Cryogenic Ball Valve Manufacturer in Canada

Effective isolation of flows under extremely cold conditions necessitates the use of specially designed cryogenic ball valves. The cryogenic ball valve is designed to ensure positive shut-off, good sealing, and easy operation of liquefied gas systems.ValvesOnly Canada is the largest Cryogenic Ball Valve Manufacturer in Canada, serving industries across Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Montreal, and throughout Canada. 

Cryogenic Ball Valve Product Specifications:

• Nominal Size: ½” to 24″
• Pressure Class: Class 150 to Class 2500
• Temperature Range: -196°C to 200°C
• Design Standards: API 6D, API 608, ASME B16.34, BS 6364, ISO 17292
• Inspection and Testing: Cryogenic Temperature Test, Hydrostatic Pressure Test, Seat Leakage Test, Operational Test

Cryogenic Ball Valve Construction Details:

Valve Body and Pressure Boundary Materials: 

• ASTM A351 CF8 / CF8M
• ASTM A182 F304 / F304L
• ASTM A182 F316 / F316L
• ASTM A352 LCB / LCC
• ASTM A890 F51
• ASTM A890 F53 / F55 / 2507
• ASTM B564 Hastelloy C276
• ASTM B564 Inconel 625 / 718

Internal Operating Components: 

• Ball: Stainless Steel / Duplex Stainless Steel / Super Duplex / Hastelloy / Inconel
• Stem: ASTM A182 F304 / F316 with Blowout-Proof Design
• Seat Ring: PTFE / Reinforced PTFE / PCTFE

 Sealing Features:

• Seat: Soft Seated
• Gasket: Spiral Wound Graphite / Cryogenic Compatible Gasket
• Packing: Low Temperature Graphite

Cryogenic Ball Valve Industrial Applications:

• Liquefied Natural Gas Terminals (LNG terminals): Loading, unloading and transferring facilities

• Air Separation Plants: Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Argon producing plants

• Liquid Oxygen Facilities (LOX Facilities): Liquid cryogenic storage and distributing facilities

• Liquid Nitrogen Facilities (LIN Facilities): Industrial gas transferring and storing facilities

• Liquid Argon (LAR) Facilities: Bulk storage and cryogenic processing facilities

• Cryogenic Liquid Storage Tanks: Storage tanks and transfer pipes for isolation

• Industrial Gas Distribution Facilities: Facilities for liquefied gas isolation for transport and processing

• Energy and Utility Facilities: Cryogenic and low-temperature processing facilities

• Bulk Gas Transport: Loading facilities and cryogenic transfer facilities

Cryogenic Ball Valve Operating Principle:

The Cryogenic Ball Valve is an isolating valve which has been manufactured to function in very low temperatures where gases have been liquefied. Through the extended bonnet construction, there is assurance that the section of the stem sealing is not exposed to the very low temperatures and as such will be minimally contracted.

The unique quarter turn ball construction ensures a bubble tight shut-off due to the reduced torque and the special material that has been selected for its function at -196°C.

Cryogenic Ball Valve Material Selection:

Standard Materials:

Component	Material	Grade	Typical Application
Body	Stainless Steel	ASTM A351 CF8 / CF8M, ASTM A182 F304 / F304L / F316 / F316L	LNG and industrial gas service
Body	Low Temperature Carbon Steel	ASTM A352 LCB / LCC	Low-temperature pipelines
Body	Duplex Stainless Steel	ASTM A890 F51	Corrosive cryogenic environments
Body	Super Duplex Stainless Steel	ASTM A890 F53 / F55 / 2507	High chloride cryogenic service
Body	Hastelloy	ASTM B564 C276	Aggressive chemical applications
Body	Inconel	ASTM B564 625 / 718	High-pressure cryogenic systems

Special Material Options:

• ASTM A352 LCB/LCC for cryogenic and low-temperature service
• Stainless steel ASTM A351 CF8/CF8M/CF3M for cryogenic and corrosive conditions
• Inconel 625 trim for extreme low-temperature and pressure applications
• PTFE, RPTFE, and PCTFE seats for better sealing
• Special alloys combinations can be manufactured depending upon media and working conditions
• Special material combinations are possible for any project requirement

Cryogenic Ball Valve Product Features:

Valve Type: Cryogenic Ball Valve

Operation Options: 

• Manual
• Gear Operated
• Pneumatic Actuated
• Electric Actuated

Body Design Options: 

• Extended Bonnet Design
• Two-Piece Body
• Three-Piece Body

Port Design Options: 

• Full Port
• Reduced Port

Quality Inspection Procedures: 

• Cryogenic Temperature Testing
• Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
• Seat Leakage Testing
• Operational Torque Testing
• Visual and Dimensional Inspection

Cryogenic Ball Valve Connection Options:

Our Cryogenic Ball Valve is manufactured with multiple connection types to suit cryogenic piping systems and industrial installations.

• Flanged according to ASME B16.5
• Butt Welding according to ASME B16.25
• Socket Welding
• Customized end finishes available as per project requirements
• Special end finishes available on request