What should I pay attention to when disassembling ball valves?


Release time:

2023-05-29

Before proceeding with disassembly and disassembly operations, it is necessary to first identify the upstream and downstream pipelines of the ball valve and confirm that the pressure has been relieved

1. Before proceeding with disassembly and disassembly operations, it is necessary to first identify the upstream and downstream pipelines of the ball valve and confirm that the pressure has been relieved
2. When disassembling and reassembling, care must be taken to prevent damage to the sealing surface of the parts, especially non-metallic parts. Special tools should be used when removing the O-ring
3. Close the ball valve, remove the connecting bolts and nuts on both flanges, and then completely remove the valve from the pipeline
4. Remove the connecting bolts and nuts of the valve cover, separate the valve cover from the valve body, and remove the valve cover gasket
5. Confirm that the valve ball is in the "off" position, which can easily be taken out of the valve body, and then remove the valve seat
6. Gently push the valve stem downwards from the hole in the valve body until it is completely removed, then remove the O-ring and the packing under the valve stem
7. Disassemble the drive device in sequence - actuator, connecting bracket, lock washer, valve stem nut, butterfly spring, Glenn, wear plate, and valve stem packing