2575/11 Page 3 FUNCTIONAL PRINCIPLE Because of the ELASTIC SEALING SYSTEM, the KLINGER Ballostar KHE ball valve is absolutely ® leak tight at high, but also at extremely low pressures. The required contact forces between sealing ring and ball are created by the differential pressure in the ball valve. For the FLOATING BALL sealing principle it is important that the shut-off device is freely moveable.
The fluid pressure presses the ball against the downstream located sealing ring. At the same time, the upstream located sealing element is pressed against the ball. Because of the elasticity of the KLINGER sealing system two sealing areas are permanently available in the bore.
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Low differential pressures: FV-F1 > F1 …upstream located sealing ring is in full function ® KLINGER Ballostar KHE ball valves are basically maintenance free and can be pressurized in both flow directions. The U-sleeve which is drawn onto the supporting ring is completely chambered and seals the pitch flange against the outside.
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wT 2575/11 Page 6 THE EXTERNAL SEALING SYSTEM The sealing of the shifting shaft (operating stem) is carried out by a belleville washer supported stuffing box. This type of sealing is almost maintenance free and has just little set-off behaviour. Only small tightening forces are required for leak tightness.
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We recommend removing the caps not until you want to install the valve. KLINGER valves should be stored in closed rooms with non- aggressive ambient atmosphere and where they are protected from moisture and dirt. Furthermore the maximum temperatures and pressures, specified in the P/T-diagrams, should not be exceeded during operation.
During long periods of non-operating, the valves have to be drained. In case of leakage the screws of the body have to be retightened. Please check table No.1 for the required torque values! KLINGER recommends operating the valve minimum six times a year to increase the service life! Table 1: Tightening torques and wrench sizes (SW) Size ½”...
wT 2575/11 Page 9 DESIGNATION OF PARTS AND MATERIALS Materials Pos. Parts of the standard version m.c. VIII m.c. Xc Body 1.0619 (WCB) * 1.4408 (CF8M) ** Flange end piece 1.0619 (WCB) * 1.4408 (CF8M) ** Operating stem 1.4104 1.4571 Ball 1.4401(316)**** Sealing element ***...
wT 2575/11 Page 10 TYPE OVERVIEW There are three different types of KHE ball valves available: KHE-FK, KHE-FL and KHE-CL The valves are differed by: - Overall length (EN 558-1 or ANSI 16.10 and basic series) - Type of flange connection: a) KHE-FK and KHE-FL ball valves are delivered with flanges acc.
wT 2575/11 Page 11 TYPE OVERVIEW SEALING ELEMENTS Due to the modular system of construction the sealing system of KHE ball valves can be adapted easily for special applications. The sealing elements of the valves are suited for many kinds of applications, operating conditions and fluids.
wT 2575/11 Page 12 TYPE OVERVIEW STUFFING BOXES Labyrinth stuffing box (PTFE) Fields of application: This is the standard type of stuffing box. Graphite stuffing box Fields of application: High temperature O-ring Stuffing box (Viton) Fields of application: Vacuum and gases...
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wT 2575/11 Page 14 ASSEMBLING AND DISMANTLING a) Remove valve from line c) Loosen hexagon screw d) Remove hand lever b) Turn hand lever in „OPEN“-position and stop g) Secure ball against twisting and loosen stuffing box nut e) Loosen hexagon screw f) Take off flange end piece h) Turn to “CLOSED”- Position Re-assembling: Do NOT insert...
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wT 2575/11 Page 15 Stuffing box nut secured with LOCTITE 620 j) Remove stuffing box nut Loading ring Belleville washer Fem. supporting ring Antistatic disc Labyrinth stuffing box Clamp on these surfaces. Warning: Use protectors k) Carefully remove operating stem and slip ring from the body Assembly is done in reversed sequence (6-5-4-3-2-1) Please Remember:...
Page 16 INSTALLATION OF VALVE Although KHE ball valves can be pressurised in both flow directions, KLINGER recommends a preferred mounting direction. The correct mounting direction is marked with an arrow on the valve body. This ensures that the flange end piece (respective the elastic sealing element) of the ball valve is positioned upstream.
wT 2575/11 Page 19 INITIATING OPERATION After installation and before initiating operation make sure to: • Remove solid parts from the pipeline, which are not components of the fluid. • Perform a functional test • Perform a pressure test Please notice that damages, which are caused by impurities or solid parts in the fluid/medium, are excluded from warranty! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In general the usage and operation of these valves is without any risks.
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