Ball Valves

DOUBLE BLOCK AND BLEED BALL VALVE

Athena Valve

API 6D double block and bleed ball valve combining two in-line isolation seats and a bleed valve in a single compact body, available from 2" to 24" across Class 150 to 2500.

Size Range2" – 24"
Pressure RatingClass 150 – 2500
Body MaterialCarbon Steel / Stainless Steel / Alloy Steel
End ConnectionsRF / RTJ / BW
Double Block and Bleed Ball Valve

Product Details

OVERVIEW

The Athena double block and bleed (DBB) ball valve integrates two in-line isolation valves into a single body with an additional bleed valve. This design provides double isolation from both upstream and downstream pressure, with the ability to vent or monitor the cavity between the two sealing surfaces.

The single-body construction saves weight and space compared to two separate valves with a bleed fitting, while also reducing the number of potential leak paths. Full bore and reduced bore configurations are available.

Double Block and Bleed Ball Valve

API 6D double block and bleed ball valve combining two in-line isolation seats and a bleed valve in a single compact body, available from 2" to 24" across Class 150 to 2500.

Double Block and Bleed

Two in-line isolation seats in a single body with a bleed valve allow double isolation and cavity venting from one compact assembly.

Weight & Space Saving

Single-body design eliminates two pipe flanges and reduces total weight and installation footprint compared to two separate valves.

Blow-out Proof Stem

Stem design prevents ejection under pressure, ensuring safe operation in high-pressure applications.

Anti-Static Design

Electrical continuity between ball, stem, and body prevents static charge build-up.

API 6FA Fire Safe Design

Qualified to API 6FA fire testing requirements for use in fire-risk environments.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

3 SPECS
Size Range
2" – 24"
Pressure Rating
Class 150 – 2500
Bore
Full Bore / Reduced Bore

MATERIALS

1 SPEC
Body
Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Monel, Inconel, Hastelloy

END CONNECTIONS & ACTUATION

2 SPECS
End Connections
RF / RTJ / BW
Actuator Options
Lever, Gear Motor, Pneumatic

STANDARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

3 SPECS
Design Standard
API 6D
Certifications
CE/PED, ISO, ATEX, SIL
Fire Safe
API 6FA

Use Cases

APPLICATIONS

Engineered for demanding environments across multiple industries and operating conditions.

01Oil & gas pipelines
02Refineries
03Petrochemical plants
04Power generation
05Offshore platforms
06Cryogenic services
07Emergency shutdown systems
08Pulp & paper industries

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