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Valve Face-to-Face & Weight Lookup

Get face-to-face length and approximate weight for KSB SICCA gate, globe and check valves. ASME B16.10 standard. Class 150 to 3600. Use it for piping layout, spool fabrication, lifting plans and replacement valve sizing.

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Source: KSB SICCA published catalogues. Face-to-face per ASME B16.10. Weights are approximate and apply to the standard flanged-end variant in carbon steel. Confirm certified weights on order acknowledgement before lifting plans.

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VALVE F = face-to-face C = open height D = handwheel dia B = bore (port) E = flange dia
Reference dimensions per ASME B16.10 / B16.5

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How To Use This Dimension Lookup

Pipe designers, project engineers and maintenance teams need three numbers when sourcing or replacing an industrial valve: the face-to-face length, the overall open height (so the valve clears any obstructions when fully open), and the approximate dry weight (for lifting plans, pipe support design, and freight). This tool returns all three for the most commonly specified KSB SICCA valves used in Indian sugar, ethanol, oil & gas and power plant projects.

Face-to-Face Length (F)

F is the dimension between the two flange faces of a flanged valve, measured along the centreline. ASME B16.10 fixes F for every combination of NPS and pressure class so that a valve from any compliant manufacturer drops directly into the pipe spool. KSB SICCA gate, globe and check valves are all manufactured to ASME B16.10 face-to-face lengths, which means a SICCA replacement is dimensionally interchangeable with valves from BHEL, L&T, Audco, Velan and other major makes of the same NPS and class.

Open Height (C)

C is measured from the centreline of the body to the top of the handwheel when the valve is fully open. Always check this against the available headroom in the pipe rack — pressure-seal high-pressure gate valves can have C values exceeding 2.5 metres for large bores, often requiring a bevel-gear or motor operator instead of a handwheel.

Weight

The weight shown is for a standard flanged-end valve with a bolted bonnet (Class 150-600) or pressure-seal bonnet (Class 900 and above) in carbon steel. Stainless steel (CF8 or CF8M) bodies are typically 2-3 percent heavier. Butt-weld end variants are slightly lighter than flanged. Add the gear-operator or actuator weight separately when sizing pipe supports for large valves.

What This Tool Does Not Cover

Ball valves, butterfly valves, bellow seal valves, control valves and steam traps each follow their own dimensional standards (API 6D for ball, ISO 5752 / API 609 for butterfly, IEC 60534 for control). For those, refer to the relevant catalogue PDF on each product page or contact us with the application details.

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Valve Dimensions — FAQs

What is valve face-to-face length?
Face-to-face is the distance between the two flange faces of a flanged valve, measured along the centreline of flow. It is governed by ASME B16.10 and matched globally so any compliant valve of the same NPS and class drops into the same pipe spool. For butt-weld valves the equivalent is end-to-end length.
Are KSB SICCA dimensions interchangeable with other brands?
Yes. KSB SICCA gate (GTC, GTF), globe (GLC, GLF) and check (SCC, PCF) valves all follow ASME B16.10 face-to-face and ASME B16.5 flange dimensions. They are dimensionally interchangeable with valves from BHEL, L&T-Audco, Velan, Crane, Smith and other major manufacturers of the same NPS and class. No piping modification is needed for a like-for-like replacement.
Why does the same NPS valve weigh more at higher pressure class?
Higher classes need thicker bodies, larger flanges and heavier internals to contain higher working pressure. A NPS 6 Class 150 gate valve weighs around 70 kg, the same NPS 6 in Class 600 around 210 kg, and in Class 1500 (pressure seal) around 250 kg. Always use the class-specific weight when designing pipe supports and lifting plans.
What is the difference between full bore and reduced bore?
In a full-bore valve the seat opening matches the pipe inside diameter, so a pig or inspection tool can pass through. In a reduced-bore valve the seat is one nominal size smaller, making the valve lighter and cheaper but with higher pressure drop. KSB SICCA pressure-seal gate valves (Class 900 and above) are offered in both. This tool lists both variants with their distinct weights and lengths.
How accurate are the weights shown?
The weights are KSB's published catalogue figures and are described as approximate. The real weight depends on body material, exact trim configuration, gear or actuator option, and any special end preparation. For lifting plans or transport calculations, request the certified weight on the order acknowledgement, normally accurate to within a few percent.
Why are some weights blank for very large bores?
For sizes that require gearbox or motor operation as standard (typically NPS 14 and above in pressure-seal classes) the catalogue often lists only the body weight and notes "gearbox mandatory". The actuator or gearbox weight must be added separately. We can pull the certified bare-body weight and the gearbox weight separately when you place an enquiry.