Devlon® V-API thermoplastic valve seats

Innovative Thermoplastic Engineering

Devlon® V-API valve seats

What is Devlon® V-API? Inbuilt PMI Technology

Devlon® V-API has been developed by
James Walker in close cooperation with
the valve industry as the answer to the
search for a superior valve seat material.
Specifically formulated to provide
enhanced performance across a wide
temperature and pressure range, Devlon
V-API is now widely specified by valve
manufacturers and has rapidly gained
approval for use by major oil and gas
producers.
Devlon V-API is a proprietary formula
developed by James Walker, which
includes additives that allow the material
to perform at higher pressures and
temperatures than the majority of soft
valve seat materials.
In Devlon V-API, James Walker has created
a material that offers a cost effective
solution with superior performance –
James Walker’s performance that is protected by
Positive Material Identification Technology.
total control over PMI Technology is a microscopic additive
incorporated within the Devlon polymer
formulation and that can be identified from the smallest
sample of material.
mixing ensures
In safety critical applications such as
total control over valves, it is vital that the material specified
is the material used. Devlon with PMI
Technology gives manufacturers and end
quality and material users the peace of mind that they are using
genuine Devlon polymer.
provenance

Physical Property ASTM Test Method Units Value

Tensile strength 23°C D638 MPa 79.92

Tensile strength -40°C D638 MPa 109.52

Hardness
D785 Shore D 82/85
(Dry, as cast)
Deformation under load
D621 % 1.0 / 2.0
140Kgf/cm at 23°C for 24 hrs

Charpy impact strength at 23°C D256 J/M 54.8

Water absorption 24 hrs D570 % 0.105

Water absorption saturation D570 % 3

Coefficient of friction 0.25 / 0.30 at 2000psi surface load dynamic on steel unlubricated

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Devlon® V-API technical data

Chemical resistance Key to chart

CONCENTRATION

Devlon® V-API
WEIGHT %
Thermoplastic materials are used in ‘A’ No attack, possibly slight absorption. CHEMICAL
various applications throughout most Negligible
 effect on mechanical
industries, therefore their resistance properties.
to corrosion or chemical attack is well Acetaldehyde Aq 40 B
documented. ‘B’ Slight attack by absorption. Some Acetamide Aq 50 A
swelling and a small reduction in Acetic Acid Aq 10 C
If a thermoplastic material absorbs or is mechanical properties likely. Acetone A
attacked by a particular chemical either in Allyl Alcohol A
liquid or gaseous form, then the effect on ‘C’ Moderate attack or appreciable
Amines D
that material will depend on four factors: absorption.
Ammonia Aq 10 A
Material will have limited life.
1. The chemical concentration Ammonia Gas B
2. Temperature ‘D’ Material will decompose or dissolve in Ammonium Carbonate Aq 10 A
a short time. Amyl Acetate 37 A
3. Applied stress Amyl Alcohol A
4. Duration of exposure Aniline C
Antimony Trichloride Aq 10 C
When absorption only occurs, the Where aqueous solutions are shown the Barium Chloride Aq 10 A
changes in the material are generally concentration as a weight percentage is Barium Sulfate Aq 10 A
reversible if the chemical is removed, given. Benzaldehyde B
however if chemical attack takes place Benzene A
the changes are permanent. Aq = Aqueous Solution
Benzyl Alcohol C
SAT = Saturated Aqueous Solution Benzoic Acid Aq SAT C
When in a chemical environment
allowances must be made for possible Beverages Aq Alcoholic B
Carbonated B
reductions in mechanical properties of CONC = Concentrated Aqueous
Solution Bitumen B
plastic materials. The exception to this
rule may be in the case of a bearing Bleaching Lye 10 B
100 B
where the presence of liquids on the
Boric Acid Aq A
bearing surface may act as a lubricant
and increase the PV limit of the material in Butyl Acetate B
question. Butylamine C
Butyric Acid Aq 20 B
Butyric Acid B
Butyrolactone A
Calcium Chloride (in Alcohol) 20 A
Camphor A
Carbon Disulfide A
Carbon Tetrachloride A
Carnailite Aq 10 A
Catechol C
Chloroacetic Acid Aq 10 C
Chloral Hydrate C
Chlorine Aq 10 C
Chlorine Gas 100 C
Chlorobenzene A
Chloroform C
Chlorosulfonic Acid Aq 10 C
Chromic Acid Aq 1 B
Citric Acid Aq 10 B
Coconut Oil A
Cresols D

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CONCENTRATION

CONCENTRATION

CONCENTRATION
Devlon® V-API

Devlon® V-API

Devlon® V-API
WEIGHT %

WEIGHT %

WEIGHT %
CHEMICAL CHEMICAL CHEMICAL

Cupric Sulfate Aq 0.1 B Lactic Acid Aq 90 B Potassium Permanganate Aq 1 C

SAT B Lead Acetate Aq 10 B Potassium Sulfate Aq CONC A
Cyclohexane A Lead Stearate A Pyridine A
Cyclohexanol B Linseed Oil A Propane Gas A
Cyclohexanone A Lubricating Oils (Petroleum) A Resorcinol D
Decalin A Lithium Bromide Aq 50 D Salicylic Acid A
Dibutyl Phthalate A Magnesium Chloride Aq 10 A Silicone Fluids A
Dichlorodifluoromethane A Magnesium Hydroxide Aq 10 A Silver Nitrate A
Dichloroethylene A Magnesium Sulphate Aq 10 A Soap Solutions A
Maleic Acid Aq CONC C Sodium Acetate Aq 60 B
Diethyl Ether A
Malonic Acid Aq CONC C Sodium Bromide Aq 10 A
Diethylene Glycol Aq 90 A
Manganese Sulfate 10 A Sodium Carbonate Aq 20 A
Diesel Oil A
Mercuric Chloride Aq 6 C Sodium Chloride Aq 10 A
Dimethyl Carbinol B
Mercury A Sodium Hydroxide Aq 10 A
Dimethyl Formamide A
Methanol B 50 B
Dioctyl Phthalate A Methyl Acetate A Sodium Hypochlorite 15 C
Dioxane A Methyl Ethyl Ketone A Sodium Nitrate Aq 50 A
Edible Oils A Methylpyrrolidone A Sodium Silicate A
Ethanol Aq 96 B Methylene Chloride B Sodium Sulfate Aq 90 A
Ethyl Acetate A Milk A Sodium Thiosulfate Aq 10 A
Ethyl Chloride A Mineral Oils A Stannic Sulfate Aq 10 C
Ethylene Chloride B Naphthalene A
Steam D
Ethylene Diamine A Nitric Acid Aq 0.1 C
Stearic Acid A
10 D
Ethylene Glycol Aq 96 B Styrene (Monomer) A
Nitrobenzene B
Ferric Chloride Aq 5 B Sulfur A
SAT C Nitromethane B
Oleic Acid A Sulfuric Acid Aq 2 C
Ferrous Chloride Aq 10 C 5 D
Oleum D
Fluorosilicic Acid Aq 10 C Tallow A
Oxalic Acid Aq 10 B
Fluoroethane A Tar B
Ozone C
Freon 12 (Arcton 12) A Tartaric Acid Aq 10 B
Paraffin A
Formaldehyde Aq 40 B Tetrahydrofuran A
Perchloroethylene B
Formic Acid Aq 3 B Perchloric Acid Aq C Tetralin A
10 C Thionyl Chloride C
Petrol A
Fruit Juices CONC B Toluene A
Petroleum Ether A
Furfural B Transformer Oil A
Phenol Aq 6 D
Heptane A 75 D Trichloroethylene B
Hexane A Phenol (Molten) D Triethanolamine A
Hydrobromic Acid Aq 10 C Phosphoric Acid Aq 0.3 B Trisodium Phosphate Aq 95 B
Hydrochloric Acid Aq 2 C 3 C
10 D Urea A
10 D
Potassium Acetate Aq 50 A Vaseline A
Hydrofluoric Acid Aq 4 C
Potassium Bicarb. Aq 60 A Vegetable Oils A
Hydrogen Peroxide Aq 1 C Vinyl Chloride A
Potassium Bromide Aq 10 A
Hydrogen Sulphide Aq SAT B Water A
Potassium Carbonate Aq 60 A
Hydroquinone B Wax (Molten) A
Potassium Chloride Aq 90 A
Iodine (in Alcohol) C Potassium Dichromate Aq 5 B White Spirit A
Isooctane A Potassium Ferricyanide Aq 30 B Wines & Spirits B
Potassium Ferrocyanide Aq 30 B Xylene A
Isopropyl Alcohol B
Potassium Hydroxide Aq 10 A Zinc Chloride Aq 10 B
Isopropyl Ether A 50 C Zinc Oxide A

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 Devlon® V-API valve seats

Pressure / temperature performance comparison

6500
(448) Extensive testing carried out at the
6000
University of Leeds in the UK and by
(414) leading global valve OEMs, compared the
performance of Devlon® V-API against a
range of the most common thermoplastic
5000 materials used in valve seat applications.
(345)
Nylon 6

Dev

4000
Differential Pressure

(276)
lon
®
PSI/(Bar)

V-A

PE
EK
P

™
I

3000
(207)
Devlon® V-API offers
2000
(138)
better performance
than standard
PT
FE

1000
(69) polyamides or PTFE
and is significantly
0
0
(-18)
100
(38)
200
(93)
300
(149)
400
(205)
500
(260)
600
(316)
more cost-effective
Temperature
˚F /(°C)
than PEEK™

The benefits of Devlon® V-API

• Superior pressure / temperature • Total assurance of product quality
operating range in comparison to PTFE and traceability with Positive Material
or Nylon 6 Identification Technology
• Available in diameters from 1/2” (12mm) • Proven in operation up to a pressure of
to 77” (1950mm) 414bar (6000psi), subject to valve and
seat design
• Available in billet form or as semi-
finished or fully machined valve seats • Proven in operation from -50°C (-58°F)
to +176°C (+350°F), subject to valve
• Excellent ‘machineability’ allows and seat design
creation of desired surface finish
• Low moisture absorption level
enhances dimensional stability
•S
 uperior dimensional stability over
PTFE in high pressure applications
•L
 ower frictional losses than PEEK™
(trademark of Victrex plc) products
•E
 xceptional resistance to wear and
abrasion
•S
 ufficiently conformable to seal in low
pressure valve applications
•E
 xcellent life performance in soft
valve seat application

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