over the life of the packing material,
greatly reducing the need for packing box adjustment
and maintenance.

Linear – The flow capacity is directly proportional to

the valve plug travel.

Quick Opening – The flow capacity increases sharply

at low valve plug travels and more slowly as the valve
travels to its maximum.
Packing Certifications
TÜV has certified the stem sealing
capabilities of ENVIRO-SEAL PTFE and
graphite packing systems for
sliding-stem valves with TA Luft
emission control requirements.
Emission control packing compliance to
FCI/ANSI 91-1 has been certified by
Yarmouth Research and Technology.

Equal Percentage – The flow capacity increases by

the same percentage for each equal increment change
in plug travel. This provides excellent rangeability, as
well as control resolution at small increments of travel.
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The Right Trim For the Job

There’s a lineup of easy-e trim designs, in full or  Low Flow Trims – The precisely engineered
reduced port sizes, to help you match application MicroForm and MicroFlute trim options are ideal for
requirements. reduced flow applications. These trim options not only
meet your small capacity needs, but also allow the use
 Post-Guided Trim – This clean-cavity, post- of a standard easy-e valve, which helps keep parts
guided design is excellent for general applications, inventory at a minimum.
as well as viscous, non-lubricating and other hard to
handle process fluids. Shutoff capabilities include
Class IV and V (metal seat), and Class VI (soft seat).

 Balanced Trim – The versatility of this general

purpose, cage-guided trim design puts you in control
of a variety of liquids and gases over a wide range of
temperatures. Its balanced design reduces actuator
thrust requirements for even greater economy in
actuator sizing and selection.

The balanced trim design offers a choice of metal-to-

metal or soft seating for Class II through Class VI
shutoff capability.

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Severe Service Trims For Your

Toughest Applications
Highly engineered trims are available to reduce
aerodynamic noise in gaseous service and eliminate
cavitation damage in liquid service.

 Cavitrol® III Trim – Helps prevent cavitation and

resultant damage at high pressure drops. Cavitrol III
trim also reduces or eliminates cavitation noise.

 WhisperFlo® Trim – An industry leader, this 5

multi-path, multi-stage trim reduces aerodynamic
noise by as much as 40 dBA. The patented WhisperFlo
trim delivers a break-through combination of noise
abatement performance and high capacity.

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easy-e Valve Selection Guide

Choose the Body Style to Availability/Overview

Fit the Line
Trim Type Trim Standard Shutoff
A choice of easy-e valve body Designator
styles lets you meet a variety of
Post-Guided General Service Z Class IV (metal) and VI (soft) per ANSI/FCI 70-2
application and pipeline
Balanced General Service D Class II per ANSI/FCI 70-2
requirements. Bodies with
expanded ends or extra long travel Balanced Tight Shutoff T Classes IV, V, and VI per ANSI/FCI 70-2
give added flexibility in reducing
Body Style Design Body Size Body Rating Trim Style
noise regeneration due to high Designator ASME /European
outlet velocities.
Standard Globe E 1/2 to 8-inch Class 150-600/PN 10-100 Balanced,
Post-Guided
Fisher easy-e valve sizes range Expanded Flange EW 4 x 2-inch to Class 150-600/PN 10-100 Balanced,
from 1/2 inch up through 24 inch 24 x 20-inch Unbalanced
and DN 15 through DN 600. Angle EA 1 to 6-inch Class 150-600/PN 10-100 Balanced,
Pressure ratings cover ANSI Class Unbalanced

150 through Class 600 and PN 10 Large Globe EU 12,16,20-inch Class 150-600/PN 10-100 Balanced
w/Long Travel
through PN 100. End connections
include flanged, screwed and
Capacity Comparisons (CV)
welded.
Post-Guided Trim Balanced Trim
Size Quick Opening Equal Percentage Quick Opening Equal Percentage

1” 16.9 13.2 22.1 17.2

1 1/2” 34.2 28.1 44 35.8
2” 58.6 53.8 77.6 59.7
3” 129 114 161 136
4” 223 190 251 224
6” 460 394
8” 863 818

Standard globe style Angle style Expanded end style

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You Get More Than a Piece of Hardware

In the battle for performance and Fisher Control Valve Training Fisher Control Valve Repair
production, you need every Puts You In The Know Is at Your Service
advantage you can get. From Emerson offers comprehensive With facilities at strategic locations
application expertise to training to customer training and education around the world, Emerson’s
quick replacement parts to valve programs that cover a wide range Instrument & Valve Services gives
repairs, you can always count on of process topics. The programs you fast turnaround of emergency
Emerson for quality, service and consist of structured courses that and routine valve repairs. You’ll get
expertise. are geared to real-world situations. factory-authorized repair using
Customer training is provided at genuine Fisher parts, plus each
our educational facilities located total valve repair receives a one-
near you. In addition to standard year warranty. All Instrument &
programs, tailored courses Valve Services locations have
designed for the specific needs of direct access to the extensive serial
an organization can be conducted number database so your
on-site. Prepackaged Fisher repairable Fisher valves are rebuilt
training courses are available in to meet original factory
video format, making self-training specifications.
convenient and cost-effective. www.EmersonProcess.com/IVS
www.EmersonProcess.com/education

FAST Service Keeps You Up

And Running
FisherFAST™ parts distribution
offers express delivery of
replacement parts. Now you can
Expert Application Assistance fine-tune your plant’s maintenance
From the Application Experts inventory with the knowledge that
The next time you need to specify control valve needs for plant
a control valve for your system, turnarounds, scheduled
whether for general service or maintenance programs, as well as
severe, consider the easy-e valve. unplanned valve repair can be met
Contact the Emerson sales office in quickly with genuine Fisher parts
your area. If you don’t know who and control valves.
they are, visit our Web site at
www.EmersonProcess.com/Fisher
and click on Sales Contacts. Highly
skilled and experienced
applications personnel are ready to
help you take advantage of the
many benefits of the easy-e valve.
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