The Hobbs Cryogenic Valve
(-196°C)
Features and Benefits
- The zero leakage performance by means of its unique sealing principle and our triple off set concept allow full isolation to be maintained at cryogenic.
- Given that the Hobbs Cryogenic valve does not have open cavities; fluids are unable to remain trapped after the valve is operated.
- The metal to metal sealing is virtually unaffected by very low temperatures; the valve performance and the operating torque are identical at ambient and cryogenic temperatures.
- The Hobbs one piece Shaft design ensures there is no potential of Stem failure.
- Extended Bonnet comprising of an adequate gas column to keep the Shaft (Stem) packing away from cryogenic fluids. Generally supplied in a fabricated or cast condition with a minimum length of 250mm, Hobbs design capabilities allows us to provide solutions to your specific needs.
- The quarter turn operation provides lower fugitive emissions than that of rising or multi-turn type valves.
- The Extension Bonnet is connected to the valve by an ANSI standard flange connection.

Design Codes |
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BS EN 1626:2008 |
Cryogenic vessels. Valves for cryogenic service |
BS 6364:1984 |
Specification for valves for cryogenic service |
MSS SP-134-2006a |
Valves for Cryogenic Service Including Requirements for Body/Bonnet Extensions |
SPE 77/306 |
Shell standard specification for valves for cryogenic service |



