General Service Ball Valves
General Service Ball Valves
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GB Se r ie s
■ Working pressures up to 6000 psig (413 bar) with temperatures from –40 to 250˚F (–40 to 121˚C)
■ Swagelok® tube fitting end connections in fractional (3/8 in. to 1 in.) and metric (12 mm to 25 mm),
female pipe end connections in fractional (3/8 in. to 1 in.)
■ Corrosion-resistant body materials: 316/316L, Alloy 2507, 6-Moly, Alloy 625, Alloy 825, Alloy C-276
■ Mechanically locked end screw design (patent pending) provides increased safety
■ Optional API 607 for fire-safe applications and NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 for sour gas
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Contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Important Information About Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Swagelok General Service Ball Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cleaning and Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pressure-Temperature Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Low Fugitive Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Materials of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Process Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ISO 5211-Compliant Pneumatic Actuators . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features
■ Body seals designed for hydrostatic system proof testing up to 1.5 × maximum rated pressure
■ Valve bodies feature a bolt pattern that can be used for optional lockout, panel mount, and a bracket compatible with ISO
5211 pneumatic actuator to reduce inventory levels and provide installation flexibility
■ Mechanically locked (crimped) end screw design (patent-pending) to avoid accidental disassembly and increase safety
Before crimping
After crimping
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Stem springs
Directional stem flats
compensate for
show open or closed position
changes in pressure,
temperature, and wear
Grounding spring
grounds stem to provide
continuity for antistatic
protection
Live-loaded, 2-piece
chevron stem packing
■R equires less operating torque
■ Improves performance
■C ompensates for stem wear
Pressure-Temperature Ratings
Alloy
316/316L Alloy 2507 Alloy 625 Alloy 825 6-Moly C-276
Temperature, °F (°C) Working Pressure, psig (bar)
–40 (–40) ➀ to100 (37) 6000 (413) 6000 (413) 6000 (413) 6000 (413) 6000 (413) 6000 (413)
200 (93) 5190 (357) 5981 (412) 6000 (413) 5510 (379) 5800 (399) 5472 (377)
250 (121) 4935 (340) 5818 (400) 6000 (413) 5369 (369) 5535 (381) 5263 (362)
➀ Seal and survive to –58°F (–50°C), actuation not permitted below –40°F (–40°C). See PTR-5024,
Low Temperature Thermal Cycle Test of Swagelok ® 8GB and 16GB Series General Service Ball Valves.
Pressure ratings for valves with Swagelok tube fitting ends may be lower due to the tubing pressure rating. Refer to
Swagelok Tubing Data, MS-01-107 for additional information.
Ratings are based on ASME Code for Pressure Piping B31.3, Process Piping and ASME B31.1, Power Piping.
The rating for AGB Fire Safe valves with Grafoil® packing has a minimum temperature of –20°F (–28°C).
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Materials of Construction
Valve Body Materials
316/316L Alloy 2507 Alloy 625 Alloy 825 6-Moly Alloy C-276
Component Material Grade/ASTM Specification
1 Stem nut (2) 316 SS
2 Stem springs (3) 316 SS/A249
3 Stop plate
316 SS/A240
4 Handle
5 Handle sleeve Vinyl
6 Grounding spring 316 SS/A313
7 Gland PTFE-coated 316 SS/B783
8 Packing support Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
9 Top packing
10 Bottom packing
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)➀
11 Stem bearing
12 Seats (2)
316/316L SS
13 Stem 625/B446/B574 625/B446/B574 625/B446/B574 625/B446
A276
14 Body 316/316L SS 6MO
C276/B574
15 End screw(s) A276 and A479 A479 and B691
2507/A479 625/B446 825/B425
316/316L SS
16 Ball 625/B446
A276
Silver-plated Silver-plated Silver-plated Silver-plated Silver-plated Silver-plated
17 End screw gasket (2)
316 SS/A240 C276 C276 C276 C276 C276
Wetted lubricant PTFE-based
1
2
3
5
4
6
1
2
2
7
8
9
15 17 12
16 12 10
14
2-Piece Body
15
17 12
16 12 17 15
3-Piece Body
11
13 14
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Ordering Information
Build a GB series ball valve ordering number by combining the designators in the sequence shown below.
Standard 1 2 3 4
SS - 8GB S 8
Two different end
connections with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
options
6MO - 16GB S 25MM - F 16 - JLW20YW
Note: Dashes are removed from right to left until 25 characters are achieved in the part number.
Two different
end connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 8
with options and
pneumatic actuator SS - A8GB F 8 - S 8 - A60C6
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Dimensions
Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change.
Swagelok Tube Fitting End Connections 1/2 in. Female Pipe Thread End Connections
Dimensions are shown with Swagelok nuts finger-tight. See (two-piece body)
Ordering Information on page 5. Female NPT pipe thread dimensions are based on ASME
B1.20.1. See Ordering Information on page 5.
H H
E E
F
F
J
J
G
G
D
C D D1
C
0.56
(14.3)
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Dimensions
Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only and are subject to change.
Female ISO/
0.516 3.78 1.89 2.35 1.79 1.13 4.50 2.17
BSP Tapered 1/2 in. SS-8GBF8RT 10 –
(13.1) (96) (48) (59.7) (45.5) (28.6) (114) (55.0)
Pipe Thread
0.516 3.78 1.89 2.35 1.79 1.13 4.50 2.17
1/2 in. SS-8GBMS8 7 –
(13.1) (96.0) (48.0) (59.7) (45.5) (28.6) (114) (55.0)
0.516 4.58 2.29 2.35 1.79 1.13 4.50 2.17
Female SAE 3/4 in. SS-8GBMS12 10 –
(13.1) (116) (58.1) (59.7) (45.5) (28.6) (114) (55.0)
Straight Pipe
Thread 0.875 4.98 2.49 2.94 2.52 1.50 6.00 2.93
3/4 in. SS-16GBMS12 15 –
(22.2) (127) (63.3) (74.7) (64.0) (38.1) (152) (74.3)
0.875 5.44 2.72 2.94 2.52 1.50 6.00 2.93
1 in. SS-16GBMS16➂ 40 –
(22.2) (138) (69.1) (74.7) (64.0) (38.1) (152) (74.3)
➀ The 1/2 in. female NPT pipe thread configuration has a 2-piece body (stainless steel only). All other configurations have 3-piece bodies.
➁ The 8GB valves with 3/4 in. end connections or 1/2 in. diameter and 0.035 in. tube wall will have a slight flow restriction through the valve.
➂ The 16GB valves with 1 in. diameter and schedule 40 or 80 pipe will have a slight flow restriction through the valve
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8GB/A8GB Lever 16GB Lever Handle Oval Handle Oval Handle with
Handle with Locking/ with Locking Locking Bracket
Panel Mount Bracket Bracket
A variety of handle options are available for use with GB series ball valves. To
order a lever handle with locking- bracket, add -JL to the ordering number. The
8GB valve can also be panel mounted for a lever handle with locking bracket.
Maximum panel thickness is 0.105 in. (2.67 mm) (12 Gauge sheet metal.)
To order an oval handle, add -JK to the ordering number. Refer to page 5 for
other options.
➀ The temperature range for the 16GB with oval handle is limited to a range of 0°F (–17°C) to 250°F (121°C).
Material Grade/
Component ASTM Specification
Packing supports (2) Polymide
Packing Grafoil with 316 SS wire
Stem bearing(s)➀ Alloy X-750/AMS 5542
Fluorinated tungsten disulfide; molybdenum disulfide with
Lubricants
hydrocarbon binder; nickel antiseize in hydrocarbon carrier
➀ Coated with molybdenum disulfide with hydrocarbon binder.
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Pressure-Temperature Ratings
Maximum actuator pressure is 116 psig (8.0 bar). See
Minimum Actuator Pressure table below for minimum
actuator pressures.
Actuator Temperature
Swagelok GB series valve Actuator Service Range
with actuator, solenoid, Service Designator °F (°C)
and proximity sensor. –40 to 176
Standard —
(–40 to 80)
High 5 to 250
HT
temperature (–15 to 121)
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A B C
SS-8GBS8 -A30D HT
A Valve Ordering Number B Actuator Model C Actuator Service
Based on valve series, actuation HT = High temperature
mode, and flow pattern, select None = Standard
actuator designator. See Minimum
Actuator Pressure table,
page 10.
A B C
MS - A30-4 - DIN -HT
A Actuator Model B Coupling Drive Type C Actuator Service
Based on valve series, actuation DIN -HT = High temperature
mode, and flow pattern, select None = Standard
actuator designator. See Minimum
Actuator Pressure table,
page 10, and Actuator Model
Designators table below.
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A
1.57
(39.9)
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