PRODUCT BULLETIN
IND-0913
DATE 9/04/13
SUBJECT: NXT SEAT MATERIAL
NEW NXT SEAT MATERIAL FOR: F20, F90, F91, 20 AND 35 SERIES BALL VALVES
To: Milwaukee/Hammond Valve Product Users: Some information on the NXT seat material change over.
We feel this material give us superior performance characteristics over PTFE virgin (01) and RPTFE glass filled (02) seat
material for our current series of ball valves:
(F90/F91, F20, 35 SERIES AND 20 SERIES): Features and Benefits:
• Reduced seat creep under load and high pressure (Less cold flow)
• Lower permeation (no-pop corning of the seats or forced separation of the glass fibers)
• Chemical inertness (Improved chemical resistance)
• Improved heat resistance (-20 to 475 degrees F)
• Lower coefficient of friction over standard seat materials (Lower operating torque)
• It is equal to the 03 seat material in temperature, but recommend only for 150 psi steam vs. 250 psi for the 03
or (multi-filled seat)
• The new designators for the NXT seat material will be,(N) or (N1)
Examples: (20SSOR-N1-LL-12) OR (F201CSN2 300)
• Updated specification sheets have been posted to the Website to cover the changes to the products listed
above.
If you have any questions regarding this change, feel free to call or e-mail me with your questions.
Regards,
Brian L. Isaac
Product Manager
Industrial Ball Valves.
This bulletin releases a generalized chart showing ball valve seat material properties for various seat materials currently offered in Milwaukee Valve Company
commercial and industrial valve products, as presented on sheet 2 & 3 of this bulletin. For materials and/or applications not shown on this chart, contact
Milwaukee Valve Engineering.
Users of this information are reminded that the pressure and temperature limitations of the valves in service are based primarily on the valve structure, metallurgy,
and end connections. This seat chart is to be used in conjunction with Milwaukee Valve catalogs, chemical compatibility charts, and industrial standards, (e.g.
ASME/ANSI B16.34, ASME/ANSI B16.5, API 608, etc.), to aid in the selection of valve configurations. Final selection of valve configurations and materials,
including seat materials, remains the responsibility of the end user (see note at the bottom of this technical bulletin).
Milwaukee Engineering is refreshing our data on valve torques versus temperature and pressure for various seat materials and valve styles. For assistance in sizing
of actuators, and to address other questions regarding seat material selection in particular or in general, contact the inside sales team at Milwaukee Valve
Company.
Seat Selection Guide
Seat Temperature Valve Series
Material Chemical Resistance Application Notes
Code Range °F Available
Virgin Teflon® - Excellent - Highly Inert
Polytetraflourethelene - Not Recommended for Molted - Limited toughness; therefore not always first
(PTFE) alkali metals, Liquid or gaseous 20, 30, 35, 41, choice for high cycles
01 -430 to 450
fluorine and a few fluro-chemicals F90/F91, & F20 - Very soft, can be forgiving of particle
contamination
- Good low temperature / Cryogenic material
Glass Filled TFE - Similar to 01 - Industry workhorse, generally good for most
Reinforced Teflon® - Not for use in concentrated 20, 30, 35, 41, services
02 -40 to 450
(RPTFE) caustic service F90/F91, & F20 - Not recommended for steam, concentrated
caustics, or high cycles at elevated temperatures
Multifil - Similar to 01 - Tougher material for high cycle and reduced creep
Carbon Graphite - Check compatibility of fluid 20, 30, 35, 41, in moderate temperatures
03 -100 to 500
Reinforced Teflon® media with carbon F90/F91, & F20 - Good for low pressure steam (< 250 psi) shut-off
(C-RPTFE) service
UHMWPE - Attacked by aromatic or - Tobacco Processing, Nuclear applications where
Ultra High halogenated hydrocarbons and 20, 30, 35, 41, & TFE is not allowed
04 -435 to 180
Molecular Weight strong oxidizing agents (Nitric F90/F91 - High chemical and abrasion resistance services
Polyethylene Acid, Oleum, & Halogens) - Limited temperature range
Endurofil - Broad chemical and radiation - Very tough material suitable for high cycles,
Polyetheretherketone resistance moderate steam service, and other demanding
(PEEK) - No susceptibility to hydrolysis applications
(Steam/Hot Water) 30, 35, 41, & - Best performing high temperature plastic
06 -100 to 550
- Strong acids and bases at high F90/F91 - Used in paper mills, chemical processes, and other
concentrations and temperature similar service (such as sugar mills and vegetable
will effect material processors)
Seat Selection Guide
Delrin® - Good for Hydraulic Oil, Natural - Good for certain high pressure service where
07 -20 to 180 Gas, & Agricultural Chemicals 41 temperature is ambient or moderate
- Limited chemical resistance
NXT 75 - Similar to 01 - Improved permeation resistance (Phosgene,
Teflon® - Better than 02 Butadiene, etc.)
30, 35, F90/F91, &
N1 (NXT) -430 to 475 - Less creep than PTFE
F20
- Smoother, less porous surfaces
* For pressures, temperatures, and/or other materials outside the chart please consult factory.
** These are material temperature ratings, Valve material and design need to be taking into account when establishing valve ratings.
1/4" to 1" 2000 #
Pressure PSIG
Temperature Degrees Fahrenheit
