SBV-K Ball Valve

Applications

• Functions as mud saver
• Also functions as an inside blowout prevention device

Features and Benefits

• May be used as a blowout preventing tool
• Full opening design
• Easy to use
• Rugged construction

The Evolution Safety Ball Valve SBV-K is designed to thread into the tubing at the rig floor and close quickly in the event a pressure surge occurs from below.  After weighting material is added to the well fluids, the valve can then be opened and circulation initiated.

This is a full-opening ball valve.  The ball-type design permits it to be compact yet easy to handle and very strong.  Standard test pressure is 10,000 psi.

Maintenance

Daily maintenance of the ball valve should include operating the valve stem to insure smooth operation.  The pipe plug should also be removed and the grease fitting installed so the valve can be lubricated daily.  When the grease fitting is removed and the pipe plug re-installed, the pipe plug should be wrapped with Teflon tape prior to installation.

Specifications