Shipping and shipbuilding

In the shipping and shipbuilding industries, Somas offers valves for use onboard both product and chemical tankers.

An important characteristic for valves used onboard both product and chemical tankers in the shipping and shipbuilding industries is that the valves are as tight as possible to prevent the cargo contents from mixing. Somas’ triple-eccentric butterfly valves fit perfectly in piping systems used for loading and unloading cargo. The valves combine exceptional tightness with minimal wear on the disc and valve seat.

Cargo valves

The butterfly valve is the perfect choice for the shipping and shipbuilding industries. Thanks to its solid stainless steel seat, the valve is highly suitable as a cargo valve. Properties such as low weight, short face-to-face dimensions, ease of use and above all good tightness make these valves an excellent choice for marine applications.

Cargo valves for liquids

As a cargo valve, the butterfly valve can be used for handling liquids. The metallic seat is not affected by high flow rates, which means that the valve retains its tightness even after many years of use. The butterfly valve is the most common type of cargo valve.
Product and chemical tankers in the shipping and shipbuilding industry also use Somas’ butterfly valves in piping systems to distribute different cargos between the different tankers. Ball valves are also supplied for leakage control purposes.

Product information

Somas’ butterfly valves offer a number of features that have been specifically designed for the shipping and shipbuilding industry.

• Dimensions DN 80 – DN 400

• Pressure classes PN10-PN 25 and Class 150

• Valve body for fitting between flanges or with lugs

• Unique disc geometry which, in combination with the homogeneous metal seat,
• delivers good tightness in accordance with current industry and application requirements

• For applications up to 350°C

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