API Forged Low-Temperature Flanged Gate Valve

This API forged low-temperature extended-stem flanged gate valve is designed for shut-off service in cryogenic pipeline systems. The forged steel construction maintains strength and toughness under low-temperature conditions. The extended stem design positions the packing area away from the cold zone, enhancing sealing reliability and operational safety. The gate structure provides a straight-through flow path when fully open, minimizing resistance and making it suitable for LNG and cryogenic gas applications.

  • Pressure Rating: 150 LB – 2500 LB, 1.0 – 42.0 MPa

  • Size Range: 1/2″ – 60″ (DN 15 – DN 1500)

  • Working Temperature: -86°C to 816°C

  • Standards: API, ANSI, ASME, DIN, JIS, BS

  • Materials: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Special Alloys

  • Operation: Manual, Gear, Electric, Pneumatic

Structural Characteristics of

  • Specifically engineered for LNG or liquid nitrogen environments, the extended stem prevents the transfer of extreme cold from the valve body to the handwheel and packing. This ensures the packing remains at ambient temperature to prevent freezing, safeguarding operational integrity and personnel safety.

  • Utilizing A182 F304/F316 forgings, this valve offers superior impact toughness compared to cast parts. When handling liquid oxygen or ethylene, it effectively resists cryogenic embrittlement caused by thermal shock, eliminating the risk of body fracture in critical storage systems.

  • For volatile liquid cryogenic media, the internal design includes a pressure-relief mechanism. If trapped liquid vaporizes and causes abnormal pressure buildup in the cavity, it automatically releases pressure back to the upstream line, preventing valve damage or pipeline rupture.

  •  Featuring precision-ground stems and high-performance packing compliant with API 624, this valve excels in handling high-purity industrial gases or chemical refrigerants. The design minimizes fugitive emissions of hazardous or costly gases, meeting the most stringent environmental standards.

  • The Class 300 flanged connection provides immense mechanical strength, tailored for petrochemical cold-box skids and air separation units. Even under frequent thermal cycling, bolt pre-load remains stable, ensuring long-term joint integrity and facilitating modular installation.

  • The wedge and seats are super-finished to achieve “bubble-tight” shut-off in semiconductor high-purity lines or lab cryogenic systems. This ultimate isolation performance prevents cross-contamination and ensures zero-loss management of expensive cryogenic fluids.

Main Components Material

Body Cover PlateValve StemSealing SurfaceShimFillerOperation Temperature (°C)Applicable Medium
ZG0CrMnNiAl (Low Temperature High Pressure Casting Steel)1Cr7Ni12STL / STLPTFE / Flexible Graphite
PTFE / Metal Wound Gasket
PTFE-46Propane / Butane
Methane / Ethane
Gas / Liquid Ammonia
LCB-60
ZG0CrMnNiAl (Low Temperature High Pressure Casting Steel)-73
LC11Cr18Ni9Ti-101
LC2-115
LC3-196
LC4-196
CF8-196

Class 150LB Main Connection Dimensions

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151/2″1089060.334.91024-16158100
203/4″11710069.942.910.924-16163100
251″12711079.450.811.624-16193125
321-1/4″14011588.963.513.224-16250160
401-1/2″16512598.47314.724-16285160
502″178150120.792.116.324-19325180
652-1/2″190180139.7104.817.924-19350190
803″203190152.412719.524-19380200
1004″229230190.5157.224.328-19460230
1255″254255215.9185.724.328-22630250
1506″267280241.3215.925.928-22635260
2008″292345298.5269.92928-22765290
25010″330405362323.830.6212-26895330
30012″356485431.838132.2212-261080350
35014″381535476.3412.835.4212-291295380
40016″406595539.8469.937216-291435400
45018″432635577.9533.440.1216-321625430
50020″457700635584.243.3220-321830450
60024″508815749.3692.248.1220-352175500

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