Description
Product Overview
Spirax Sarco KB33 cast iron self-acting control valve is a normally open, two-port valve. Used in conjunction with Spirax Sarco SA control systems, this unit provides self-acting temperature control for steam, water, and other non-hazardous Group 2 fluids.

Key Features
- Normally open configuration.
- Phosphor bronze balancing bellows enables operation against higher differential pressures up to 10.3 bar.
- Flanged connections to EN 1092 PN16 and BS 10 Table F.
- Complies with the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Body Material | Cast iron (DIN 1691 GG 25) |
| Sizes | DN25, DN32, DN40, DN50 |
| Body Design Conditions | PN16 |
| Maximum Design Pressure | 16 bar g @ 120°C |
| Maximum Design Temperature | 220°C @ 13.8 bar g |
| Minimum Design Temperature | -10°C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 220°C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | 0°C |
| Maximum Differential Pressure | 10.3 bar (DN25), 9.0 bar (DN32), 8.2 bar (DN40), 6.9 bar (DN50) |
| Kv Values | 9.80 (DN25), 16.48 (DN32), 23.70 (DN40), 34.00 (DN50) |

Applications
- Self-acting temperature control units when paired with SA control systems.
- Steam and water systems.
- Non-hazardous fluid control (Group 2).
Materials and Parts

| Part | Material | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Cast iron | DIN 1691 GG 25 |
| Bonnet | Cast iron | DIN 1691 GG 25 |
| Valve head | Stainless steel | BS 970 431 S 29 |
| Valve seat ring | Stainless steel | BS 970 431 S 29 |
| Valve seat gasket (DN25) | Mild steel | BS 1449 CS 4 |
| Valve seat gasket (DN32-DN50) | Reinforced exfoliated graphite | - |
| Return spring | Stainless steel | BS 2056 302 S 26 |
| Stem | Brass | BS 2874 CZ 121 |
| Bellows | Phosphor bronze | EN 12449 Cu Sn 6 |
Dimensions and Weights

| Size | PN16 A1 (mm) | BS 10 ‘F’ A1 (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN25 | 160 | 157 | 138 | 51 | 5.9 |
| DN32 | 180 | 180 | 152 | 51 | 9.1 |
| DN40 | 200 | 200 | 152 | 62 | 11.2 |
| DN50 | 230 | 230 | 152 | 71 | 13.4 |