Project Case Study · Tamil Nadu, India

CF8M Ball Valves — Pneumatic Actuator Package

Four 3/8" CF8M three-piece floating ball valves with double-acting rack-and-pinion pneumatic actuators, 24 VDC NAMUR solenoids and IP65 limit switch boxes — supplied for hydraulic oil pressure leak-test automation in Tamil Nadu.

Project snapshot

4 nosAssemblies
3/8"Size supplied
100 barLine pressure
5 barInstrument air
F-NPTEnds
DA R&PActuator
CF8M ball valve with pneumatic actuator and limit switch

Application (as quoted)

ParameterSpecification
ServiceHydraulic oil pressure leak test
FluidSAE 10 hydraulic oil
Max working pressure100 bar
Max temperature90 °C
Instrument air5 bar available
Tube sizes (plant)10 mm and 12 mm
Quantity ordered4 Nos × 3/8" complete assemblies

Ball valve — technical specifications

Source: quotation (pneumatically actuated ball valve — female NPT ends) and purchase order for 3/8" size.

ParameterSpecification
Valve typeThree-piece, floating ball
Body constructionInvestment cast
Size supplied3/8"
End connectionFemale NPT threaded
Design standardASME B16.34
Testing standardAPI 598 (shell & seat — zero leakage)
Mounting padISO 5211
Pressure ratingSuitable for 100 bar working pressure
Temperature range−20 °C to +180 °C (seat limited)

Material of construction

ComponentMaterial
Body / end capsStainless steel CF8M
BallSUS 316
SeatRPTFE (reinforced PTFE)
Body gasketPTFE
StemSUS 316
Pyramidal stem seal / V-ring packingPTFE
O-ringViton (FKM)
Gland / disc plateSUS 304
Belleville washersSUS 301

Pneumatic actuator & accessories

ItemSpecification
Actuator typeDouble acting, rack and pinion
Actuator bodyHard anodized aluminium
Operating pressure5 bar
MountingISO 5211 / NAMUR
Torque selectionSized with minimum 1.5 safety factor at 100 bar line pressure
Solenoid5/2 way, NAMUR mounted, 24 VDC, IP65
Limit switch boxWeatherproof IP65 · 2 × SPDT · open & close feedback

Scope of supply (each assembly)

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