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The Orbit Valve

Book 1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT Orbit
Accreditations and approvals

Design and manufacturing

Quality Assurance

Orbit valve operating principle

Orbit valve product range and options

TRADEMARK INFORMATION
TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COOPER CAMERON VALVES

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8&9

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THE ORBIT VALVE

Today, Orbit continues to provide outstanding products
and services through the ongoing process of Six Sigma.
The Orbit Valves block valve technology provides valves
with unmatched durability, safety and long term
performance.
Cooper Cameron Valve people are skilled professionals
who take pride in their work and are committed to the
highest standards of excellence.
The Orbit Valve is aligned with the other fine products
of Cooper Cameron Valves that lead their field in
pipelining, oil and gas production, offshore, onshore,
sub-sea, refining and industrial processing.

Orbit Valve Manufacturing, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

With its full spectrum of quality designs and field

service that spans the globe, Cooper Cameron Valves is
the World Leader in Single Source Partnering for valve
products.
A Low Maintenance, High Integrity Zero Leakage Valve

ACCREDITATIONS
AND
APPROVALS

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DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

Orbit valves are ideally suited for:

In Cooper Cameron Valves Little Rock

factory, production process teams are
organized into manufacturing cells,
each with responsibility for quality
and on time delivery.

Flow lines

Using Six Sigma lean methods the

result is a finished product of
unmatched excellence, built with
precision and pride.

Product segregation

Meter isolation
Dryer switching
Block and bypass
Emergency shutdown
Suction and discharge isolation
Heat transfer fluids/Hot Oil
and many other applications.

ORBIT VALVES ARE WITHOUT EQUAL WHEN ZERO LEAKAGE AND FREQUENT OPERATION ARE DEMANDED.

The Orbit valve is a top entry, rising stem,

trunnion mounted block valve.

THRUST BEARINGS

PACKING INJECTOR

STEM GUIDES

TOP ENTRY

FIRE SAFE PACKING

CAM SHAPED STEM

STATIONARY SEAT

CORE

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HARD FACING
ON CORE

TRUNNION WITH
ROUNDED END

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QUALITY ASSURANCE
Cooper Cameron Valves Little Rock
manufacturing facility has quality
programs that are ISO 9001 registered.

SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:

API 6D
ISO 9001:2000
PED (Pressure Equipment Directive)
97/23/EC
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
GOST (Russian Certificates)
GOST R & GOST GGTN

Cooper Cameron Valves Six Sigma lean

manufacturing philosophy and the
standard 36 month warranty, assures
that the design, materials and
workmanship of all Orbit products result
in years of dependable operation.
Every Orbit valve built is individually
pressure tested to meet or exceed
industry standards.
Certifications for hydrostatic test results
and material properties are provided
when requested.

Fire testing and certification to

the latest industry standards is
performed under the eye of
independent inspectors.

Every Orbit valve is individually pressure tested to

meet or exceed industry standards.

Critical components are subjected to Finite

Element Analysis to produce safe, economical
designs.

As part of the ISO 9001 quality plan, every

measuring instrument, gauge, fixture and jig
is checked for accuracy on a regular basis by
the calibration laboratory.
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OPERATING PRINCIPLE

Orbit valves are ideal where frequent cycling and a positive shut off are required.

TO CLOSE AN ORBIT VALVE

To close an Orbit valve,
as the
handwheel is
turned, the stem begins
to lower.

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Precision spiral
grooves in the stem
act against fixed guide
pins, causing the stem
and core to rotate.

Continued turning of the

handwheel rotates the
core and stem a full 90
without the core
touching the seat.

Final turns of the

handwheel
mechanically wedge
the stem down,
pressing the core
firmly against the seat.

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OPERATING PRINCIPLE

The Orbit valve top entry design provides convenient

access for inline inspection and repairs when required.
For environmental protection, injectable packing can
be replenished while valves are under full line
pressure, on enclosed bonnet models.

Every Orbit valve incorporates a proven

tilt and turn operation that eliminates seal
rubbing, which is the primary cause of
valve failure.
When an Orbit valve is closed, the core is
mechanically wedged tightly against the
seat, assuring positive shut off.
When an Orbit valve begins to open, the
core tilts away from the seat and line flow
passes uniformly around the core face.
This eliminates the localized high velocity
flow that typically creates uneven seat
wear in ordinary ball, gate and plug valves.
The core then rotates to the full open
position.
The absence of seal rubbing during both
opening and closing means easy, low
torque valve operation and long term
reliable performance.
The Orbit valve shown is complete with an Orbit piston
actuator that allows remote or automatic operation.

When valve leakage cannot be tolerated,

the Orbit operating principle can be relied
upon to deliver a positive shut off.

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PRODUCT RANGE AND OPTIONS

Orbit valves are manufactured in a
variety of materials, sizes and trims
to meet specific requirements.
Materials:
Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex SS,
High Nickel Alloys and other special
materials are used as service conditions
require. Internal and external protective
coatings are available for added
durability in corrosive situations.
Seats:
Elastomer or metal seal options are
selected for the intended service.
Because the seals in the valves do not
rub and because they are mechanically
compressed shut, they survive in high
temperature and abrasive situations.

Orbit builds complete packages that may include valve, actuator and instrumentation.
Single source responsibility removes any doubt about where to call for service.

Operation:
Hand or power operation can be selected.
Orbit builds double acting, spring close
and spring open pneumatic actuators.
User selected electric and hydraulic
actuators are available.
Extensive instrumentation choices are
offered.
Customizing:
Handwheel extensions, safety interlocks,
position indicator limit switches, thermal
jackets, custom painting and special
inspection can be provided.
Maintenance and Repairs:
Contact VALVSERV for inspection,
maintenance and repairs for all Orbit
valve products.

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TRADE MARK INFORMATION

References in this catalog to registered trademarks or product

designations, which are owned by Cooper Cameron Corporation
are as follows:
Cameron

Demco

DynaCentric

DynaSeal

Foster
General Valve

NAVCO

Nutron

Orbit

Pow-R-Seal

Saf-T-Seal
TBV
Techno

Thornhill Craver
TruSeal

Unibolt

W-K-M

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE:
Any written or oral purchase order received
from Buyer by Cooper Cameron Corporation,
Cameron Division and Cooper Cameron Valves
("Seller) shall be construed as a written
acceptance of Seller's offer to sell and shall be
filled in accordance with the terms and conditions
of sale set forth herein. SELLER'S ACCEPTANCE OF
THIS ORDER IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON
BUYER'S ASSENT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED
HEREIN. The terms and conditions of Seller's
proposal (if any) and acknowledgement shall
prevail over any conflicting or different terms in
Buyer's order unless Buyer notifies Seller in writing
of its objections thereto within fifteen (15) days
from receipt of Seller's acknowledgement. Buyer's
standard terms of purchase will not be considered
a counteroffer to Seller's terms and conditions of
sale. The failure of Seller to object to any provision
in conflict herewith whether contained on Buyer's
purchase order or otherwise shall not be
construed as a waiver of the provisions hereof
nor as an acceptance thereof.

2. QUOTATIONS AND PRICES:

All quotations are made for prompt acceptance
and any terms quoted therein are subject to
change without notice after thirty (30) days from
the date quoted unless specifically stated
otherwise on the quotation. Any product, service
capability or manufacturing capability which may
be available at the time a quotation is made is
subject to prior sale. Prices quoted are valid for
thirty (30) days unless specifically stated otherwise
on the quotation and are subject to change
without notice. The price in effect at the time of
shipment including any escalation formula will
apply, unless a valid quotation or written
agreement to the contrary exists between Buyer
and Seller. All prices shown are in U.S. dollars
and are F.O.B. Sellers shipping point.
Any documentation pertaining to traceability
requirements for raw materials or products or
documentation required for any routine or
special processes must be identified by the Buyer
at the time of quotation (if any) or at the time of
order placement.

3. TAXES:
Any tax or other charge imposed by law on the
sale or production of goods or the performance
of services shall be paid by the Buyer, unless the
law specifically provides that such payment must
be made by Seller, in which case Buyer shall
reimburse Seller for such payment as part of the
purchase price. Custom duties, consular fees,
insurance charges and other comparable charges
will be borne by Buyer.

4. SHIPPING SCHEDULE AND DELIVERY:

Shipment schedules are given as accurately as
conditions permit and every effort will be made
to make shipments as scheduled. Seller will not
be responsible for deviations in meeting shipping
schedules nor for any losses or damages to Buyer
(or any third party) occasioned by deviations in
the shipping schedule, whether due to Acts of
God, orders bearing priority ratings established
pursuant to law, differences with workmen, local
labor shortages, fire, flood, shortages or failure

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of raw materials, supplies, fuel, power or

transportation, breakdown of equipment or any
other causes beyond Seller's reasonable control,
whether of similar or dissimilar nature than those
enumerated. Seller shall have additional time
within which to perform as may be reasonably
necessary under the circumstances and shall have
the right to apportion its production among its
customers in such a manner as it may consider to
be equitable.
Seller reserves the right to furnish commercially
equivalent or better substitutes for materials or
to subcontract the Buyer's order or portions
thereof as Seller deems necessary. In no event
shall Seller be liable for any consequential
damages for labor resulting from failure or
delay in shipment. If Buyer requires drawings,
procedures, standards or similar material for
approval, shipping schedules will be calculated
from the time such approvals are received by
Seller, since shipping schedules are based on
Seller having all required information and a
firm order from Buyer which is enterable into
production. Any hold points, witness points or
the need for inspection by Buyer's representatives must be identified by Buyer at the time
of quotation (if any) and/or order placement in
order that the effect on the prices or shipping
schedules (if any) can be taken into account.
Additional inspection or testing required by
Buyer which affects normal production
sequence will be considered as extending
the shipping dates accordingly.

5. MINIMUM BILLING:
Seller reserves the right to impose a minimum
billing charge on all sales, change orders or
order supplements.

6. TERMS OF PAYMENT:
Terms of payment for all materials and service
are 30 days from invoice date, at net price,
provided satisfactory credit has been established.
All unpaid invoices are subject to the maximum
legal interest rate per annum commencing with
the due date.

7. CANCELLATIONS AND RETURNS:

Purchase orders once placed by Buyer and
accepted by Seller can be canceled only with
Seller's written consent and upon terms which
will save Seller from loss. No products may be
returned for credit or adjustment without
written permission from Seller's office
authorized to issue such permission.

8. WARRANTIES:
All products of Seller's manufacture are
warranted against defects of material and
workmanship for a period of twelve (12)
months from the date of installation or
eighteen (18) months from date of shipment,
whichever period first expires, when such
products are used in the service and within
the pressure range for which they were
manufactured. In the case of products or parts
not wholly of Seller's manufacture, Seller's
liability shall be limited to the extent of its
recovery from the manufacturer of such
products or parts under its liability to Seller.

Any repair work performed by Seller is warranted

for one year from completion of such repairs and
applies only to work performed.
If, within these specified periods, Seller receives
notice from Buyer of any alleged defect in or
nonconformance of any product or repair and if,
in the Seller's sole judgment, the product or repair
does not conform or is found to be defective in
material or workmanship, then, Buyer shall, at
Seller's request, return the part or product F.O.B.
to Seller's designated plant or service location.
Seller has no liability for removal or reinstallation
of products or equipment from below the surface
of the water. Seller, at its option and expense,
shall repair or replace the defective part or product,
or repay to Buyer the full price paid by Buyer for
such defective part, repair or product. Any
repayment of purchase price shall be without
interest.
Seller's warranty liability, including defects
caused by Seller's negligence, shall be limited to
such repair, replacement or refund, and shall not
include claims for labor costs, expenses of Buyer
resulting from such defects, recovery under general
tort law or strict liability or for damages resulting
from delays, loss of use, or other direct, indirect,
incidental or consequential damages of any kind.
Seller will not be responsible for failures of products
which have been in any way tampered with or
altered by anyone other than an authorized
representative of Seller, failures due to lack of
compliance with recommended maintenance
procedures or products which have been repaired
or altered in such a way (in Seller's judgment) as to
affect the products adversely. THIS WARRANTY IS
EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY.

9. NUCLEAR SALES:
The products sold hereunder are not designed or
manufactured for use in or with any atomic
installation or activity. If the Buyer or ultimate
user of these products intends to use them in such
an installation or activity, Seller's Nuclear Terms of
Sale shall be part of and control this contract.
Seller will furnish Buyer with a copy of its Nuclear
Terms of Sale upon request.

10. PATENT INFRINGEMENT:

Seller warrants that the use or sale of material
or apparatus sold or rented by it to Buyer
hereunder will not infringe United States' patents
of others covering such material or apparatus by
itself, and hereby agrees to indemnify Buyer against
judgment for damages for such infringement of
any such patent, provided that Buyer shall, upon
receipt of any claim for infringement of any such
patent or threat of suit for such infringement or
upon the filing of any suit for infringement, whichever comes first, promptly notify Seller in writing
and afford Seller full opportunity, at its option and
its own expense, to answer such claim or threat
of suit, assume the control of the defense of said
suit, and settle or compromise same in any way
Seller sees fit. Other than court-awarded
judgments as aforesaid Seller shall not be liable

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for any delays, loss of use or for other direct,

indirect, incidental or consequential damages
incurred by reason of any such judgment. Seller
does not warrant that such material or
apparatus (a) will not infringe any such patent
when not manufactured by or for Seller or when
specially made in whole or in part to the Buyer's
design specification and such infringement arises
from the inclusion of such specified design or (b),
if used or sold in combination with other
material or apparatus, or if used in the practice
of a process, will not, as a result of such
combination or use, infringe any patent covering
such combination or process; and Seller shall not
be liable for and does not indemnify Buyer for
damages or losses of any nature whatsoever
resulting from actual or alleged patent
infringement arising pursuant to (a) or (b)
above.

11. SELLER'S RIGHT TO MANUFACTURE:

Seller in its sole discretion shall have the right
to manufacture the products provided
hereunder as far in advance of its estimated
shipping schedule as it deems appropriate. Seller
expressly reserves the right to change or modify
the design and construction of any product in
due course of Seller's manufacturing procedure
without incurring any obligation or liability to
furnish or install such changes, modifications or
improvements to products previously or
subsequently sold.

12. ENGINEERING AND SERVICE:

Upon request, Seller will provide engineering
and/or technical information regarding its
products and their uses and if feasible, will
provide personnel to assist Buyer in effecting
field installations and/or field service. Any such
information, service or assistance so provided,
whether with or without charge, shall be
advisory only. In that regard, neither Seller nor
Buyer assumes any liability for the acts or
omissions of the other party except as may be
provided in these terms.

13. LABOR STANDARDS:

Seller hereby certifies that these products were
produced in accordance with all applicable
requirements of Section 6, 7 and 12 of the
Fair Labor Standards Act as amended and of
regulations and orders of the United States
Department of Labor issued under Section 14
thereof.

14. INSPECTION:
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, final
inspection and acceptance of products must be
made at Seller's plant or other shipping or
receiving point designated by Seller and shall
be conclusive except as regards latent defects.
Buyer's representatives may inspect at the
Seller's plant or shipping point during working
hours prior to shipment in such manner as will
not interfere with operations.

15. DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE:

Delivery shall be in accordance with the
requirements in the Purchase Contract, provided,
in the event Buyer is unable to accept delivery
upon completion of the manufacture of the
Goods in accordance with such requirements,

Buyer agrees that (i) title and risk of ownership

shall pass to Buyer on date of Seller's invoice and
(ii) Buyer will make payments within thirty days
after date of such invoice. Seller shall retain
custodial risk of loss until delivery is made in
accordance with such requirements.

16. TRANSPORTATION CHARGES,

ALLOWANCES, CLAIMS:
All prices are F.O.B. Seller's plant or other
designated shipping point.
No freight is allowed unless stated in Seller's
quotation (if any) or in a written contract which
may exist between Seller and Buyer at the time
of shipment. If Seller's quotation or a written
contract states that all or a portion of freight is
allowed, all prices are F.O.B. Seller's plant or
other designated shipping point, with most
economical surface transportation allowed. If
the quoted or contractual price includes
transportation, Seller reserves the right to
designate the common carrier and to ship in the
manner it deems most economical. Added costs
due to special routing requested by the Buyer
are chargeable to the Buyer. Under no
circumstances is any freight allowance which is
absorbed by Seller to be deducted from the
selling price. If the quoted price or contract
includes transportation, no deduction will be
made in lieu thereof whether Buyer accepts
shipment at plant, warehouse, freight station,
or otherwise supplies its own transportation.
When sales are made from the Seller's
warehouse, Seller reserves the right to charge
either actual or pro-rated freight from Seller's
principle point of manufacture to Seller's
warehouse. Buyer assumes risk of loss upon
delivery to the carrier, regardless of who pays
shipping costs.
Seller endeavors to pack or prepare all
shipments so that they will not break, rust or
deteriorate in transit, but does not guarantee
against such damage. Unless requested in
writing by the Buyer, no shipments are insured
by Seller against damage or loss in transit. Seller
will place insurance as nearly as possible in
accordance with Buyer's written instructions but
in such case Seller acts only as agent between
the insurance company and the Buyer and
assumes no liability whatsoever.
Any claims for shipping loss, breakage or
damage (obvious or concealed) are Buyer's
responsibility and should be made to the carrier.
All claims regarding shortages must be made
within thirty (30) days from receipt of shipment
and must be accompanied by the packing list(s)
covering the shipment.

17. CONSULAR INVOICES:

Consular fees for legalizing invoices, stamping
bills of lading, or other documents required
by the laws of any country or destination are
not included in quotations or selling prices.
If instructed in writing, Seller will make
arrangements for consular documents and
declarations as agent of the Buyer, but Seller
assumes no liability whatsoever as a result of
making such arrangements. Seller assumes no
responsibility for any fines or other charges
imposed due to errors or incorrect declarations.

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18. INDEMNIFICATION AND

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
A. INDEMNIFICATION:
Seller agrees to indemnify Buyer and hold Buyer
harmless against any claims, demands or causes
of action for property damage or personal injury
(including death) caused by the negligent act or
omission of any employee, agent or subcontractor of Seller and not contributed to by
the negligence of Buyer, its employees, its agents
or any third party. Seller shall not be responsible
for the acts and workmanship of employees,
agents, contractors or subcontractors of Buyer
or any third party, nor for failure or malfunction
of any tools, materials, equipment, products,
supplies, facilities or devices not manufactured
and supplied by Seller. Buyer agrees to hold
Seller harmless from any and all losses, claims,
or damages arising from subsurface damage,
surface damage caused by subsurface damage,
loss of hydrocarbons and from pollution,
regardless of whether such damages, losses or
claims were caused by the negligence or sole
negligence of Seller, it being the intent of the
parties that this indemnity shall apply to
property of Buyer or to that of any third party.
B. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SELLER BE
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS,
LOSS OF USE OF EQUIPMENT OR OF ANY
INSTALLATION, SYSTEM OR FACILITY INTO
WHICH SELLER'S EQUIPMENT MAY BE LOCATED
OR AT WHICH SELLER, ITS AGENT OR
SUBCONTRACTOR MAY BE PERFORMING WORK.
Seller's total responsibility for any claims,
damages, losses or liabilities arising out of or
related to its performance of this contract or
the products or services covered hereunder shall
not exceed the purchase price.

19. MODIFICATION, RESCISSION & WAIVER:

The terms herein may not be modified or
rescinded nor any of its provisions waived unless
such modification, rescission or waiver is in
writing and signed by an authorized employee
of Seller at its office in Houston, Texas.
Failure of Seller to insist in anyone or more
instances upon the performance of any of the
terms and conditions of the contract or the
failure of Seller to exercise any of its rights
hereunder shall not be construed as a waiver
or relinquishment of any such term, condition,
or right hereunder and shall not affect Seller's
right to insist upon strict performance and
compliance with regard to any unexecuted
portions of this contract or future performance
of these terms and conditions.
All orders must be accepted by an authorized
employee of Seller. The rights and duties of the
parties and construction and effect of all
provisions hereof shall be governed by and
construed according to the internal laws of the
State of Texas. Any disputes which arise under
this agreement shall be venued in the District
Court of Harris County, Texas or in the Southern
District of Texas.

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USA
Cooper Cameron Valves
Little Rock, Arkansas
Phone: 501-568-6000
Toll Free 1 800-643-6544
Fax:
501-570-5700
Cooper Cameron Valves
Houston, Texas
Phone: 281-499-8511
Fax:
281-629-3588
Canada
Cooper Cameron Canada
Corporation
Calgary, Alberta
Phone: 403-398-9930
Fax:
403-398-9936
Europe and Africa
Cooper Cameron Valves
Livingston Scotland
Phone: 44-1506-444-000
Fax:
44-1506-441-320

Central America,
South America and Mexico
Cooper Cameron Valves
Houston, Texas
Phone: 281-261-3742
Toll Free 1 800-252-4618
Fax:
281-261-3749
Asia, Far East and
India Sub-Continent
Cooper Cameron (Singapore)
Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
Phone: 65-6861-3355
Fax:
65-6861-7109
Australia and New Zealand
Cooper Cameron Valves
Brooklyn Park, South Australia
Phone: 61-8-8352-3077
Fax:
61-8-8352-3066

3250 Briarpark Drive, Suite 300

Houston, Texas 77042
USA Toll Free 800 323 9160
www.ccvalve.com

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