June 2001 Bulletin 51.

2:128-PQC

Type 128-PQC Control Valves

Type 128-PQC control valves (figures 1 and 2) are selections are available to satisfy most oil production
compact, rugged valves designed for on-off control of applications, including sour-gas service. The Type
a variety of fluids at pressures up to 248 bar (3600 128-PQC valve is field-convertible from globe- to
psig). These valves are ideal for use as dump valves angle-body style or vice versa by moving a pipe plug
on oil and gas separators, scrubbers, and treaters and between common bottom and left-hand end
are also suited for many other high-pressure, on-off connections.
control applications in oil production or other
industries. The Type 128-PQC valve has threaded end D Easy Installation—Compact design allows
connections and is available in 1-inch and 2-inch installation where space is at a premium.
combination globe- or angle-style valve bodies.

These valves feature quick-change trim with an D In-Service Reliability—Spring-loaded packing,

integral cage and seat. The valve plug is stem-guided rugged all-steel valve body and actuator construction,
and is available with either a metal or soft seating and hardened trim provide longer service life.
surface. A leak-off vent between the packing and
actuator permits detection of packing or actuator D Easy Maintenance—Replacement packing and
leakage. trim parts are preassembled and packaged to allow
fast, easy replacement.
Features
D Field-Reversible Actuator—The Type 128
D Application Flexibility—Valve body style, actuator can be converted in the field from spring-open
actuator spring, port diameter, and trim material to spring-close or vice versa without additional parts.

ALTERNATE LOCATION
OF PIPE PLUG FOR USE
AS ANGLE VALVE

LOCATION OF PIPE PLUG

FOR USE AS GLOBE VALVE
W2838–1 / IL

Figure 1. Type 128-PQC Control Valve

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Table 1. Available Valve Body Configurations
DESIGN PQC
Combination globe and angle valve body;
common end and bottom connections
VALVE BODY STYLE
and pipe plug allow conversion
between globe and angle styles
END CONNECTIONS(1) 1 inch NPT female
SEATING Metal Soft
PORT mm 6.4, 9.5, 12.7 19.1(2)
DIAMETERS Inch 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 3/4(2)
Cv AT MAX TRAVEL
FOR LARGEST PORT
8.32 (angle-style valve body)
WITH FLOW TENDING
TO CLOSE VALVE
1. End connections threaded to various national or international thread standards
can usually be supplied. Contact your Fisher sales office.
2. Cageless construction with seat cut into valve body for soft seat only.

TRAVEL INDICATOR

PACKING BOX

LEAD–OFF VENT

PACKING
CAGE AND
SEAT

VALVE PLUG

W5750–1 / IL

Figure 2. Type 128-PQC Control Valve with Spring-Close Action

Material Selection Guidelines packing spring. For erosive sour service, use
austenitic stainless steel plug and cage with tungsten
For nonerosive sour service, use soft-seat or carbide seating surfaces(1) and N07750 packing
CG6MMN(1) (Nitronic 50 stainless steel) valve plug, spring.
CG6MMN(1) cage, and N07750(1) (Inconel X750)

1. These materials are listed in NACE standard MR0175 as being acceptable for
direct exposure to sour environment when used under conditions stated in that
standard.
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Table 2. Maximum Allowable Shutoff Pressure Drops
CADMIUM COLORED MAIN
RED MAIN SPRING 14A9077X012
PORT SPRING 14A8831X012
FLOWING DIAMETER 0 or 1.4 Bar 0 or 2.4 Bar 0 or 1.4 Bar 0 or 2.4 Bar
ACTUATOR PRESSURE
SEATING (0 or 20 Psig) (0 or 35 Psig) (0 or 20 Psig) (0 or 35 Psig)
ACTION DROP
Actuator Input Signal Actuator Input Signal Actuator Input Signal Actuator Input Signal
TENDS TO:
mm Inch (2 Springs Required) (4 Springs Required) (2 Springs Required) (4 Springs Required)
Bar Psi Bar Psi Bar Psi Bar Psi
6.4 1/4 104 1510 232 3370 233 3380 248 3600
Open
9.5 3/8 36 520 92 1340 92 1340 215 3120
Spring valve
12.7 1/2 15 220 47 690 48 700 118 1720
closes
6.4 1/4 65 940 128 1860 94 1370 201 2920
valve Close
Metal 9.5 3/8 78 1130 169 2450 106 1540 227 3300
valve
12.7 1/2 92 1330 201 2920 118 1710 248 3600
Spring 6.4 1/4 12 170 24 350 Valve will not shut off with
Close
opens 9.5 3/8 36 530 42 610 this combination of spring
valve
valve 12.7 1/2 37 540 79 1150 and application
Open
Spring 19.1 3/4 11 160 24 350 25 360 54 790
valve
closes
Close
valve 19.1 3/4 69 1000 69 1000 69 1000 69 1000
Soft valve
Spring Valve will not shut off with
Close
opens 19.1 3/4 69 1000 69 1000 this combination of spring
valve
valve and application

67 67
(2.62) (2.62)
251 (9.88) DIA
7.12
ACTUATOR
(181) ACTUATOR
REMOVAL
CLEARANCE REMOVAL
CLEARANCE

167 DESIGNS PQC &

(6.56) PQF: 230 (9.06)
1/4–INCH NPT DESIGN PQ: 238 (9.37)
CONTROL OR VENT
CONN (2 PLACES)

38
(1.50) CENTERLINE
1/4–INCH NPT OF VALVE
1–INCH NPT 57 CONTROL OR VENT
(3 PLACES) END CONNECTION
(2.25) CONN (2 PLACES)
114
(4.50)
14A9142–B
mm
TYPE 128-PQC OPTIONAL HANDJACK
36A1771–A
B1408–1 / IL (INCHES)

Figure 3. Dimensions

Specifications
Available Configurations 243 bar at 82_C (3600 psig from –20 to 100_F,
Type 128: Yokeless, on-off spring-and-diaphragm 3550 psig at 150_F, and 3520 psig at 180_F)
actuator with action field-reversible between
Maximum Pressure Drops(1)
J spring-open and
J spring-close See table 2
Design PQC Valve: See table 1
Actuator Input Signal
Valve Body Sizes and End Connection Styles J 0 or 1.4 bar (0 or 20 psig) or
See table 1 J 0 or 2.4 bar (0 or 35 psig)

Maximum Inlet Pressures and Temperatures(1) Maximum Actuator Casing Pressure

248 bar from –29 to 38_C, 245 bar at 66_C, and 6.9 bar (100 psig)

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Specifications (continued)
Shutoff Classifications Material Temperature Capabilities(1)
Metal Seat: –29 to 82_C (–20 to 180_F)
Metal Seats: ANSI Class IV ANSI/FCI 70-2 Soft Seat: –29 to 66_C (–20 to 150_F)
and IEC 60534-4
Soft Seats: ANSI Class VI ANSI/FCI 70-2 Flow Characteristic
and IEC 60534-4 Quick-opening with 45 degree taper valve plug
Flow Direction
Construction Materials(2) Either way
Flow Coefficients
Valve Body: WCC steel
See Fisher Catalog 12 and table 1 in this bulletin
Valve Plug
Metal Seats: Noise Levels
J Heat-treated S44004 (440C stainless steel)
See Fisher Catalog 12
J CG6MMN (Nitronic 50 stainless steel), or
J austenitic stainless steel with tungsten carbide Port Diameters
seating surface See table 1
Soft Seats:
J Nitrile disk molded to austenitic stainless steel Maximum Travel
J Nylon disk molded to austenitic stainless steel 10 mm (3/8 inch)
(for 3/4-inch port only)
Cage and Seat: Actuator Diaphragm Effective Area
J Heat-treated S44004, or 213 cm2 (33 square inches)
J CF8M (316 stainless steel) with tungsten carbide
seating surface Actuator Pressure Connections
Actuator Diaphragm: Neoprene/nylon with nitrile 1/4 inch NPT female; see figure 3 for locations
insert
O-Rings Valve Travel Indication
Valve: Fluoroelastomer Scale divisions for each 25% of travel are provided
Actuator: Nitrile on plastic travel indicator cover

Packing: Nitrile and cotton Approximate Weight

Packing Spring 7.7 kg (17 lb)
J S17700 (17-7PH stainless steel) or
J N07750 (Inconel X750) Options
Packing Box: Stainless steel Handjack for manual operation of spring-close
Actuator Diaphragm Casings: Steel valves only, furnished with either
Valve Stem: S31600 (316 stainless steel) J hexagonal handles as shown in figure 3 or with
Actuator Spring: Zinc-plated steel J pipe plugs in place of handles
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this bulletin and any applicable standard or code limitation for valve should not be exceeded.
2. Also see the Material Selection Guidelines section.

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