Worcester Controls F44

Anti-Static Firesafe 3-Piece Ball Valves

 The Series F44 is a fire-safe variant of the renowned Flowserve The design of the valve is such that graphite contamination of
Worcester three-piece range of ball valves. It has been the media is now a thing of the past. Further benefits of this
fire-tested in accordance with ISO 10497 and features graphite product include a mounting platform on the body for ease of
gland and body seals, 8 high tensile body connector screws for ancillary mounting whilst retaining valve integrity, the
strength in fire conditions, and an integral location spigot three-piece valve’s inherent ease of maintenance and its compact
machined on the body connector to ensure correct alignment and lightweight design. The F44 is available in sizes 8-50mm in a
of the fire lip to the ball in a fire. range of materials and with a variety of end connections.

The F44 is fully PED (Pressure Equipment Directive) approved (97/23/EC).

12 13 17

11

16
13

9
10
7

5
2
(8-25mm body shown.
For 32-50mm body see opposite) 1

(NOT VISIBLE) 14

8
15
4

Parts/Materials List
ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL
1. Body Carbon Steel ASTM A105 (UNS K03504) Carbon Steel Rustproofed /
Stainless Steel A351 CF8M (UNS J92900) 11. Wrench Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel ASTM A105 (UNS K03504)
2. Body Connector Stainless Steel A351 CF8M (UNS J92900) 12. Wrench Sleeve Vinyl Plastinol
CF3M (UNS J92800)
3. Ball Stainless Steel ASTM A479 316 (UNS S31600) 13.* Gland Nut Stainless Steel
or ASTM A351 CF8M (UNS J92900)
4. Stem Stainless Steel 316 14. Identification Plate Stainless Steel
5.* Seat Ring (See Note 5) PTFE Virgin / 15% Glass Filled 15. Body Connector Screw Stainless Steel BS 4882 B8MX
6.* Body Connector Seal PTFE Coated Graphite 16.* Gland Nut Locking Clip Spring Steel Rustproofed
2 7.* Gland Packing Graphite 17.* Spring Washer Coated Spring Steel
8.* Stem Thrust Seal PTFE 35% Carbon Filled
9.* Disc Spring Stainless Steel *Items marked thus denote component supplied in reair kit
10. Gland Stainless Steel
 Features Benefits
Graphite gland and body seals. For optimum valve integrity before and after a fire.
Mounting platform on valve body. Improved stem cycle life.
Metal to metal ball / fire lip seal. To minimise leakage through the valve.
8 high tensile bolts. Maintains integrity of pressure vessel during fire.
Compact size. Takes less space.
Lightweight. Minimises need for pipe supports.
3-piece design. Ease of maintenance.

4 BOLT FIXING (32-50mm) 2 HOLES ‘L’ DIAMETER

ISO 5211 MOUNTING PATTERN & DEPTH
(SEE DIMENTIONS CHART)

P1
M

M M
P1
‘F’ A/F ON ‘G’ DIAMETER

1 HOLE ‘L’ DIAMETER & DEPTH

D E

J
C
C

Q
TOP MOUNTED SERIES F44
FIRESAFE BODY SEAL DESIGN

METAL TO B
METAL SEAL

P1 P2 ENCAPSULATED A
GRAPHITE BODY
SEAL

CLEARANCE
Note: Main drawings show 8-25mm body.
Valve Dimensions (mm) See inset drawing for 32-50mm
Valve Port STEM L Mounting Platform (BS EN ISO 5211) Approx.
Size Ø A B C D E F G J K Thread M P1 P2 QISO
Mounting Holes Platform Recess Weight
(mm) MIN. A/F THREAD & Depth SIZE Kg
66.25 26.7 11.68 10.69 5.54 3/8”-24 57.9 136.0 M6 x 1.0P 24.0 23.8 30.4 23.8 0.7
8-15 10.9 32.69
64.52 26.5 11.04 10.19 5.46 UNF 9.5 MIN.
71.81 29.1 11.68 10.69 5.54 3/8”-24 60.3 136.0 M6 x 1.0P 27.0 27.2 33.4 27.2 0.9
20 14.0 70.09 35.48
28.9 11.04 10.19 5.46 UNF 9.5 MIN.
94.55 38.1 17.94 15.19 7.54 7/16”-20 64.8 149.0 M8 x 1.25P 31.75 32.7 40.5 32.7 1.6
25 20.4 92.82 46.84
37.9 17.16 14.69 7.47 UNF 9.7 MIN.
106.90 4 OFF M5 x 0.8p
53.02 37.10 23.74 15.19 7.54 7/16”-20 69.6 149.0 M5 x 0.8P 19.5 36.3 Ø 30.15 / 30.02 2.2
32 25.1 105.17 36.3 F04 X 7.5 DEEP MIN.
39.85 22.91 14.69 7.47 UNF 6.0 MIN. ON 42.0 P.C.D x 4.29 / 3.52 DEEP 3
115.41 4 OFF M6 x 1.0p
44.00 29.55 18.39 8.71 9/16”-18 82.6 181.0 M6 x 1.0P 23.0 Ø 35.15 / 35.02
40 31.3 113.69 57.28 7.5 MIN.
42.3 43.2 F05 X 8.7 DEEP MIN. x 4.01 / 3.26 DEEP
3.2
43.75 28.73 17.89 8.64 UNF ON 50.0 P.C.D
127.94 4 OFF M6 x 1.0p
48.75 29.55 18.39 8.71 9/16”-18 82.6 181.0 M6 x 1.0P 23.0 Ø 35.15 / 35.02
50 37.7 126.21 63.54 8.7 MIN.
47.4 47.4 F05 X 8.7 DEEP MIN. x 4.01 / 3.26 DEEP
4.3
48.50 28.73 17.89 8.64 UNF ON 50.0 P.C.D
Pressure Temperature Ratings

Notes
1. Screwed ends shown for clarity. Butt weld and socket weld
variations are available.
2 2. Limiting stem input torque figures are based on random
practical laboratory tests. For critical applications where a
guaranteed figure is essential consult Worcester Controls.
3. When wrench not fitted flats on stem when parallel to pipeline
axis, denotes ball in open position.
4. All weld end valves are assembled with Buna 'O' ring body
connector seals with fire seals attached loose.
This provides for the valve to be tested by Worcester
Controls, disassembled by the customer to weld in line, and
reassembled. Instructions will be supplied for fitting fire seals.
5. Other seat variations are available.
6. Stainless steel valves have stainless steel trim
as standard.
7. Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions are
supplied with each order.
8. Specially prepared versions of this valve are available which
comply to NACE-MR-01-75.

Flow Coefficients Standards of Compliance

Valve Size Flow Coefficients Equivalent Length Butt Weld Valves Weld Preparation:
of Pipe BS 2633 suitable for Schedule 5, 10 & 40
Pipe to BS 1600 & API 5L
mm in Cv Kv Feet Metres
8-15 ½ 8 6.9 1.9 0.58 Socket Weld Valves Prepared for assembly to plain end pipe in
accordance with BS 1600, BS3600 & API
20 ¾ 12 10.4 5.5 1.67
5L
25 1 32 28.1 3 0.91
Screwed Valves Thread Specification:
32 1¼ 46 39.8 3.1 0.94 BSP Taper - ISO/7 BS 21
40 1½ 80 69.2 3.9 1.19 BSP Parallel - BS 2779/ISO 228/1
50 2 104 90.0 7.5 2.28 DIN 2999
NPT- ANSI B1.20.1.
Cv – Flow in US GPM Pressure – psi
Firesafe Specification In accordance with ISO 10497:2004
Kv – Flow in M³/hr Pressure – bar
Test Rating Valves are subjected to the
requirements of EN 12266 Part 1 with
hydrostatic Shell test.
How to order Worcester Valves and other Worcester products
Please order Worcester Valves and other products by description, not
by part number.
Limiting Stem Input Torque
We need a precise description of the valve you require. We will then
translate this information into our own coding for order processing and Valve Size Limiting Stem Input Torque
production. mm in lbf/in Nm
Please state the despatch address and desired date of delivery. 8-20 ¼-¾ 117 13.2 See
25-32 1-1¼ 216 24.4 Note 2
40-50 1½-2 430 48.6
WCEBR0014-01 Printed in Germany. (Replaces PB06)
Flowserve Flow Control (UK) Ltd.
Worcester Controls
To find your local Flowserve representative: Burrell Road, Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH16 1TL
For more information about Flowserve Corporation, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1444 314400
visit www.flowserve.com or call USA 1 800 225 6989 Telefax: +44 (0)1444 314401
Email: wvukinfo@flowserve.com
Due to continuous development of our product range, we reserve the right to alter the dimensions and information contained in this leaflet as required.
Information given in this leaflet is made in good faith and based upon specific testing but does not, however, constitute a guarantee.