Optimux OpGL-XT Cryogenic Fabricated Body Angle Control Valves are a variant of our standard OpGL Globe Control Valve with bodies fabricated from forged or bar stock materials. Fabricated body valves offer a multitude of advantages over traditional cast body valves – particularly in special and severe service applications. Like our standard globe body valves, these valves are engineered to provide superior performance while permitting easy, fast, and inexpensive maintenance. Unlike diaphragm-operated control valves, the Piston cylinder-actuated OpGL™ provides stiffness and maintains high positioning accuracy – making for the world’s most efficient and accurately responsive valve.

To endure cryogenic temperatures as low as -420F, the OpGL-XT Cryogenic Fabricated Body Angle Control Valve can be configured with extended bonnets of various sizes, as well as special materials suited to cryogenic temperatures and applications, such as: 316SS, Monel, Nitronic 60, PCTFE, and others.

• Precise Control Broad range of control through a top-guided, unbalanced, single-piece plug with flow characterization built in to the geometry of the plug head.
• Exceptional Shutoff Standard ANSI Class V metal-to-metal shutoff in process achieved with unique plug and seat ring design. ANSI Class VI available in soft seated configuration.
• High Thrust Piston Actuator More accurate and quicker than diaphragm actuators, and offering a smaller and lighter footprint – ideal for skid-mounted process equipment.
• Maintainability Top-entry design facilitates maintenance, even though the valve has a much longer MTBS Cycle than competing diaphragm-actuated valves.
• Range of Trim Configurations From micro-flows to full capacity trims, and everything in between, the OpGL can be sized to optimally control according to your specific process parameters. A full line of anti-cavitation and noise abatement trims available.

Why use a fabricated body valve?

• Quick Lead Time – fabricated OpGL-XT bar stock bodies are not subject to foundry delays
• Availability of Exotic Alloys – no limitation on construction material, which allows quick turnaround of valves fabricated from uncommon alloys
• Availability of High Pressure Valves – the OpGL-XT can be machined up to ANSI Class 4500; again, with a faster turnaround than cast valves
• Customizability – body styles, end connections, and face-to-face dimensions can all be customized as required
• Severe Service – available with an array of severe service trims – including venturi seats for flashing service – as well as oversized wall thickness for noise abatement and added durability