Siemens Flowrite™ 599 Series Valve and Actuator Assembly Selection
Document No.: 155-304P25
Bulletin No.: TB 249
Date: May 21, 2008
Introduction
This Technical Bulletin provides guidance for selecting a Flowrite™ 599 Series valve and actuator assembly. The selection process involves using water capacity graphs and close-off pressure charts to match specifications. The bulletin directs users to Tables 1 through 7 for identifying product numbers and includes dimensions and service envelopes in Tables 8 through 12.
The tables detail possible combinations of Flowrite 599 Series valves and compatible actuators available as factory-assembled units.
How to Use the Selection Graphs
Valve Selection: Use Figure 1, the water capacity graph, by locating the specified flow rate on the vertical axis and following across to the intersection point with the specified pressure drop. The valve size is determined by the diagonal lines on the graph.
Actuator Selection: Use Figures 2 and 3, the close-off pressure graphs. First, find the graph corresponding to the required valve action and actuator power source. Then, locate the bar for the specific valve line size. The top of the bar indicates the maximum close-off pressure for tight shut-off. The legend at the bottom of the graph helps identify the actuator.
How to Use the Valve Tables
The valve tables are organized to facilitate the selection of valve and actuator combinations based on additional specifications. Users should identify the required valve assembly by moving from left to right across the table and then match it with a desired actuator. The final part number for a valve and actuator assembly is formed by combining the actuator prefix code with the valve product number suffix.
Notes on Combinations:
- Not all valves are compatible with all actuators.
- The symbol "--" signifies a special order combination.
- A shaded space marked with "X" indicates an inappropriate combination.
Selection Example
The document provides a detailed example for selecting a two-way, normally closed valve and actuator assembly for an ANSI 125 piping system. The example outlines the process:
- Valve Sizing: Using Figure 1 (Water Capacity Graph), locate the required flow rate (e.g., 500 gpm / 113 m³/h) and the maximum allowable pressure drop (e.g., 5 psi / 35 kPa). Select the valve size (e.g., 5-inch / 125 mm) based on the intersection point on the graph.
- Actuator Selection: Using Figures 2 and 3 (Close-off Pressure Graphs), identify the appropriate actuator. For example, selecting an electronic actuator for a normally closed valve with a 5-inch line size, noting that the SKB/C actuator provides sufficient force for tight close-off against a 20 psi (1.4 bar) differential. A specific SKC actuator with a 40 mm stroke is recommended.
- Product Number Selection: Referencing Table 6 (for ANSI Class 125 valves), select the valve specifications (e.g., two-way, normally closed, equal percentage flow characteristic) and trim/packing options (e.g., bronze trim, standard packing). The example identifies a valve part number (599-05993) and an actuator part number (SKC62, code 294). The final assembly part number is derived (294-05993).
The example also notes that valves and actuators can be ordered separately.
Product Selection Tables
The following tables provide detailed specifications and part numbers for selecting Flowrite™ 599 Series valve and actuator assemblies:
Table 1: 1/2 to 2-Inch, Two-Way, Normally Closed (NC), Linear Valves
| Trim | Packing | Connection * | Flow Rate | Line Size | Stroke | Type | Description | Pneumatic | Pneumatic with Factory Mounted Position Relay | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cv | Kvs | In | mm | 4-inch (3-8 psi) | 4-inch (5-10 psi) | 4-inch (10-15 psi) | 8-inch | 8-inch Hi-Temp | 12-inch | 8-inch | 8-inch Hi-Temp | 12-inch with Positioner | |||||||||
| Technical Instructions | 155-183P25 | 155-183P25 | 155-183P25 | 155-161P25 | 155-161P25 | 155-162P25 | 155-161P25 | 155-161P25 | 155-162P25 | ||||||||||||
| Actuator Assembly | 599-01081 | 599-01082 | 599-01083 | 599-01050 | 599-01051 | 599-01010 | 599-01050 | 599-01051 | 599-01010 | ||||||||||||
| Valve Assembly | Actuator Code 268 | Actuator Code 269 | Actuator Code 270 | Actuator Code 277 | Actuator Code 278 | Actuator Code 279 | Actuator Code 283 | Actuator Code 284 | Actuator Code 285 | ||||||||||||
| FxF | Standard | F=Female NPT | 1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03018 | -- | -- | 270-03018 | 277-03018 | -- | -- | 283-03018 | -- | -- | ||||
| FxF | Standard | F=Female NPT | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03019 | -- | -- | 270-03019 | 277-03019 | -- | -- | 283-03019 | -- | -- | ||||
| FxF | Standard | F=Female NPT | 2.5 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03020 | -- | -- | 270-03020 | 277-03020 | -- | -- | 283-03020 | -- | -- | ||||
| FxF | Standard | F=Female NPT | 4 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03021 | -- | -- | 270-03021 | 277-03021 | -- | -- | 283-03021 | -- | -- | ||||
| FxF | Standard | F=Female NPT | 6.3 | 5.4 | 0.75 | 20 | 20 | 599-03022 | -- | -- | 270-03022 | 277-03022 | -- | -- | 283-03022 | -- | -- | ||||
| FxF | Standard | F=Female NPT | 10 | 8.6 | 1 | 25 | 20 | 599-03023 | -- | -- | 270-03023 | 277-03023 | -- | 279-03023 | 283-03023 | -- | 285-03023 | ||||
| FxF | Hi-Temp | F=Female NPT | 10 | 8.6 | 1 | 25 | 20 | 599-03086 | -- | -- | 270-03086 | 277-03086 | 278-03086 | 279-03086 | 283-03086 | 284-03086 | 285-03086 | ||||
| FxUF | Standard | UF=Union Female | 1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03243 | -- | -- | 270-03243 | 277-03243 | 278-03243 | -- | 283-03243 | 284-03243 | -- | ||||
| FxUF | Standard | UF=Union Female | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03244 | -- | -- | 270-03244 | 277-03244 | 278-03244 | -- | 283-03244 | 284-03244 | -- | ||||
| FxUF | Standard | UF=Union Female | 2.5 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03245 | -- | -- | 270-03245 | 277-03245 | 278-03245 | -- | 283-03245 | 284-03245 | -- | ||||
| FxUM | Standard | UM=Union Male | 1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03072 | -- | -- | 270-03072 | 277-03072 | 278-03072 | -- | 283-03072 | 284-03072 | -- | ||||
| FxUM | Standard | UM=Union Male | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03073 | -- | -- | 270-03073 | 277-03073 | 278-03073 | -- | 283-03073 | 284-03073 | -- | ||||
| FxUM | Standard | UM=Union Male | 2.5 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03074 | -- | -- | 270-03074 | 277-03074 | 278-03074 | -- | 283-03074 | 284-03074 | -- | ||||
| UFxUF | Stainless Steel | UF=Union Female | 1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03081 | -- | -- | 270-03081 | 277-03081 | 278-03081 | -- | 283-03081 | 284-03081 | -- | ||||
| UFxUF | Stainless Steel | UF=Union Female | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03082 | -- | -- | 270-03082 | 277-03082 | 278-03082 | -- | 283-03082 | 284-03082 | -- | ||||
| UFxUF | Stainless Steel | UF=Union Female | 2.5 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03083 | -- | -- | 270-03083 | 277-03083 | 278-03083 | -- | 283-03083 | 284-03083 | -- | ||||
| UFxUF | Stainless Steel | UF=Union Female | 4 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 15 | 20 | 599-03084 | -- | -- | 270-03084 | 277-03084 | 278-03084 | -- | 283-03084 | 284-03084 | -- | ||||
| UFxUF | Stainless Steel | UF=Union Female | 6.3 | 5.4 | 0.75 | 20 | 20 | 599-03085 | -- | -- | 270-03085 | 277-03085 | 278-03085 | -- | 283-03085 | 284-03085 | -- | ||||
| UFxUF | Stainless Steel | UF=Union Female | 10 | 8.6 | 1 | 25 | 20 | 599-03086 | -- | -- | 270-03086 | 277-03086 | 278-03086 | 279-03086 | 283-03086 | 284-03086 | 285-03086 | ||||
(Table 1 contains many more rows detailing various combinations. The tables for 2-Way NC Equal %, 2-Way NO Linear, 2-Way NO Equal %, and 3-Way valves follow a similar structure.)
Dimension Tables (Tables 8-12)
The following tables provide critical dimensional information:
- Table 8: Actuator Dimensions and Recommended Service Envelopes (in inches/millimeters).
- Table 9: 1/2 to 2-Inch Three-Way Valve Dimensions.
- Table 10: 1/2 to 2-Inch Two-Way Valve Dimensions.
- Table 11: 2-1/2 through 6-Inch Three-Way Valve Dimensions.
- Table 12: 2-1/2 through 6-Inch Two-Way Valve Dimensions.
These tables are crucial for ensuring proper physical fit and installation compatibility.
