Product Overview: The Expanding Flat Gate Valve features a specialized expanding gate mechanism engineered to deliver a tight, forced mechanical seal in demanding high-pressure environments. Rated for operating pressures from 2,000 PSI up to 10,000 PSI, this heavy-duty valve provides high-integrity isolation for oilfield wellheads, Christmas trees, gas production trees, and manifold systems.
Key Features & Advantages:
Expanding Gate Technology: Mechanical expansion design ensures a positive, zero-leakage seal against both seats regardless of differential pressure.
Severe High-Pressure Performance: Optimized for critical gas and oil production environments up to 10,000 PSI.
Extreme Temperature Tolerance: Operates reliably in harsh thermal conditions ranging from -60°C to +345°C (Temperature Class K to Y).
Versatile End Connections: Available with Ring Type Joint (RTJ) flanged, threaded, or clamped end connections to suit specific piping configurations.
API 6A Certified Quality: Manufactured to strict specification levels (PSL1–PSL3) and material grades to resist corrosion and wear.
Technical Specifications:
Executive Standard: API Spec 6A
Nominal Diameter: 2-1/16" to 7-1/16"
Working Pressure Ratings: 2,000 PSI, 3,000 PSI, 5,000 PSI, 10,000 PSI
Temperature Ratings: -60°C to +345°C (Temperature Rating K–Y)
Material Classes: AA, BB, CC, DD, EE, FF
Product Specification Levels (PSL): PSL1 – PSL3
Performance Requirement Levels: PR1 – PR2
Connection Types: RTJ Flanged, Threaded, Clamped