Pigging Valves
PV3 & PV4 – Sizes ranging from 3” – 12”, Multiple End Configurations Including ANSI CL150 – CL1500 and API 6A.
Detailed Specifications
PV3 Floating By-Pass Design
- The compact body style for bolting between line flanges
- During pig loading and retrieving, the by-pass design permits a minimum of 72 percent of product flow, depending on the pipe schedule
- No additional tools required for removing or replacing the entry plug
- Vent/bleeder valve permits the relieving of pressure from the entry pig chamber for safety before removing entry plug
- Equalizer valve opens to pressurize entry pig chamber to create low torque operation
- Pig launching and removal is performed easily and safely
- Back-seated stem prevents blowout
- Stem lubrication fitting standard
- Locking plates standard
- The Pig receiver in the ball contains a pig stop plate rigidly positioned to stop the pig
- The lower seat is spring energized to initial seal
- In-line field repairable
- Materials comply with options available for many requirements
- NACE MR0175 Latest Edition
- Pig entry plug color-coded for proper field installation “green” for launching valves “red” for receiving valves
- Designed to use spherical style pigs
PV4 Positive Shut-Off Trunnion Design
- Trunnion mounted ball for reduced operating torque
- No additional tools required for removing or replacing the entry plug
- Optional body cavity pressure indicator for additional safety
- Body cavity venting for safety
- Design is more compact and lighter weight than competitive pigging valves resulting in lower costs
- Double block and bleed design
- It may be used as a positive shut-off flowline valve
- NACE MR0175 Latest Edition
- Can accommodate bullet and spherical style pigs
- Stem lubrication capability standard
- Materials available for most media requirements
- Pig entry plug color-coded for proper field installation. “Green” for launching valves. “Red” for receiving valves