Si-103 EN0 pages
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Ball segment valvet
Si-103 EN
Edition: 2012-07
Type KVT / KVX t
Flanged design
Nominal pressurett
PN 10
Nominal sizett
DN 450 - 700
tMaterialttStainless steel
•t Control and tight
shut-off valve
•t High capacity
•t Ball segment and
shaft in on piece
gives a torque
transmission free of
backlash
•t Excellent tightness
irrespective of
differential pressure
The SOMAS ball segment valve type KVT with a centrically mounted ball segment and
KVX with an eccentrically mounted ball segment are flanged.
The valve body is diagonally splited. Ball segment and shaft are made in one piece.
The spring-loaded seat offers excellent tightness also at low differential pressure.
The valves can be used for control, as well as for shut-off applications, of practically
every type of media within a wide temperature range. Choose KVT for liquids, media
containing impurities, sludge and chemicals. For dry media such as steam, gases and
acids, choose KVX. In the KVX-valve the ball segment is eccentrically mounted and
rotates out from the seat when the valve is opened. This reduce the wear on seat and
segment.
The SOMAS valves are delivered ready for installation and operation. The valve
assemblies are delivered factory tested as complete units with actuators, positioners and
accessories.