Posts Tagged ‘valves’
API 598 Testing – Optional Seat Test
April 5th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
Seat testing optional, did you know? The table below shows API 598 testing is optional in several key test areas. Global Supply Line and Australian Pipeline Valve always perform all hydrostatic & pneumatic tests whether optional or not, whether from stock or indent. In addition, Global Supply Line also provide full certification on all trim […]
Tip of the day – Young player’s trap fitting actuators to trunnion mounted ball valve from stock
March 24th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
Trunnion mounted ball valves often have corrosion inhibitor in the sealant injection lines to prevent corrosion during ocean transport or due to humidity etc. The trouble with this is, nowadays they use synthetic oils. Synthetic oils become dry and tacky, and the seat and ball area become dry and tacky/sticky. After the actuator is […]
Beginner’s traps painting ball valves
February 27th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
Even if you’re ordering from a quality valve manufacturer, they often sub contract out special painting of the valves. Typical problems involve not taping up the stem area or indeed the bore area properly or the tape falling off. Sandblasting residue can ingress into the stem area or into the seat area. Initially this may […]
Another shipment of APV firesafe, (stainless steel) floating ball valves received in
January 9th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
Another top up shipment of high quality, investment cast, APV firesafe certified floating ball valves has been received in. ‘Full Stainless Steel’ means full stainless steel lock device, mount pad, hand lever and bolting not just body. True ANSI B16 wall thickness. Heavy duty rugged T bar and pole lever, not light duty lever. Fully […]
PMI Testing
October 4th, 2016 by Amanda Schumann
Global Supply Line offers positive material identification if required with no delay. We have in-house non destructive metallurgical testing capability for the following chemical elements: A105, WCB, LCB, LF2, LCC, WCC, CF8, CF8M, F51, F53, A20, Monel etc. Of course all product is supplied with factory 500493.1 certificate as standard, however should you require additional […]
VALVES AND ACTUATORS IN STOCK
April 19th, 2016 by Amanda Schumann
Another shipment of Starline floating and trunnion valves and Air Torque actuators has arrived. Global Supply Line Adelaide stocks valves, a variety of seats & seals, genuine Starline stainless steel integral high and low temperature extended stems, and genuine Air Torque high tensile stainless steel brackets and adaptors. In addition, we have in-house Starline & […]
AUTOMATIC CHECK VALVES
March 30th, 2016 by Sue Ey
Dampening & speed controlling with counter weights & dampeners & counter balance spring, etc. Testable Swing & tilt types Metal or soft seat API6D full port piggable Usually the actuator is composed of a pneumatic cylinder with a single effect piston, counterbalanced by a spring. The actuator is mounted on one side of the swing […]