Flow Control Equipment
Flow Control Equipment
API STANDARD 6A
The basic valve is available with flanged, threaded, or clamp hub connections in standard
sizes from 2-1/16” to 7-1/16” and working pressures 1,000, 3,000 and 5,000 PSI. Special
trims are available for high corrosive and extreme temperature environment like sour service
and water flood applications.
AB-M valves, as well as all the valves we make, are licensed by API certificate # 0651 for
standard 6A specifications up to PSL-3 and are dimensionally, metallurgical and physical
tested during and after manufacturing to ensure the highest standards meet. All the parts
for the AB-M valve are interchangeable with other U.S. made expanding gate valves making
repair and getting replacement parts easy.
Requests for quotations and orders for AB-M valves can be filled quickly and accurately by
providing us with the size, pressure rating, connection, trim (like PSL-1 or T-24) and any
special requirements such as actuators, etc.
1. Hand-wheel nut
2. Hand-wheel
3. Bearing retainer lock nut
4. Bearing retainer nut
5. Stem
6. Thrust bearing
7. Bearing spacer sleeve
8. Stud nut
9. Bonnet stud
10. Packing retainer bushing
11. Packing set
12. Bonnet grease fitting
13. Packing Fitting
14. Bonnet
15. Bonnet ring seal
16. Seat assembly
17. Guide
18. Segment
19. Gate spring
20. Gate
21. Body
22. Body fittings
The gate and segment fit flush against each other during the opening and closing operation.
The face to face dimension of the gate and segment assembly is narrower than the distance
between the upstream and downstream seats, thus letting gate/segment assembly to move
freely between the seats.
When the valve is in the full open position, the top of the segment is in contact with the
bottom of the bonnet and the two bottom surfaces of the gate and segment make solid
contact, and the gate/segment assembly expands, sealing off against the seats. The upward
gate movement controls the expansion to provide a tight seal, isolating the flow from the
valve body.
When the valve is in the full closed position the bottom of the gate is in contact with the
bottom of the valve body, the upper matching surfaces of the gate and segment make solid
contact. The gate wedges against the segment expanding the gate/segment assembly
outward against the seats simultaneously. The downward gate movement controls the
expansion to achieve a high mechanical seal on the seats.
No lubrication needed
The AB-M valve requires no lubrication for normal operation. Should a sealing member
become damaged, however a sealant may be injected into the valve to form a seal pending
repairs.
Thread connections conform to API Standard 6A. All thread connections are line
pipe unless otherwise specified.
This gate valve is designed to be used in steam injection and other high
temperature service to +6500F maximum with pressure derating above +2500F
in accordance to API Specification 6A.
The high temperature gate valve uses parallel expanding gates to obtain metal-
to metal seal, both upstream and downstream. Heat pressure variations and
vibrations will not affect the seal. The valve features an extended length bonnet
and stem to place the stem packing outside the extreme heat area and provide
improved packing performance at elevated temperature.
The valve is a standard parallel expanding gate design. It has through conduit
full bore to allow full flow, minimizing turbulence and permitting passage of
servicing tools and other down-hole equipment.
One-piece gate construction helps to prevent line sediments from entering the body
cavity, and also prevents pressure locking in the valve cavity.
Two thrust bearing with high load capacity absorb the opening or closing loads of
the gate, which minimize effort required for turning.
Threaded packing retainer allows for replacement of the bearings or the stem pin
while the valve is under pressure.
The shoulder on the stem can be back seated against the bonnet to seal off the
stuffing box. This allows for replacement of the stem packing while the valve is
under pressure.
The grease injection port permits lubrication of the gate and seat assembly and it
used to vent trapped body pressure after stem back seating.
Excessive force is not necessary to close the valve. The hand wheel should be backed
off ¼ turn after the valve is fully closed.
With minor modifications, gate valve can meet API 14D class 2 Sandy Service Rating.
Modified Acme stem threads allow the slab gate to float and effect a positive
downstream seal.
AB-FC valves are available in popular bore sizes and service rating from 2000 to 15,000
PSI. Parts for the AB-FC valve are interchangeable with other similar valves in the U.S.
making the valve easy to repair.
PARTS LIST
1. Handwheel Assembly
2. O-Ring
3. Bearing Cap
4. Grease Fitting
5. O-Ring
6. Bearing Race
7. Stem Adapter
8. Stem Pan
9. Packing Gland
10. Stem Packing (U.S. made)
11. Nut
12. Stud
13. Bonnet
14. Check Valve
15. Grease Fitting
16. Bonnet Gasket
17. Stem
18. Gate
19. Guide
20. Retainer Plate
21. Seat Ring
22. Seal Ring (U.S. made)
23. Body Bushing
24. Seal Ring (U.S. made)
25. Body
All models are bi-directional with non-rising stem, selective metal-to-metal backseat, and
metal-to-metal body / bonnet seal.
AB-PF
Simple design, low cost.
2,000 and 5,000 PSI body is casted, 10,000 and 15,000 PSI body is forged.
Material Class: AA BB CC DD EE FF
Temperature From: -500F –2500F
Manufactured to PSL1, PSL2 and PSL3.
Standard with Nickel-base or Cobalt-base Hard-Faced Gate / seat trims.
Part List
1. Safety Pin
2. Pin
3. Bearing
4. Stem Adapter
5. Packing Gland
6. Stem Packing
7. Grease Fitting
8. Handwheel
9. O-Ring
10. Grease Fitting
11. Bearing Cap
12. Stem Pin
13. Nut
14. Stud
15. Bonnet
16. Bonnet Gasket
17. Stem
18. Gate
19. Guide
20. Seat Ring
21. .Seal Ring
22. .Body
23. .Name Plate
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