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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Data Rich Content: Crucial, manufacturer-specific product data (for instance, the face-to-face dimension of a valve, or the communication protocol of an instrument) is an invaluable addition to the vector drawings traditionally found in block libraries.

Autodesk Data Publishing Begins Shipping PlantSpec Volume 1.0

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

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.

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.