MSI LT VALVE TECHNICAL MANUAL
Revision D
April 03, 2014
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1.1 SAFETAP™ GREASE FITTING
SafeTap™
grease fittings are designed to provide maximum safe operation in the
field. These fittings are standard in all new LT valves. Key features include:
The unique metal-to-
metal seal eliminates
wetted threads and pipe
taps. Since the threads
do not perform a sealing
function they do not
require Teflon tape or
other sealing aids.
The heavier cross section
stands up better to
impacts.
Each fitting has a slot
machined through the
threads which serves as a
pressure relief path in the
event of a leak.
The metal-to-metal seal and the pressure relief slot of the
SafeTap™
grease
fitting also allow a means to safely bleed any residual internal pressure.