API 6A Pneumatic Diaphragm Gate Valve
API 6A Pneumatic Diaphragm Gate Valve - Surface Safety Valve
Product Description
Pneumatic Diaphragm Gate Valve | API 6A Surface Safety Valve (SSV)
Yulin Machinery's Pneumatic Diaphragm Gate Valve is a fail-safe surface safety valve (SSV) that uses a diaphragm-type pneumatic actuator to automatically shut in wellhead flow during abnormal conditions. Compared to piston-actuated designs, the diaphragm actuator offers a lighter, more economical solution with fewer moving parts — ideal for standard onshore and offshore shut-in applications where simplicity and low maintenance are priorities.
Specifications
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Valve Type |
Pneumatic Diaphragm Actuated Surface Safety Valve (SSV) |
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Failure Mode |
Fail-close |
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Closing Spring Force |
900 lbs (≈406 kgf) – 1000 lbs (≈453 kgf) |
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Pressure/Vent Port |
1/2" NPT |
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Applicable Standards |
API 6A, NACE MR-01-75 |
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Design Validation |
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) verified |
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Available Sizes & Pressure Classes |
Custom-engineered per project requirements |
The Pneumatic Diaphragm Gate Valve is available in multiple sizes, pressure classes, and material grades to suit different wellhead and flowline conditions. Specifications vary by model and application.
Need an exact spec for your wellhead configuration? Send us your operating pressure, size, and temperature requirements, and our engineers will recommend the right configuration with a detailed datasheet — usually within 24 hours.
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How It Works
Like other surface safety valves in our range, the diaphragm actuator operates in a fail-close configuration. Pneumatic pressure applied to the diaphragm head holds the gate open against inlet pressure during normal operation. When an abnormal condition triggers a quick exhaust device, actuator pressure is vented and the valve closes automatically — driven by line pressure on the stem and the compression spring. Restoring pneumatic pressure reopens the valve.
Why Choose a Diaphragm Actuator
The diaphragm design eliminates the metal-on-metal wear concerns of O-ring-based piston seals entirely. Our dual-layer nylon diaphragm requires no lubrication and resists friction wear over long service intervals, making this actuator a lower-maintenance option for standard pressure applications. Every diaphragm actuator design is verified using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) before production, ensuring structural reliability under real operating loads.
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