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PN25Bronze BodyBSP Threaded ConnectionMulti-Media Application

HV3 Bronze Globe Valve

The Spirax Sarco HV3 globe valve is a bronze-bodied globe valve conforming to BS 5154 Series A standard, suitable for steam, water, oil, and air applications. Available in multiple sizes with BSP threaded connections, offering excellent pressure and temperature adaptability, reliable construction, and recyclability.

Spirax Sarco HV3 bronze globe valve - comparison of 1", 3/4", and 1/2" sizes

Product Overview

The HV3 globe valve is a bronze-bodied globe valve introduced by Spirax Sarco, designed and manufactured in strict accordance with BS 5154 Series A standard. The product is suitable for various media scenarios including steam, water, oil, and air. With stable structural design and high-quality material selection, it can operate reliably over a wide range of pressures and temperatures. The valve body and key components are made of high-quality materials such as gunmetal and stainless steel, ensuring corrosion resistance and service life. The product is recyclable and, when properly handled, will not cause environmental harm.

Key Features

  • Premium Materials: The valve body is made of gunmetal (BS1400 LG2), and key components such as the valve plug and seat are made of high-quality materials like AISI 431 stainless steel, ensuring stable performance.
  • Wide Application Range: Suitable for various media including steam, water, oil, and air, meeting diverse industrial needs.
  • Complete Specifications: Available in six sizes from ½" to 2" with BSP threaded connections, suitable for different piping systems.
  • Strong Pressure and Temperature Adaptability: Maximum allowable temperature 260℃, minimum allowable temperature -10℃, maximum allowable pressure 25 bar g, suitable for complex working conditions.
  • Flexible Installation: Can be installed on any plane, only requiring that the handwheel is not lower than the valve body, complying with flow direction arrow marking requirements.
  • Strong Maintainability: Provides dedicated spare parts such as valve plug and seat assemblies, sealing packing, etc., facilitating later maintenance and replacement.

Technical Parameters

Basic Performance Parameters

Parameter NameValue
Body Design Pressure RatingPN25
Maximum Allowable Pressure (PMA)25 bar g @170 ℃
Maximum Allowable Temperature (TMA)260 ℃ @10.5 bar g
Minimum Allowable Temperature-10 ℃
Maximum Operating Pressure (PMO)25 bar g @170 ℃
Maximum Operating Temperature (TMO)260 ℃ @10.5 bar g
Minimum Operating Temperature-10 ℃
Maximum Cold Test Pressure38 bar g
Connection TypeBSP Threaded Connection

Size and KV Value Correspondence Table

SizeKV ValueCV Value (UK)CV Value (US)
½"1.31.25191.5028
¾"1.61.54081.8496
1"4.24.04464.8552
1¼"13.813.389415.9528
1½"19.719.071122.7732
2"2827.06432.368

Dimensions and Weight Parameters (Approximate Values)

Spirax Sarco HV3 Bronze Globe Valve - Dimension Drawing

SizeA (mm)B (mm)B1 (mm)C (mm)Weight (kg)
½"67102110600.60
¾"80110125600.86
1"95130146801.30
1¼"1121441601002.08
1½"1321441601002.86
2"1601742031204.65

Component Material Details

Spirax Sarco HV3 Bronze Globe Valve - Structure Drawing

No.Component NameMaterial Specification
1BodyGunmetal (BS1400 LG2)
2SeatStainless Steel (AISI 431)
3PlugStainless Steel (AISI 431)
4Locking NutGunmetal (BS1400 LG2)
5BonnetGunmetal (BS1400 LG2)
6StemAustenitic Stainless Steel (BS 970 303 S31) / Gunmetal (BS1400 LG2)
7GasketGunmetal
8PackingPTFE
9GlandGunmetal (BS1400 LG2)
10Gland NutGunmetal (BS1400 LG2)
11HandwheelAluminum
12Handwheel NutBrass

Application Areas

The HV3 globe valve is widely used in the following scenarios due to its multi-media adaptability and stable pressure-temperature tolerance:

  • Industrial Steam Systems: Medium control for steam transmission and heating equipment
  • Water Supply and Drainage Systems: On-off regulation of cold and hot water pipelines
  • Hydraulic and Lubrication Systems: Transmission control of oil-based media such as engine oil and hydraulic oil
  • Compressed Air Systems: Pressure regulation and on-off control of compressed air pipelines
  • Other Industrial Scenarios: Suitable for various gas and liquid medium transmission pipelines that meet pressure and temperature range requirements