Pressure Sealing Bonnet Valve

  • Body: A105N, LF2, F11, F22, F5, F91, F304, F304L, F304H, F316, F316L, F316H, F321, F347H, F347, F51, F53, F55
  • Sizes: 1/2″ – 4″
  • Design and Manufacturing Standards: API602, ASME B16.34, ASME B16.10
  • Pressure Class: 1500LB, 2500LB
  • Quality/Product Certifications: ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO18001, ISO15848, CE
  • Bore: Full Bore, Reduced Bore
  • Connection Types: NPT, Socket Weld, Butt Weld, RF, FM, RTJ, M

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Pressure Sealing Bonnet Forged Steel Valves are high-performance industrial valves specifically designed for high-temperature and high-pressure applications. They are widely used in power plants, petrochemical industries, refineries, and other critical systems that require reliable isolation and control of high-temperature, high-pressure fluids, such as main steam, feedwater, and other high-pressure pipelines. The ingenious design of these valves utilizes the pressure of the medium within the pipeline to achieve a seal between the bonnet and the body; the higher the pressure, the better the sealing performance. This ensures excellent sealing, structural stability, and operational reliability under severe operating conditions. Their design and manufacturing typically adhere to standards such as ASME B16.34 and other relevant industry standards.

Key Design Features

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Pressure Self-Sealing Bonnet Design

Utilizes fluid pressure to enhance the sealing between the bonnet and the body — the higher the pressure, the better the seal. This self-sealing design reduces the number of bolts, resulting in a more compact and lightweight structure, ideal for high-pressure, large-bore applications.
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High-Quality Materials

Forged carbon steel, alloy steel (e.g., ASTM A182 F11/F22/F91), and stainless steel (e.g., F316/F347) are used for excellent strength, high-temperature resistance, and long-term durability. Metal sealing rings ensure reliable sealing under extreme conditions.
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Efficient Sealing and Flow Control

Precision-ground and hardened sealing surfaces (e.g., Stellite overlay) offer strong wear resistance and tight shut-off. Available as gate, globe, or check valves depending on the application.
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Durable Structure & Easy Maintenance

The forged body provides superior strength and integrity. While offering excellent sealing, the valve is designed for easier disassembly and maintenance compared to fully welded structures.

Leakage Control

Strict Leakage Testing
Before leaving the factory, valves undergo strict shell and seat leakage testing according to relevant standards (e.g., API 598, MSS SP-61) to ensure sealing performance at design pressure and temperature.
For special applications, higher levels of leakage testing, such as low emission testing (conforming to standards like ISO 15848-1), can be performed according to customer requirements.

Optimized Sealing Structure
The stem packing area typically uses a combination of high-quality graphite packing rings and can be equipped with live loading devices to compensate for packing relaxation, maintain a durable stem seal, and reduce fugitive emissions.

Reliable Operational Performance

Diverse Actuation Methods
Available with various actuation methods including manual (handwheel or gearbox), electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic, to meet the needs of different control systems and field operating conditions.
The choice of actuator considers operating torque, opening/closing speed, and requirements for automated control.

Smooth Operation
The valve design ensures smooth opening and closing within the specified operating torque. The guiding structure of the stem and disc helps reduce operating resistance.

Testing and Certification

Application Areas

Pressure Sealing Bonnet Forged Steel Valves are widely used in:

  • Thermal power plants (main steam pipelines, high-temperature reheat steam pipelines, feedwater systems)

  • Petrochemical industries (control of high-temperature and high-pressure process media)

  • Refineries (hydrocracking, catalytic reforming, and other units)

  • Offshore oil platforms

  • Other industrial fields involving the transportation and control of high-temperature and high-pressure fluids

Technical Advantages

Excellent high-temperature and high-pressure sealing:

Utilizes medium pressure for self-tightening seal; the higher the pressure, the more reliable the seal.

Compact structure and light weight:

Significant advantage in high pressure class applications compared to traditional bolted bonnet valves.

High reliability and long service life:

High-quality forgings and hardened sealing surfaces ensure long-term stable operation.

Compliance with international standards:

Design, manufacturing, and testing follow internationally recognized standards such as ASME and API.

Relatively convenient maintenance:

The bonnet and internal parts can be inspected and replaced when necessary.

Conclusion

Pressure Sealing Bonnet Forged Steel Valves, with their unique design principle and robust forged structure, provide an extremely reliable and efficient valve solution for high-temperature and high-pressure applications. Their outstanding sealing performance, structural integrity, and operational reliability make them an ideal choice for severe operating conditions in power generation, petrochemicals, and other critical industries worldwide, effectively ensuring the safe and stable operation of key systems and helping to reduce maintenance costs and minimize unexpected downtime.

Structural Design of Pressure Sealing Bonnet Valve

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Body Disc Stem Packing Box Sealing ring Bonnet Stem packing Lock Nut Gland Bolt Gland Gland Flange Nut Stem Nut Handwheel Flat Nut Seat
ASTM-A105N A276-410+STL A276-410 A276-420 A182-F304 ASTM-A105N Graphite Q235 A193-B7 A276-420 #35 A194-2H A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A276-410+STL
A350-LF2 A276-410+STL A276-410 A276-420 A182-F304 A350-LF2 Graphite Q235 A320-L7 A276-420 #35 A194-7 A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A276-410+STL
A182-F11 A276-410+STL A276-410 A276-420 A182-F304 A182-F11 Graphite Q235 A193-B16 A276-420 #35 A194-7 A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A276-410+STL
A182-F22 A276-410+STL A276-410 A276-420 A182-F304 A182-F22 Graphite Q235 A193-B16 A276-420 #35 A194-7 A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A276-410+STL
A182-F5 A276-410+STL A276-410 A276-420 A182-F304 A182-F5 Graphite Q235 A193-B16 A276-420 #35 A194-7 A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A276-410+STL
A182-F91 A276-410+STL A276-410 A276-420 A182-F304 A182-F91 Graphite Q235 A193-B16 A276-420 #35 A194-7 A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A276-410+STL
A182-F304 A182-F304+STL A182-F304 A182-F304 A182-F304 A182-F304 Graphite A182-F304 A193-B8 A182-F304 A182-F304 A194-8 A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A182-F304+STL
A182-F304L A182-F304L+STL A182-F304L A182-F304 A182-F304L A182-F304L Graphite A182-F304 A193-B8 A182-F304 A182-F304 A194-8 A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A182-F304L+STL
A182-F304H A182-F304H+STL A182-F304H A182-F304 A182-F304H A182-F304H Graphite A182-F304 A193-B8 A182-F304 A182-F304 A194-8 A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A182-F304H+STL
A182-F316 A182-F316/L+STL A182-F316/L A182-F316 A182-F316 A182-F316 Graphite A182-F316/L A193-B8M A182-F316/L A182-F316/L A194-8M A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A182-F316+STL
A182-F316L A182-F316/L+STL A182-F316/L A182-F316L A182-F316L A182-F316L Graphite A182-F316/L A193-B8M A182-F316/L A182-F316/L A194-8M A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A182-F316L+STL
A182-F316H A182-F316H+STL A182-F316H A182-F316H A182-F316H A182-F316H Graphite A182-F316/L A193-B8M A182-F316/L A182-F316/L A194-8M A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A182-F316H+STL
A182-F321 A182-F321 A182-F321 A182-F321 A182-F321 A182-F321 Graphite A182-F316/L A193-B8 A182-F304 A182-F304 A194-8 A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A182-F321+STL
A182-F347H A182-F347H A182-F347H A182-F347H A182-F347H A182-F347H Graphite A182-F316/L A193-B8 A182-F347H A182-F304 A194-8 A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A182-F347H+STL
A182-F347 A182-F347 A182-F347 A182-F347 A182-F347 A182-F347 Graphite A182-F316/L A193-B8 A182-F347 A182-F304 A194-8 A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A182-F347+STL
A182-F51 A182-F51 A182-F51 A182-F51 A182-F51 A182-F51 Graphite A182-F316/L A193-B8M A182-F51 A182-F316 A194-8M A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A182-F51+STL
A182-F53 A182-F53 A182-F53 A182-F53 A182-F53 A182-F53 Graphite A182-F316/L A193-B8M A182-F53 A182-F316 A194-8M A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A182-F53+STL
A182-F55 A182-F55 A182-F55 A182-F55 A182-F55 A182-F55 Graphite A182-F316/L A193-B8M A182-F55 A182-F316 A194-8M A276-410 KTH330-8 A194-2H A182-F55+STL

Structural Design of Pressure Sealing Bonnet Valve

  Size L H W Φd  d  D1 D2 D3 T F E n-Φ
1500LB 1/2" 216 302 195 10.5 39.67 60.5 82.6 120 22.3 8.74 6.35 4-22
3/4" 229 306 195 13 44.45 66.5 88.9 130 25.4 8.74 6.35 4-22
1" 254 314 195 17 50.8 71.5 101.6 150 28.6 8.74 6.35 4-25.4
1-1/4" 279 426 295 23 60.33 81 111.1 160 28.6 8.74 6.35 4-25.4
1-1/2" 305 426 295 29 68.27 92 123.8 180 31.8 8.74 6.35 4-28.6
2" 371 516 320 36 95.25 124 165.1 215 38.1 11.91 7.92 8-25.4
2500LB 1/2" 264 314 195 10.5 42.88 65 88.9 135 30.2 8.74 6.35 4-22.225
3/4" 273 317 195 13 50.8 73 95.2 140 31.8 8.74 6.35 4-22.225
1" 308 325 195 17 60.33 82.5 108 160 35 8.74 6.35 4-25.4
1-1/4" 352 412 295 23 72.23 102 130.2 185 38.1 11.91 7.92 4-28.575
1-1/2" 387 516 320 29 82.55 114 146 205 44.5 11.91 7.92 4-31.75
2" 454 527 320 36 101.6 133 171.4 235 50.9 11.91 7.92 8-28.575

 

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