Compact, forged 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″ ball valves rated 4,000 psi WOG with FNPT ends and ISO 5211 mounting for easy automation. Fire-safe to API 607, sour-service trims per NACE MR0175/ISO 15156, and temperature rated –50°F to +250°F (standard materials). Offered in Sour/Low-Temp and 316 Stainless trim options.
Argus Small Diameter Ball Valves are forged for strength and long service life, then validated to leading valve standards. Designs include blowout-preventative stems, antistatic paths, and low-torque operation. O-ring stem sealing eliminates packing adjustments, reducing maintenance. Seat geometry maintains sealing at both high and low ends of the pressure rating. A locking device supports LOTO procedures. Automation is simple via the ISO 5211 pad.
✓ Fire-safe: API 607; graphite secondary gasket; ball/stem realign to metal-to-metal in a fire.
✓ NACE MR0175 compliant materials available for H₂S sour service.
✓ Blowout-preventative stem and antistatic design for safety.
✓ Seat engineering: reliable sealing across the rated pressure range; low operating torque.
✓ Double O-ring stem seal (no packing adjustment), lockout capability, ISO 5211 actuator interface.
✓ Forged construction, API/ASME/ISO/CSA compliance suite; CRN registered.
Custom designs, trims, and materials are available upon request. Refer to the brochure for full specifications of standard products.
Parameter | Details |
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Standards & Approvals
| API 598 inspection/testing; API 607 fire-safe; ISO 5208 pressure testing; ISO 5211 actuator interface; ASME B16.34 / B1.20.1 / B31.3; CSA Z245.15; NACE MR0175; QMS API Q1 / ISO 9001. |
Sizes / Dimensions (FNPT) — A × D × H × weight: | 1/2″ — A 3.88″, D 6.25″, H 2.75″, 3.4 lb
3/4″ — A 4.25″, D 6.50″, H 3.13″, 5.2 lb
1″ — A 4.75″, D 6.88″, H 3.60″, 8.4 lb
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Trims / Materials (examples)
| Sour & Low Temp: LF2 body/end; CF8M ball with ENC; AISI 4130 stem with ENC; Devlon V-API seats; HSN primary seals; graphite secondary end-connection seal.
Stainless & Low Temp: 316 body/end; CF8M ball with ENC; XM-19 stem; PEEK seats.
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Options | Spring-return handle, Socket-Weld or Male NPT ends; other alternate trims.
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Applications | Oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, water/wastewater, and other process piping services.
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