Plug Valve

Australian Valve is the top Plug valve Manufacturer & Supplier in Australia. A plug valve is a type of quarter-turn valve that uses a cylindrical or conical plug to control the flow of fluid within a pipe. The plug rotates within the valve body to either allow or restrict the flow of fluid, and can be adjusted to regulate the flow rate. Plug valves are commonly used in various industrial applications, such as water treatment, chemical processing, and oil and gas production.

Types

• Lubricated Plug Valve: This type of plug valve uses a lubricant to reduce friction and wear between the plug and valve body, which helps to extend the life of the valve.
• Non-Lubricated Plug Valve: This type of plug valve does not use a lubricant, and instead relies on a tight tolerance between the plug and valve body to prevent fluid from leaking.
• Three-Way Plug Valve: This type of plug valve has three ports and allows for the flow of fluid to be redirected.
• Cavity-Filled Plug Valve: This type of plug valve has a cavity within the plug that is filled with a solid material, such as Teflon, which helps to prevent fluid from leaking.
• Soft-Seat Plug Valve: This type of plug valve has a soft-sealing material, such as rubber or silicone, that provides a leak-tight seal when the valve is closed.
• Metal-Seated Plug Valve: This type of plug valve has a metal-to-metal seal between the plug and valve body, which provides a tight seal and can handle high temperatures and pressures

Parts

• Body
• Plug
• Stem
• Seal
• Bonnet
• Operating Handle
• Packing
• Glands
• Retainer

Advantages

• Easy to operate: Plug valves are easy to operate and require minimal maintenance, making them a popular choice for many industrial applications.
• Good flow control: Plug valves offer precise flow control, which is important in many industrial processes that require accurate regulation of fluid flow.
• Cost-effective: Plug valves are a cost-effective option compared to other types of valves, making them a popular choice for many applications.
• Durable: Plug valves are made from high-quality materials that are designed to withstand harsh environments and provide long-lasting performance.
• Versatile: Plug valves come in a variety of sizes and configurations, which makes them suitable for a wide range of applications.
• Tight sealing: Plug valves are known for their tight sealing capabilities, which helps to prevent fluid from leaking and minimize environmental contamination.
• Efficient: Plug valves are designed to minimize turbulence and reduce the pressure drop across the valve, which helps to improve the efficiency of fluid flow.

Industries & Applications

• Oil and gas production: In the oil and gas industry, plug valves are used to regulate the flow of crude oil, natural gas, and other petroleum products.
• Chemical processing: Plug valves are used in chemical processing plants to control the flow of corrosive and toxic chemicals.
• Water treatment: Plug valves are used in water treatment plants to regulate the flow of water for purification and distribution.
• Power generation: Plug valves are used in power generation plants to control the flow of steam and coolant in boilers and turbines.
• Mining: In the mining industry, plug valves are used to control the flow of slurry and other abrasive materials.
• Waste management: Plug valves are used in waste management operations to regulate the flow of wastewater and other hazardous materials

Description

• Body material: Cast Carbon steel  (WCC, WCB, WC6), Stainless Steel  [SS316, SS304, SS316L, SS904L, CF8, CF8M, F31L, F91], DUPLEX STEEL and Super duplex Steel  (F51, F53, F55), Cast iron, Ductile Iron.
• Class: 150-2500; PN 10 – PN 450
• Size: 1/2”- 48”.
• Operations: Lever actuated plug valve, electric actuated plug valve, pneumatic actuated plug valve, gear actuated plug valve
• Ends: Flanged, butt weld, socket weld, threaded