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Balon Trunnion Actuator Torque Data

Balon Trunnion Ball Valves
Balon offers a rugged four or eight bolt mounting surface for Balon trunnion ball valves. The actuation mounting surface can either be installed at the factory or can be installed while the valve is in service.

The breakaway torque values listed below do not contain any service or safety factors and are adequate for the operation of Balon ball valves equipped with standard seats and used to control clean liquid or gas at ambient temperature

The run torque is approximately 50%, or one-half, of the breakaway torque. The re-seat torque is approximately 75%, or three-quarters, of the breakaway torque.

Corrosion, scale, build-up on the ball, or other service conditions can drastically alter torque requirements and should be given consideration when selecting actuation or automation equipment.

Balon Trunnion Ball Valve Torques (inch pounds)
ANSI
class
Bore
(in.)
Maximum Differential Pressure psi. MAST
(in.lbs)
285 740 1000 1480 2000 2220
600 4.0 1300 2160 2650 3570 - - 16163
900 4.0 1300 2160 2650 3570 4250 4540 16163
150 6.0 6750 - - - - - 21222
300 6.0 6750 10710 - - - - 21222
600 6.0 3570 6310 6490 6800 - - 21222
150 8.0 16830 - - - - - 40403
300 8.0 5750 9730 - - - - 40403
600 8.0 5750 9730 11910 15950 - - 40403
150 10.0 20400 - - - - - 40403
300 10.0 20400 20830 - - - - 104250
600 10.0 20400 20830 21230 21970 - - 104250
150 12.0 27000 - - - - - 104250
300 12.0 17700 26870 - - - - 104250
600 12.0 17700 26870 32010 41520 - - 104250
Pressure Class
Note:
Values are raw torque values for new valves and standard seat materials.
Values contain no service factors.
Customer should determine appropriate service factors.
Use the 285 psi. torque value for pressure differentials of 285 psi. and below.
Intermediate torque values can be determined using linear interpolation.
(i.e. torque values for pressures that lie between those listed in the chart)