GE Oil & Gas

41005 Series
Masoneilan* Cage Guided, Balanced Globe Valve
Instruction Manual

GE Data Classification : Public

THESE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDE THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR WITH IMPORTANT PROJECT-SPECIFIC REFERENCE INFORMATION
IN ADDITION TO THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR’S NORMAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. SINCE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHIES VARY, GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES) DOES NOT ATTEMPT
TO DICTATE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES, BUT TO PROVIDE BASIC LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS CREATED BY THE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT
PROVIDED.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSUME THAT OPERATORS ALREADY HAVE A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE
OPERATION OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS. THEREFORE, THESE
INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE INTERPRETED AND APPLIED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE AT
THE SITE AND THE PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION OF OTHER EQUIPMENT AT THE SITE.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT PURPORT TO COVER ALL DETAILS OR VARIATIONS IN EQUIPMENT NOR TO PROVIDE FOR EVERY POSSIBLE
CONTINGENCY TO BE MET IN CONNECTION WITH INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE. SHOULD FURTHER INFORMATION
BE DESIRED OR SHOULD PARTICULAR PROBLEMS ARISE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED SUFFICIENTLY FOR THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR'S
PURPOSES THE MATTER SHOULD BE REFERRED TO GE.

THE RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF GE AND THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THOSE EXPRESSLY
PROVIDED IN THE CONTRACT RELATING TO THE SUPPLY OF THE EQUIPMENT. NO ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES BY
GE REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT OR ITS USE ARE GIVEN OR IMPLIED BY THE ISSUE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FURNISHED TO THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR SOLELY TO ASSIST IN THE INSTALLATION, TESTING, OPERATION,
AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED. THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANY
THIRD PARTY WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GE.

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Contents
1. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Serial Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Spare Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 Actuator and Other Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. Numbering System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Cleanness of Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Isolating By-Pass Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Heat Insulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Hydraulic Test and Cleaning of Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.5 Flow Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4. Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1 Removal of Actuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2 Opening of the Pressurized Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.3 Disassembly of Valve Plug Stem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.4 Disassembly of the Auxiliary Pilot Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5. Maintenance – Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.1 Packing Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.2 Repair of Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6. Valve Reassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.1 Pinning the Valve Plug Stem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.2 Assembly of Ring or Spring-Energized Seal Ring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.3 41405 Valve Plug and Cage Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.4 Assembly of the Parts Inside the Valve Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.5 Assembly of Bonnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.6 Tightening of Body Stud Nuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.7 Assembly of Packing Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

7. Actuator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.1 Coupling of Actuator Type 88 No. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.2 Coupling of Actuator Type 87 No. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.3 Coupling of Actuator Type 87 No. 10, 16 and 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.4 Coupling of Actuator Type 88 No. 10, 16 and 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.5 Coupling of Air-to-Extend Actuator (Type 37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.6 Coupling of Air-to-Retract Actuator (Type 38) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.7 Other Types of Pneumatic Actuators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Body Sub Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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 WARNING
Safety Information About this Manual

CAUTION
Important - Please Read Before Installation • The information in this manual is subject to change without
prior notice.
Masoneilan 41005 Series instructions contain DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION labels, where necessary, to alert • The information contained in this manual, in whole or part,
you to safety related or other important information. Read the shall not be transcribed or copied without GE’s written
instructions carefully before installing and maintaining your permission.
control valve. DANGER and WARNING hazards are related • Please report any errors or questions about the information in

CAUTION
to personal injury. CAUTION hazards involve equipment or
property damage. Operation of damaged equipment can, under
certain operational conditions, result in degraded process
this manual to your local supplier.
• These instructions are written specifically for the 41005 Series
control valves, and do not apply for other valves outside of
system performance that can lead to injury or death. Total this product line.
compliance with all DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION notices
is required for safe operation. Life Period
The current estimated useful life period for the Masoneilan

WARNING
41005 Series control valve is 25+ years. To maximize the useful
life of the product it is essential to conduct annual inspections,
routine maintenance and ensure proper installation to avoid
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to potential any unintended stresses on the product. The specific operating
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that conditions will also impact the useful life of the product. Consult
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. the factory for guidance on specific applications if required prior to
installation.

WARNING
DANGER Warranty

CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Items sold by General Electric are warranted to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of shipment provided said items are used
according to GE recommended usages. GE reserves the right

CAUTION
to discontinue manufacture of any product or change product
WARNING materials, design or specifications without notice.
Note: Prior to installation:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

CAUTION
could result in serious injury. • The valve must be installed, put into service and
maintained by qualified and competent professionals who

WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
have undergone
suitable training.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, • Under certain operating conditions, the use of damaged
could result in minor or moderate injury. equipment could cause a degradation of the performance
of the system which may lead to personal injury or death.

CAUTION
CAUTION
• Changes to specifications, structure, and components used
may not lead to the revision of this manual unless such
changes affect the function and performance of the product.
When used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could • All surrounding pipe lines must be thoroughly flushed to
result in property damage. ensure all entrained debris has been removed from the
system.
CAUTION
Note: Indicates important facts and conditions.

DANGER

DANGER
DANGER

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1. General

Important
This document contains all the instructions required for the installation, operation and maintenance of the
equipment.

Regular maintenance, strict observance of these instructions and the use of manufacturer’s replacement parts will
guarantee optimum operation and reduce maintenance costs.

1.1 Scope 1.4 Spare Parts

The following instructions are designed to guide the user When carrying out maintenance operations, only
through the installation and maintenance of the 41005 manufacturer’s replacement parts must be used,
Series valves for all sizes and all pressure classes. obtained through our local representatives or our
Spare Parts Service.
1.2 Serial Plate When ordering spare parts, the model and serial
The serial plate is usually fixed to the side of the actuator numbers indicated on the manufacturer’s serial plate
yoke. It indicates, amongst other things, the type of valve, must be given.
the pressure class, the material used for the pressurized
chamber and the air supply pressure of the actuator. The recommended spare parts are indicated in the parts
list included in this instruction manual on page 20.
1.3 After Sales Service
GE offers it clientele an After Sales Service comprising 1.5 Actuator and Other Accessories
highly qualified technicians, for the operation, The valve is equipped with an actuator; like all the other
maintenance and repair of its equipment. To benefit from valve accessories, actuators are the subject of special
this service, contact our local representative or the After instructions which provide information on the electric
Sales Service of the factory whose address is given at the and pneumatic connections. The instruction manuals to
end of the document. be used for standard actuators are GEA31171 for types
37/38, GEA19530A for types 87/88.

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2. Numbering System
Actuator
Body S/A (5 Digits)
(2 Digits)

Actuator Type
Body Balanced Plug Design
and Action on Air Trim Type/Characteristic Optional Config.
Series Seal Type Series
Failure

Conventional 41 0. Undefined 0. Undefined 5 A. Angle Body

37 – Open Cage
3. Pressure 1. Standard cage/Linear EB. Extension
38 – Close guided
energized bonnet
globe 2. Standard cage/Equal
Cylinder PTFE seal ring
percentage C. Cryogenic
51– Double Acting
4. With pilot extension
52 – Open 3. Lo-dB*/anticavitation single
bonnet
53 - Close 5. With seal ring stage/Linear/Equal %
Multispring 6. With PTFE 4. Lo-dB* single stage with
87 – Open seal diffuser/Linear/Equal %
88 – Close
9. Graphite seal 5. Lo-dB* double stage/Linear
ring
6. VRT (stack) TYPE S/Linear

7. VRT (stack partial)/Type S/

modified percentage

8. VRT (cage) TYPE C/Linear

9. Anticavitation
double stage/Linear (1)

Note: This instruction manual describes all the standard options in the 41005 Series valve. To satisfy the particular
conditions of your application, GE may have had to develop a special option which is the subject of an additional
clause to this instruction manual. In this case, the instructions given in the additional clause always take precedence
over the general instructions.

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3. Installation
3.1 Cleanness of Piping 3.4 Hydraulic Test and Cleaning of Lines
Before installing the valve in the line, clean piping and During this operation, the control valve must not be used
valve of all foreign material such as welding chips, scale, as an isolating valve.
oil, grease or dirt. Gasket surfaces must be thoroughly
This means that the valve must always be opened before
cleaned to insure leak-free joints.
carrying out pressure tests in the process line, cleaning of
pipes, etc., otherwise equipment damages or destroying
3.2 Isolating By-Pass Valve of seal rings could result.
To allow for in-line inspection, maintenance and
removal of the valve without service interruption, 3.5 Flow Direction
provide a manually operated stop valve on each side
The valve must be installed so that the controlled
of the control valve and a manually operated throttling
substance will flow through the valve in the direction
valve in the by-pass line.
indicated by the flow arrow located on the body.

3.3 Heat Insulation

In case of heat insulated installation, do not insulate the
valve bonnet and take protection measures related to
personal safety.

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4. Disassembly
4.1 Removal of Actuator Note: The valve must always be reassembled with new
packing rings and gaskets; before disassembly, make
(Figures 15 and 16)
sure that the appropriate parts are available.
Access to the internal components of the body should be
A. Remove the packing flange nuts (3) then remove
accomplished with the actuator removed. To carry out
the packing flange (4) and the packing follower (23).
this operation, follow the instructions below and refer
to the specific actuator instructions, reference B. Check that the exposed part of the valve plug
GEA19530A for a type 87/88 actuator and GEA31171 for stem (1) is clean enough for the bonnet (7) to be
the type 37/38 actuator. removed easily.

4.1.1 Disconnection of instruments C. Remove the body stud nuts (8).

Disconnect all mechanical couplings between the D. By means of a pad eye secured instead of the
positioner and the other instruments on the one hand actuator, lift the bonnet (7) up and separate it from
and the valve stem/actuator stem coupling on the the valve body (18). During this operation, the valve
other hand. plug stem (1) must be pushed downwards so that
the valve plug remains in the valve body (18).
4.1.2 Plug stems screwed into the actuator stem
In the case of air-to-retract actuators, apply sufficient air E. Remove the spring washer (17) and the body
pressure on the diaphragm to retract the stem completely. gasket (10).

Loosen the counter-nut, unscrew the stem. F. In the case of type 41305, 41375, 41505, 41605 and
41905 valves, remove the valve plug stem (1) and
valve plug (15) assembly from the cage by pulling the
valve plug stem upward, then remove the cage (16)
and “stack” (37) assembly for 41375 type valve.
During this operation, make sure that the plug does not
turn when it is seated. If the plug travel is very small and
there is a large amount of plug stem inside the actuator,
it may be necessary to remove the yoke nut and lift the Because of the cage gasket (31), the cage can
actuator so that the plug is not touching the seat. sometimes be lifted along with the valve plug. If this
should happen, press down on the cage so that it
4.1.3 Stems attached with a stem connector remains in the body. If the cage is lifted along with
In the case of air-to-retract actuators, apply sufficient the valve plug, it could slip during handling and fall
air pressure on the diaphragm to retract the stem
completely. In the case of a 41905 series valve [equipped with a
graphite ring (45)], make sure that the ring is not
Loosen the screws and remove the stem connector.
damaged during the operation.
4.1.4 Removal of actuator G. In the case of a 41405 valve, remove the valve
Disconnect all the ingoing and outgoing air and electrical plug and body cage assembly by pulling the valve
connections from the actuator. Loosen the yoke nut or plug stem upward; in this case, the valve plug has
attachment screws and lift the actuator, making sure a shoulder which prevents the cage from falling.
that the concentricity and/or the thread of the bonnet is Remove the valve plug from the cage by pulling on
not damaged. the end of the valve plug stem.

H. Remove the seat ring (13) and the seat ring gasket
4.2 Opening of the Pressurized Chamber
(14) from the valve body (18).
(Figures 17, 18 and 19)
I. Remove the packing (6), the packing spacer (5) and
the guide bushing (22) from the bonnet (7).

Note: A packing spacer (5) is only mounted when the

Prior to disassembly, vent the process pressure and bonnet has a side connection.
isolate the valve if necessary.

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4.3 Disassembly of Valve Plug Stem 4.4 Disassembly of the Auxiliary Pilot Plug
The valve plug stem is screwed and pinned into the When the valve is of the 41405 type.
valve plug (15). In the case of 50, 80 or 100 mm (2”, 3” or 4”) valves
To dismount the stem, the valve plug must be held as (Figure 17).
indicated below, taking care not to damage the guiding Exert a sufficient force on the auxiliary pilot plug (20) to
surfaces; the plug stem pin (9) is then removed. By means compress the spring washers (12). The retaining ring (19)
of flats or using a nut and counter-nut on the end of the can then be removed, releasing the auxiliary pilot plug
stem, unscrew the stem taking care not to apply and spring washers.
a bending moment which could deform it.
In the case of 150 to 400 mm (6” to 16”) valves (Figure 17).
Cylindrical machining diameter of the jaw = To carry out this operation safely, screws of the diameter
plug shank diameter: Dia. A
and length indicated in the table in Figure 2 must be used.
Soft metal Thread the socket head cap screws through the holes
Tight only on
this no guiding vise draw in the auxiliary pilot plug (20). Tighten until the retainer
surface ring (19) can be removed. Loosen the screws gradually.
Remove the auxiliary pilot plug and the spring (12).

Valve size Pilot Dismounting Screws Size

Stop pin
integrated in Length
vise jaw and Do not tight mm in. Qty. Dia.
on the plug
mm in.
inserted into a
plug hole skirt 150 6 2 57 2.25 1/4” – 20 UNC 2A
200 8 2 70 2.75
250 10 2 63.5 2.5
Figure 1 3/8” – 16 UNC 2A
300 12 3 101.5 4
400 16 3 63.5 2.5
Figure 2

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5. Maintenance – Repair
G. Put the valve back into service and check for
5.1 Packing Box
tightness. Tighten packing flange nuts (3) as required.
Tightness of the packing box is obtained by compression
of the packing (6). Compression must be achieved by 5.1.2 Graphite packing ring
evenly tightening the packing flange nuts (3) on the To carry out this operation, the valve plug stem must be
packing flange (4). Periodical retightening of the packing removed. See chapter on actuator disassembly.
flange nuts is required to maintain tightness.
A. Loosen and remove packing flange nuts (3).
Make sure that the packing is not over tightened as this
could prevent smooth operation of the valve. If a leak B. Remove packing flange (4), and packing follower (23)
persists after the packing has been compressed to a from the plug stem.
maximum, the packing needs to be changed. C. By means of a puller, remove packing rings (6),
insuring not to damage the sealing surface of
A packing spacer (5) is only mounted when the bonnet
packing box or plug stem.
has a side connection.
D. Replace new packing set (6); first one back-up ring
5.1.1 Carbon/PTFE and pure PTFE packing rings (Carbon/Graphite braided ring), then expanded
Carbon/PTFE and pure PTFE packing rings are cut in graphite rings (smooth rings), at last, one other
such a way that they can be replaced without having to braided back-up ring; it is important to press the
separate the valve plug stem from the actuator stem. rings down one at a time in the packing box.

A. Unscrew and remove the packing flange nuts (3). Number of

Number of rings
B. Lift the packing flange (4) and packing follower (23) packing set
up along the valve stem. N.D. mm (in.) Braided Graphite Braided
C. By means of a puller, remove the packing (6) and 50 (2”) 1 4 1
packing spacer (5), taking care not to damage the
80 – 100
sealing surface of the packing box lantern or the 1 6 1
(3” – 4”)
valve plug stem.
150 to 600
D. Replace the packing rings, with the cut in each ring 1 5 1
(6” to 24”)
placed about 120° from the next, pressing them
down one at a time and respecting the table below: Figure 4

Carbon/PTFE and pure PTFE packing box E. Put the follower (23) and packing flange (4) back on.
Number of rings F. Screw and moderately tighten the packing flange
with side connection nuts (3).
without side on top of under G. Reassemble the valve plug stem (see chapter on
N.D. mm (in.)
connection packing packing actuator re-assembly).
spacer spacer H. Open and close the valve several times then tighten
50 the packing.
6 2 4
(2”) I. Put the valve back into service and check for
80 – 100 tightness. Tighten packing flange nuts (3) as required.
8 3 5
(3” – 4”)
5.2 Repair of Parts
150 to 600
7 2 5 Before re-assembly, the parts must be carefully
(6” to 24”)
examined in order to eliminate any scratched, worn or
Figure 3 damaged parts.

E. Put the follower (23) and the packing flange (4) 5.2.1 Guiding surfaces
back on. The guiding surfaces of the cage and valve plug, the
F. Screw and tighten the packing flange nuts (3) without guide bushing, and the guiding surfaces of the plug stem
cramming the packing rings. and auxiliary pilot plug must be checked in particular. If
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there is only slight damage, a light abrasive can be used. However, not more than 0.25 mm (0.010”) of metal must
be removed in the case of a 50, 80 or 100 mm (2”, 3” or 4”)
Otherwise the part must be replaced as soon as possible
valve or more than 0.4 mm (0.015”) in the case of a 150 to
(see paragraph “Spare parts”).
400 mm (6” to 16”) valve. Make sure that the seating angle
indicated in Figure 6 is respected.

Guiding If a slight defect exists on any of the above seating

Guiding surface surfaces, lapping can be envisaged, in which case the
surface following must be respected:

• Spread a fine layer of high quality sealing compound

on the seating surface.
Pilot Seating
surface • Put the seat ring (13) in the body, noting the angle.
• In the case of 41305, 41505, 41605 and 41905 valves,
put the cage (16) on the seat ring.
Cage
• In case of 41375 valves, put the stack (48) on the seat
Figure 5 ring and the cage (16) on the stack.

5.2.2 Sealing surfaces (Figure 6) • In the case of 41405 valves, assemble the valve plug,
cage and stem (15)-(16)-(1).
Guiding surface
• In case of 41305, 41505, 41605, 41375 and 41905,
Seating surface assemble the valve plug (15) and stem (1).
• Assemble the bonnet (7) and its guide bushing (22).
Guiding
surface • Place an appropriate tool on the valve plug stem (1) to
turn it.
Valve Plug • Lap by slightly rotating the valve plug or the auxiliary
Seating surface
pilot plug in alternative directions. After several
rotations, lift the valve plug, turn it 90°, and start again.
Seat Ring
31°30' • Lapping can be repeated, but must be limited as much
32°30'
62°30' as possible so that the seat remains sufficiently narrow
57°30'
to guarantee tightness.
• Disassemble the parts, clean them and put them back,
respecting the initial angle.
Plug seating 29°30' Pilot seating
surface 30°30' surface
(41405 only)
5.2.3 Gasket seating surfaces
Gasket seating surface must be free of dents, scratches
and corrosion; otherwise, they will need to be repaired.
Seat ring seating surface
5.2.4 Seal rings and gaskets
Figure 6 Spiral-wound gaskets (10), (14) and (36) must always be
changed after disassembly. Seal rings (11A), (11C) or (11E)
If the surface of the auxiliary pilot plug (20) is damaged,
can be reused if they are free of scratches, erosion and
the auxiliary pilot plug must be replaced (see paragraph
corrosion.
“Spare parts”).

The seat ring (13), plug and auxiliary pilot plug (20) 5.2.5 Valve plug, valve plug stem
seating surfaces must be completely free of dents, If the valve plug has to be changed, then the stem must
wear and scratches. also be completely changed to guarantee correct pinning
of the assembly. If only the valve plug stem has to be
If the auxiliary pilot plug seat in the valve plug (15) and/or
changed, then the valve plug can be reused.
other valve plug or seat ring seating surfaces show signs
of slight deterioration, they can be touched up on a lathe.
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6. Valve Reassembly
6.1 Pinning the Valve Plug Stem 6.1.2 Tightening of the plug stem
To carry out this operation, the valve plug must be
The valve plug (15) and stem (1) assembly consists of a
prevented from moving by holding the plug shank with an
rod threaded into the valve plug and pinned in place.
appropriate tool.
If the valve plug (15) [or the auxiliary pilot plug (20)
Screw two nuts on to the end of the new plug stem and
in the case of a 41405 valve] needs to be replaced,
lock them together. Screw the valve plug stem solidly into
it is recommended using a new stem. The hole of the
the plug, checking that the reference mark is level with
original pin in an old stem often prevents satisfactory
the end of the plug shank.
results being obtained and can seriously impair the
mechanical strength of the stem-valve assembly. If the stem has flats, apply a torque “T” using a wrench of
dimension “E” (see Figure 7).
Assembly is carried out as follows:
6.1.3 Drilling the pin hole (Figures 7 and 8)
6.1.1 Reference marking on the
Note: For this operation, it is recommended clamping
valve plug stem
the valve plug-stem assembly by the plug shank to avoid
Make a reference mark on the valve plug stem at a
damaging the guiding surfaces; particular care must be
distance “X” (Figures 7 and 8), equivalent to the stem
taken so that the pin hole goes through the valve plug axis.
recess in the valve plug.
If the valve plug is new, drill a hole of diameter “C” at a
Note: For shouldered plug stems with two flats, the distance “D” from the end of the valve plug; choose the
above marking is unnecessary. diameter “C” from the table according to the type of pin
used (metric or Anglo Saxon pin).
If the hole is already drilled in the valve plug, use the hole
as a guide to drill through the valve plug stem.

Metric Anglo- Torque T

Valve
Diameter pin, Saxon Distance Non-
plug stem F D E Shouldered
A diameter pin dia. X Shouldered
diameter B stem
C C stem
mm (in.) mm (in.) mm In. mm (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.) N.m (Ft.lbs) N.m (Ft.lbs)
12.7 (1/2) 20 (.79) 3.5 0.14 18 (.70) 18.5 (.73) 6 (.24) 17 (11/16) 50 (37) 60 (44)
15.87 (5/8) 25.5 (.98) 5.0 0.2 24 (.95) 28 (1.1) 8 (.30) 22 (7/8) 50 (37) 160 (118)
19.05 (3/4) 35 (1.38) 5.0 0.2 30 (1.2) 45 (1.77) 19 (.75) 27 (11/16) 160 (118) 160 (118)
25.4 (1.0) 44.5 (1.66) 8.0 5/16 40 (1.58) 47.5 (1.88) 25 (.98) 30 (11/4) 160 (118) 250 (184)
31.75 (1 1/4) 58 (2.28) 8.0 5/16 55 (2.20) 70 (2.76) 31.5 (1.24) 40 (1 5/8) - 800 (590)
38.1 (1 1/2) 70 (2.76) 10.0 - 65 (2.56) 90 (3.54) 33 (1.30) 50 (2) - 1 500 (1100)

Figure 7
Two flats of wrench size “E”
Plug shank Shouldered Standard
stem stem
B D
X
Shouldered stem
A F
X
B
Dia. C Stem pin
Standard stem

Figure 8
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6.1.4 Pinning 6.2.2 41405 and 41505 valves
By means of a hammer, introduce the pin into the hole. (Figures 17 and 19)
Complete the pinning operation, taking care to ensure that These valves are equipped with metal rings; the inner ring
the pin is recessed by the same amount at both sides. has a straight cut while the outer ring has a staggered cut.
Using a ball tooling and hammer, caulk the pin hole edge To insert the rings into the cage groove, open the rings
of the plug. slightly by hand and slide them, one after the other, along
Place the assembly in the soft jaw chuck of a lathe to check the plug making sure that the parts are not damage.
alignment of the two parts; correct any alignment defects. Note: The cuts in the outer and inner rings are to be
placed at about 180° from each other.
6.2 Assembly of Ring or
Spring-Energized Seal Ring 6.2.3 41605 valve
(Figure 19)
6.2.1 41305 valve
(Figures 9, 18 and 19) These valves are equipped with an inner elastomeric ring
and a PTFE gasket.
These valves have a spring-energized seal rings
composed of a PTFE-based jacket maintained expanding Insert the elastomeric ring (11D) in the groove.
by a spring.
Place the PTFE gasket (11C) at a temperature of 100°C
To insert the ring into the plug groove: (boiling water) to 160°C for a few minutes to facilitate
• Lubricate the entry chamber. insertion, then slide along the plug until it slips into the
groove.
• Place the ring over the conical top of the plug so that
the lips of the ring face to the pressure (see Figure 9). For optimum insertion of the ring, a Serflex type ring
compressor can be used to compress the ring in the
groove for several minutes.

6.2.4 41905 valve

To the assembly direction of the radial ring (11F) on the (Figure 19)
plug (see Figure 9).
These valves are equipped with rings; the inner metal ring
Flow Tends to Open: the open side is in the top.
has a straight cut and the outer ring is made of graphite.
Flow Tends to Close: the open side is in the lower part.
The new graphite seal ring (11A) is supplied in the form of
• Slip to the ring into the groove (without spinning it) as a closed ring in which a notch must be cut before being
shown in Figure 9. This operation can be facilitated by inserted.
heating the ring. The temperature of the ring should
not exceed 150°C.
• Keep the ring retained until it returns to room
temperature and goes back in place within the groove. Graphite seal rings are fragile and the following operations
Clamping with a collar (SERFLEX type) will help to must be carried out very carefully.
properly position the ring.
Using a sharp blade, carry out two V notches on the two
FTO FTC opposite faces. Hold the ring on either side of the notch
between the thumb and index and bend until it breaks.
Pushing Pushing Using a very fine file, adjust each end of the ring so that
Direction Direction
its external circumference corresponds to the internal
circumference of the inside diameter of the cage (16).
To adjust the length of the ring correctly, insert the new
graphite ring into the cage, with the ring against the
inner wall of the hole in the cage, allowing minimum play
between the two ends of the ring.
Figure 9
To insert the inner ring, then the graphite ring into the
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cage groove, slightly open the rings by hand and slide – The cage/plug/stem assembly for 41405 valves,
them one after the other along the plug, taking care not – The STACK assembly (making sure that the face with
to damage the parts. the smallest number of holes is in contact with the
Note: The cuts on each ring are to be placed at about seat ring), and cage (16) for 41375 valves.
180° from each other.

6.2.5 41375 high temperature valve

(232°C to 316°C) For the double-cage assembly, carry out the following
(Figure 19) operations:
These valves are equipped with a seal ring composed of a • Put the inner cage (16) upside down,
jacket and a metallic spring and two backup rings (11G).
• Encase the outer cage (75) on the inner cage, maintain
Assemble the different parts as shown in Figure 19, them together with the two pins (76).
starting by the backup rings.
• In the case of valves other than 41405 valves, insert
the valve plug/stem/ring assembly into the cage taking
particular care as it goes past the ring or spring-
energized seal ring.
Put these parts as shown in Figure 19, the angle of 90°
of the backup ring in front of the extrusion gap between • In the case of valves with a N.D. less than 150 (6”), place
cage and plug. the body/cage gasket in the valve body, making sure
that it is centered as well as possible.
6.3 41405 Valve Plug and • For valve sizes 150 to 400 mm (6 to 16”), insert either
Cage Assembly the cage gasket (24) or the flat spring washer (17).
(Figure 17)
• For valve sizes 450, 600 and 750 mm (18, 20 and 24”),
insert either the first cage gasket, the cage washer and
6.3.1 Assembly of valve plug and auxiliary pilot plug
the second cage gasket or the flat spring depending
Assemble, as appropriate, the flat spring or the coil
on the type of valve, then place the body gasket (10) in
springs then the valve plug/plug stem assembly.
the valve body making sure that it is centered as well
Using the same tools as those used for disassembly as possible.
(see chapter “Disassembly”), compress the springs so
that the retaining ring can be inserted in the groove of
the main plug.

6.3.2 Assembly of cage To the direction of assembly of spring washer:

Place the cage over the valve plug assembly via the top • ND 150 (6”) to 450 (18”) valves, the concave face is
of the plug stem. When doing so, take particular care to upwards,
position the ring correctly.
• ND 500 (20”), and 600 (24”), the concave face is
6.4 Assembly of the Parts Inside downwards and the tapped holes are visible.

the Valve Body

6.5 Assembly of Bonnet
(Figures 17, 18 and 19)
Check that the packing ring (6), the spacer (5) and the
Proceed as follows: guide bushing (22) have been removed from the bonnet.
• After checking that the surfaces are perfectly clean, Position the bonnet (7) above the valve, so that the
place the seat gasket (14) in the valve body, making packing flange studs (2) are perpendicular to the flow
sure that it is centered as well as possible. direction of the valve.

• Mount the seat ring or the diffuser seat (13). Thread the bonnet (7) onto the valve stem (1) and push it
down carefully until it goes into the valve body studs (21)
• Mount: and takes up its correct position.
– The cage (16) for 41305, 41605 and 41905 valves,
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Grease the threads of the valve body studs (21) and the of the body. Screw the external nuts in order indicated
bearing surfaces of the body stud nuts (8). by the Figure 2 and screw them by successive, uniform
and progressive levels until the torque values given in the
Screw on the body stud nuts by hand. Tighten the nuts
following table.
lightly and evenly so that the internal parts are held in
place. The face of the bonnet should be parallel to the Torque Valve body stud/Bonnet
upper face of the body. Body Nuts (21) Torque
Slide the guide bushing (22) onto the valve plug stem and ASME
Nominal
Pressure Size (in) No. m.N ft.lb
let it drop to the bottom of the packing box housing. size (in)
classe
2
6.6 Tightening of Body Stud Nuts 3x2 300/600 3/4 – 10 6 150 110
4x2
Alignment of internal parts
900/1500 7/8 – 9 8 250 180
In order to achieve perfect alignment of the seat ring and 2
2500 1 1/4 – 8 6 550 410
the valve plug, a force must be applied to the plug stem
3x2
during tightening of the bonnet which results in correct 900/1500 1–8 8 400 300
4x2
relative positioning of the two parts. 300/600 3/4 – 10 8 150 110
3
The force can be applied with the pneumatic actuator 4x3 900 /
6x2 1500 1 1/4 – 8 6 800 600
as follows: 900/1500
Place the actuator on the valve bonnet (7) by means of 3 2500 1 1/2 – 8 6 1050 775
4 300/600 7/8 – 9 8 250 180
the yoke nut (33) or attachment screws and connect the
6x4 900 1 1/2 – 8 6 1200 900
valve plug stem to the actuator stem. See chapter on 8x4 1500 1 1/2 – 8 6 1400 1000
actuators for installation instructions. 4 2500 1 5/8 – 8 8 1250 930
6 300 1–8 8 400 300
8x6 600 1–8 12 350 250
10 x 6 900/1500 1 3/4 – 8 8 1800 1300
6 2500 1 7/8 – 8 8 1900 1400
During this operation, make sure that the plug does not 8 300/600 1 1/4 – 8 8 700 500
turn when it is seated. If the plug travel is very small and 10 x 8 900 1 3/4 – 8 8 1900 1400
there is a large amount of plug stem inside the actuator, 12 x 8 1500 1 3/4 – 8 8 2300 1700
it may be necessary to remove the yoke nut and lift the 8 2500 1 3/4 – 8 12 1650 1220
300 1 1/2 – 8 8 1200 900
actuator so that the plug is not touching the seat.
600 1 1/2 – 8 12 1200 900
10 900 1 3/4 – 8 12 1800 1300
Align the internal parts as follows: 1500 1 3/4 – 8 12 2000 1500
In the case of air-to-extend actuators, supply air to the 2500 2–8 12 2800 2070
actuator at the maximum pressure indicated on the 300 1 1/2 – 8 8 1300 950
serial plate and in the case of spring-to-extend actuators, 12 600 1 1/2 – 8 12 1200 900
do not supply air to the actuator, so that the optimum 16 x 12 900 1 1/2 – 8 16 1200 900
positioning of the valve plug and seat can be obtained. 1500 1 3/4 – 8 16 2000 1500
12 2500 1 7/8 – 8 20 2200 1630
Single bolting circle: 300 1 1/2 – 8 12 1300 950
Evenly tighten the nuts (8) by applying the torque 600 1 1/2 – 8 16 1300 950
indicated in table in Figure 10 and the tightening 16 900 1 1/2 – 8 20 1400 1000
1500 1 3/4 – 8 20 2300 1700
sequence in Figure 11.
2500 2–8 24 2650 1960
Double bolting circle: 300 1 3/8 – 8 24 900 650
Beginning by the internal nuts, manually screw all the 20 600 1 3/4 – 8 24 2000 1500
900 1 7/8 – 8 24 2700 2000
bolts. Screw the internal nuts in order indicated by the
300 1 3/4 – 8 20 1900 1400
Figure 2 and screw them by successive, uniform and 24
600 1 3/4 – 8 26 2200 1600
progressive levels. During the tightening, make sure 30 300 1 3/4 – 8 28 2000 1500
that the bonnet face stays parallel at that of the body.
When the torque values given in the following table are Figure 10
reached, the bonnet face must be in contact with that

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6.7 Assembly of Packing Box
To assemble the packing box, proceed as indicated in the
“maintenance” chapter, paragraph 5.1.1 or 5.1.2.

Figure 11. Tightening sequence of nuts (8)

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7. Actuator
actuator, the valve plug does not touch the seat.

For coupling operations of actuators on valves, it is C. Tighten the yoke nut.

necessary as a preliminary: D. Supply air to the actuator at the initial pressure of
• to position the plug (15) on its seat ring (13). (In no case, spring range.
one should not turn the plug on its seat, to avoid any E. Use the pointer (7) to set the travel scale (9) to the
deterioration of tightness seat). open valve position.
• connect a temporary air supply line to the actuator. F. Supply the actuator with air at a high enough
pressure to obtain a travel equal to the nominal
7.1 Coupling of Actuator Type 88 No. 6 travel of the valve.
(Figure 15)

A. Tightly screw the two hex nuts (1) onto the plug stem.
In the case of the 41405 valves, reduce the travel by value
B. Push down the actuator and, at the same time, screw A indicated in Figure 14.
on the yoke nut (33), then the bottom stem connector
(2). As soon as it becomes possible, insert the valve G. Unscrew the plug stem until the valve plug is in
stem into the actuator stem. The stem must be contact with the seat. Do not turn the valve plug on
inserted far enough so that when there is no air in the seat as this could damage the sealing surfaces.
the actuator, the valve plug does not touch the seat. H. Screw the 2 nuts (1) as far as they will go and check
C. Tighten the yoke nut. that operation is correct.

D. Unscrew the valve plug stem until the valve plug 7.3 Coupling of Actuator Type 87
comes into contact with the seat. Do not turn the
valve plug on the seat as this could damage the
No. 10, 16 and 23
sealing surfaces. (Figure 15)

E. Supply air to the actuator until the stem has travelled A. Tightly screw hex nut (1) onto the plug stem.
at least 10 mm. B. Screw the top stem connector assembly tightly onto
F. Unscrew the plug stem the number of turns N1 the actuator stem.
specified in Figure 13. C. Push down the actuator and, at the same time, screw
on the yoke nut (33), then the bottom stem connector
assembly by screwing until they come into contact
with the hex nut (1).
In the case of 41405 valves, use the N2 valve so ensure
D. Push down the actuator and tighten the yoke nut.
tightness of the pilot plug.
E. Supply the actuator with air at the initial pressure
G. Screw the 2 nuts (1) as far as they will go and check indicated on the spring scale.
that operation is correct.
F. Position the stem connector assembly at distance “X”
H. Use the pointer (7) to set the travel scale (9) to the indicated in Figure 12.
closed valve position.
G. Use the pointer (7) to set the travel scale (9) to the
7.2 Coupling of Actuator Type 87 No. 6 open valve position.
(Figure 15) H. Supply the actuator with air at a high enough
A. Tightly screw the two hex nuts (1) onto the plug stem. pressure to obtain a travel equal to the nominal
travel of the valve
B. Push down the actuator and, at the same time, screw
on the yoke nut (33), then the bottom stem connector
(2). As soon as it becomes possible, insert the valve
stem into the actuator stem. The stem must be In the case of the 41405 valves, reduce the travel by value
inserted far enough so that, when there is air in the A indicated in Figure 14.
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I. With the plug correctly positioned on the seat,
unscrew the bottom stem connector assembly until
it comes into contact with the top stem connector.
For 41405 valves, use the N2 valve so ensure tightness of
Tighten the socket head cap screws (5), nuts (1) and
the pilot plug.
(32) and check that operation is correct.
I. Release the pressure in actuator so that the two
“X” “X” parts of connector come into contact and tighten the
Actuator Travel
Actuator 87 Actuator 88 socket head cap screws and nuts (1) and (32).
No
mm inches mm inches mm inches J. Shut off the supply pressure in the actuator and use
10 20 0.8 130 5.12 the pointer (7) to set the travel scale (9) to the closed
117.3 4.62 valve position and check that operation is correct.
10 38 1.5 138.2 5.44
16 20 0.8 203.2 8.00 Valve Plug stem N2 a
ASME N1
16 38 1.5 228.6 8.50 size diameters 41405 mm
class (turn)
(in) mm (in) (turn) (in)
16 51 2.0 235.7 9.28
150, 300 or
16 63.5 2.5 241.3 9.50 2
600 12.7 3.5 1.9
178.3 7.02 1.5
23 20 0.8 209.5 8.25 3 2500 (1/2”) (0.075)
23 38 1.5 218.9 8.62 2 900 to 2500 3.25
3 and 4 150 to 1500 15.87 2.0
23 51 2.0 231.6 9.12 1.5 3.5
4 and 6 2500 (5/8”) 0.08)
23 63.5 2.5 243.6 9.59
6 150 to 1500 19.05 2.0
1.25 4.25
Figure 12. Position of top stem connector 8 2500 (3/4”) (0.08)
8 150 to 1500
4.5
7.4 Coupling of Actuator Type 88 10 2500
No. 10, 16 and 23 10, 12
150 to 1500
(Figure 15) and 16 25.4 2.3
1.25 5
12 and 16 2500 (1”) (0.09)
A. Tightly screw hex nut (1) onto the plug stem.
18 150 to 1500
B. Tightly screw the top stem connector assembly onto 20 150 to 900
the actuator stem. —
24 150 to 600
C. Push down the actuator and, at the same time, screw
Figure 13. Reverse actuators – seating values for
on the yoke nut (33), then the bottom stem connector
41305 – 41505 – 41605 – 41905 valves
assembly by screwing until they come into contact
with the hex nut (1).
D. Push down the actuator and tighten the yoke nut.
E. Unscrew the top stem connector to respect
dimension “X” in Figure 12.
F. With the plug correctly positioned on the seat,
unscrew the bottom stem connector assembly to
bring it into contact with the top stem connector.
G. Supply air to the actuator until the stem has travelled
at least 15 mm.
H. Unscrew the bottom stem connector the number of
turns N1 specified in Figure 13 then lock manually
with hex nut (1).

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 Valve size ASME Value A Value a1 7.6 Coupling of Air-to-Retract Actuator
(in) class mm (in) mm (in) (Type 38)
2 150, 300 or 600 (Figure 16)
2.5 (0.1) 4.4 (0.17)
3 2500
A. Connect a temporary air supply line to the actuator.
2 900 or 2500 2 (0.08) 3.9 (0.15) Apply sufficient pressure to the diaphragm to
3 and 4 150 to 1500 retract the actuator stem completely. Attach the
3 (0.12) 5 (0.2)
4 and 6 2500 actuator to the valve bonnet with the yoke nut (33)
6 150 to 1500 or attachment screws.
5 (0.2) 7 (0.27)
8 2500
8 150 to 1500 B. Shut off the air pressure completely. Increase the air
6 (0.24) 8.3 (0.33) pressure to retract the actuator stem by the value of
10 2500
a in Figure 13.
10, 12 and 16 150 to 1500
12 and 16 2500 7 (0.275) 9.3 (0.37)
18 150 to 1500
For 41405 valves, use value a1 of Figure 14.
A = Pilot plug travel
Figure 14. Seating value for 41405 valves C. Assemble the two stem connectors (51) and the
pointer (58). The number of threads inside the stem
connection must be approximately equal for each
7.5 Coupling of Air-to-Extend Actuator
stem. Tighten screw(s) (52).
(Type 37)
(Figure 16) D. Check that the travel of the actuator stem
corresponds to the effective travel of the valve and
A. Push down on the plug stem (1) until the plug rests that the closed position is obtained for the minimum
is seated. spring range indicated on the serial plate.
B. Attach the actuator to the valve bonnet with the E. Shut off the air pressure then use the pointer (58)
yoke nut (33) or attachment screws. Apply a sufficient to set the travel scale (56). The pointer (58) must
pressure to the diaphragm to extend the actuator indicate “closed” when the air pressure is nil.
stem by the normal valve travel for valves 41305,
41505, 41605 and 41905 and the travel minus the 7.7 Other Types of Pneumatic Actuators
value of A in Figure 14 for 41405 valves.
For other type of actuators which the coupling valve
C. Assemble the two parts of the stem connector (51) actuator is realized by coupling parts (see Figure 16)
and the point (58). The number of threads inside the follow the procedure:
stem connection must be approximately equal for
• § 7.5. for actuator opens by air failure.
each stem. Tighten screw(s) (52).
• § 7.6. for actuator closes by air failure.
D. Check that the travel of the actuator stem
corresponds to the normal travel of the valve and
that the closed position is obtained for the maximum
spring range indicated on the serial plate.

E. Shut off the air pressure. Use the pointer (58) to set
the travel scale (56). The pointer (58) must indicate
“open” when the air pressure is off.

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 10
5 31
31
3 10 5 32
32
7 4 9
2 4
9
8 3
8
6 7
2
1 6
1

33 33

Model 87 Model 88
No. 10-16-23 No. 10-16-23

Parts Reference
Ref. Designation
1 Hex nut
2 Bottom stem connector
3 3 Pointer screw
7 H 4 Top stem connector
31
9 H 5 Cap screw, soc, head
10
H 6 Connector Insert
8 1
7 Pointer
2 8 Screw, Pan head (travel scale)
33
9 Travel scale
10 Actuator stem
31 Yoke
H 32 Lock nut
33 Drive nut
Detail of 87/88 Model
No. 6 H Not provided for size 6 actuator

Figure 15. Spring diaphragm actuators – types 87/88 multispring

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 72 Parts Reference
36 Ref. Designation
1 Valve Plug Stem
26 Actuator stem
27 Stem nut
1/4” NPT 33 Drive nut
36 Spring adjustor
51 Coupling
52 Coupling screw
1/4” NPT
53 Coupling nut
55 Frein de tige
26 56 Travel indicator scale
57 Machine screw
36 26
58 Travel indicator
56 56
Plug stem coupling 72 Spring barrel cap
part the size
(see detail)
33 33

Type 37 Type 38
Air-to-extend actuator Air-to-retract actuator

26
53
26
51
58 52
1
51
52
58
57 57
1

Coupling parts Coupling parts

(No 18 and 18L actuators) (No 24 actuator)

Detail of coupling types of plug stem

Figure 16. Spring diaphragm actuator 37/38 types

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Body Sub Assembly

19 19
20
12 20
16
16
15
12

13 14 15 13

14
41405
41405TRIM:
TRIM : 2” to4"4”
2" to 41405 TRIM:
41405 TRIM : 6"6”
toto
18"18”

Diffuser Option
diffuser option

Figure 17. Internal parts of pilot plug valve – 41405 type

31

16

15

37

14

13

Figure 18. Internal parts of VRT anticavitation valves – 41375 type

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2
3
Packing with lateral 4
connection 5
23
6
2" to 4" ≤ 1500 lb 2" to 6" 2500 lb 22
10 10 24
7
8
21
10
Without spring washer
24
6" to 16" ≤ 1500 lb 18", 20" and 24"
and 8" to 16" 2500 lb 9
24 16
10 10
15
13
14
24 25
18
With spring washer 16
6" to 18" ≤ 1500 lb 20" and 24"
and 8" to 16" 2500 lb

75
Double cage

17 17 76
ac
Valve working in High
Flow to close Flow to open temperature
11A 11B 11C 11D 11E 11B 11F 11F 28 29 11G

41095 41605 41405 and 41505 41305 41305 41375

Parts Reference
Ref. Designation Ref. Designation Ref. Designation
1 Valve plug stem H ● 11D Elastomer seal ring 21 Valve body stud
2 Packing flange stud ■ ● 11E Metallic seal ring 22 Guide bushing
3 Packing flange nut ▲ ● 11F Tec seal 23 Packing follower
4 Packing flange ❍ 11G Seal ring and backup ring 24 Cage gasket
5 Packing spacer ❖ 12 Spring (or spring washers set) 25 Cage washer
● 6 Packing 13 Seat/diffuser seat ❍ 28 Retaining ring
7 Bonnet ● 14 Seat ring gasket ❍ 29 Retainer ring
8 Valve body nut 15 Valve plug 37 Stack
● 9 Plug stem pin 16 Cage 50 Washer (body nuts)
● 10 Body gasket ♦ 17 Spring washer 75 Double cage
o ● 11A Graphite seal ring 18 Valve body 76 Pin
o ● 11B Metallic ring ❖ 19 Retaining ring
H ● 11C U PTFE seal ring ❖ 20 Auxiliary pilot plug
❖ On 41405 series valves only ● Recommended spare part ▲ On 41305 series valves only
♦ On 6” to 24” valves sizes only (150 to 600 mm) o On 41905 series valves only ❍ On 41375 high temperature valves only
H On 41605 series valves only ■ On 41405/505 Series valves only
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