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KVTW-D/KVXW-D

KVTW-D/KVXW-D

KVTW-D/KVXW-D

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document is a datasheet for the SOMAS ball segment valve types KVTW and KVXW, designed for various industrial applications. These valves are available in wafer design with short face-to-face dimensions and are suitable for control and shut-off applications across a wide range of media and temperatures.
Specifications: The valves are available in nominal pressures PN 40/25/20/16/10 and sizes DN 25-250. The KVTW valve features a centrically mounted shaft, while the KVXW has an eccentrically mounted shaft to reduce wear. The valve body and shaft are one-piece designs for torque transmission free of backlash. Seat materials include PTFE, PTFE 53, and HiCo.
Applications: KVTW is recommended for liquids and media with impurities, while KVXW is suited for dry and clean media. The KVXW's eccentric design minimizes wear by rotating the ball segment out from the seat upon opening. Low noise trim options are available for DN50 to DN250, reducing noise and cavitation damage.
Performance: The valves offer high capacity and excellent tightness regardless of differential pressure. They are factory-tested and delivered ready for installation with actuators, positioners, and accessories. The document provides detailed capacity and resistance factors for various opening angles and sizes.
Materials and Ratings: The tightness class is determined by the seat material, with PTFE and PTFE 53 meeting EN 60534-4 VI standards, and HiCo meeting Class IV or V. Pressure and temperature ratings vary according to seat and body materials.
Design and Dimensions: The valves are flangeless and clamped between flanges, with dimensions provided for both metric and US standards. The document includes detailed tables for valve dimensions, weights, and actuator selection.
Additional Features: Options for noise reduction and V-groove designs are available to address specific industrial challenges such as high noise levels and erosion. The SOMSIZE program is recommended for accurate valve sizing.
Ordering Information: The document outlines a specification system for ordering, including valve type, body design, nominal pressure, materials, and additional options.
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KVTW-D/KVXW-D-1

Datasheet Ball segment valve Type KVTW-D/KVXW-D Nominal pressure Nominal size • Control and shut-off valve • High capacity • One-piece shaft gives torque transmission free of backlash • Excellent tightness irrespective of differential pressure • Easy maintenance Wafer design Short face to face dimension PN 40/25/20/16/10 PN 25/20/16/10 DN 25 - 65 DN 80 - 250 The SOMAS ball segment valve type KVTW with a centrically mounted shaft, and KVXW with an eccentrically mounted shaft are of wafer design. The valve called the D-version is manufactured in short face to face dimensions common in certain markets. The valve is also manufactured in A-type version with a standard face to face dimension. The valve body is in one piece. Shaft device is also in one piece for torque transmission free of backlash. The spring-loaded seat is available in three alternative materials (PTFE, PTFE 53 and HiCo [High Cobalt Alloy]). The valves can be used for control, as well as for shut-off applications on practically every type of media within a wide temperature range. Choose KVTW for liquids, media containing impurities etc. For dry and clean media choose KVXW. In the KVXW-valve the ball segment is eccentrically mounted and rotates out from the seat when the valve is opened. This reduces the wear on seat and segment. Low noise trim is available as an option on DN50 to DN250. The designation “LN” indicates that the ball segment is equipped with a network of bars that are used to split up the pressure drop across the valve. This results in less pressure recovery, thereby reducing the noise and potential damage due to cavitation. Note! Capacity factors will be reduced for valves with LN-trim. Ball segment DN50 to DN250 with V-groove is available for use at high fiber concentrations. The V-groove design prevents dewatering at small opening angles. The SOMAS valves are delivered ready for installation and operation. The valve assemblies are delivered factory tested as complete units with actuators, positioners and accessories.

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KVTW-D/KVXW-D-2

Tightness class The tightness class is related to the chosen material in the seat ring. PTFE seat Code A EN 60534-4 VI (ASME B16-104 Class VI). PTFE 53 seat1 Code B EN 60534-4 VI (ASME B16-104 Class VI). HiCo seat 1 Code T EN 60534-4 IV alt. V (ASME B16-104 Class IV alt. V). 50% PTFE + 50% 1.4435 (316L) powder (percentage by weight). FLP1 = One dimension bigger pipe size FLP2 = Two dimensions bigger pipe size FLP3 = Three dimensions bigger pipe size Flow characteristics 100% Flow Liquid pressure recovery factor FL Factor Fl Pipe geometry factor FP Valve Pressure and temperature rating According...

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KVTW-D/KVXW-D-3

Capacity factor Kv and Resistance factor ξ for ball segment valve type KVTW/KVXW Metric DN 25 40 50 65 80 100 150 200 250 Capacity factor Cv and Resistance factor ξ for ball segment valve type KVTW/KVXW US NPS 1 1.5 1,5 2 2.5 2,5 3 4 6 8 10

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KVTW-D/KVXW-D-4

Metric Ball segment valve type KVTW -D (short face to face) A Wafer design

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KVTW-D/KVXW-D-7

Actuator selection table Manual override Face to face dimension Further technical information According to Industrial branch standards, both standard face to face and short face to face dimension. Technical data for the materials used in the SOMAS valves, flange standard, steam data, etc. can be found in section 6 of the SOMAS catalogue. Flange standard SOMAS ball segment valves type KVTW DN25/2–250 and KVXW with nominal size DN25–250 are flangeless and should be clamped between flanges. When ordering, please always state the pressure rating of the counter flanges. See the valve specification...

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KVTW-D/KVXW-D-8

Within the process industry and the energy sector there are a number of applications where process data in combination with standard control valves will end up with problems such as high noise level and erosion. These problems are mostly related to cavitations and high flow velocities inside the valve. State desired valve according to the valve specification system below as well as type of actuator, positioner and accessories. Valve sizing Use SOMAS valve sizing program SOMSIZE to find the correct valve size. All sizing factors are included in the program. Note! By using a standard ball segment...

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