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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves

Technical Manual
TM1050 - 07/31/2012

Resilient Seated
Butterfly Valves
Technical Manual - Table of Contents
Topic Page(s)
Introduction to Torques.........................................3
Reduced Disc Diameter Bray Valves 30/31/3A...6
Seating & Unseating Torques...............................7
20/21, 30/31 Imperial (Lb-Ins)................................8
20/21, 30/31 Metric (N-m).....................................9
32/33, 35/36..........................................................10
Imperial (Lb-Ins) & Metric (N-m)
22/23 Imperial (Lb-Ins) & Metric (N-m).................11
Dynamic Torque Factors
Imperial (Lb-In/psi).................................................12
Metric (N-m/bar)....................................................13
Valve Sizing Coefficients................................... 14
Imperial (Cv)..........................................................15
Metric (Kv).............................................................17
Flange to Valve Bolting Guide..............................19
Flange Bolt Tensioning Data.................................20
Standard Metal Specifications
20/21 & 22/23........................................................23
30/31, 31H, 3A/3AH, 31U.......................................24
32/33, 35/36, 35F, 36H...........................................25
All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this bulletin are for
general use only. Consult Bray representatives or factory for the specific requirements
and material selection for your intended application. The right to change or modify
product design or product without prior notice is reserved.

Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Torques

Torques:
INTRODUCTION

CASE I

There are a number of torques which butterfly valves may

experience such as:

TT = Th + Tbf + Tss+ Tsu

Tsu - Seating and Unseating Torque

Td - Dynamic Torque Resulting from fluid flow
Tbf Bearing Friction Torque
Tss Stem Seal Friction Torque
Te Eccentricity Torque resulting from
disc offset from centerline of stem (either single,
double or triple offset)
Th Hydrostatic Torque
Factors which influence the butterfly valve torque values
shown above are:
Type of Seat and Seat Material
Interference of Seat I.D. and Disc O.D.
Shaft Diameter
Valve Diameter
Bearing Coefficient of Friction
Angle of Opening

(Angle = 0 , Disc in Closed Position)

Analyzed
Total Torque for Case I using a symmetrical disc butterfly valve is
the sum of hydrostatic torque, bearing friction torque, stem seal,
friction torque, and seating/unseating torque.
A. Hydrostatic Torque (Th)
We will ignore discussion of the hydrostatic torque values as they
are generally insignificant compared to the seating/unseating,
bearing friction and stem seal torque values (the safety factor
applied to seating/unseating, stem seal friction and bearing
friction torque values more than compensates for the hydrostatic
torque which is usually less than 2% of these total torques).
B. Bearing Friction Torque (Tbf)
Bearing friction torque occurs because pressure forces against
the disc are transmitted to the stem. As the stem is forced against
the bearing supports, bearing friction torque is created between
the stem material and the support material as the stem is turned.
Bearing friction torques are normally included in the seating/
unseating torque values.
Bearing friction torques can be determined by using
the following equation:

Shut-off Pressure
Fluid Velocity

Tbf = .785 Cf Dv2 (d/2) P

Disc Shape and Configuration

Piping System and Location/Orientation of Valve in Pipe Line
System Head Characteristics

Where:
Tbf = Bearing Friction Torque

Physical Size of Disc/Shaft Obstructing Flow

Cf = Coefficient of Friction (approximately .25 for noncorroded stem to cast iron body) (dimensionless).

Disc Edge Finish

Dv = Valve Diameter (Inches)

With respect to Butterfly Valves, the two major conditions for

determining total valve operating torque (TT) exists as follows:

d =
Diameter of Shaft (Inches)
P = Pressure Differential (psi)
C. Stem Seal Friction Torque (Tss)
For all practical purposes stem seal friction torque values are
insignificant when compared to seating/unseating and bearing
friction torques. Stem seal friction torques are normally included
in the seating/unseating torque values.

Introduction : 3

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Torques

D. Seating/Unseating Torques (Tsu)

A. Bearing Friction Torque (Tbf)

The seating/unseating torque value (Tsu) is a function of the

pressure differential, the seat materials coefficient of friction,
the finished surface of the disc edge, the amount of interference
between the seat I.D. and disc O.D. when flanged in piping, the
seat thickness, and the type of service (media) for which the valve
is being used. In determining the Tsu values for Bray resilient
seated butterfly valves, Bray has developed Seating/Unseating
Torque Charts incorporating all bearing friction and stem seal
friction torques for three classes of services for both the valves
with standard discs (rated to full pressure) and for valves with
reduced diameter discs (rated for 50 psi [3.5 bar]). The three
service classes are:

See Case I discussion. This torque value is normally included in

the Dynamic Torque Value.

Class I Non-Corrosive, Lubricating Service

Class II General Service
Class III Severe Service
Please review the guidelines for each class in the technical
manual when determining which Seating/Unseating Torque Class
should be used. Most butterfly valves are used in Class II, General
Service applications.
E. Total Torque (TT)
The total torque values for Bray symmetrical disc valves for Case
I applications are shown in the Seating/Unseating Torque Charts
within this manual.

Case II

(Disc in Partial To Full Opening Position)

B. Stem Seal Friction Torque (Tss)

See Case I discussion. This torque value is normally included in
the Dynamic torque value.
C. Dynamic Torque (Td)
In a symmetrical disc design, dynamic torque occurs between the
closed position, 0 and the full open position, 90. With the disc in
the partially open position, velocity of the fluid passing the leading
disc edge is less than the velocity passing the trailing edge. This
variance in velocity past the leading disc edge and trailing disc
edge results in an unbalanced distribution of pressure forces on
the upstream side of the face of the disc. The total pressure forces
acting perpendicular to the disc face on the leading edge half of
the disc are greater than the total pressure acting perpendicular on
the trailing half of the disc. This uneven distribution of pressure on
the disc face (exists on both sides of the disc) results in a torsional
force which tries to turn the disc to the closed position (Figure 1).
This torsional closing force can become greater than the seating/
unseating torque value depending on the valve angle of opening
and differential pressure.
To determine dynamic torque, the following equation is applied:
Td = Cdt d3 P
Where:
Td = Dynamic Torque (lbs- in).

TT = Tbf + Tss+ Td
The total Torque for Case II using a symmetrical disc butterfly valve
is the summation of bearing friction torque, stem seal friction torque
and dynamic torque.

Cdt = Coefficient of Dynamic Torque (based on disc shape

and angle of opening) (dimensionless)
= Diameter of Disc (Inches)

P = Pressure Differential Across Valve (psi)

Figure 1 - Pressure Distribution

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Torques

As shown in Figure 2, dynamic torque for Brays symmetrical disc
valves is at 0 angle of opening and increases until the angle of
opening reaches 75-80, where it then decreases to a zero value
at full open (90) (no internal friction factors considered, just
dynamic torque only).
One final comment about dynamic torque is that one may minimize
the dynamic torque by the orientation of the valve (stem horizontal
or vertical) in the pipeline as well as by the location (distance) in
the pipeline from elbows, other valves, etc. (See Bray Resilient
Seated BFV Operations and Maintenance Manual).

Conclusion
In most applications for butterfly valves, especially 20 (508mm)
or smaller, the maximum torque required to operate the valve will
be seating/unseating torque. However, dynamic torque should be
considered particularly in:
Control applications using larger valves (24 [610mm] and
above) where the disc is maintained in the open position
Applications using larger valves (24 [610mm] and above)
where the velocity is high (16 ft./sec [5.3m/sec]).

D. Total Torque (TT)

The total torque required for operating a Bray symmetrical disc
butterfly valve at an angle opening between 0and 90 is shown in
the Dynamic Torque section of this manual. Note that the dynamic
torque includes all internal friction torque values.

Figure 2 - Angle of Opening

The Cdt value for Bray symmetrical disc valves are approximately:

Angle of
Opening

Cdt

Introduction : 5

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

75

0.0126 0.0140 0.0251 0.0505 0.0809 0.1394 0.2384 0.3419

80

90

0.401

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Reduced Disc Diameter

Bray Series 30/31/3A Valves
Bray offers a reduced disc diameter for 4-20 for Series 30, 31
and 3A valves. The purpose of reducing the disc diameter is to
decrease the seating/unseating torques and extend the seat life on
low pressure applications.

Bray does the following to differentiate reduced diameter discs

from full diameter discs:

By reducing the disc diameter, the interference between the disc

O.D. and seat I.D. is decreased and the valve pressure rating,
which is a function of this interference, is reduced to 50 PSI. Less
interference between the disc and seat results in reduced seating/
unseating torques. Lower seating/unseating torque may allow for
the use ofa smaller actuator on the valve. In other applications
where abrasive dry bulk materials such as cement, sugar, plastic,
pallets, flour, etc., are generally pneumatically conveyed at 50
PSI or less, the reduced disc diameter not only reduces the seating/unseating torque but, very importantly, usually significantly
increases the services life of the seat.

Nylon 11 Coated Discs: Discs are differentiated by the color of

the Nylon 11:

Introduction : 6

Metal Discs: An R is stamped above the part number

Grey Full Disc Diameter

White Reduced Disc Diameter

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Seating & Unseating Torques

Seating & Unseating Torques:

Bray has developed Seating/Unseating Torque Charts for three
Classes of Service for its valves with standard discs (rated for
full pressure) and for valves with reduced diameter discs (rated
for 50 PSI / 3.5 bar.).
Characteristics of
Application

Class A

The guidelines for selecting a Class to be used for determining

a valves seating/unseating torque are given below. Each valve
application should comply with all five Class characteristics in
order to be qualified for that Class.

Class B

Class C

Non-Corrosive, Lubricating Service

General Service

Severe Service

Media Type

Lubricating hydrocarbons;
Aqueous processes and Water
(See Note 1)

Water; aqueous processes; all

other aqueous liquids including
salt water; Lubricating gases

Dry, non-lubricating such as air,

dry gas, cement, pneumatic
conveying mediums

Corrosion
by Media

Insignificant if any

No major corrosion or deposits

from media

Can incur significant

corrosion such as Ductile Iron
disc in water

Chemical
Reactions of Media
with Seat

Insignificant if any

Only minor or insignificant in

nature

Reactions causing swelling and

hardness occur

Media
Temperature

45 to 160F
(7 to 71C)

Within seat temperature limits,

not near limits

Near or at seat temperature

limits

Frequency of
Valve Cycling

Once weekly or more frequently

Minimum once every 3-6 weeks,

or more frequently

Infrequently, sometimes not

cycled for long periods

NOTE:
1. For aqueous processes and water, Class A torques may be 4. With the exception of dry, non-lubricating medias, one
used only if a Nylon 11 coated disc is selected and all other
Class A characteristics apply. Otherwise, Class B torques
should be used.

2. All the material trims may be classified into Class A, B, or

C except Series 20/21 valves with a PTFE Lined Elastomer

seat, PTFE molded disc/stem, or rubber molded disc/stem.
These trims must always use Class C Seating/Unseating
Torque Values unless they are used only in a throttling
application. Valves with bonded seats must always be
classified as Class C.

3. If a valve is used strictly in a throttling application, that is,

it is never put in the closed position but throttled between

20 and 80, then Class A torques may be used provided
you have checked to see that dynamic torques do not
exceed the Class A torque values.

Torque : 7

is usually safe electing to use Class B torques for sizing

actuators for all other valve service applications. Seating/
Unseating Torque values shown include friction bearing
torques for stated differential pressure.

5. Dynamic

Torque values are not considered.

See the Dynamic Torque chart in this manual for
determination of Dynamic Torque.

6. Do not apply a safety factor to torque values when

determining actuator output torque requirement.

7. For 3-way assemblies where one valve is opening and

another is closing, multiply torque by a 1.5 factor.

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Seating & Unseating Torques

Series 20/21 and 30/31/3A Torques (Lb-Ins)
Valve Differential Pressure (PSIG)
Valve
Size
Inches

Class A
Non-Corrosive,
Lubricating
Service

Class B
General Service

Class C
Severe Service

Torque : 8

Reduced Disc

Full Disc
0 psi

50 psi

100 psi

150 psi

175 psi

0 psi

50 psi

1
1.5
2
2.5
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20

54
81
109
169
220
341
510
632
1,182
1,764
2,701
3,818
4,638
5,265
7,000

59
86
114
178
236
364
560
712
1,341
2,018
3,110
4,500
5,819
7,065
9,364

65
91
119
187
250
387
610
792
1,500
2,272
3,519
5,182
7,000
8,865
11,728

70
97
123
196
264
410
660
872
1,660
2,526
3,928
5,864
8,182
10,665
14,091

73
100
128
200
273
423
687
912
1,741
2,653
4,132

54
81
109
169
220
225
324
344
735
1,204
1,665
2,318
2,699
2,970
3,356

59
86
114
178
236
248
374
488
894
1,358
2,074
3,000
3,880
4,788
6,243

1
1.5
2
2.5
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20

59
89
120
185
245
375
560
695
1,300
1,960
2,970
4,200
5,100
5,850
7,700

65
95
125
195
260
400
615
783
1,475
2,240
3,420
4,950
6,400
7,850
10,300

71
100
130
205
275
425
670
871
1,650
2,520
3,870
5,700
7,700
9,850
12,900

77
106
135
215
290
450
725
953
1,825
2,800
4,320
6,450
9,000
11,850
15,500

80
110
140
220
297
462
755
1,003
1,915
2,940
4,545

59
89
120
185
245
252
355
427
808
1,213
1,830
2,550
2,967
3,267
4,267

65
95
125
195
260
267
410
537
983
1,493
2,280
3,300
4,267
5,267
6,867

1
1.5
2
2.5
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20

74
111
151
231
306
468
700
870
1,625
2,450
3,712
5,251
6,375
7,315
9,625

82
119
157
244
325
500
769
980
1,844
2,800
4,275
6,188
8,000
9,815
12,875

89
125
163
257
344
532
838
1,090
2,063
3,150
4,838
7,125
9,625
12,315
16,125

97
133
169
269
363
563
907
1,200
2,282
3,500
5,400
8,063
11,250
14,815
19,375

100
137
175
275
375
582
944
1,255
2,394
3,675
5,682

74
111
151
231
306
316
444
525
1,011
1,517
2,287
3,189
3,709
4,084
5,334

82
119
157
244
325
348
513
672
1,230
1,867
2,850
4,126
5,334
6,584
8,584

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Seating & Unseating Torques

Series 20/21 and 30/31/3A Torques (N-m)
Valve Differential Pressure (Bar)
Valve
Size
mm

Class A
Non-Corrosive,
Lubricating
Service

Class B
General Service

Class C
Severe Service

Torque : 9

Reduced Disc

Full Disc
0 bar

3.4 bar

7 bar

10.3 bar

12 bar

0 bar

3.4 bar

25
40
50
65
80
100
125
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500

6
9
12
19
25
39
58
71
134
199
305
431
524
595
791

7
10
13
20
27
41
63
80
152
228
351
508
657
798
1,058

7
10
13
21
28
44
69
89
169
257
398
585
791
1,002
1,325

8
11
14
22
30
46
75
99
188
285
444
663
924
1,205
1,592

8
11
14
23
31
48
78
103
197
300
467

6
9
12
19
25
25
37
39
83
136
188
262
305
336
379

7
10
13
20
27
28
42
55
101
153
234
339
438
541
705

25
40
50
65
80
100
125
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500

7
10
14
21
28
42
63
79
147
221
336
475
576
661
870

7
11
14
22
29
45
69
88
167
253
386
559
723
887
1,164

8
11
15
23
31
48
76
98
186
285
437
644
870
1,113
1,458

9
12
15
24
33
51
82
108
206
316
488
729
1,017
1,339
1,751

9
12
16
25
34
52
85
113
216
332
514

7
10
14
21
28
28
40
48
91
137
207
288
335
369
482

7
11
14
22
29
30
46
61
111
169
258
373
482
595
776

25
40
50
65
80
100
125
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500

8
13
17
26
35
53
79
98
184
277
419
593
720
826
1,087

9
13
18
28
37
56
87
111
208
316
483
699
904
1,109
1,455

10
14
18
29
39
60
95
123
233
356
547
805
1,087
1,391
1,822

11
15
19
30
41
64
102
136
258
395
610
911
1,271
1,674
2,189

11
15
20
31
42
66
107
142
270
415
642

8
13
17
26
35
36
50
59
114
171
258
360
419
461
603

9
13
18
28
37
39
58
76
139
211
322
466
603
744
970

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Seating & Unseating Torques

Series 32/33, 35/36 Torques (Lb-Ins)
Valve
Size
inches

Class B
General Service
(Imperial)

Class C

24
26
28
30
32
34
36
40
42
44
48
54
60
66
72
78
84
90
96

32, 35 - Max P = 75 psi

33, 36 - Max P = 150 psi

0 psi

25 psi

50 psi

75 psi

0 psi

50 psi

6,700
7,900
9,200
10,400
11,700
13,500
14,300
18,200
20,200
20,800
22,000
41,500
55,500
115,700

8,100
9,800
11,600
13,300
15,600
18,500
20,100
26,200
29,200
32,500
39,000
73,500
98,200
159,400

9,500
11,700
14,000
16,200
19,400
23,500
25,900
34,100
38,200
44,200
56,000
105,500
141,000
203,200

10,900
13,600
16,400
19,100
23,300
28,500
31,700
42,000
47,200
55,800
73,000
138,000
184,800
247,000

10,500
12,400
14,200
16,100
18,400
20,950
23,000
24,300
25,000
26,700
30,000
56,300
75,100
161,500

15,000
18,400
21,700
25,100
29,700
34,750
39,000
46,300
50,000
56,700
70,000
131,000
174,500
277,500

100 psi
19,500
24,400
29,200
34,100
41,100
48,600
55,000
68,300
75,000
86,700
110,000
173,000
208,000
393,400

150 psi
24,000
30,400
36,700
43,100
52,400
62,400
71,000
90,300
100,000
118,300
150,000
282,000
376,000
509,400

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Series 32/33, 35/36 Torques (N-m)

Valve
Size
mm

Class B
General Service
(Metric)

Class C

Torque : 10

600
650
700
750
800
850
900
1,000
1,050
1,100
1,200
1,400
1,500
1,650
1,800
2,000
2,200
2,250
2,400

32, 35, - Max P = 5 bar

0 bar
757
893
1,040
1,175
1,322
1,526
1,616
2,057
2,283
2,350
2,486
4,689
6,271
13,072

1.7 bar
915
1,107
1,311
1,503
1,763
2,091
2,271
2,961
3,300
3,673
4,407
8,304
11,095
18,010

3.4 bar
1,074
1,322
1,582
1,831
2,192
2,656
2,927
3,853
4,317
4,995
6,328
11,920
15,931
22,959

33, 36 - Max P = 10.3 bar

5.2 bar
1,232
1,537
1,853
2,158
2,633
3,221
3,582
4,746
5,334
6,305
8,249
15,592
20,880
27,907

0 bar
1,187
1,401
1,605
1,819
2,079
2,367
2,599
2,746
2,825
3,017
3,390
6,361
8,485
18,247

3.4 bar
1,695
2,079
2,452
2,836
3,356
3,927
4,407
5,232
5,650
6,407
7,910
14,801
19,716
31,353

7 bar
2,204
2,757
3,300
3,853
4,644
5,492
6,215
7,718
8,475
9,797
12,430
19,546
23,501
44,448

10.3 bar
2,712
3,435
4,147
4,870
5,921
7,051
8,023
10,204
11,300
13,368
16,950
31,862
42,482
57,555

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Seating & Unseating Torques

Seating/Unseating Torques
Bray Series 22/23 Valves

Valve
Size

P = 0-150 psi

P = 0-10.3 bar

Lb-In

N-m

50

288

33

2.5

65

350

40

80

560

63

100

720

81

125

960

108

150

1,300

147

200

2,402

271

10

250

3,840

434

12

300

5,812

657

14

350

8,000

904

16

400

11,000

1,243

18

450

15,500

1,751

20

500

19,300

2,181

24

600

30,500

3,446

In.

Mm.

1) Torques listed are for PTFE and UHMWPE trims.

2) All information based on full rated pressure differential.

Torque : 11

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Torques

Dynamic Torque Factors (Imperial)

To Use the Torque Chart, note the following:

1. Dynamic Torque values include all bearing friction and

3. Bray recommends sizing control valves between 20 and

2. Dynamic Torque values are per 1 PSI P. To determine

4. Dynamic Torque will tend to close all Bray valves whose

70, with 60 the preferred angle.

stem-seal friction torques.

disc are symmetrical to the stem.

dynamic torque (lb-in) at a desired angle of opening, multiply

the pressure drop P at this angle by the appropriate dynamic
torque factor in the charts below.

Series 20/21 and 30/31/3A (Dynamic Torque Factor - lb-in./psi)

Angle of Opening

Valve
Size
inches

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

75

80

90

0.113

0.126

0.225

0.453

0.726

1.251

2.139

3.068

3.052

0.000

2.5

0.216

0.240

0.430

0.865

1.386

2.388

4.085

5.858

5.827

0.000

0.367

0.408

0.732

1.473

2.359

4.065

6.952

9.970

9.918

0.000

0.855

0.949

1.702

3.425

5.486

9.454

16.168

23.187

23.065

0.000

1.650

1.833

3.287

6.613

10.593

18.253

31.217

44.769

44.533

0.000

2.494

2.771

4.969

9.997

16.014

27.594

47.192

67.680

67.323

0.000

6.603

6.736

12.077

24.298

38.925

67.073

114.707

164.506

163.64

0.000

10

11.990

13.322

23.885

48.056

76.985

132.653

226.862

325.353

323.640

0.000

12

20.892

23.214

41.619

83.735

134.142

231.141

395.295

566.910

563.925

0.000

14

30.039

33.377

59.841

120.396

192.873

332.342

568.366

815.119

810.828

0.000

16

45.652

50.724

90.942

182.970

293.115

505.070

863.764

1,238.762

1,232.240

0.000

18

65.909

73.232

131.295

264.159

423.178

729.184

1,247.040

1,788.435

1,779.020

0.000

20

91.415

101.573

182.105

366.387

586.945

1,011.373

1,729.637

2,480.549

2,467.498

0.000

Example: 4 Valve; 60 Open with a 10 PSI pressure drop: [Td = (9.454)(10) = 94.54 lb-in]

Series 32/33, 35/36 (Dynamic Torque Factor - lb-in./psi)

Angle of Opening
Valve
Size
inches

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

75

80

90

24

158.358

175.953

315.459

634.688

1,016.758

1,751.990

2,996.230

4,297.026

4,274.403

0.000

30

315.318

350.353

628.133

1,263.773

2,024.539

3,488.513

5,966.008

8,556.117

8,511.072

0.000

36

551.884

613.205

1,099.388

2,211.917

3,543.447

6,105.766

10,441.998

14,975.332

14,896.492

0.000

Larger Size Valves - Consult Factory

Example: 24 Valve; 60 Open with a 10 PSI pressure drop: [Td = (1,751.990)(10) = 17,519.90 lb-in]

Torque : 12

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Torques

Dynamic Torque Factors (Metric)

To Use the Torque Chart, note the following:

1. Dynamic Torque values include all bearing friction and

3. Bray recommends sizing control valves between 20 and

2. Dynamic Torque values are per 1 Bar P. To determine

4. Dynamic Torque will tend to close all Bray valves whose

70, with 60 the preferred angle.

stem-seal friction torques.

disc are symmetrical to the stem.

dynamic torque (N-m) at a desired angle of opening, multiply

the pressure drop P at this angle by the appropriate dynamic
torque factor in the charts below.

Series 20/21 and 30/31(Dynamic Torque Factor - N-m/bar)

Angle of Opening

Valve
Size
mm

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

75

80

90

50

0.001

0.001

0.002

0.004

0.006

0.010

0.017

0.024

0.024

0.000

65

0.002

0.002

0.003

0.007

0.011

0.019

0.032

0.046

0.045

0.000

80

0.003

0.003

0.006

0.011

0.018

0.032

0.054

0.078

0.077

0.000

100

0.007

0.007

0.013

0.027

0.043

0.074

0.126

0.181

0.180

0.000

125

0.013

0.014

0.026

0.052

0.083

0.142

0.243

0.349

0.347

0.000

150

0.019

0.022

0.039

0.078

0.125

0.215

0.368

0.528

0.525

0.000

200

0.052

0.053

0.094

0.190

0.304

0.523

0.895

1.283

1.276

0.000

250

0.094

0.104

0.186

0.375

0.600

1.035

1.770

2.538

2.524

0.000

300

0.163

0.181

0.325

0.653

1.046

1.803

3.083

4.422

4.399

0.000

350

0.234

0.260

0.467

0.939

1.504

2.592

4.433

6.358

6.324

0.000

400

0.356

0.396

0.709

1.427

2.286

3.940

6.737

9.662

9.611

0.000

450

0.514

0.571

1.024

2.060

3.301

5.688

9.727

13.950

13.876

0.000

500

0.713

0.792

1.420

2.858

4.578

7.889

13.491

19.340

19.246

0.000

Example: 100 mm Valve; 60 Open with a 10 Bar pressure drop: [Td = (.074)(10) = .74 N-m]

Series 32/33, 35/36 (Dynamic Torque Factor - N-m/bar)

Angle of Opening

Valve
Size
mm

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

75

80

90

600

1.235

1.372

2.461

4.951

7.931

13.666

23.371

33.517

33.340

0.000

750

2.459

2.733

4.899

9.857

15.791

27.210

46.535

66.738

66.386

0.000

900

4.305

4.783

8.575

17.253

27.639

47.625

81.448

116.808

116.193

0.000

Larger Size Valves - Consult Factory

Example: 600 mm Valve; 60 Open with a 10 Bar pressure drop: [Td = (13.666)(10) = 136.66 N-m]

Torque : 13

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Valve Sizing Coefficients

Valve Sizing Coefficients:

1. Valve Sizing Coefficients (Cv) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 14-15
1. Cv stands for Valve Sizing Coefficient, sometimes called the Flow Rate Coefficient.
2. Cv varies with the valve size, angle of opening and the manufacturers valve style.
3. Cv is defined as the volume of water in USGPM that will flow through a given restriction or valve
opening with a pressure drop of one (1) psi at room temperature.

2. Valve Sizing Coefficients (Kv) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 16-17

1. Kv stands for Valve Sizing Coefficient, sometimes called the Flow Rate Coefficient.
2. Kv varies with the valve size, angle of opening and the manufacturers valve style.
3. Kv is defined as the volume of water in Cubic Meters/Hour (m3/hr) that will flow through a given
restriction or valve opening with a pressure drop of one (1) bar at room temperature.

Coefficients : 14

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Valve Sizing Coefficients

Series 20/21 - Valve Sizing Coefficient (Cv)
Valve
Size
inches

Disc Position (Degrees)

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

0.1

11

21

36

56

61

1.5

0.2

11

26

50

87

129

147

0.9

16

27

45

73

123

172

244

2.5

11

25

43

71

115

201

310

439

16

35

62

102

165

290

488

691

28

63

110

182

294

515

906

1,282

44

98

172

284

459

805

1,416

2,070

59

130

227

376

607

1,065

1,873

2,786

13

106

244

427

714

1,147

1,935

3,402

5,191

10

21

168

387

675

1,130

1,815

3,062

5,385

8,238

12

31

245

562

981

1,642

2,636

4,448

7,820

12,102

14

40

307

706

1,234

2,064

3,313

5,590

9,829

15,210

16

52

403

925

1,617

2,706

4,343

7,328

12,885

19,940

18

68

528

1,213

2,121

3,549

5,695

9,610

16,898

26,150

20

85

660

1,517

2,651

4,436

7,120

12,014

21,124

32,690

Series 22/23 - Valve Sizing Coefficient (Cv)

Valve
Size
inches

Disc Position (Degrees)

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

16

27

44

62

85

115

146

2.5

11

24

43

69

110

176

235

300

15

35

61

98

158

286

413

586

27

62

109

177

285

503

812

1,051

43

98

171

276

440

798

1,297

1,814

57

129

226

364

580

1,048

1,737

2,576

12

104

242

424

698

1,111

1,908

3,142

4,354

10

20

165

385

672

1,105

1,761

3,004

4,976

6,834

12

29

241

559

975

1,604

2,591

4,420

7,392

10,090

14

35

300

720

1,280

2,100

3,300

5,700

9,350

12,880

16

45

350

850

1,650

2,750

4,400

7,500

12,320

16,900

18

55

510

1,200

2,100

3,600

5,700

9,830

15,600

21,600

20

80

650

1,550

2,700

4,480

7,100

12,200

19,900

27,500

24

180

1,000

2,450

4,600

7,000

11,300

18,900

28,500

34,800

Coefficients : 15

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Valve Sizing Coefficients

Series 30/31/31H/3A/3AH/31U - Valve Sizing Coefficient (Cv)
Valve
Size
Inches

Disc Position (Degrees)

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

0.8

16

27

43

61

84

114

144

2.5

11

24

43

67

107

163

223

282

15

35

61

96

154

267

364

461

27

62

109

171

274

496

701

841

43

98

170

268

428

775

1,146

1,376

56

129

225

354

567

1,025

1,542

1,850

12

102

241

421

680

1,081

1,862

2,842

3,316

10

19

162

382

667

1,076

1,710

2,948

4,525

5,430

12

27

235

555

1,005

1,594

2,563

4,393

6,731

8,077

14

34

299

756

1,320

2,149

3,384

5,939

8,874

10,538

16

45

397

1,001

1,749

2,847

4,483

7,867

11,761

13,966

18

58

507

1,281

2,237

3,643

5,736

10,065

14,496

17,214

20

72

632

1,595

2,786

4,536

7,144

12,535

18,812

22,339

Series 32/33/35/36/35F/36H - Valve Sizing Coefficient (Cv)

Valve
Size
Inches

Disc Position (Degrees)

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

22

103

916

2,070

3,510

5,640

9,036

14,562

22,028

27,168

24

259

1,028

2,387

4,244

6,962

11,040

18,235

27,186

33,154

26

289

1,141

2,752

4,890

7,824

12,496

19,921

29,700

36,220

28

295

1,324

3,133

5,399

8,636

13,838

22,578

34,683

41,619

30

420

1,652

3,986

7,080

11,328

18,090

28,844

43,003

52,443

32

550

2,026

4,636

7,983

12,743

20,410

32,591

48,558

60,658

34

533

2,304

5,210

8,834

14,194

22,741

36,648

55,438

68,374

36

740

2,775

5,936

9,790

15,572

25,053

40,086

59,667

77,089

40

757

2,971

6,925

11,862

19,307

30,636

50,406

73,990

90,175

42

783

3,502

7,879

12,997

21,010

35,016

54,584

83,421

102,989

44

904

4,066

8,698

14,346

22,818

36,712

58,740

87,430

112,960

48

1,023

4,651

10,365

17,010

27,242

43,853

70,431

108,968

132,888

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52
54

1,299

5,904

13,158

21,594

34,583

55,671

89,411

138,334

168,700

60

1,480

6,400

14,500

24,500

39,400

63,200

102,000

154,000

190,000

66

1,650

7,110

16,100

27,300

43,800

70,200

113,000

171,000

211,000

72

1,900

8,220

18,600

31,500

50,700

81,200

131,000

198,000

244,000

78

2,290

9,910

22,400

38,000

61,000

97,800

158,000

238,000

294,000

84

2,290

11,390

25,800

43,700

70,200

112,400

181,000

274,000

338,000

90
96

Coefficients : 16

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Valve Sizing Coefficients

Series 20/21 - Valve Sizing Coefficient (Kv)
Valve
Size
mm

Disc Position (Degrees)

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

25

0.087

0.865

2.595

5.190

9.515

18.165

31.140

48.440

52.765

40

0.173

1.730

5.190

9.515

22.490

43.250

75.255

111.585

127.155

50

0.779

6.055

13.840

23.355

38.925

63.145

106.395

148.780

211.060

65

0.865

9.515

21.625

37.195

61.415

99.475

173.865

268.150

379.735

80

1.730

13.840

30.275

53.630

88.230

142.725

250.850

422.120

597.715

100

3.460

24.220

54.495

95.150

157.430

254.310

445.475

783.690

1,108.930

125

5.190

38.060

84.770

148.780

245.660

397.035

696.325

1,224.840

1,790.550

150

6.055

51.035

112.450

196.355

325.240

525.055

921.225

1,620.145

2,409.890

200

11.245

91.690

211.060

369.355

617.610

992.155

1,673.775

2,942.730

4,490.215

250

18.165

145.320

334.755

583.875

977.450

1,569.975

2,648.630

4,658.025

7,125.870

300

26.815

211.925

486.130

848.565

1,420.330

2,280.140

3,847.520

6,764.300

10,468.230

350

34.600

265.555

610.690

1,067.410

1,785.360

2,865.745

4,835.350

8,502.085

13,156.650

400

44.980

348.595

800.125

1,398.705

2,340.690

3,756.695

6,338.720

11,145.525

17,248.100

450

58.820

456.720

1,049.245

1,834.665

3,069.885

4,926.175

8,312.650

14,616.770

22,619.750

500

73.525

570.900

1,312.205

2,293.115

3,837.140

6,158.800

10,392.110

18,272.260

28,276.850

70

80

Series 22/23 - Valve Sizing Coefficient (Kv)

Valve
Size
mm

Disc Position (Degrees)

10

50

0.865

65
80

20

30

40

50

6.055

13.840

23.355

38.060

0.865

9.515

20.760

37.195

1.730

12.975

30.275

52.765

100

2.595

23.355

53.630

125

4.325

37.195

84.770

150

5.190

49.305

111.585

200

10.380

89.960

209.330

250

17.300

142.725

300

25.085

350

60

90

53.630

73.525

99.475

126.290

59.685

95.150

152.240

203.275

259.500

84.770

136.670

247.390

357.245

506.890

94.285

153.105

246.525

435.095

702.380

909.115

147.915

238.740

380.600

690.270

1,121.905

1,569.110

195.490

314.860

501.700

906.520

1,502.505

2,228.240

366.760

603.770

961.015

1,650.420

2,717.830

3,766.210

333.025

581.280

955.825

1,523.265

2,598.460

4,304.240

5,911.410

208.465

483.535

843.375

1,387.460

2,241.215

3,823.300

6,394.080

8,727.850

30.275

259.500

622.800

1,107.200

1,816.500

2,854.500

4,930.500

8,087.750

11,141.200

400

38.925

302.750

735.250

1,427.250

2,378.750

3,806.000

6,487.500

10,656.800

14,618.500

450

47.575

441.150

1,038.000

1,816.500

3,114.000

4,930.500

8,502.950

13,494.000

18,684.000

500

69.200

562.250

1,340.750

2,335.500

3,875.200

6,141.500

10,553.000

17,213.500

23,787.500

600

155.700

865.000

2,119.250

3,979.000

6,055.000

9,774.500

16,348.500

24,652.500

30,102.000

Coefficients : 17

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The technical data herein is for general information only. Product suitability should be based solely upon customers detailed knowledge and experience with their application.

Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Valve Sizing Coefficients

Series 30/31/31H/3A/3AH/31U - Valve Sizing Coefficient (Kv)
Valve
Size
mm

Disc Position (Degrees)

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

50

0.692

6.055

13.840

23.355

37.195

52.765

72.660

98.610

124.560

65

0.865

9.515

20.760

37.195

57.955

92.555

140.995

192.895

243.930

80

1.730

12.975

30.275

52.765

83.040

133.210

230.955

314.860

398.765

100

2.595

23.355

53.630

94.285

147.915

237.010

429.040

606.365

727.465

125

4.325

37.195

84.770

147.050

231.820

370.220

670.375

991.290

1,190.240

150

5.190

48.440

111.585

194.625

306.210

490.455

886.625

1,333.830

1,600.250

200

10.380

88.230

208.465

364.165

588.200

935.065

1,610.630

2,458.330

2,868.340

250

16.435

140.130

330.430

576.955

930.740

1,479.150

2,550.020

3,914.125

4,696.950

300

23.355

203.275

480.075

869.325

1,378.810

2,216.995

3,799.945

5,822.315

6,986.605

350

29.410

258.635

653.940

1,141.800

1,858.885

2,927.160

5,137.235

7,676.010

9,115.370

400

38.925

343.405

865.865

1,512.885

2,462.655

3,877.795

6,804.955

10,173.265

12,080.590

450

50.170

438.555

1,108.065

1,935.005

3,151.195

4,961.640

8,706.225

12,539.040

14,890.110

500

62.280

546.680

1,379.675

2,409.890

3,923.640

6,179.560

10,842.775

16,272.380

19,323.235

Series 32/33/35/36/35F/36H - Valve Sizing Coefficient (Kv)

Valve
Size
mm

Disc Position (Degrees)

60

70

80

90

550

10
89.095

20
792.340

1,790.550

30

3,036.150

40

4,878.600

50

37,887.000

12,596.130

19,054.220

23,500.320

600

224.035

889.220

2,064.755

3,671.060

6,022.130

43,855.500

15,773.275

23,515.890

28,678.210

650

249.985

986.965

2,380.480

4,229.850

6,767.760

52,765.000

17,231.665

25,690.500

31,330.300

700

255.175

1,145.260

2,710.045

4,670.135

7,470.140

60,723.000

19,529.970

30,000.795

36,000.435

750

363.300

1,428.980

3,447.890

6,124.200

9,798.720

37,887.000

24,950.060

37,197.595

45,363.195

800

475.750

1,752.490

4,010.140

6,905.295

11,022.695

43,855.500

28,191.215

42,002.670

52,469.170

850

461.045

1,992.960

4,506.650

7,641.410

12,277.810

52,765.000

31,700.520

47,953.870

59,143.510

900

640.100

2,400.375

5,134.640

8,468.350

13,469.780

60,723.000

34,674.390

51,611.955

66,681.985

1,000

654.805

2,569.915

5,990.125

10,260.630

16,700.555

37,887.000

43,601.190

64,001.350

78,001.375

1,050

677.295

3,029.230

6,815.335

11,242.405

18,173.650

43,855.500

47,215.160

72,159.165

89,085.485

1,100

781.960

3,517.090

7,523.770

12,409.290

19,737.570

52,765.000

50,810.100

75,626.950

97,710.400

1,200

884.895

4,023.115

8,965.725

14,713.650

23,564.330

60,723.000

60,922.815

94,257.320

114,948.120

1,400

1,123.635

5,106.960

11,381.670

18,678.810

29,914.295

48,155.415

77,340.515

119,658.910

145,925.500

1,500

1,280.200

5,536.000

12,542.500

21,192.500

34,081.000

54,668.000

88,230.000

133,210.000

164,350.000

1,650

1,427.250

6,150.150

13,926.500

23,614.500

37,887.000

60,723.000

97,745.000

147,915.000

182,515.000

1,800

1,643.500

7,110.300

16,089.000

27,247.500

43,855.500

70,238.000

113,315.000

171,270.000

211,060.000

2,000

1,980.850

8,572.150

19,376.000

32,870.000

52,765.000

84,597.000

136,670.000

205,870.000

254,310.000

2,200

1,980.850

9,852.350

22,317.000

37,800.500

60,723.000

97,226.000

156,565.000

237,010.000

292,370.000

Consult Factory

1,300

2,250

Consult Factory

2,400

Consult Factory

Coefficients : 18

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Flange to Valve Bolting Guide

Examples of Typical Flange to Valve Bolting*

** Lug Style Bolting
Valve Body

Raised
Face
Flange

Raised
Face
Flange

Valve Body

Washer

Washer
**Minimum Bolt
Engagement
Must Be Equal to
Diameter of Bolt

Flange Width

Including Raise Face

If Applicable
Necessary

Minimum Bolt
Engagement
Equal to
Bolt Diameter

Washer
Width

Bolt

= Length

** Wafer Style Bolting

Flat Face
Flange

Flat Face
Flange

Washer
Flange
Width x2

Including Raise Face

If Applicable

Valve Face to Face

Washer
Width
x2

Width
of Nut
x2

4 Threads
(2 Per Side)

Washer

= Overall
Length

Note: Please refer to Appropriate Bray Technical

Drawings
forPlease
Dimensions
andto
Bolting
information
** Note:
refer
Appropriate
for
the
highlighted
holes.
Bray Dimensional Drawings for
ASME Class
150 =drilling
26 Valves information
and larger
specific
valve
Class
300Lug
= 14Valves
Valves and
larger
on ASME
Wafer
and
20
and larger.
ASME Class 650 = 10 Valves and larger

Please refer to ASME B-16.5 or B-16.47 for Flange and Bolt Dimension Information
* Double flange style bolting not shown.
** Lug threads may be tapped from both sides and therefore tap may not be continuous.

Mounting : 19

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Flange Bolt Tensioning Data

Flange Bolt Tensioning

Bray Butterfly Valves with Metal Mating Flanges
A question frequently asked at Bray is What torque do
I apply to the flange bolts to insure the valve is properly
installed?. Initially this seems to be a simple request
until all of the factors are analyzed. The installation of
a valve requires several components: the valve, mating
flanges, nuts, bolts and studs. Each is supplied by different
manufacturers and each has different characteristics. The
proper torque for one combination may be too much or
too little for a second combination. The following is a list
of information which needs to be known in order to start
calculating the torque requirements.
Valve
Type
Size
Materials of construction (Body)
Surface finishes / Surface conditions
Flange
Type
Size
Finish / both sides
Condition of flange / surface contamination
Bolt (or Stud)
Type
Materials of Construction
Surface Conditions
Nut

Type
Materials of Construction
Surface Conditions

Lubrication
Type
Coverage
General Factors
Temperature and relative humidity at the time of
installation
Speed at which bolts are turned

Mounting : 20

Note: The elastomer valve seat manufactured by Bray

also acts as the flange gasket. No additional gaskets are
required or recommended. Other valve styles which do
not have integral gaskets will need to have this component
supplied. The characteristics of this component will also
need to be considered.
Complete knowledge of all relevant conditions is almost
impossible to obtain. As a result, the computation of the
exact torque requirement is not practical. No reputable
manufacturer can provide accurate information when so
many outside factors are present.
The International Fasteners Institute covers some of the
details required to compute a torque value. Even with this
information the use of a torque wrench is only considered
to be 25% accurate. Based on the difficulty and inaccuracy
of using this method, Bray recommends the use of the
Turn of the nut method.
Turn of the Nut Tightening
(For ANSI Standard Iron and Steel Flanges)

**For Non-Metalic or non-standard flanges, follow the manufacturers installation

procedures.

1. The valve and flange faces must be aligned parallel to

each other.
Note: For rubber seated butterfly valves manufactured
by Bray, it is required that the valve be fully opened
prior to the tightening of the flange bolts.
2. After aligning the holes in a joint, sufficient bolts shall
be placed and brought to a snug-tight condition to
ensure that the parts of the joint are brought into full
contact with each other. Snug-Tight is the tightness
attained by the full effort of a man using a spud wrench.
3. Following the initial snugging operation, bolts shall
be placed in any remaining holes and brought to snugtightness. Re-snugging may be necessary in large
joints.
4. Tighten opposite bolts in sequence to insure even
pressure around the entire flange.

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Flange Bolt Tensioning Data

5. When all bolts are snug-tight, each bolt in the joint then
shall be tightened additionally by the applicable amount
of nut rotation given in Note 1. During tightening there
shall be no rotation of the valve or flange.
Note 1
For bolt lengths not exceeding 8 diameters
or 8 inches (203.2 mm) = 1/4 turn
For bolt lengths exceeding 8 diameters
or 8 inches (203.2 mm) = 1/2 turn

Disclaimer:
Bray Controls is issuing these recommendations only
as a guide to installation. This recommendation is
based on the full compliance of all materials supplied
to their appropriate specifications. Since many of the
components are not manufactured by Bray we can
take no responsibility for any damage caused during
installation.

Series 20/21 and 30/31 - Flange Bolt Torque Chart

Valve Size

Normal Torque Range

Normal Torque Range

In

mm

Ft-lbs

N-m

50

30

40

2.5

65

30

40

80

35

50

100

35 - 40

50 - 55

125

35 - 45

50 - 60

150

35 - 50

50 - 65

200

45 - 55

60 - 75

10

250

55 - 75

75 - 100

12

300

65 - 110

90 - 150

14

350

75 - 120

100 - 165

16

400

75 - 120

100 - 165

18

450

85 - 130

115 - 175

20

500

85 - 130

115 - 175

Please note that the N-m and Ft-lbs values are based
on bolt size in respective metric and ANSI flanges, i.e.
these values are not a direct conversion between N-m
and Ft-lbs.

The torque values are based on using new, coarsethreaded, lubricated fasteners. Up to 25% may be
added to the Normal Torque Range values when using
non-lubricated fasteners.

The values represent average torques needed to ensure

full compression of the resilient valves seats into the
valves bodies when installed in pipeline flanges. The
face of both flanges must come into full contact with
the valves metal bodies.

Torque Values specified by flange manufacturers must

not be exceeded.

No additional torque is required for proper functioning

of the Bray resilient seated valves.

Mounting : 21

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The technical data herein is for general information only. Product suitability should be based solely upon customers detailed knowledge and experience with their application.

Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Flange Bolt Tensioning Data

Series 22/23 Installation - Flange Bolt Torque Chart, 150 lb Flanges
Valve Size

Normal Torque Range

Max Torque Range

In

mm

Ft-lbs

N-m

Ft-lbs

N-m

50

30

40

35

50

2.5

65

30

40

35

50

80

35

50

40

55

100

35 - 40

50 - 55

40

55

125

35 - 45

50 - 60

50

65

150

35 - 50

50 - 65

65

90

200

45 - 55

60 - 75

80

110

10

250

55 - 75

75 - 100

100

135

12

300

65 - 110

90 - 150

120

165

14

350

75 - 120

100 - 165

140

190

16

400

75 - 120

100 - 165

140

190

18

450

85 - 130

115 - 175

170

230

20

500

85 - 130

115 - 175

180

245

24

600

100 - 150

135 - 205

220

300

The torque values are based on using new, coarsethreaded, lubricated fasteners. Up to 15% may be
added to the Normal Torque Range values when using
non-lubricated fasteners. However, the maximum
torque should not be exceeded.

Torque values specified by manufacturers of certain

flanges, for example plastic flanges, could be lower than
the values specified above. In such cases, the flange
manufacturers torque values must not be exceeded.
Use flange gaskets if necessary to secure flange seal.

Flange gaskets are normally not used for installation

of S22/23 valves. Flange leakage may be caused by
combination of out-of-parallel and/or misaligned
flanges, and surface damage on the flange face and/or
the face of the valve seat. In such cases, suitable flange
gaskets may be used to control flange leakage.

Mounting : 22

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The technical data herein is for general information only. Product suitability should be based solely upon customers detailed knowledge and experience with their application.

Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Flange Bolt Tensioning Data

Series 20/21 - Standard Metal Specifications
Part

Material

Body

Disc/Stem
1-12(25-300mm) One Piece
Disc

Disc/Stem
14-20
(350-500mm)
Fabricated

Stem

ASTM No.

UNS No.

Cast Iron

A126 Class B

Ductile Iron

A395 Gr. 60-40-18

F32800

316 Stainless Steel

A351 CF8M

J92900

Aluminum

B26 Class B

316 Stainless Steel

A351 CF8M

J92900

Hastelloy C22 *

B494 CX2MW

N26022

17-4 ph Stainless Steel

A747 CB7Cu1 Heat Treated

J92180

316 Stainless Steel

A240

S31600

Hastelloy C276 *

B575

N10276

17-4 ph Stainless Steel

A564 630 Heat Treated

S17400

316 Stainless Steel

A276

S31600

Hastelloy C276 *

B575

N10276

17-4 ph Stainless Steel

A564 630 Heat Treated

S17400

Series 22/23 - Standard Metal Specifications

Part

Material

Body

Disc

ASTM No.

UNS No.

Ductile Iron

A395 Gr. 60-40-18

F32800

316 Stainless Steel

A351 CF8M

J92900

Carbon Steel

A216 WCB

J030002

316 Stainless Steel

A351 CF8M

J92900

PTFE/316 SS (2-12)

A351 CF8M

J92900

PTFE/17-4 ph SS (14-24)

A547 CB7Cu1

J92180

UHMWPE/316 SS (2-6)

A351 CF8M

J92900

UHMWPE/DI (8-12)

A536 Gr 65-45-12

F33100

Hastelloy C22 *

B494 CX2MW

N26022

A564 630 Heat Treated

S17400

Titanium

Stem

17-4 ph Stainless Steel

* Hastelloy is a registered trademark of Haynes International, Inc.

Metal Specs : 23

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Standard Metal Specifications

Series 30/31, 31H, 3A/3AH, 31U - Standard Metal Specifications
Part

Material

Body

Disc

Stem

ASTM No.

UNS
No.

30/31

31H

3A/3AH

Cast Iron

A126 Class B

Ductile Iron

A536 Gr. 65-45-12

F33100

Ductile Iron

A395

F32800

Carbon Steel

A216 WCB

J030002

Nickel Aluminum Bronze

B148

C95800

Aluminum

B26 Class B

Aluminum Bronze

B148

C95400

Nickel Aluminum Bronze

B148

C95800

Nylon Coated Ductile Iron

A536 Gr. 65-45-12

F33100

316 Stainless Steel

A351 CF8M

J92900

304 Stainless Steel

A351 CF8

J92600

Duplex Stainless Steel

A995 Gr 4A

J92205

Super Duplex Stainless Steel

A995 Gr 5A

J93404

Super Austenitic Stainless Steel

A351 Grade CK3MCuN
(254 SMO)*

S31254

Hastelloy C-276 *

B575

N10276

304 Stainless Steel

A276

S30400

316 Stainless Steel

A276

S31600

416 Stainless Steel

A582

S41600

17-4 ph Stainless Steel

A564 630 Heat Treated

S17400

Monel *

B865

N05500

31U

* Hastelloy is a registered trademark of Haynes International, Inc.

Monel is a registered trademark of International Nickel Company, Inc.
254 SMO is a registered trademark of Avesta AB.
AL-6XN is a registered trademark of ATI Properties, Inc.

Metal Specs : 24

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Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves Standard Metal Specifications

Series 32/33, 35/36, 35F, 36H - Standard Metal Specifications
Part

Material

Body

Disc

UNS
No.

32-36

36H

35F

Cast Iron

A126 Class B

Ductile Iron

A536 Gr. 65-45-12

F33100

Carbon Steel

A216 Gr. WCB

J030002

316 Stainless Steel

A351 CF8M

J92900

Nickel Aluminum Bronze

B148

C95800

Nylon Coated Ductile Iron

A536 Gr. 65-45-12

F33100

316 Stainless Steel

A351 CF8M

J92900

304 Stainless Steel

A351 CF8

J92600

Hastelloy C-276 *

B575

N10276

CF

Hastelloy C-22 *

B494 CX2MW

N26022

CF

Duplex Stainless Steel

A995 Gr 5A

J93404

Super Austenitic Stainless Steel

(254 SMO ) *

A351 Grade CK3MCuN

S31254

Monel *

A494 Grade M-35-1

N24135

304 Stainless Steel

A276

S30400

316 Stainless Steel

A276

S31600

416 Stainless Steel

A582

S41600

17-4 ph Stainless Steel

A564 630 Heat Treated

S17400

Austenitic Stainless Steel

A479

S31651

Super Austenitic Stainless Steel (AL-6XN) *

A276

N08367

Monel *

B865

N05500

Stem

ASTM No.

* Hastelloy is a registered trademark of Haynes International, Inc.

Monel is a registered trademark of International Nickel Company, Inc.
254 SMO is a registered trademark of Avesta AB.
AL-6XN is a registered trademark of ATI Properties, Inc.

Metal Specs : 25

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