PACIFIC VALVES® Wedgetorque

The Pacific® Wedgetorque’s high torque limit, mid-cycle reverse capability, optimized internal components, and simple design make it the best solution for lift-turn style valves such as the Pacific Wedgeplug.

Features And Benefits

  • A high torque limit allows for protection against damage to internal components while operating at cold working pressure
  • Mid-cycle reversibility allows for easy and trouble free operation in addition to the ability to operate as an emergency shutdown valve
  • Screw gear operator eliminates forceful locking and guide structures that are prone to damage while still being easy to assembly
  • A compact design that is 50% smaller on average than other lift-turn actuation solutions allows for easy installation
  • Optimized internal components for quick repair without disassembly
  • Simple design for easier and quicker maintenance resulting in less downtime and lower overall maintenance costs

Technical Details

DESIGN FEATURES

  • Torque limits up to 59,000 ft-lbs allows the Wedgetorque to perform in situations where high torque limits are required
  • Mid-cycle Reverse
  • Screw Gear Operator
  • Simple Design
  • Compact design that is 50% smaller on average than other lift-turn actuation solutions
  • Optimized Internal Components

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

  • Cast Carbon Steel with hardend Cr-Mo internals

SIZE RANGE

  • Torque outputs ranging from 380 ft-lbs to 59,000 ft-lbs
  • Thrust outputs ranging from 30,000 lbf to 1,150,000 lbf

Applications

  • Petroleum Refining
  • Petrochemical
  • Coal Gasification

Certificates

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Animation

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