1″ Class 800 Forged Gate Valve | F304 Stainless Steel, Socket Weld (SW) | BSO Ballseal

Engineered for critical high-pressure isolation, this premium Class 800 socket weld gate valve delivers unparalleled structural integrity. As an industry-standard API 602 forged gate valve, its high-density F304 stainless steel forged valve body completely eliminates the risk of casting porosity. Featuring a heavy-duty OS&Y design and a precision-machined solid wedge forged steel gate valve mechanism, it ensures absolute zero-leakage performance. Whether installed with standard Socket Weld (SW) ends or configured as a high pressure NPT gate valve 1 inch, it is the ultimate compact shut-off solution for refineries, steam lines, and petrochemical plants.

🏭 Engineering & High-Pressure Highlights:

  • Material Density: Premium F304 (ASTM A182) forged stainless steel eliminates porosity, offering extreme high-pressure resistance.
  • Standard Compliance: Strictly designed, manufactured, and tested to API 602, ASME B16.34, and API 598.
  • Connection Versatility: ASME B16.11 Socket Weld (SW) for permanent sealing, or ASME B1.20.1 NPT threaded ends available.
  • Structural Integrity: Outside Screw & Yoke (OS&Y), bolted bonnet, and solid wedge mechanism for demanding industrial flow control.
Valve Type Forged Steel Gate Valve (Solid Wedge)
Design & Manufacture API 602 / ASME B16.34
Connection Ends ASME B16.11 (SW) / ASME B1.20.1 (NPT)
Body Material F304 (ASTM A182 Forged Stainless Steel)
Pressure Rating Class 800

Chemical Composition (ASTM A182 F304)

High-density forged austenitic stainless steel offering excellent corrosion resistance and structural integrity for high-pressure pipeline isolation.

Grade C% Mn% Si% P% S% Cr% Ni%
F304 ≤ 0.08 ≤ 2.00 ≤ 1.00 ≤ 0.045 ≤ 0.030 18.0-20.0 8.0-11.0

Main Dimensions (Class 800 Forged Series)

Size (Inch) Socket Bore (mm) Face-to-Face L (mm) Handwheel OD (mm)
1/2″ 21.8 79 100
3/4″ 27.2 92 100
1″ 33.9 111 125
1-1/4″ 42.7 120 160
1-1/2″ 48.8 120 160
2″ 61.2 140 180

🌐 PMI Testing & Quality Assurance

Every F304 forged valve undergoes strict quality control to guarantee leak-proof high-pressure performance:

  • PMI Testing: 100% Positive Material Identification (PMI) conducted to verify the precise Cr and Ni alloy composition before shipment.
  • Pressure Testing: 100% Hydrostatic and Pneumatic testing strictly per API 598.
  • Documentation: EN 10204 3.1 Material Test Certificates (MTC) provided with all deliveries.
Design Feature

Bolted Bonnet, Forged Body, OS&Y

End Connection

Socket Weld / SW

Material

Forged Steel (F304)

Pressure Class

Class 800