Flange Assembly Installation Guide
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Applications
Clover resilient seat socket flange gate valves are suitable for use in pressure and non-pressure water supply and sewerage applications. Gate valves are used to isolate flow within pipeline sections, pipeline equipment and offtakes.
Typical applications include;
Gate valves should not be used for the purposes of throttling or adjusting flow.
Features and Benefits
Features | Benefits |
10-year manufacturers’ warranty | Confidence of the highest quality valves, backed by a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty. |
Factory tested | Each gate valve undergoes hydrostatic pressure and operating torque testing |
Reduced weight design | Safer and easier installation |
Low operating torque | Fast and efficient operation |
Full bore design | Eliminates debris build up |
Local inventory available | Fast and flexible supply to meet project demands |
Manufactured & certified to AS/NZS2638.2 | Guaranteed quality products |
Thermally bonded polymeric coating | Long-term corrosion resistance and performance |
Compliance
Product & Watermark Certification
Clover resilient seat socket flange gate valves are manufactured and independently third party certified to AS/NZS2638.2 “Gate valves for waterworks purposes – Resilient seated”.
Accreditation body: Australian Certification Services – 25731
WSAA Product Appraisal
Clover resilient seat socket flange gate valves are independently appraised and recommended by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA);
WSAA Purchase Specification
Clover resilient seat socket flange gate valves comply with the requirements of the following Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) purchase specification(s);
Suitability for Use with Potable Water (AS/NZS4020 Compliance)
Clover resilient seat socket flange gate valves are suitable for potable water applications and comply with the requirements of AS/NZS4020 “Testing of products for use in contact with drinking water”.
Diameter Range
Clover resilient seat socket flange gate valves are manufactured with nominal diameters ranging from DN100 to DN150.
For gate valves with alternate diameters please contact Clover for additional technical and pricing information.
Pressure
Clover resilient seat socket flange gate valves are manufactured with a standard nominal pressure range of PN16 (1,600kPa).
Coating
Clover resilient seat socket flange gate valves are manufactured with a thermally bonded polymeric coating using a fluidised bed process in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS4158 “Thermal-bonded polymeric coatings on valves and fittings for water industry purposes”.
Specifications | Sym | Units | DN100 | DN150 |
Length | L | mm | 320 | 365 |
Height (Centre to Keycap) | H | mm | 360 | 465 |
Flange Bolt Holes | N | mm | 4ø18 | 8ø18 |
Pitch Circle Diameter | PCD | mm | 178 | 235 |
Socket Depth | S | mm | 135 | 150 |
Weight Of Unit (Keycap Fitted) | kg | 24 | 45 | |
Turns To Close (approx) | Turns | 21 | 32 | |
Actual Torque To Seal (approx) | Nm | 60 | 110 | |
Maximum Operating Torque | MOT | Nm | 100 | 150 |
ISO5211 Top Mounting Flange | F10 | F10 | ||
Product Code (Anti-Clockwise Close) | VGSF100 | VGSF150 | ||
Product Code (Clockwise Close) | VGSF100C | VGSF150C |
Item | Part Name | Material | Standard/Grade |
1 | Body | Ductile Iron/Polymeric Coating | AS1831 500-7/AS4158 |
2 | Wedge | Ductile Iron (EPDM Encapsulated) | AS1831 500-7/AS1646 EPDM |
3 | Stem Nut | Copper Alloy (Aluminium Bronze) | AS1565 C95210 |
4 | Spindle | Stainless Steel 431 | ASTM A276/431 |
5 | Body Gasket | EPDM Elastomer | AS1646/EPDM |
6 | Bonnet | Ductile Iron/Polymeric Coating | AS1831 500-7/AS4158 |
7 | Body Bolt | Stainless Steel 316 | ASTM A276/316 |
8 | Thrust Washer | POM | |
9 | Thrust Collar | DN50-300 POM. DN375+ (Dezincification Resistant) | AS1568 C48600 |
10 | Bonnet Bolt | Stainless Steel 316 | ASTM A276/316 |
11 | O’Ring | NBR Elastomer | AS1646/NBR |
12 | Seal Kit | NBR Elastomer | AS1646/NBR |
13 | Dust Cover | EPDM Elastomer | AS1646/EPDM |
14 | Seal Retainer Housing | Stainless Steel 316 | ASTM A276/316 |
15 | Spindle Key Cap | Ductile Iron | AS1831 500-7 |
16 | Pipe Seal | EPDM Elastomer | AS1646/EPDM |
End Connections
Clover resilient seat socket flange gate valves are manufactured with one flanged connection and one socket end connection.
Flange end connections are raised face type in accordance with AS/NZS4087 Fig. B5.
Socket end connections are T-type socket in accordance with AS/NZS2280 “Ductile iron pipes and fittings”.
Sockets are compatible for jointing to spigots of AS/NZS2280 Ductile iron pipe and Series 2 spigots of AS/NZS1477 PVC-U, AS/NZS4441 PVC-O, AS/NZS4765 PVC-M and AS3518 ABS pressure pipes.
Sockets are also compatible for jointing to spigots of Series 1 AS/NZS1477 PVC-U and AS/NZS4765 PVC-M pipes when fitted with a Series 1 EPDM transition lip seal.
Clover resilient seat socket flange gate valves are supplied as standard with EPDM elastomeric dual hardness seals in accordance with AS1646 “Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes” suitable for Series 2 PVC and CIOD pipes. Optional Series 1 EPDM transition lip seals are available upon request.
Sockets have minimum deflection angles in compliance with AS/NZS2280 “Ductile iron pipes and fittings” Table 3.2.
Pressure
Nominal Pressure (PN) | Allowable Operating Pressure (AOP) | Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) | Allowable Site Test Pressure (ASTP) | Production Test – Body | Production Test – Seat |
16 | 1,600 kPa | 1,920 kPa | 2,000 kPa | 2,400 kPa | 1,760 kPa |
Maximum Operating Temperature
40°
Options & Accessories
Clover resilient seat double socket gate valves have a range of options and accessories available including:
Contact Clover for further information.
Mechanical Properties – Ductile Iron
Property | Value & Unit |
Ultimate tensile strength (Minimum) | 500MPa |
Elongation (Minimum) | 7% |
Density (Specific Gravity) | 7.1 |
Mechanical Properties - Coating
Property | Value & Unit |
Internal Surface (in contact with drinking water) | 350 Microns |
External Surface | 300 Microns |
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
Installation Training
Clover’s in-house engineering team provides a range of training, accreditation and technical support services.
The Clover Academy installation training course provides installers with important information relating to the correct handling, installation, testing, maintenance and repair of Clover pipe systems and products.
Contact the Clover engineering team to discuss scheduling a training program.
Technical Support
Clover’s in-house engineering team combines specialist technical knowledge, creative thinking and on-the-job experience, to offer our clients a range of project planning and consultation services.
From recommendations on product innovations, to crafting complex end-to-end solutions, our collaborative approach bridges the gap between contractors, authorities and suppliers. The only Australian provider able to offer clients the full product suite, Clover offers unbiased, strategic insights that always consider the bigger picture.
From initial planning, to onsite training and technical assistance, we offer input across every stage of your project’s timeline. Our contribution continues beyond the project design, and we remain accessible for ongoing changes and developments over the course of each project.
We work with contractors, asset managers, local councils and government, developers and other pipeline professionals to specify bespoke product solutions. By engaging our team of engineers, you gain access to unparalleled product knowledge and expertise.
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