Overview
Adjustable stem packing and stable support for high-cycle applications
Fire-Safe Design per API 607 for Safety in High-Temperature Environments
The F15/F30 Series flanged floating ball valves are investment cast, ASME B16.34 Class 150 and Class 300 full-port ball valves. This series offers a variety of optional trims and configurations, including V-ball control valve trims, and is widely used across global industries. The F15/F30 Series ball valves deliver exceptional value and reliable operation in a rugged flanged ball valve design suitable for a wide range of service conditions. The F15/F30 Series flanged ball valve design ensures bubble-tight shutoff and low operating torque. Sizes ½” - 2” feature Bray’s Smart Stem™ technology for internally continuously pre-loaded packing. Sizes 2½” - 12” feature an independent packing gland that can be easily adjusted without removing mounting hardware or the actuator. The packing gland features a special profile designed to distribute load evenly across the packing. The dynamic load packing is self-adjusting via Belleville springs, compensating for environmental changes and wear, ensuring maintenance-free operation and extended service life. Larger F15/F30 flanged ball valves feature bearing-supported ball construction to reduce operating torque. Soft-seated F15/F30 flanged ball valves feature positive pre-load design for low-pressure/vacuum sealing capability. All soft seat materials ensure bidirectional bubble-tight shutoff. F15/F30 Series flanged ball valves are available in stainless steel (CF8M), carbon steel (WCB), and special alloys (such as Alloy 20, Hastelloy, etc.), with other dissimilar alloys available on request. Non-fire-safe versions feature standard stem packing. API 607 fire-safe trims feature graphite stem packing. F15/F30 Series valves feature an integrally cast ISO 5211 mounting pad for easy automation. * * Not available on all sizes. Refer to product manual for details.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Size Range | NPS ½ to 12 / DN 15 to DN 300 |
| Body Material | Stainless Steel (CF8M), Carbon Steel (WCB), Special Alloys |
| Temperature Range | -50°F to 650°F (-46°C to 343°C) |
| Stem Material | ASTM A479 Type 316 |
| Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure | F15: ASME Class 150 F30: ASME Class 300 PN10, 16, 25, 40 |
| Seat Material | Standard: TFM 1600 Optional: Tek-Fil®*, PEEK, RPTFE, UHMWPE, Metal |
| Shutoff Class | Zero Leakage |
| Ball Material | ASTM A351 Gr CF8M |
| Body Type | Two-Piece |
| End Connections | ASME Class 150, Class 300 EN 1092 PN10, 16, 25, 40 |
| Certifications | API 607, ATEX, CRN, NACE MR0175, NSF 61/372, PED, PE(S)R, SIL, TR CU |
| Port | Full Port |
| Options | Cavity Filler, Media Containment Device, Resolute Square Ball Valve, V-Ball Valve, Stop Valve Face-to-Face Length |
| Face-to-Face Length | ASME B16.10 |
| Design Standard | ASME B16.34, API 608 |
| Test Standard | API 598 |
| Applications | Process, Tank Farm, Fuel, Oil and Gas, Municipal Water |