Floating Ball Valve DN40 PN10 RF S14 2P | F316/316/PTFE | DIN EN 1984

Precision DN40 PN10 2-Piece Floating Ball Valve in F316 with 316 ball and PTFE soft seat. DIN EN 1984 / EN 12516 compliant, bi-directional bubble-tight shutoff.

Technical Specifications
Size DN40
Pressure Class PN10
Body Material F316
Connection End RF
SKU: FBV-F316_316_PTFE-10-S14-RF-40-2P Category: Brand:

Description

The DN40 PN10 2-Piece Floating Ball Valve (F316 / 316 / PTFE) is a high-integrity quarter-turn isolation valve engineered by XIAMEN GUTE VALVE MANUFACTURING COMPANY in strict compliance with DIN EN 1984 / EN 12516. Specifically tailored for seawater desalination intake grids, offshore hydrocarbon production skids, and corrosive chemical washdown lines (DN40 F316), this valve utilizes an optimized floating ball architecture that guarantees low operating torque and dependable bubble-tight shutoff across demanding process parameters.

Technical Specification Matrix (FBV-F316_316_PTFE-10-S14-RF-40-2P)

Nominal Size / Bore DN40 (Full Port / Reduced Port Configuration)
Pressure Rating / Class PN10
Design & Manufacturing Standard DIN EN 1984 / EN 12516
Face-to-Face Dimension EN 558-1 Series 14
End Connection Topology EN 1092-1 RF
Pressure Boundary Metallurgy ASTM A182 F316 Forged Austenitic Stainless Steel
Ball & Seat Trim Elements Solid Grade 316 Precision Ground Ball with PTFE Resilient Soft Seat
Shutoff Tightness Verification EN 12266-1 Leakage Rate A Bidirectional
Traceability & Material Mandate EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate & 100% PMI XRF Spectro Verification

Engineering & Structural Architecture (DN40)

  • Pressure-Assisted Floating Kinematics: Under line pressure, the unconstrained spherical ball translates slightly downstream to press firmly against the resilient PTFE seat insert, ensuring that sealing performance scales positively with line pressure.
  • Internal Blowout-Proof Stem: The stem features an integral mechanical shoulder installed from inside the body cavity, guaranteeing that internal pressure cannot eject the stem during operational spikes or maintenance.
  • Anti-Static Continuity Design: Spring-loaded grounding plungers positioned between the ball, stem, and body safely eliminate electrostatic accumulation caused by high-velocity fluid friction.
  • ISO 5211 Direct Automation Pad: Precision-machined top flange adheres to ISO 5211 standards, enabling direct, bracketless mounting of pneumatic or electric quarter-turn actuators.

Quality Assurance & NDT Protocols

  • 1. 100% Positive Material Identification (PMI): Spectro XRF chemical composition testing on every F316 pressure casting per ASTM E1476.
  • 2. Hydrostatic Shell & Seat Testing: 100% factory pressure tests verifying zero leakage per EN 12266-1 Leakage Rate A (Shell tested at 1.5x CWP).
  • 3. Full Compliance Documentation: Traceable MTRs supplied with every shipment.

Frequently Asked Technical Questions (DN40 F316)

Q: What quality verification and material documentation are supplied with this order?

A: Every delivery is accompanied by traceable EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Reports, 100% PMI spectroscopic alloy analysis, and EN 12266-1 Leakage Rate A hydrostatic test certificates.

Q: How does the floating ball mechanism achieve bubble-tight shutoff in DN40 F316 configurations?

A: In this DN40 2-piece design, the unconstrained ball translates slightly downstream under line pressure, compressing uniformly against the resilient PTFE seat ring to establish a positive mechanical seal.

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Additional information

Material

Pressure

Valve Size

Connection

Design Standard

DIN Standard

Size

DN40

Pressure Class

PN10

Body Material

F316

End Connection

RF

Face to Face

EN 558-1 Series 14

Inspection Standard

EN 12266-1 Leakage Rate A

Manufacturer

XIAMEN GUTE VALVE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Design Structure

2-Piece

Ball Material

316

Seat Material

PTFE

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