API 6A Valves

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Forged Valves

Cast Steel Valves

Forged Pressure Seal Valves

API 6A Valves

Floating Ball Valves

Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves

Double Block & Bleed Valves

Global quality. Total reliability. Two recurrent claims in present-day corporate

strategies. But the transition from words
to actions demands tangible measures.
Specialization and organization underlie
what amounts to a quality culture at
BFE, not in the abstract but as a set of
specific rules governing every stage of
production. An operating model that is
good to have in a partner who bears the
responsability of supplying valves that are
essential to plant safety and regulation.

DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MARKING FOR API 6A VALVES

BFE manufactures a complete line of quality API 6A valves, and can provide the exact
valves and actuators to meet the most demanding application requirements.
Our API 6A valves are available in an extensive
range of designs, materials, sizes and pressure
classes and are in full conformance with API
and NACE specifications.
All API 6A valves are designed in accordance
with API 6A and where applicable with ASME
VIII Div.1 and Div.
The BFE family of API 6A valves provides positive shut-off of fluids and gases under extreme
service conditions.
BFE uses only high-quality materials inspected &
tested to International Standards and utilizes advanced manufacturing technology with special
emphasis on safety, quality, and long service life
of our products, to ensure that our clients receive
the "best in class" products available from us at
a competitive price and delivered on time.
The forging material can ensure the best rigidity and strength under maximum rated operation pressure without inherent flaw of cast.
Other properties found in forging include
greater impact resistance, resistance to fatigue
cracking, particularly when cycling at either
high or cryogenic temperature. Overdesigned
wall thickness and adaptation of high strength
tie bolts are convenient for valve maintenance
and sufficient to bear the stress of pipe.
The internal parts of valve are carefully
designed and selected to ensure reliability
under all kinds of work conditions.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a very

important step of the development stage
and ensures the best possible performance
requirements. Valves operational problems,
pressure/temperature related deformations
and flow-related forces within a valve can be
evaluated.
BFE S.r.l. uses the FEA for predicting failure
due to unknown stresses by showing problem
areas in a material and allowing designers to
see all of the theoretical stresses within. This
method of product design and testing is far
superior to the manufacturing costs which
would accrue if each sample was actually built
and tested.
During any analysis project, it is the responsibility of the BFE analyst to verify that analysis
results conform to the physics of the problem
under study. Understanding the response of
a structure or manufactured product allows
effective design decisions to be made in developing structures and products that are functional, meet all engineering requirements, and
can be manufactured and assembled.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is used
to simulate operating flow conditions.
Evaluation of Valve CV coefficient and convective heat transfer coefficient takes place at the
design stage.
von Mises (N/mm2(MPa))
- 414.0
- 383.7
- 353.3
- 323.0
- 292.7
- 262.3
- 232.0

Since a variety of materials are available, BFE

valves can be used with various fluids and gases including petroleum based oils and extreme
sour gas service.

- 201.7
- 171.3
- 141.0
- 110.7

FIRE-SAFE TEST APPROVED

BFE API 6A valves are designed
in accrdance with API 607 & API SPEC 6FA
where applicable.
FULL BORE
The full round bore design allows the fluid
to flow through the valve smoothly without
causing turbulence and minimize pressure
drop. The absence of surface cavity eliminates the accumulation of foreign matter
and allows passage of tools through the
valves.
QUALITY LEVELS
Quality levels from PSL1 to PSL4 available.
WIDE RANGE OF TRIM OPTIONS
Valve trims for any service, including H2S,
CO2, high - low temperature and extremely
corrosive environments.
INSPECTION AND TESTING
Every valve is subjected on a routine basis
to different non-destructive testing, like dye
penetrant test on butt weld ends and on all
hard faced and cladding areas.
Non-destructive tests are also carried out on
the critical areas as defined by ASME B16.34.
Optional examinations like:
Radiographic
Magnetic particicles
Ultrasonic
Helium leak test
Personnel performing NDT are trained and
qualified to EN 473/ ASNT-SNT-TC-1A.
Every valve is subject to a pressure test in
accordance with the standard API 6A.
The rated pressure for the applicable pressure class is in accordance with API 6A.

- 80.3
- 50.0

BFE API 6A Valve design is developed using the

latest software based analysis tools.
At the design stage, all projects are analysed
using 3D solid modeling tools.
Benefits include reduction of development time
and costs, improved product quality, and ability
to solve field problems for customers.
Product flexibility and accuracy is assured.

GENERAL MAIN FEATURES

WIDE RANGE
Size and pressure ranges that meet or exceed
the requirements of API 6A, latest edition. Special range available on customer request and
high temperature design acc.to API 6A Annex
"G" available.

MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION

Each valve is identified on proper name plate
and on valve body as required by API 6A,
MSS-SP 25, ASME B16.34 Name plate carries all information on rating, size, valve
body and trim material, customer tags.
Body marking includes material designations
(per ASTM) and heat code and of course the
trade mark.

API 6A VALVE TYPES AND KEY FEATURES

SLAB
GATE VALVE

1. BFE slab-style gate is a simple one-piece & solid gate design, featuring metal to-metal

seal between gate and seats, so as to apply to the most severe and demanding service
condition, including corrosive and abrasive fluid environments.
2. Non-rising stem design to permit smart valve installation.
3. Full open through conduit construction to eliminate turbulence and pressure drop.
4. Upper grease injection fitting to reduce the abrasion between gate and seats.
5. Back seat with conical seal surface against stem allows stem seal replacement under
pressure.
6. Expanding gate design available on request.

MUD SERVICE
GATE VALVE

1. Special Design made for high-pressure modern drilling mud systems.

2. In the case of dynamic pressure lifetime of the trim designed according to the most severe

frequency & amplitude conditions at 7500psi series with modern triplex mud pumps.

3. Soft Seat maximal rating up to 7500psi. For API 10000 and above the applicable design

is the slab type.

4. Typical internal fluid types are mud, cement, fracturing and water service.
5. High structural strength: All valves have the pressure retaining parts (Body and Bonnet)

only in FORGED STEEL.

6. Self energized packing. The Packing doesnt require initial compression or periodical

adjustments.

7. Quality level according to API 6A - PSL 1, 2 or 3.

TRUNNION
BALL VALVE

1. In the trunnion mounted design configuration, the ball is supported by bearing, held in

position by the valve closures. This configuration allows to discharge any side loads on the
valve body, enabling a smoother operation of the ball, minimizing the operating torque and
reducing seat seal wear.
2. Anti-Blow Out stem design.
3. Standard seat design is single piston effect. Double piston effect sealing barrier available
on request.
4. Antistatic device.
5. Modular double block and bleed valves (two ball and a needle system) according to API 6A
are available on request.

SWING
CHECK VALVE

1. The closure element is a pivoted flapper which is swung open by flow and which sits against

a mating flat surface in the valve body, under no-flow conditions.

2. Full bore and piggable design.
3. Metal to metal and bubble tight sealing.
4. Disc-Hinge center of mass designed as standard to allow horizontal or vertical installation.
5. Best CV values produces the lowest pressure drop.
6. Long service life.
7. Special seal surfaces design for gas service (PSL 3G & 4).
8. On Request external counterweights mounted on the hinge pin to increase or decrease the
reaction time and speed of the disc returning to the closed position.

API 6A SLAB GATE VALVE

WORKING
PRESSURE RATING

SIZE

OPERATOR

A
[mm]

B
[mm]

C
[mm]

H
[mm]

WEIGHT
[Kg]

FIGURE

API
2000

2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/8"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
GEAR
GEAR

295
333
359
435
562
664

52.4
65.1
79.4
103.2
130.2
179.4

400
490
490
490
600
500

500
525
550
630
700
1000

90
110
140
210
420
830

2APITC 008
2APITC 009
2APITC 0011
2APITC 0012
2APITC 0013
2APITC 0015

API
3000

2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/8"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
GEAR
GEAR

371
422
435
511
613
714

52.4
65.1
79.4
103.2
130.2
179.4

490
490
490
600
500
600

500
525
550
630
850
1050

95
120
155
230
470
870

3APITC 008
3APITC 009
3APITC 0011
3APITC 0012
3APITC 0013
3APITC 0015

API
5000

2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/8"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
GEAR
GEAR

371
422
473
549
727
813

52.4
65.1
79.4
103.2
130.2
179.4

490
490
490
600
500
600

500
525
550
630
850
1050

95
120
160
250
500
950

5APITC 008
5APITC 009
5APITC 0011
5APITC 0012
5APITC 0013
5APITC 0015

API
10000

1-13/16"
2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/16"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR

464
521
565
619
670
737
889

46
52.4
65.1
77.8
103.2
130.2
179.4

490
490
490
600
500
500
600

505
505
540
560
800
900
1150

120
130
175
230
440
800
1300

10APITC 007
10APITC 008
10APITC 009
10APITC 0010
10APITC 0012
10APITC 0013
10APITC 0015

API
15000

1-13/16"
2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/16"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"

HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR

457
483
533
598
737
889

46
52.4
65.1
77.8
103.2
130.2

490
490
600
500
500
600

550
560
580
700
940
1050

140
150
260
430
750
1400

15APITC 007
15APITC 008
15APITC 009
15APITC 0010
15APITC 0012
15APITC 0013

HANDWHEEL OPERATED VALVE

GEAR OPERATED VALVE

H
A

API 6A MUD SERVICE GATE VALVE

WORKING
PRESSURE RATING

SIZE

OPERATOR

A
[mm]

B
[mm]

C
[mm]

H
[mm]

WEIGHT
[Kg]

FIGURE

API
2000

2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/8"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
GEAR
GEAR

295
333
359
435
562
664

52.4
65.1
79.4
103.2
130.2
179.4

400
490
490
490
600
500

500
525
550
630
700
1000

80
90
120
180
350
700

2MD 008
2MD 009
2MD 0011
2MD 0012
2MD 0013
2MD 0015

API
3000

2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/8"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
GEAR
GEAR

371
422
435
511
613
714

52.4
65.1
79.4
103.2
130.2
179.4

490
490
490
600
500
600

500
525
550
630
850
1050

80
100
130
190
400
730

3MD 008
3MD 009
3MD 0011
3MD 0012
3MD 0013
3MD 0015

API
5000

2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/8"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
GEAR
GEAR

371
422
473
549
727
813

52.4
65.1
79.4
103.2
130.2
179.4

490
490
490
600
500
600

500
525
550
630
850
1050

80
100
135
210
420
800

5MD 008
5MD 009
5MD 0011
5MD 0012
5MD 0013
5MD 0015

API
7500

1-13/16"
2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/16"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR

464
521
565
619
670
737
889

46
52.4
65.1
77.8
103.2
130.2
179.4

490
490
490
600
500
500
600

505
505
540
560
800
900
1150

100
110
150
200
380
680
1105

75MD 007
75MD 008
75MD 009
75MD 0010
75MD 0012
75MD 0013
75MD 0015

(SEE NOTE AM1)

NOTE AM1: Face-to-Face, valve bore & flange dimensions according to API 10000.

HANDWHEEL OPERATED VALVE

GEAR OPERATED VALVE

API 6A TRUNNION MOUNTED BALL VALVE

WORKING
PRESSURE RATING

SIZE

OPERATOR

A
[mm]

B
[mm]

C
[mm]

H
[mm]

WEIGHT
[Kg]

FIGURE

API
2000

2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/8"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR

295
333
359
435
562
664

52.4
65.1
79.4
103.2
130.2
179.4

215
230
250
280
320
360

300
300
300
400
600
600

60
80
100
210
360
480

A2 808
A2 809
A2 811
A2 812
A2 813
A2 815

API
3000

2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/8"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR

371
422
435
511
613
714

52.4
65.1
79.4
103.2
130.2
179.4

215
230
250
280
340
400

300
400
400
600
800
800

80
105
130
250
430
600

A3 808
A3 809
A3 811
A3 812
A3 813
A3 815

API
5000

2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/8"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR

371
422
473
549
727
813

52.4
65.1
79.4
103.2
130.2
179.4

225
240
265
290
350
440

400
400
600
600
800
800

120
160
220
350
570
800

A5 808
A5 809
A5 811
A5 812
A5 813
A5 815

API
10000

1-13/16"
2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/16"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR
GEAR

464
521
565
619
670
737
889

46
52.4
65.1
77.8
103.2
130.2
179.4

260
280
310
330
380
440
490

600
600
600
800
800
800
800

145
190
300
390
510
800
1400

A10 807
A10 808
A10 809
A10 810
A10 812
A10 813
A10 815

GEAR OPERATED VALVE

API 6A SWING CHECK VALVE

WORKING
PRESSURE RATING

SIZE

A
[mm]

B
[mm]

H
[mm]

WEIGHT
[Kg]

FIGURE

API
2000

2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/8"
4-1/16"
7-1/16"

295
333
359
435
562

52,5
62,7
77,9
102,3
146,3

160
175
190
230
310

55
70
90
150
330

2API 608
2API 609
2API 611
2API 612
2API 615

API
3000

2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/8"
4-1/16"
7-1/16"

371
422
384
460
613

49,3
59
73,7
97,2
146,3

180
200
215
270
320

65
95
110
225
400

3API 608
3API 609
3API 611
3API 612
3API 615

API
5000

2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/8"
4-1/16"
7-1/16"

371
422
473
549
711

42,9
54
66,6
87,3
131,8

190
210
230
300
335

75
115
130
300
560

5API 608
5API 609
5API 611
5API 612
5API 615

API
10000

1-13/16"
2-1/16"
2-9/16"
3-1/16"
4-1/16"
5-1/8"
7-1/16"

464
521
565
619
670
737
889

46
52,4
65,1
77,8
103,2
130,2
179,4

255
280
297
290
350
400
550

98
130
175
207
450
600
940

10API 607
10API 608
10API 609
10API 610
10API 612
10API 613
10API 615

SWING CHECK VALVE

H
A

GENERAL SALE CONDITIONS

QUOTATION VALIDITY
Unless otherwise agreed, quotations are valid for four
weeks from date of issue.
The delivery terms are always ex-works unless otherwise
stated.
Prices and sale conditions can be changed without any
previous notice.
ORDERSACCEPTANCE
Orders are considered accepted at our general sale
conditions clearly mentioned on order acknowledgment.
GOODSDELIVERY
The Company does not accept any responsability for delays
is delivery which are always intended as indicative and not
binding. Transport risks are at receivers charge also in case
of CIF delivery.
GUARANTEE
The Company warrantees all its products, from material
and/or manufacturing defects, to be used as recommended
by standards, and in accordance with approved piping
practice and technique, for a period of one year from
shipping date, unless otherwise agreed.
The Company liability covers eventual free of charge
replacements for defective parts or products, providing
it has not failed in the observance of above mentioned
conditions and in use in compliance with standards, and,
anyway, after return of defective goods. Any other liability,
neither objective nor subjective will be accepted.
CLAIMS AND ORDER CANCELLATIONS
Claims will be considered only if made within 10 days from
goods receipt.
Partial or complete cancellations of order can be accepted
only upon previous agreement or by written consent and,
however, not later than 15 days from order date.
Any controversy will be handled by the Court of Milan.

Printed in Italy 2015 3rd edition

Dimensions on the catalogue are indicative.
B.F.E. S.r.l. reserves the right to make all necessary changes without notice.

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