Floating Ball Valves: API 6D / ISO 17292, 2-piece & 3-piece. Get quotes from verified suppliers on MetalMitra.
- Floating Ball Valves
- Ball Valves
- API 6D / ISO 17292
- 2-piece & 3-piece
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Specifications
| Standard | API 6D, ISO 17292, API 607 (fire safe) |
|---|---|
| Body Material | ASTM A216 WCB, A351 CF8M, A105, F316 |
| Size | 1/2" to 10" |
| Class | 150, 300, 600 |
| Seats | PTFE, RPTFE, PEEK |
| Ends | Flanged, threaded, socket weld |
| Operation | Lever, gear, actuator |
Grades & standards
- Stainless Steel 316
- Carbon Steel A105
- API 6D
Chemical composition & mechanical properties
| C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | Ni | Mo | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 0.75 | 16.0–18.0 | 10.0–14.0 | 2.00–3.00 | 0.10 |
| Tensile strength, min | 515 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength (0.2%), min | 205 MPa |
| Elongation in 50 mm, min | 40% |
| Hardness, max | 217 HBW |
Single values are maximums unless marked min. Values per ASTM A240 (plate, sheet and strip); always confirm against the purchase specification and the mill test certificate.
| C | Mn | P | S | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.35 | 0.60–1.05 | 0.035 | 0.040 | 0.10–0.35 |
| Tensile strength, min | 485 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength (0.2%), min | 250 MPa |
| Elongation in 50 mm, min | 22% |
| Hardness, max | 187 HBW |
Single values are maximums unless marked min. Values per ASTM A105 (forgings); always confirm against the purchase specification and the mill test certificate.
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What you can source
- Floating Ball Valves — Soft-seated valves for small and medium sizes.
- Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves — API 6D valves for large sizes and high pressure.
- 3-Piece Ball Valves — Screwed or socket weld ends, easy to service.
- Fire-Safe & Metal Seated — API 607 fire-safe and metal-seated designs.
Key properties
- Leak-Tight Sealing — Tested to API 598 for reliable shut-off.
- Wide Material Choice — WCB, A105, CF8M, LCC, duplex and alloy options.
- Quarter-Turn Operation — Fast open/close with low operating torque.
- Multiple End Connections — Flanged, buttweld, socket weld and threaded ends.
Applications & industries
- Oil & Gas
- Refineries
- Petrochemical Plants
- Power Plants
- Water Treatment
- Chemical Plants
- Marine
- General Utilities
Testing & documentation
Inspection and documentation for Floating Ball Valves follow API 6D, ISO 17292 plus any extra requirements in your PO.
- Shell hydrostatic test
- Seat leak test to API 598
- Back-seat test as applicable
- Visual & dimensional inspection
- Material certificates for body and trim
- EN 10204 3.1 Test Certificate
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- Full traceability — Heat numbers, test certificates and third-party inspection on request.
- Delivered worldwide — Export-worthy packing and shipping to India, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
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Technical note: Values on this page are for reference. Always confirm against the governing standard, your purchase specification and the test certificate.
Applications & industries
- Oil & Gas
- Refineries
- Petrochemical Plants
- Power Plants
- Water Treatment
- Chemical Plants
- Marine
- General Utilities
- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical & Refining
- Power Generation
- Chemical Processing
- Water & Wastewater
- Marine & Shipbuilding
Testing & documents
Ask for the documents you need in your requirement — suppliers confirm them in their quotation:
- Mill test certificate to EN 10204 3.1, or 3.2 with third-party witness
- Third-party inspection (TPI) by SGS, Bureau Veritas, TÜV or your nominated agency
- Tests as the standard or your order requires: hydro, PMI, IGC, NDT, hardness or impact tests
FAQs
Floating ball valves suit smaller sizes and lower pressures; trunnion-mounted valves are used for larger sizes and higher pressure classes.
PTFE, RPTFE, PEEK, Devlon and metal seats depending on temperature and pressure.
Yes, valves certified to API 607 / API 6FA are available.
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