Product Profile: 3 Piece Firesafe High Performance Ball Valve
Blog posted by Gilbert Welsford on Sep 21st 2013
Product Profile: 3 Piece Firesafe High Performance 2000 psi Ball Valve The VMFSDM7300 series ball valve is one of the best sellers for our valve store. This valve has many uses which is the reason for the high volume of the product.
Some of the different options available on this series valve are:
- Stainless Steel or Carbon Steel Body Material
- Threaded, Socket Weld, or Butt Weld End Connections
- Manual, Pneumatic, or Electric Operators
The reason that this valve is considered firesafe compared to a non-firesafe design is that it has Graphoil packing. There is a standard for firesafe valves that is called API 607, 5th Edition. When purchasing a firesafe valve, always be sure to ask if it is built to the standards of API 607, 5th Edition. A firesafe valve assures that in the case of a fire surrounding the valve, the valve will be able to be stroked 90 degrees once. This may seem very simple but in the case of an emergency, assuring that you can open or close a valve could be the difference between a small fire and an entire plant fire.
Be sure to check out the VMFSDM7300 on ValveMan as well as the other butterfly valves, check valve, and ball valves available for quick delivery with only the click of a few buttons online.
Gilbert Welsford, a renowned valve industry expert and third-generation owner of FS Welsford Company, is the visionary behind ValveMan.com, a leading platform for valve-related products. Gilbert's profound understanding of fluid dynamics and precision engineering plays a pivotal role in designing and applying various valve types. Known for his collaborative approach and outstanding communication skills, he builds strong relationships across multiple sectors and consistently ensures successful project outcomes. Committed to innovation and excellence, Gilbert remains at the forefront of industry advancements, consistently delivering solutions that exceed expectations.