Solution for Hydrogen (H2)

We produce seamless pipes with a nickel content greater than 28.5 for hydrogen energy systems.

Hydrogen Ball Valves

Ball valves are a common component found in hydrogen systems, used to start and stop the flow of hydrogen from one direction to the next. When selecting ball valves for hydrogen applications, it is important to look for stem seal designs that are highly resistant to wear. A good option may incorporate a trunnion-style ball with a direct-load design, which helps to enable leak-tight performance with every activation and shutoff. A bottom-loaded stem design can also reduce any potential stem blowout, offering enhanced safety.

Hydrogen Needle Valves

Needle valves are used to make relatively fine adjustments in the amount of fluid flow. In hydrogen applications, some important considerations must be made when specifying them. Needle valves are typically all-metal in construction, requiring a large amount of force to seal properly. Such a force has the potential to deform the needle itself and possibly the seat, creating a potential hazard and requiring costly maintenance. Further, such required force typically necessitates the use of large air actuators to open and close the valves, which can take up to two minutes to fully actuate.