Plug Valves

ORBITAL PLUG VALVE

Athena Valve

2"–36", Class 150–2500 orbital plug valve with frictionless sealing surface operation, soft seal technology, low pressure drop, and double block and bleed function.

Size Range2" – 36"
Pressure Class150 LB – 2500 LB
End ConnectionsRF / BW / RTJ
OperationLever / Gear motor / Pneumatic
CertificationsCE/PED, ISO, ATEX, SIL, NACE MR0175
Orbital Plug Valve

Product Details

OVERVIEW

The Orbital Plug Valve uses a sequential two-stage operation: rotation opens the plug, and further turning engages the valve disc against the seat via downward pressure to achieve closure. Reverse operation lifts the plug first, separating the disc from the seat before rotating back to full open. When fully open, the plug channel aligns with the valve body channel to ensure the lowest possible pressure drop.

Because the valve disc and seat are separated before any rotation occurs, there is no friction on the sealing surfaces during cycling, eliminating sealing face abrasion. Soft seal technology ensures leak-free closure. Available from 2" to 36" in Class 150–2500 with RF, BW, and RTJ end connections in full bore and reduced bore variants. Body materials include carbon steel and stainless steel. Certified to CE/PED, ISO, ATEX, SIL, and NACE MR0175.

Orbital Plug Valve

2"–36", Class 150–2500 orbital plug valve with frictionless sealing surface operation, soft seal technology, low pressure drop, and double block and bleed function.

Frictionless Sealing Surface Operation

During opening and closing, the valve disc and seat are separated before rotation — no friction and thus no abrasion on the sealing face.

Soft Seal Technology

Soft seal applied for sealing ensures no leakage during the closing process.

Low Pressure Drop

Full-bore channel alignment when fully open ensures the lowest possible pressure decrease across the valve.

Double Block and Bleed

Provides double block and bleed function for isolation of pipeline connections across industrial sectors.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

3 SPECS
Size Range
2" – 36"
Pressure Class
150 LB – 2500 LB
Bore
Full bore / Reduced bore

MATERIALS

1 SPEC
Body Material
Carbon steel, Stainless steel

END CONNECTIONS & ACTUATION

2 SPECS
End Connections
RF / BW / RTJ
Operation
Lever / Gear motor / Pneumatic actuators

STANDARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

2 SPECS
Material Standard
NACE MR0175
Certifications
CE/PED, ISO, ATEX, SIL

Use Cases

APPLICATIONS

Engineered for demanding environments across multiple industries and operating conditions.

01Oil and gas pipelines
02Refineries
03Petrochemical plants
04Power generation
05Gas and coal-fired turbines
06District heating
07Gas measurement systems
08Offshore platforms
09HIPPS systems
10Cryogenic service
11Emergency shutdown valves
12Pulp and paper
13Mining
14Boiler steam and drain applications

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