Description
The API 602 Forged Steel Gate Valve (Class 800) is a compact, heavy-duty valve designed for high-pressure applications where reliability and strength are paramount. Constructed from high-grade forged steel, this valve offers superior structural integrity compared to cast alternatives. Featuring an Outside Screw and Yoke (OS&Y) design for clear visual position indication, it provides tight shutoff and precise flow control in demanding environments such as oil and gas pipelines, chemical processing, and power generation facilities.
Technical Specifications:
- Pressure Class: Class 800 (ASME B16.34)
- Size Range: NPS 1/2″ to 2″ (DN15 to DN50) (Standard compact size range for API 602 forged valves)
- Applicable Medium: Oil, Gas, Steam, Water, and various process fluids
- Operating Temperature: -29°C to 425°C (Carbon Steel A105N Range)
Main Parts and Materials:
| Parts Name | Materials |
| Body, Bonnet | A105N/F304/F316 |
| Stem | A182 F6a/A182 F316/A182 304 |
| Seat | A105 |
Key Product Features:
- Forged Steel Construction: Manufactured from high-grade forged steel (A105N), providing exceptional strength, density, and resistance to high pressure and temperature compared to cast steel.
- High-Pressure Capability: Rated for Class 800, ensuring tight shutoff and reliable operation in severe, high-pressure service conditions.
- Visual Position Indication: The OS&Y (Outside Screw and Yoke) design allows operators to instantly verify the valve’s open or closed status.
- Compact Design: Ideal for small-bore piping systems where space is limited but high-pressure performance is required.
- API Compliance: Strictly adheres to API 602 and API 598 standards, ensuring compatibility and safety in critical industry applications.
Applications:
Ideal for critical isolation and flow control in Oil & Gas pipelines, Chemical Processing plants, Power Generation facilities, and Refineries. Specifically designed for small-bore, high-pressure piping systems requiring robust, leak-tight performance under severe operating conditions.
API602 Forged Steel Gate Valves rated at 800# are essential components in industries requiring robust and reliable flow control under high-pressure conditions. These valves adhere to API 602 standards and are constructed from forged steel, offering exceptional strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion. They are widely used in applications such as oil and gas pipelines, chemical processing plants, and power generation facilities.