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LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL MSI is a division of Dixie Iron Works, Ltd. 300 West Main St. Alice, Texas 78332 Phone: 1-800-242-0059 Phone: 1-361-664-6597 Fax: 1-361-664-4840 Email: sales@diwmsi.com Revision D April 03, 2014...
API Flanged, Tool Joint, Clamp Hub, and our own metal-to-metal WingSeal (WS20 and WS30) are just a few of the available choices. All sizes of MSI valves can be outfitted with your choice of end connections or combinations to suit your specific application.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 1.1 SAFETAP™ GREASE FITTING SafeTap™ grease fittings are designed to provide maximum safe operation in the field. These fittings are standard in all new LT valves. Key features include: The unique metal-to- metal seal eliminates wetted threads and pipe taps.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 1.2 GREASEAL™ PLUG The patented GreaSeal™ plug is designed to provide maximum lubrication in the harshest field conditions. Key features include: The only plug that allows greasing in the opened or closed position while in service.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 3.0 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE – UNISERT™ TYPE NOTE: It is imperative that the workstation being used to assemble the valve be clean and free of anything that could possibly contaminate the grease such as metal shavings, dirt, rust, old paint, etc. Do not sand or deburr near the workstation.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Apply a thin film of lubricant to the recess in the valve body (8) and install the plug seal (9) with the metal back towards the recess facing away from the pressure. Apply a thin film of...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Check the surface finish of the UNIsert™ (12) making sure it does not have any scratches, dings, nicks or sharp edges that could also affect the sealing area. See SANDING TIPS for repair. Inspect the adjusting nut o-ring (13) for any possible non-conformity.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Place the UNIsert™ (12) on the adjusting nut (14). Apply a thin film of grease to the entire O.D. of the plug (10). Install the lower end of the plug (10) (opposite the hex) in the UNIsert™...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Place the insert o-rings (11) in to the grooves on the UNIsert™ (12) and pack with grease to retain the rings and thoroughly grease the sealing surfaces. Secure the plug (10) to the adjusting nut (14) with the plug bolt (1) and two washers (2 &...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Apply thread compound (Never-Seez) to the adjusting nut threads and adjusting nut sealing surfaces. Support the valve so that the plug (10) hex can pass through unobstructed. Install the plug (10), UNIsert™ (12) and adjusting nut (14) assembly into the valve body.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Screw in the adjusting nut until proper alignment is obtained between the valve bore, the UNIsert™ and plug. Do not tighten beyond proper alignment as actuating an over tightened valve could damage internal parts. If...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Place spiral retainer ring (19) on male end (if required). Then place wing nut (17) on male end and install the nut retainer set (18) (if required). Secure the retainers with spiral retainer ring (if...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Install stop bolt (20). Install stop collar (5). NOTE: Valves with bores smaller than 2” do not use a stop collar, the detent is integral to the handle adapter. Install the handle adapter (4). Revision D...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Secure handle adapter (4) with the plug bolt (1) and washers (2 & 3). Remove excess grease from valve bore. Inspect plug alignment and adjust as necessary with adjusting nut (14). Revision D April 03, 2014...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Grease the counter bore of the valve body female end and press the resilient seal (19) lip end towards the valve in until the lip on the OD of the seal snaps into the groove in the back of the counter bore.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 3.1 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE – UNISERT™ TYPE (TEXT) NOTE: It is imperative that the workstation being used to assemble the valve be clean and free of anything that could possibly contaminate the grease such as metal shavings, dirt, rust, old paint, etc. Do not sand or deburr near the workstation.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 15. Lubricate the valve pocket with valve grease. 16. Apply thread compound (Never-Seez) to the adjusting nut threads and adjusting nut sealing surfaces. 17. Support the valve so that the plug (10) hex can pass through unobstructed.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 3.2 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE – SPLIT INSERT TYPE NOTE: It is imperative that the workstation being used to assemble the valve be clean and free of anything that could possibly contaminate the grease such as metal shavings, dirt, rust, old paint, etc. Do not sand or deburr near the workstation.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Apply a thin film of lubricant to the recess in the valve body (8) and install the plug seal (9) with the metal back towards the recess facing away from the pressure. Apply a thin film of...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Apply grease to the plug seal (9) in the adjusting nut (14). Install the lower end of the plug (10) (opposite the hex) in the adjusting nut (14) and push down until the plug shoulders on the adjusting nut.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Check the surface finish of the inserts (12) making sure they do not have any scratches, dings, nicks or sharp edges that could affect the sealing area. 8.2 SANDING TIPS for repair. Inspect the insert o-rings (11) for any possible non- conformity.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Install the insert o-rings (11) into the insert (12) grooves and coat with grease to retain the rings. Make sure the entire sealing surface is thoroughly greased. Secure the plug to the adjusting nut with the plug bolt (1) and washers (2 &...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Lubricate the valve pocket with valve grease. Apply thread compound (Never-Seez) to the adjusting nut threads and adjusting nut sealing surfaces. Install the plug (10), inserts (12) and adjusting nut (14) assembly into the valve body.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Support the valve so that the plug (10) hex can pass through unobstructed. Tighten the adjusting nut (14) until snug and back off ¼ turn from snug position. Apply thread compound (Never Seez) to the threads on the SafeTap™...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Place spiral retainer ring (19) on male end (if required). Then place wing nut (17) on male end and install the nut retainer set (18) (if required). Secure the retainers with spiral retainer ring (if...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Install stop bolt (20). Install stop collar (5) and handle adapter (4). NOTE: Valves with bores smaller than 2” do not use a stop collar, the detent is integral to the handle adapter. Secure handle adapter (4) with the plug bolt (1) and washers (2 &...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Remove excess grease from valve bore. Inspect plug alignment and adjust as necessary with adjusting nut (14). Grease the counter bore of the valve body female end and press the resilient seal (19) in until the lip...
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 3.3 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE – SPLIT INSERT TYPE (TEXT) NOTE: It is imperative that the workstation being used to assemble the valve be clean and free of anything that could possibly contaminate the grease such as metal shavings, dirt, rust, old paint, etc. Do not sand or deburr near the workstation.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 14. Make sure the entire sealing surface is thoroughly greased. 15. Secure the plug to the adjusting nut with the plug bolt (1) and washers (2 & 3). 16. Lubricate the valve pocket with valve grease.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 4.1 PARTS LIST (5” VALVE) QTY REQ’D DESCRIPTION VALVE BODY SAFETAP™ GREASE FITTING STUDS NUTS PLUG SEAL PLUG GreaSeal™ PLUG UNIsert™ INSERT SET (SPLIT) INSERT O-RING O RING, FACE SEAL RING SEAL RING O RING, ADJUSTING NUT...
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 5.0 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE – UNISERT™ TYPE (5” VALVE) NOTE: It is imperative that the workstation being used to assemble the valve be clean and free of anything that could possibly contaminate the grease such as metal shavings, dirt, rust, old paint, etc. Do not sand or deburr near the workstation.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Apply a thin film of lubricant to the recess in the adjusting nut (12) and install the plug seal (5) with the metal back towards the recess facing away from the pressure. Apply grease to the plug seal (5) in the adjusting nut (12).
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Apply a thin film of lubricant to the pocket and the recess in the valve body (1) and install the plug seal (5) with the metal back towards the recess facing away from the pressure.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Install the plug (6) (hex side down) in the valve body. Check the surface finish of the insert (7) making sure they do not have any scratches, dings, nicks or sharp edges that could affect the sealing area.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Install the insert o-rings (8) into the insert (7) grooves and coat with grease to retain the rings. Make sure the entire sealing surface is thoroughly greased. Apply a thin film of grease to the entire I.D. of the insert (7).
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Place the insert (7) around the plug (6) in the valve body making sure it slides into the roll pins. Apply thread compound (Never-Seez) to the adjusting nut threads and adjusting nut sealing surfaces. Grease the seal ring (10) groove and insert the o ring (9) over it.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Place the seal ring (10) on the top of the insert (7). Install the adjusting nut (12) into the valve body and tighten until snug and back off ¼ turn from the snug position. Apply thread compound...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Apply thread compound (Never Seez) to the threads on the SafeTap™ grease fitting (2). Install grease fitting and torque to 80 ft- lbs. NOTE: Do not use Teflon tape on the grease fitting. Remove excess grease from valve bore.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Apply Removable Threadlocker (blue) in the threads of the stud end and screw the studs (3) until tight. Screw the nuts (4) on the studs (3). Note: Do not use High Strength (red) Threadlocker Revision D...
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 5.1 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE- UNISERT™ TYPE (5” VALVE) (TEXT) NOTE: It is imperative that the workstation being used to assemble the valve be clean and free of anything that could possibly contaminate the grease such as metal shavings, dirt, rust, old paint, etc. Do not sand or deburr near the workstation.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 14. Make sure the entire sealing surface is thoroughly greased. 15. Apply a thin film of grease to the entire I.D. of the insert (7). 16. Place the insert (7) around the plug (6) in the valve body (1) making sure it slides into the roll pins.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 5.2 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE- SPLIT INSERT TYPE (5” VALVE) NOTE: It is imperative that the workstation being used to assemble the valve be clean and free of anything that could possibly contaminate the grease such as metal shavings, dirt, rust, old paint, etc. Do not sand or deburr near the workstation.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Apply a thin film of lubricant to the recess in the adjusting nut (12) and install the plug seal (5) with the metal back towards the recess facing away from the pressure. Apply grease to the plug seal (5) in the adjusting nut (12).
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Apply a thin film of lubricant to the pocket and the recess in the valve body (1) and install the plug seal (5) with the metal back towards the recess facing away from the pressure.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Install the plug (6) (hex side down) in the valve body. Check the surface finish of the inserts (7) making sure they do not have any scratches, dings, nicks or sharp edges that could affect the sealing area.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Install the insert o-rings (8) into the insert (7) grooves and coat with grease to retain the rings. Make sure the entire sealing surface is thoroughly greased. Apply a thin film of grease to the entire I.D. of the insert set (7).
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Place the inserts (7) around the plug (6) in the valve body making sure it slides into the roll pins. Apply thread compound (Never-Seez) to the adjusting nut threads and adjusting nut sealing surfaces. Grease the seal ring (10) groove and insert the o ring (9) over it.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Place the seal ring (10) on the top of the inserts. Install the adjusting nut (12) into the valve body and tighten until snug and back off ¼ turn from the snug position. Apply thread compound...
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Apply thread compound (Never Seez) to the threads on the SafeTap™ grease fitting (2). Install grease fitting and torque to 80 ft- lbs. NOTE: Do not use Teflon tape on the grease fitting. Remove excess grease from valve bore.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL Apply Removable Threadlocker (blue) in the threads of the stud end and screw the studs (3) until tight. Screw the nuts (4) on the studs (3). Note: Do not use Red High Strength Threadlocker Revision D...
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 5.3 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE- SPLIT INSERT (5” VALVE) (TEXT) NOTE: It is imperative that the workstation being used to assemble the valve be clean and free of anything that could possibly contaminate the grease such as metal shavings, dirt, rust, old paint, etc. Do not sand or deburr near the workstation.
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MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 13. Install the insert o-rings (8) into the insert (7) grooves and coat with grease to retain the rings. 14. Make sure the entire sealing surface is thoroughly greased. 15. Apply a thin film of grease to the entire I.D. of the insert set (7).
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 6.0 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Note: If handle adapter (4) or adjusting nut (14) appears to be stuck or locked, pressure may be trapped in the valve. This is also known as “pressure locking.” Do not attempt to disassemble a “pressure locked” valve. See section DISASSEMBLY TIPS for pressure relieving procedures.
If the valve is NOT pressurized, MSI recommends greasing the valve to a minimum of 3,000 psi greasing pressure. If the valve is pressurized (and a Greaseal™ plug is being used), the greasing pressure needs to be greater than the internal pressure of the valve, but always less than the rated working pressure of the valve.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 8.0 REPAIR AND INSPECTION When repairing a MSI plug valve, the following basic guidelines can help you ensure a good hydrostatic test of the reassembled valve. Disassemble the valve completely. See section 6.0 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES for detailed instructions on valve disassembly.
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Continued use of parts with eroded flow bores may reduce the life of the valve body. MSI recommends that valves with working but washed parts within these guidelines be used in locations of the rig-up that see less abrasive flow.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 8.1 DISASSEMBLY TIPS Note: If handle adapter (4) or adjusting nut (14) appears to be stuck or locked, pressure may be trapped in the valve. This is also known as “pressure locking.” Do not attempt to disassemble a “pressure locked” valve.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 8.2 SANDING TIPS When repairing a MSI plug valve, the following basic guidelines can help you ensure a successful hydrostatic test of the reassembled valve. Sanding is necessary to repair blemishes from the sealing surfaces of parts.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 8.3 ASSEMBLY TIPS When repairing a MSI plug valve, the following basic guidelines can help you ensure a good hydrostatic test of the reassembled valve. If you choose to mix old and new parts, you must make absolutely sure that the old part does not have any defects.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 9.0 STORAGE Disassemble the valve completely. See section 6.0 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES for detailed instructions on valve disassembly. Remove old grease and debris from valve pocket with a solvent and inspect for wear or damage per 8.0 REPAIR AND...
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 9.1 SHELF LIFE The following is recommended for maximum equipment shelf life: # of Months in Manufacturers Recommendations Storage 0-3 months Nothing required 3-6 months Re-grease and operate. Operate by rotating the plug. Check to see that rotation is smooth without grinding or scraping.
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 10.0 ACCESSORIES Use only MSI recommended accessories. MSI Part Number Description VC0393 Valve Operating Bar Revision D April 03, 2014...
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 10.1 GREASES Use only MSI recommended greases. Greases intended for gate valves or other applications may result in failure to achieve a good test and may actually damage the new parts. Manufacturer's MSI Part Number...
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 10.3 ACTUATORS MSI uses the following brands of actuators. Information is available by clicking on the hyperlinks. Pneumatic El-O-Matic Hydraulic Damcos Gear Operated Williams Machine Revision D April 03, 2014...
MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL 10.4 RUBBER PRODUCTS MSI offers many 0-ring and plug seal materials for a variety of environmental and operating conditions. Revision D April 03, 2014...
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