face-to-face dimension

face-to-face dimension

In a valve or fitting, the dimension from the face of the inlet port to the face of the outlet port.
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Because of the short delivery time needed, and more important because of the limited face-to-face dimension required by the existing piping, normal cast steel valve bodies were precluded.
Solution found to chronic trim damage
Face-to-face dimensions are in compliance with API 609 and MSS SP-68 standards.
Emerson opens $30m centre to take on energy challenges
It will enable us to offer customers complete peace of mind for highly specialised, bespoke orders while cutting lead times.C[yen] The bench can test valves with transition pipes with up to 4,700 mm face-to-face dimensions as well as gate, globe and check valves up to 60 inches ANSI 600; 30 inches ANSI 1,500 and 24 inches ANSI 2,500, with a reaction force of 3000 tons.
Tyco,COs new test bench at Fasani
The Spirax SafeBloc has ANSI or EN standard face-to-face dimensions, enabling it to replace an installed standard single isolation valve, without pipework modifications.
Improve maintenance safety
The face-to-face dimensions can be defined by the customer, making the STERI-TROL very easy to retrofit.
New clean steam control valve targets hygienic applications
The exceptional sealing integrity, and minimum wear of an expanding gate is coupled with availability up to 48-inches 150 and 300 ANSI with short face-to-face dimensions. Other new designs include the Danflo and Ball-Trol rotary control valves.
M&J Valve
"The final design produced by NASA and Flowserve resulted in 40 to 60 percent shorter face-to-face dimensions than conventional high-pressure valves."
Preparing for launch: NASA and Flowserve Valtek create new valve design for testing of rocket propulsion systems
Parts can be custom-built to compensate for offset flanges, special face-to-face dimensions or unique configurations.
Expansion joints. (Equipment)
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