The VMAL SS Flanged Ball Valve, Model VMIBSF, is a flanged ball valve designed with a stainless-steel material configuration and a nominal pressure rating of 1.6 MPa. The catalog identifies the product as a Ball Valve under VALVELINK EUROPE ENT and provides dimensional options from 1/2 inch to 8 inches.
VMAL SS Flanged Ball Valve – Model VMIBSF
The VMAL VMIBSF is a ball valve featuring a flanged connection and a compact valve construction. Its body, ball, and cap are specified as CF8, while the sealing components use PTFE materials. The catalog also specifies stainless-steel components for several internal and fastening parts.
The valve is available in a range of nominal sizes from 1/2″ to 8″, allowing the VMIBSF to be selected according to the required pipe size. Its flanged design provides a bolted connection between the valve and piping system, making it suitable for installations where a flanged valve connection is required.
For ValveLink Europe, the VMAL VMIBSF can be supplied as an SS flanged ball valve for industrial piping applications where the specified pressure rating, connection dimensions, and material configuration match the project requirements.
VMIBSF Ball Valve Construction and Materials
The VMIBSF uses a defined component and material configuration shown in the VMAL catalog. The main body and ball are manufactured from CF8, while the seat, packing, and gasket are specified as PTFE.
| Component | Material |
|---|---|
| Handle | WCB |
| Patch | SS |
| Gland | SS |
| Packing | PTFE |
| Gasket | PTFE |
| Stem | SS |
| Cap | CF8 |
| Nut | SS |
| Bolt | SS |
| Gasket | PTFE |
| Ball | CF8 |
| Seat | PTFE |
| Body | CF8 |
| Screws | SS |
This material arrangement is important when selecting the VMIBSF because the valve is not defined only by its nominal size and pressure rating. The catalog specifies the individual materials for the body, ball, seat, sealing components, stem, handle, and fastening parts.
The CF8 body and ball form the primary valve construction, while PTFE is used for the seat, packing, and gasket. Stainless-steel components are specified for the stem, gland, patch, nut, bolts, and screws.
Pressure Rating of VMAL VMIBSF
The VMAL VMIBSF has a nominal pressure of 1.6 MPa according to the catalog. The same technical drawing specifies a shell testing pressure of 2.4 MPa and a sealing testing pressure of 1.76 MPa.
| Pressure Parameter | Catalog Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Pressure | 1.6 MPa |
| Shell Testing Pressure | 2.4 MPa |
| Sealing Testing Pressure | 1.76 MPa |
These values should be considered when matching the VMIBSF with the operating requirements of a piping system. In particular, the 1.6 MPa nominal pressure should not be confused with the higher shell and sealing test pressures. The latter are testing values specified in the catalog rather than the normal operating pressure rating.
For project selection, ValveLink Europe recommends checking the actual operating pressure, media, temperature, pipe size, and connection requirements against the valve’s specified technical data before ordering.
VMIBSF Flanged Ball Valve Size and Dimensions
The VMAL VMIBSF is available in nominal sizes ranging from 1/2 inch to 8 inches. The catalog provides dimensional data for each size, including L, D, D1, D2, C, T, and Z-Ød.
| Size | L (mm) | D (mm) | D1 (mm) | D2 (mm) | C (mm) | T (mm) | Z-Ød |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2″ | 130 | 95 | 65 | 45 | 12 | 2 | 4 × 14 |
| 3/4″ | 140 | 105 | 75 | 55 | 12 | 2 | 4 × 14 |
| 1″ | 150 | 115 | 85 | 65 | 14 | 2 | 4 × 14 |
| 1 1/4″ | 165 | 135 | 100 | 78 | 14 | 2 | 4 × 14 |
| 1 1/2″ | 180 | 145 | 110 | 85 | 15 | 2 | 4 × 18 |
| 2″ | 200 | 160 | 125 | 100 | 16 | 2 | 4 × 18 |
| 2 1/2″ | 220 | 180 | 145 | 120 | 18 | 2 | 4 × 18 |
| 3″ | 250 | 195 | 160 | 135 | 18 | 2 | 4 × 18 |
| 4″ | 280 | 215 | 180 | 155 | 20 | 2 | 8 × 18 |
| 5″ | 320 | 245 | 210 | 185 | 22 | 3 | 8 × 18 |
| 6″ | 360 | 280 | 240 | 210 | 22 | 3 | 8 × 18 |
| 8″ | 400 | 330 | 295 | 265 | 23 | 3 | 12 × 23 |
The dimensional information should be checked carefully during valve replacement or new installation because flange dimensions and bolt-hole configurations vary with valve size. The catalog drawing provides the dimensional reference for the VMIBSF series.
VMAL SS Flanged Ball Valve Applications and Selection
The VMAL VMIBSF can be considered for piping systems requiring a flanged ball valve with a 1.6 MPa nominal pressure rating and the material configuration specified in the catalog. Its available size range from 1/2″ to 8″ gives engineers and purchasers multiple options for different pipe sizes.
When selecting a VMIBSF ball valve, several technical parameters should be checked together:
- Valve model: VMIBSF
- Valve type: Ball Valve
- Connection: Flanged
- Nominal pressure: 1.6 MPa
- Shell testing pressure: 2.4 MPa
- Sealing testing pressure: 1.76 MPa
- Available sizes: 1/2″ to 8″
- Body material: CF8
- Ball material: CF8
- Cap material: CF8
- Seat material: PTFE
- Packing material: PTFE
- Gasket material: PTFE
- Stem material: SS
- Handle material: WCB
The correct valve size should be selected according to the existing or planned pipeline dimensions. For a flanged installation, the flange dimensions, bolt-hole arrangement, valve face-to-face dimension, and available installation space should also be checked against the catalog dimensions.
The catalog identifies the product as Model VMIBSF and presents it as a VMAL Ball Valve supplied under VALVELINK EUROPE ENT.
Order VMAL VMIBSF SS Flanged Ball Valve from ValveLink Europe
Looking for a VMAL SS Flanged Ball Valve – VMIBSF for an industrial piping project? ValveLink Europe can support your selection based on the required valve size, pressure rating, flange dimensions, and material configuration.
Before placing an order, provide your required:
- Valve size, from 1/2″ to 8″
- Required nominal pressure
- Existing pipe and flange dimensions
- Operating conditions and application
- Required quantity
Contact ValveLink Europe to request a quotation for the VMAL VMIBSF SS Flanged Ball Valve. Our team can help check the catalog dimensions and material specifications against your project requirements before you proceed with the purchase.
