GB Series Ball Valve Lockout Handle Installation Instructions
Converting the standard lever handle on a valve you already have in inventory to a lockout handle is one of the many configurable options that make Swagelok® GB series ball valves a flexible and cost-effective solution for fluid system applications. Designed to help reduce inventory requirements while simplifying installation and maintenance, GB series ball valves offer multiple field-configurable options that can be added locally as application needs change.
The GB series valve platform is engineered to provide full-bore, full-flow performance while offering the flexibility to adapt equipment without replacing the entire valve assembly. Watch this video to see how quickly a lockout handle can be installed and discover how configurable GB series ball valves can help improve operational flexibility, support maintenance best practices, and optimize inventory management across your facility.
Video Transcript
The GB full-bore, full-flow ball valve offers industry leading performance, material selection and end-connections all while providing you with a lower overall cost of ownership by reducing inventory levels as well as installations and maintenance costs.
One way the GB valve minimizes your inventory is with several locally configurable options. The GB valve body features a bulk pattern which can be used to add a lockout handle, panel mount kit, or an ISO 5211 pneumatic actuator. Let’s look at how easy it is to add these options.
You will need a 9/16” wrench to disassemble the handle from the valve body. Start by ensuring the valve is in the open position.
Next remove the following items: the upper stem nut, the non-locking stock plate, the handle, and the grounding spring. Discard the non-locking stock plate and set all other components aside for later use.
To add a lockout handle on a standard GB valves assembly, you will need a torque wrench, a 3/16” inch hex key, and a 9/16” wrench. To add the lockout handle, insert the stock bracket over the stem and attached it to the body using the four cap screws torquing the screws to 75-inch pounds. Next assemble the grounding spring, lever handle, and stock plate by tightening the stem nut to 75-inch pounds for the 8GB. Make sure the handle and stock plate are also properly oriented and the stem nut goes on straight. Once the assembly is complete check for smooth actuation by opening and closing the valve.
Contact your authorized Swagelok sales and service center today to learn more about how the GB series ball valves can reduce installation, maintenance, and inventory costs while meeting your advanced pressure and flow specifications.
