4 Valve Description
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ECOLINE GT 40
7367.8/06-EN
Fluid groups
In accordance with Article 13 Para. 1 of the European Pressure Equipment Directive
(PED) 2014/68/EU, Group 1 comprises all fluids posing physical or health hazards, e.g.
fluids defined as
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Explosive
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Extremely flammable
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Highly flammable
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Very toxic
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Toxic
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Oxidising
Group 2 comprises all other fluids not referred to in Group 1.
4.4 Design details
Design
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Bolted bonnet
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Non-rotating stem with external screw
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Back seat
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Flexible wedge
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Yoke head suitable for mounting electric actuators (DIN ISO 5210)
Variants
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Stem protecting tube
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Stem protecting tube with position indicator
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Stem protecting tube with position switch
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Bypass
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Installation kit for electric actuators to EN ISO 5210 Type A
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Spur gear
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Bevel gear
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Electric actuators
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Body seating surfaces made of wear and corrosion resistant Stellite.
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Other flange designs
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Other butt weld end versions
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Version in compliance with TA-Luft (German Clean Air Act) to VDI 2440 for
temperatures up to 400 °C
4.5 Information on the mechanical components
4.5.1 Moving parts
The valve/actuator combination comprises moving parts which are not fully enclosed.
Depending on the type and design, these include the following:
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Stem
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Limit switches
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Coupling
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Other force-transmitting equipment
Depending on the actuator type and design, further moving parts may be present,
e.g. emergency handwheels turning along with the actuator.
