Soft Seated Ball Valves
Aironex Soft Seated Ball Valves provide Durable, Zero-leakage And Reliable performance, Perfect for industrial use.
Aironex Soft Seated Ball Valves provide Durable, Zero-leakage And Reliable performance, Perfect for industrial use.
Soft-seated valves are designed to provide exceptional sealing performance and reliable operation, making them an essential component in many industrial fluid control systems. Made from smart soft seat materials such as PTFE and other high-quality thermoplastics, these valves precisely conform to the valve ball or gate to ensure tight, leak-proof shut-off, which minimises leakage and maintains system integrity. Ideal for applications requiring high product purity, corrosion resistance, and vibration absorption, soft-seated valves excel in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage. Their easy operation, low torque requirements, and durable construction make them suitable for both manual and automated actuation, supporting a wide range of pressures and temperatures. With versatile configurations and compliance with international standards, soft-seated valves provide reliable operation, safety, and ease of maintenance in critical and routine industrial processes. This series features Aironex’s carefully selected range of premium soft-seated valves, designed to meet a variety of application requirements while ensuring optimal flow control, longevity and operational efficiency.
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| Design Standards | ASME B16.34, API 6D, BS EN ISO 17292 |
| End Flanges | ASME B16.5 |
| Face to Face | ASME B16.10 |
| Testing Standard | API 598, API 6D |
| End Connections | Raised Face Flange (ASME B16.5, EN 1092-1) Ring Type Joint (ASME B16.5) Butt Weld (ASME B16.25) Socket Weld |
| Size Range | Floating type: DN 15 to DN 250 (1/2″ to 10″) Trunnion mounted (TMBV): DN 25 to DN 600 (1″ to 24″) |
| Pressure Rating | Floating type: PN 10, PN 16, Class 150–2500 Trunnion mounted (TMBV): Class 150–1500 |
| Operations | Manual: Bare-shaft, Lever & Gearbox Automation: Electric, Pneumatic, Hydraulic Actuators |
| Shutoff Rating | Zero Leakage for Soft Seated & Metal Seated as per API 6D or relevant STD. |
Material Type Specification
| Type of Service | Valve Shell Material | Pressure Controlling Parts & Stem |
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| General Service | Carbon or Low-Alloy Steel | Carbon or Low-Alloy Steel |
| General Service | Carbon or Low-Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel |
| General Service | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Sour Service | Carbon or Low-Alloy Steel | Carbon or Low-Alloy Steel |
| Sour Service | Carbon or Low-Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Sour Service | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Sour Service | CRA (Corrosion Resistant Alloy) | CRA (Corrosion Resistant Alloy) |