FCRV Ceramic C Valve
KOWOV manufactures the FCRV ceramic C rotary valve for on-off and control duties in viscous, caking, scaling, crystallizing and large-particle media in TiO₂, salt chemical and pulp and paper plants. It uses a concentric C-shaped rotor with upper and lower support shafts, a geometry that keeps the stem outside the primary erosion path at small openings
- Size range
- DN50-400
- Pressure rating
- PN10-160 / Class 150-900
- Temperature range
- -40 to 456 °C
Product overview

- The ball crown stays in contact with the seat and shears adhered material from the sealing pair. Ceramic self-lubrication limits sticking. Upper and lower support shafts locate the C-rotor and carry process thrust; the stem transmits opening and closing torque
Design and construction
- Special C-type structure design with ball core mechanically connected and embedded by C-type lugs and ceramic ball crown, protecting lugs from erosionThe concentric design keeps the ceramic ball crown in contact with the seat so it can scrape adhered material from the sealing surfaceC-type lugs directly bear rotational torque, suited to harsh conditions with crystallization, scaling, caking, high solid content, and cloggingCavity-free design prevents material accumulation inside the valveFixed ball design prevents ball core movement under pressure, resulting in low operating torque, achieving ANSI Class VI sealingAll process-wetted flow passages are ceramic-linedAnti-blowout stem design ensures valve safety and reliability

Applications

Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Industry
Acidic slurries in the sulfate process for TiO₂ production
TiCl₄ slurry and sludge in the chloride process
Chlorine with biochemical substances and TiO₂ powder
Salt Chemical Industry
Salt sludge, caustic mud, carbide residue slurry, waste sludge, sand-removed ammonia wastewater
Petrochemical Industry
Molecular sieve pipelines in catalyst production units
Fluidized catalytic cracking units (Al₂O₃ powders)
Mining & Metallurgy
Transport and blending of copper concentrates; safety valves for copper transport bins
Dye Manufacturing
TiO₂-containing solutions at specified concentrations, sulfuric acid solutions, and diluted acid solutions
Pulp & Paper Industry
Kaolin, feldspar, talc, quartz, MgO, CaCO₃, and other paper fillers
Bleaching agents, NaOH, and filtrates
Technical data
| Nominal diameter | Ball bore | Shape | DN40 (1 1/2") | DN50 (2") | DN65 (2 1/2") | DN80 (3") | DN100 (4") | DN125 (5") | DN150 (6") | DN200 (8") | DN250 (10") | DN300 (12") | DN350 (14") |
| DN50 | 2" | round | 62 | ||||||||||
| DN65 | 2 1/2" | round | 62 | 97 | |||||||||
| DN80 | 3" | round | 60 | 95 | 155 | ||||||||
| DN100 | 4" | round | 55 | 90 | 152 | 249 | |||||||
| DN125 | 5" | round | 86 | 145 | 249 | 389 | |||||||
| DN150 | 6" | round | 137 | 238 | 380 | 608 | |||||||
| DN200 | 8" | round | 230 | 366 | 600 | 875 | |||||||
| DN250 | 10" | round | 354 | 588 | 865 | 1377 | |||||||
| DN300 | 12" | round | 567 | 850 | 1350 | 2515 | |||||||
| DN350 | 14" | round | 839 | 1322 | 2465 | 3383 | |||||||
| DN400 | 16" | round | 1280 | 2385 | 3296 | 4651 |
| Nominal diameter | Exterior Size | GB PN10 Flange Dia. | HG PN10 Flange Dia. | Weight (Kg) | ||||||||||||||
| Inch | mm | dn | L | W | H | D1 | D2 | D3 | N-M | T | f | D1 | D2 | D3 | N-M | T | f | |
| 1/2" | 15 | 15 | 108 | 166 | 94 | 45 | 65 | 95 | 4-M12 | 14 | 2 | 45 | 65 | 95 | 4-M12 | 14 | 2 | 4.5 |
| 3/4" | 20 | 15 | 117 | 166 | 94 | 58 | 75 | 105 | 4-M12 | 16 | 2 | 58 | 75 | 105 | 4-M12 | 16 | 2 | 6 |
| 1" | 25 | 20 | 127 | 166 | 97 | 68 | 85 | 115 | 4-M12 | 16 | 2 | 68 | 85 | 115 | 4-M12 | 16 | 2 | 7 |
| 1 1/4" | 32 | 25 | 140 | 166 | 104 | 78 | 100 | 140 | 4-M16 | 16 | 2 | 78 | 100 | 140 | 4-M16 | 16 | 2 | 15 |
| 1 1/2" | 40 | 32 | 165 | 237 | 125 | 88 | 110 | 150 | 4-M16 | 16 | 3 | 88 | 110 | 150 | 4-M16 | 16 | 3 | 23 |
| 2" | 50 | 40 | 178 | 237 | 134 | 102 | 125 | 165 | 4-M16 | 18 | 3 | 102 | 125 | 165 | 4-M16 | 18 | 3 | 32 |
| 2 1/2" | 65 | 50 | 190 | 237 | 145 | 122 | 145 | 185 | 8-M16 | 19 | 3 | 122 | 145 | 185 | 8-M16 | 19 | 3 | 39 |
| 3" | 80 | 65 | 203 | 270 | 169 | 138 | 160 | 200 | 8-M16 | 21 | 3 | 138 | 160 | 200 | 8-M16 | 21 | 3 | 45 |
| 4" | 100 | 80 | 229 | 191 | 158 | 180 | 220 | 8-M16 | 22.3 | 3 | 158 | 180 | 220 | 8-M16 | 22.3 | 3 | 59 | |
| 5" | 125 | 100 | 254 | 407 | 188 | 210 | 250 | 8-M16 | 23 | 3 | 188 | 210 | 250 | 8-M16 | 23 | 3 | 69.5 | |
| 6" | 150 | 100 | 267 | 407 | 212 | 240 | 285 | 8-M20 | 26 | 3 | 212 | 240 | 285 | 8-M20 | 26 | 3 | 90 | |
| 8" | 200 | 150 | 419 292 | 520 248 | 268 | 295 | 340 360 | 8-φ22 8-M20 | 22 33 | 2 3 | 268 262 | 295 290 | 340 360 | 8-φ22 8-M20 | 22 33 | 2 3 | 200 | |
| 10" | 250 | 200 | 457 | 580 | 320 | 350 | 395 | 12-M20 | 24 | 2 | 320 | 350 | 395 | 12-M20 | 24 | 2 | 290 | |
| Item | Y-ZrO Y-TZP | Mg-ZrO₂ M-PSZ | 90 Al₂O₃ | 95 Al₂O₃ | 99 Al₂O₃ | Si₃N₄ | SiC | Common ceramics | Carbide alloy | 45# Steel |
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Density g/cm³ |
6.0~6.05 | 5.72~5.74 | 3.45~3.55 | 3.6~3.75 | 3.9~3.95 | 3.2~3.33 | 3.15~3.25 | 3.0~3.5 | 14~18 | 7.8 |
|
Hardness HRA/C |
87 | 85 | 90 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 94 | 50~60 | 70 | 36 |
|
Flexural Strength MPa |
1150 | 900 | 350 | 370 | 450 | 1200 | 470 | 20~50 | 2000 | 804 |
|
Fracture Toughness (KIC) MPa√m |
10~12 | 13~15 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 7 | 4 | -- | 20 | 101 |
|
Compressive Strength MPa |
2000 | 1800 | 1700 | 2000 | 2200 | 2800 | -- | -- | 4000 | 2000 |
|
Thermal Shock Resistance °C |
87 | 110 | -- | -- | 50 | 200 | 75 | -- | 500 | 500 |
|
Thermal Expansion Coefficient ×10⁻⁶/°C |
9.6 | 10 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 3.4 | 4 | -- | 7 | 12 |
|
Modulus of Elasticity GPa |
200 | 200 | 310 | 330 | 350 | 300 | 400 | -- | 600 | -- |
|
Crushing Load KN (Φ6mm) |
15 | 10 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4 | 18 | 3.5 | -- | -- | -- |
|
Using Temperature °C |
<160 | <1000 | <1200 | <1250 | <1500 | <1500 | <1500 | -- | -- | <560 |
|
Water Absorption |
0 | 0 | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0 | 0.50% | 5~10% | -- | -- |
|
Corrosion Prevention |
Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Flooey | Good | Flooey |

| Media | Temperature | ZrO₂ | 99.9% Al₂O₃ | SiC | Si₃N₄ | Graphite | PTFE | Fluororubber | SS304 | SS316 | HC |
| 20% HCL | 60°C | A | A | A | B | A | A | A | C | C | B |
| 20% HCL | 95°C | A | A | A | C | A | A | A | -- | -- | C |
| 90% H₂SO₄ | 60°C | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | C | C | B |
| 90% H₂SO₄ | 95°C | A | A | A | B | A | A | A | C | C | C |
| 60% H₃PO₄ | 60°C | A | A | A | C | A | A | A | C | C | A |
| 60% H₃PO₄ | 95°C | A | A | A | C | A | A | A | C | C | A |
| 10% HF | 60°C | C | B | A | A | A | A | A | C | C | B |
| 46% HF | 95°C | C | C | A | C | A | A | A | -- | -- | C |
| 60% HNO₃ | 60°C | A | A | A | C | B | A | A | A | A | C |
| 60% HNO₃ | 95°C | A | B | A | C | B | A | A | B | B | C |
| 30% NaOH | 60°C | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| 30% NaOH | 95°C | B | B | A | C | A | A | A | A | B | A |
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Technical resources
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- Ceramic Valves for Carbide Slag Slurry in Acetylene Generation
- Ceramic C Rotary Valve FCRV Data Sheet (PDF)
- What determines the assembled valve temperature limit?
- All documents, drawings and certificates
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