Model FC SERIES GATE VALVES

The Valveworks USA Model FC consists of a lineup of gate valves with reliable, proven designs that are engineered and manufactured to meet the requirements of API 6A. This model of gate valves offers the user several options depending on the specific application including achieving a positive seal at wellbore/flowline pressures ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 PSI. 

Model FC gate valves are full-bore valves. This allows for downhole tools to be passed through the wellhead and reduces turbulent flow. Model FC valves are similar to each other in design with only slight variations across the lineup, offering a high percentage of parts interchangeability, giving you an efficiency-driven advantage in the management and maintenance of your gate valve fleet and providing optimal lifecycle management integrity.

This brochure provides an in-depth look at the details of this series of gate valves and explains the features, benefits, characteristics, dimensional & technical data and other valuable information needed to determine which valve suits your specific application.

Last Updated: 08/28/2017

DISCLAIMER: THE ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM SHOWN SCHEMATIC DUE TO ENGINEERING APPROVED VARIATION.

WARNING: L7M / B7M STUDS CANNOT BE SUBSTITUED FOR L7 / B7 STUDS

TABLE 1 – PRODUCT FEATURES

FEATURES Model FC
Flow Direction Bidirectional
Available Bore Sizes & Rated Working Pressure (PSI)ab 2 1/16” 5k
2 9/16” 5k
3 1/8” 3/5k
4 1/16” 3/5k
Available PSLc  1,2,d
Material Classes AA,BB,EE,FF,HH
Valve Body FORGED
Gate Type SLAB
Sealing Action PRESSURE ENERGIZED
Operation MANUALe
Bore Type THROUGH-CONDUITf
Gate/Seat Seal Metal to Metal
Stem Type NON-Rising
Stem Packing Type Opti-Seal
Repacking Ye
Thrust Bearing 2g
Body Lubrication Fittings 1
Body/Bonnet Connection Bolted
End Connections Flanged (RTJ)
Temperature Range -75°F (-60°C) Thru 250°F (121°C)

a. 2 1/16” x 1 13/16”, 3 1/8” x 3 3/16”, 4 1/16” x 4 1/8”, and 4 1/16” x 4 1/4” available upon request.
b.  10/15K available in XPR1 or FC upon request.
c.  Product Specification Level
d. PSL 3 available upon request.
e. Also referred to as “HANDWHEEL OPERATED”
f. Also referred to as “FULL-OPENING”.
g. Valve bonnet equipped with grease ports and fittings for bearing lubrication.

TABLE 2 – TEMPERATURE RATING

TEMPERATURE CLASSIFICATION OPERATING RANGE
K -75°F (-60°C) TO 180°F (82°C)
L -50°F (-46°C) TO 180°F (82°C)
N -50°F (-46°C) TO 140°F (60°C)
P -20°F (-29°C) TO 180°F (82°C)
S 0°F (-18°C) TO 140°F (60°C)
T 0°F (-18°C) TO 180°F (82°C)
U 0°F (-18°C) TO 250°F (121°C)
V 35°F (2°C) TO 250°F (121°C)

TABLE 3 – MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
MATERIAL CLASS BODY, BONNET END & OUTLET CONNECTIONS PRESSURE-CONTROLLING PARTS & STEMS
AA General Service Carbon or Low-Alloy Steel Carbon or Low-Alloy Steel
BB General Service Carbon or Low-Alloy Steel Stainless Steel
CC General Service Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
DD Sour Servicea Carbon or Low-Alloy Steelb Carbon or Low-Alloy Steelb
EE Sour Servicea Carbon or Low-Alloy Steelb Stainless Steelb
FF Sour Servicea Stainless Steelb Stainless Steelb
HH Sour Service(a) CRAacd CRAacd
a. As defined by ISO 15156 (all parts) (NACE MR0175; See Clause 2).
b. In accordance with ISO 15156 (NACE MR0175; See Clause 2).
c. CRA required on retained-fluid wetted surfaces only.
d. CRA as defined in Clause 3; ISO 15156 (all parts) (NACE MR0175; See Clause 2) definition of CRA does not apply.

VALVEWORKS USA DESCRIPTION KEY

GV, 6A, VW-FC, SLAB GATE, 2 1/16" 5M FE EE-NL- KU- 1- 2, HWO
GATE VALVE
API SPECIFICATION
VALVEWORKS USA MODEL
GATE TYPE
BORE SIZE (NOMINAL)
RATED WORKING PRESSURE
END CONNECTION
MATERIAL CLASS
TEMPERATURE RATING/CLASSIFICATION
PSL
PR
OPERATION TYPE

ABBREVIATION KEY

  • FC = Model VW-FC
  • HWO = HANDWHEEL OPERATED (MANUAL)
  • SG = SLAB GATE
  • FE = FLANGED END
  • RTJ = RING TYPE JOINT
  • PSL = PRODUCT SPECIFICATION LEVEL
  • PR = PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT
  • CRA = CORROSION-RESISTANT ALLOY
  • XYL = XYLAN®
  • NIT = NITRIDE

DIMENSION TABLE KEY

Key Description
A Face to Face
B Valve Bore Size
C Bore Centerline to Bottom
D Bore Centerline to Top
E Handwheel Diameter
NT Number of Turns
RJ Ring Joint
BSS Bonnet Stud Size
N Number of Studs
WT Approximate Weight
WT Handwell Operating Torque
SIZE WP (PSI) A B C D E NT RJ BSS N WT (LBS) HT (FT-LBS)
2 1/16 5K 14 5/8 2 1/16 5 7/8 18 7/8 14 12 R-24 7/8 8 189 32
2 9/16 5K 16 5/8 2 9/16 6 5/16 19 1/2 16 16 1/4 R-27 1 8 275 49
3 1/8 3k 17 1/8 3 1/8 7 13/16 20 1/2 16 17 1/2 R-31 1 1/8 8 337 40
5K 18 5/8 3 1/8 7 9/16 20 1/2 16 17 1/2 R-35 1 1/8 8 355 67
4 1/16 3k 20 1/8 4 1/16 9 5/16 22 20 23 1/4 R-37 1 1/4 8 498 550
5K 21 5/8 4 1/16 9 13/16 22 20 23 1/4 R-39 1 1/4 8 70 113
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