In industrial piping systems, safety is always a top priority. A Fire Safe Ball Valve is a specialized type of ball valve designed to maintain sealing and prevent leakage under high temperatures or fire conditions. Although it looks similar to a standard ball valve, its structure and functionality are significantly different. This article provides a detailed analysis of the working principle, applicable scenarios, and selection guidelines for Fire Safe Ball Valves. 1. Introduction to Fire Safe Ball Valves A Fire Safe Ball Valve is designed for fire or extreme high-temperature conditions. Its core feature is the ability to maintain metal-to-metal sealing contact between the ball and the seat even if the valve seats or sealing elements are damaged by high heat, thereby preventing leakage of the medium. Features: ● High-Temperature Sealing Protection: Even if soft sealing materials melt or burn, the metal seal continues to function. ● Compliance with International Standards: Common standards include API 607 and ISO 10497. ● High Durability: Suitable for harsh operating conditions and flammable or explosive media. Working Principle: At normal temperatures, the soft valve seat ensures zero leakage. When the temperature rises to the soft seal failure point, a spring or preloading mechanism pushes the ball against the metal seat, achieving metal-to-metal sealing and preventing medium leakage under high temperatures or fire conditions. 2. Applicable Scenarios for Fire Safe Ball Valves ● Petrochemical and Natural Gas: In pipelines carrying flammable or explosive media, a Fire Safe Ball Valve can effectively prevent fire from spreading through the valve. ● High-Temperature Process Systems: In steam, hot oil, or high-temperature gas pipelines, even if soft sealing materials fail due to heat, the metal seal ensures system safety. ● High Safety Requirement Applications: In facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, and offshore platforms where safety standards are strict, using Fire Safe Ball Valves helps reduce the risk of leakage. 3. Differences Between Fire Safe Ball Valves and Standard Ball Valves ● Sealing Materials: Standard ball valves typically use PTFE or other flexible materials for sealing, which can fail at high temperatures. Fire Safe Ball Valves engage a metal-to-metal seal when the soft seal fails. ● Design Standards: Fire Safe Ball Valves must comply with fire test standards, such as API 607, whereas standard ball valves do not have this requirement. ● Applicable Operating Conditions: Fire Safe Ball Valves are mainly used for high-temperature, high-pressure, or flammable/explosive media. Standard ball valves are suitable for conventional low- to medium-pressure, ambient-temperature media. 4. Selection Recommendations Based on Medium Characteristics: ● For flammable, explosive, or high-temperature media, Fire Safe ...
In the export of industrial valves, packaging is often regarded as merely the final step before delivery. However, during actual transportation, packaging directly affects the overall condition of the valve during transit, handling, and even at the moment the customer unpacks it. For industrial valves that must undergo long-distance transportation and multiple transshipments, packaging itself is an integral part of product quality. Based on extensive export experience, DERVOS has established a clear, stable, and repeatable valve packaging standard to ensure that valves are delivered to customers safely and in perfect condition. 1. Pre-Packaging Preparation and Product Verification Before entering the packaging process, all valves undergo cleaning, inspection, and product information verification. This stage ensures that each valve is in a stable and fully controlled condition before packaging. ● Remove oil and grease from the valve body surface ● Inspect flange sealing surfaces and the valve cavity to ensure no foreign matter is present ● Install and securely fix the nameplate to ensure product information is clear and identifiable This process provides a reliable foundation for subsequent protection and transportation. 2. Internal Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Sealing Surface Protection To address the conditions typically encountered during export transportation, valves receive targeted protective treatment prior to packaging: ● The valve cavity is evenly coated with anti-rust oil to reduce the risk of corrosion in humid or salt-laden environments ● Protective covers are installed on all flange faces to prevent impact damage or contamination during handling and transport These measures ensure that both internal components and sealing surfaces remain in good condition until the valves arrive at the customer's site. 3. Multi-Layer Inner Packaging and Individual Valve Protection During the inner packaging stage, DERVOS applies a multi-layer cushioning structure to provide comprehensive protection for each valve: ● Impact-resistant pearl cotton is placed around all sides and at the bottom of the inner carton ● Separators are installed between valves to prevent direct contact ● Each valve is individually wrapped with protective cushioning material, with special attention given to coatings and machined surfaces This packaging structure effectively reduces the risk of paint damage, abrasion, and surface defects during transportation. 4. Custom Partition Fixing and User-Friendly Design When multiple valves are packed in the same crate, custom wooden partitions are used to secure each unit: ● Valves are precisely positioned according to their dimensions to prevent movement inside the crate ● Partitions feature chamfered edges, making it easier for customers to open the crate and remove the valves ●&nb...
In industrial piping systems, globe valves and gate valves are two of the most commonly used shutdown valves. Although both are designed for starting and stopping fluid flow, they differ significantly in structural design, operating principles, application scenarios, and overall performance. Understanding these differences helps engineers make informed selections that ensure system efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. I. Key Differences in Structure and Operating Principles 1. Different opening and closing mechanisms Globe Valve: The disc moves up and down along a path perpendicular to the flow direction. Shutoff is achieved when the disc and seat sealing surfaces come into full contact. Gate Valve: The gate moves vertically in a manner similar to a “gate” that is either fully open or fully closed, with sealing achieved through surface compression. This means that globe valves are suitable for precise throttling, while gate valves are mainly used for full open or full shut service. 2. Flow path design differences A globe valve has an S-shaped flow path that forces the medium to change direction, resulting in higher flow resistance. A gate valve features a straight-through flow path with minimal resistance and low pressure drop, making it better suited for long-distance transmission. II. Differences in Application Scenarios 1. Throttling vs. On/Off Service Globe valves can be used for throttling and flow regulation, making them suitable for applications requiring high sealing performance and precise flow control, such as steam, cooling water, and various process media. Gate valves are not suitable for throttling, as operating them in a partially open position may cause gate vibration, damage to the sealing surfaces, and fluid-induced impact. Gate valves are ideal for large-diameter pipelines where low flow resistance is required and switching frequency is relatively low, including oil transportation, water supply and drainage, and power plant systems. 2. Size range and installation space Globe valves are generally used in small to medium sizes (more common below DN50). Their body structure is heavier and requires more installation space. Gate valves are suitable for medium to large sizes. Due to their simpler design, they offer a cost advantage in larger dimensions. III. Sealing Performance and Pressure Ratings 1. Differences in sealing surface design The globe valve features a tapered sealing surface, which achieves tight shutoff through axial compression, making it easier to obtain reliable sealing performance. The gate valve uses either parallel or wedge-type sealing surfaces. Its sealing effectiveness depends largely on the pressure applied by the gate and is more influenced by the system’s medium pressure. 2. Pressure and temperature adaptability Both valve types are suitable for medium- to high-pressure and high-temperature applications....
In 2017, DERVOS contributed to an innovative environmental initiative led by ECOFUEL, an emerging canadian player in clean technology. This groundbreaking project aimed to produce sustainable diesel from solid waste, setting a precedent in green energy solutions. DERVOS is proud to have provided 136 sets of premium valves to support this pioneering effort.
DERVOS’s Contribution
DERVOS supplied a diverse range of high performance valves, including:
Segment Ball Control Valves: Renowned for their exceptional regulating performance, these V-type ball valves deliver precise control and are particularly suited for media containing fibers, solid particles, and slurry. The unique design featuring a V-shaped slit and metal seat enhances both cut-off and flow regulation capabilities.
Knife Gate Valves: Ideal for handling mediums with wooden debris and slurry, these valves offer excellent cut-down performance, ensuring reliable operation in challenging conditions.
Three-Way Split Flow Valves: Remotely controlled by electric actuators, these valves enable the flow to be split into two streams, providing precise control over process parameters.
Safety Valves: Customized to meet API 520 and API 526 standards, these valves are tailored to the project’s specific pressure, temperature, and flow capacity requirements, delivering optimal over-pressure protection.
Why DERVOS VALVE?
Our team’s expertise in valve selection and customization ensured seamless integration of our products into ECOFUEL’s processes. From gate valves to safety valves, DERVOS’s comprehensive product range met the diverse demands.
A Step Towards a Sustainable Future
DERVOS, as a leading valve manufacturer, is proud to support the ECOFUEL Innovation Project, demonstrating our commitment to global environmental protection. By delivering reliable flow control solutions, we help industries adopt cleaner, more sustainable technologies.
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The refinery of MOL, located in Hungary, requires regular ball valve and check valve replacements to maintain optimal performance. As a trusted check and ball valve supplier of MOL, DERVOS continues to provide ball valves for their operations. In this project, DERVOS supplied a batch of high-performance ball valves and check valves for fluid control in oil and gas applications. They required various types and specifications of ball and check to meet the operational and sealing requirements of different pipeline systems.
Project Background In 2024, DervosValve was selected as a trusted valve supplier for a refinery project in Hungary. The client required large-sized industrial valves capable of handling complex and high-pressure oil and gas media. With years of engineering experience and proven track records in the energy sector, Dervos was chosen to provide a complete valve solution tailored to the refinery’s operational needs. Scope of Supply ● 10 pcs Gate Valves ● 9 pcs Check Valves All valves were designed and manufactured according to API and ASME standards, ensuring compliance with international refinery safety and performance requirements. Product Design & Technical Highlights The supplied valves feature bolted bonnet design, flexible wedge, and rising stem with yoke support, which enhance sealing reliability and facilitate maintenance. Their large-scale structure was customized to fit the refinery’s pipeline system, allowing smooth fluid control and stable operation under high temperature and pressure. Performance in Refinery Conditions Refinery environments involve frequent temperature fluctuations and medium impurities. Dervos valves demonstrated outstanding sealing performance, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength, ensuring long-term stability with minimal maintenance requirements. The bolted bonnet design also makes disassembly and inspection more convenient during scheduled shutdowns. Why the Client Chose Dervos The Hungarian client valued Dervos for: ● Proven experience in oil & gas valve solutions ● Strict material traceability and quality control system ● Flexible customization capabilities for large valve dimensions ● On-time delivery and complete documentation support Throughout the project, our technical and logistics teams worked closely with the client’s engineers, ensuring each valve was tested, packaged, and delivered to meet project timelines and refinery installation standards. Customer Feedback & Project Outcome After installation and commissioning, the refinery reported stable operation and precise flow control performance. The valves’ large design and robust construction fully met system pressure and flow requirements. The client expressed satisfaction with both the quality and Dervos’ technical responsiveness, laying a solid foundation for future cooperation. Conclusion This successful refinery project in Hungary once again highlights Dervos’ ability to deliver reliable, large-size valve solutions for the oil and gas industry. We continue to serve our global partners with precision engineering, professional service, and long-term reliability.
API 6D ball valve is designed with trunnion mounted ball and full bore structure. The flanged ball valve has 300LB design pressure and 8 inch nominal size with gearbox operation mode, conforming to NACE MR0175 requirement. Quick Detail Type Ball Valve Size 8” Pressure 300LB Construction Two-Piece Body, Full Bore, Trunnion Ball Connection RF Flange Operation Mode Gearbox Body Material A216 WCB Trim Material Ball/Stem F6a, Seat RPTFE Design & Manufacture API 6D Pressure & Temp Code ASME B16.34 End to End ASME B16.10 End Connection ASME B16.5 Inspection API 6D, API 598 Temperature Range -29℃~+200℃ Medium Oil, Water, Gas Dervos Packing Painting Test & Report Pressure Testing & Dimension Checking
6" 300LB globe valve is made according to API 623 standard. The valve body is made of ASTM A352 LCB. It has the structural characteristics of bolted cover, rising stem, OS&Y, parabolic disc, replaceable valve seat and structural length of 680mm. Its connection mode is RF. And it has handwheel operation mode.
The 6 Inch PSB globe valve has 1500LB design pressure, butt weld end, and gearbox. The full bore globe valve is made of carbon steel WCB body and trim 5 material. Quick Detail Type Globe Valve Size 6'' Design Pressure Class 1500 Construction Pressure Seal Bonnet, Plug Type Disc, Rising Stem Connection Type Butt Weld Operation Type Bevel Gearbox Opearted Design Code BS 1873 End to End ASME B16.10 Connection End ASME B16.25 Pressure & Temperature ASME B16.34 Test & Inspection Standard API 598 Body Material Cast Steel WCB Trim Material Trim NO. 5 Temperature Range -29℃~+425℃ Application WOG Origin China Material & Dimension NPS DN Class 2 2 1/2 3 4 6 8 50 65 80 100 150 200 L(RF) L1(BW) 900LB 368 419 381 457 610 737 1500LB 368 419 470 546 705 832 2500LB 451 508 578 673 917 1022 L2(RTJ) 900LB 371 422 384 460 613 740 1500LB 371 422 473 549 711 841 2500LB 454 514 584 683 927 1038 H(Opne) 900LB 550 605 678 798 930 1230 1500LB 550 605 866 956 1260 1263 2500LB 560 720 755 1230 1791 2086 W 900LB 350 350 400 450 458 610* 1500LB 400 400 450 560 610* 610* 2500LB 400 450 560 310* 610* 760 Weight (RF) 900LB 78 108 102 142 400 960 1500LB 85 110 135 230 660 1590 2500LB 140 168 247 620 1500 3200 Weight (BW) 900LB 66 91 87 128 355 868 1500LB 77 101 122 209 595 1440 2500LB 100 118 180 438 1148 2594 *Manual gear operator is recommended No Part Name Carbon steel to ASTM Alloy steel to ASTM Stainless steel to ASTM WCB WC6 WC9 C5 CF8 CF8M CF3 CF3M 1 Body A216 WCB A217 WC6 A217 WC9 A217 C5 A351 CF8 A351 CF8M A351 CF3 A351 CF3M 2 Seat Ring A105 A182 F11 A182 F22 A182 F5 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 3 Disc A105 A182 F11 A182 F22 A182 F5 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 4 Stem A182 F6 A182 F304 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 5 Disc nut A182 F6 A182 F304 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 6 Cap SS Spiral Wound graphite or SS Spiral Wound PTFE 7 Body Seal Flexible Graphite+316 8 Adjustment Gasket F6 F6 F316 9 Stem packing Flexible Graphite+316 10 Gland Nut A194 2H A194 8 11 Gland Eyebolt A193 B7 A193 B8 12 Pin Carbon steel or Stainless Steel 13 Cap Nut Carbon steel or Stainless Steel 14 Gland A182 F6 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 15 Gland Flange A216 WCB A351 CF8 16 Yoke A216 WCB A351 CF8 17 Stem Nut A439 D2 or B148-952A 18 Screw Carbon steel 19 Handwheel Ductile Iron or carbon steel 20 Name Plate Stainless steel or Aluminum 21 Washer Carbon steel 22 Nut Carbon steel or Stainless Steel Related Knowledge Why do we use pressure seal bonnet? Pressure sealed bonnet are often used for valves with high design pressure. The higher the internal pressure gets, the greater the sealing force beween body and bonnet become. For bolted bonnet valves, the body and bonnet are joined by studs and nuts with a gasket between the flange faces to facilitate sealing. However,as system pressure increases,the potential for leakage through the body and bonnet increases. But for pressure sealed valve, “bonnet take-up bolts” to pull the bonnet up and seal against the pressure seal gasket. That is why when pressure increase, the performance of pressure seal gasket between body and bonnet becomes better.
3/4" 800LB globe valve is made according to API 602 standard. The valve body is made of A105N+ STL. It has the structural characteristics of plug, disc swivel plug, body seat and OS&Y. Its connection mode is SW+FNPT. And it has hand wheel operation mode.
DN80 PN16 trunnion mounted ball valve is made according to API6D standard. The valve body is made of A105. It has the structural characteristics of fixed ball, full bore, anti-fire, anti-static, and anti-flying valve stem. Its connection mode is EN1092-1 B. And it has gear operation mode.
China Wafer Type Butterfly Valve Provider DVS Supplies Cast Steel Wafer Butterfly Valve, 2 Inch, Class 300, Lever Operation, for Air, Water, Steam and Gases.
1/2”500PSI Floating Solid Ball Valve is made according to BS5351 standard. The valve body is made of ASTM A105. It has the structural characteristics of Full Port, Two-piece, Floating Solid Ball, Fire-safe & Anti-static, Blow-out Proof Stem. Its connection mode is NPT. And it has Lever Handle operation mode.
DN300 PN10 butterfly valve is made according to API 609 standard. The valve body is made of GGG40. It has the structural characteristics of centerline and structural length of 78mm. Its connection mode is FF. And it has turbine operation mode.
The valves are widely used in electric power, petroleum chemical industry, metallurgy, Marine, oil, natural gas, coal gas, pharmaceutical and other industries.
6" 300LB gate valve is made according to API 600 standard. The valve body is made of A352 LCB. It has the structural characteristics of bolt cover, rising stem, OS&Y. Its connection mode is BW (SCH40). And it has handwheel operation mode.
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