ValvTechnologies’ Model Numbering System

Posted: Friday, March 7th, 2014 | By: Linda Goodrich

V-Series, Nextech® and PSG

Example Model Number:
1”, 150 Class, Raised Face, Full Port, Lever Operated, Carbon Steel, V1 Series Valve

Valve Type
V = V1 Series trunnion-less metal seat supported valve
N = Nextech® two piece side entry trunnion valve
T = Nextech® one piece top entry trunnion valve
H = Nextech® three piece forged side entry trunnion valve
P = Parallel slide gate (PSG) valve

Pressure Class
3 = 150#         5 = 300#          6 = 600#
7 = 900#         8 = 1500#        0 = 2500#
A = 3500#       B = 4500#

Trim Code
Specifies body, end cap and ball materials

 

End Connections
RF = Raised Face x Raised Face
SW = Socket Weld x Socket Weld
CC = Threaded (NPT) x Threaded
* W = Butt Weld x Butt Weld
* 1st Character denotes prep size ID and OD

Port Size
FP = Full
RP = Reduced
ST = Standard
XX = Special

Automation
B = Bare stem
L = Lever
P = Pneumatic (ValvXpress®)

Nominal Valve Size
In “. Example: 015 = 1.50” end size

 

Internal Trim
Specifies all other internal component materials

 

Quality Specification
AA = Valve meets standard quality control requirements per ASME B16.34
AF = Valve meets standard quality control requirements per ASME B16.34 and PED Cat.III

 

Sequential Number
Used to specify any further details not captured in previous sections of the model number to ensure uniqueness