Cryogenic Valves

Engineered for extreme sub-zero environments, Frigate’s high-performance cryogenic ball valves deliver zero-leakage sealing security down to -196°C. Our precision-manufactured configurations feature advanced extended bonnets and optional bellows to guarantee maximum operational safety across critical industrial liquid gas applications.

Material of Construction (M.O.C)

Carbon Steel (CS)

Alloy Options

Alloy Steel (AS) / Stainless Steel (SS)

Duplex Material Grades

Duplex Stainless Steel (DSS) / Super Duplex Stainless Steel (SDSS)

Specialized Materials

Super Alloy Stainless Steel (SASS)

Superalloy Options

Monel / Hastelloy / Inconel

Order Type

Quantity Range

Lead Time*

Standard Inventory

1 – 25 Units

2 – 3 Weeks

Bulk Industrial Batch

26 – 100 Units

5 – 6 Weeks

Custom Technical Build

100+ Units / Custom Specs

8 – 10 Weeks

*Delivery timelines are indicative and based on standard production cycles; final delivery schedules may vary depending on material availability and testing protocols.

Product Description

Frigate’s cryogenic ball valves are specialized flow control instruments built to manage volatile liquefied gases under intense pressures up to Class 2500#. Available in standard extended stem and hermetically sealed bellow variants, these valves protect operator workstations by isolating critical packing fields from harsh media temperatures.

Nominal Size Range

15 NB to 50 NB

End Connection Types

Threaded / Welded / Flanged Ends

Minimum Nominal Pressure Class

Class 800#

Maximum Nominal Pressure Class

Class 2500#

Maximum Operating Temperature

-50°C

Minimum Cryogenic Temperature

-196°C

Stem Sealing System

Live-Loaded V-Ring Packing with Chevron Rings

Seat Material Configuration

Kel-F (PCTFE) / Devlon V-API Cryogenic Inserts

Design Integrity

Extended Bonnet for Thermal Insulation

Sealing Profile

Fugitive Emission Compliant Leak-Proof Design

Nominal Valve Size (inches)

Stem Diameter (mm)

Body Height (mm)

Total Component Length (mm)

1/2″ (15 NB)

12.0

280.0

340.0

1″ (25 NB)

16.0

310.0

385.0

1-1/2″ (40 NB)

20.0

350.0

440.0

2″ (50 NB)

24.0

390.0

495.0

Technical Advantages

By using high-grade superalloys like Monel and Inconel alongside optimized extended bonnets, our valves minimize thermal energy transfer and completely prevent stem-packing freeze-ups. The specialized bellow variant offers a secondary containment barrier that entirely eliminates fugitive media emissions, delivering unrivaled safety in high-frequency cycling environments.

Compliances

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 45001:2018

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Industry Applications

LNG Processing & Terminal Storage

Ensures safe, high-pressure flow isolation during the liquefaction, storage, and regasification of Liquefied Natural Gas at port terminals.

Aerospace & Rocket Propulsion Systems

Manages critical liquid oxygen ($LOX$) and liquid hydrogen fuel delivery lines during ground support operations and rocket launch sequences.

Industrial Gas Manufacturing

Facilitates high-purity separation, distribution, and filling processes for bulk liquid nitrogen, argon, and oxygen distribution networks.

Chemical & Petrochemical Refining

Provides precise control for aggressive sub-zero chemical mediums and low-temperature fractional distillation processes within modern refineries.

Clean Energy Hydrogen Infrastructure

Supports emerging liquid hydrogen distribution infrastructure, keeping refueling systems tight and preventing boil-off losses.

Medical & Biomedical Preservation

Maintains steady infrastructure piping control for large-scale cryogenic preservation systems and vacuum-jacketed cold equipment.

Frigate Approved Quality Management System

At Frigate, quality is built into every stage of manufacturing. Our approved Quality Management System ensures that every material component.

Incoming Material Checking

Before production begins, all incoming materials are checked against specifications, drawings, and supplier documents.

In-Process Inspection

Quality is monitored during manufacturing to prevent defects and maintain process consistency.

Final Dimensional Checking

Finished parts are inspected before dispatch to confirm compliance with customer drawings and tolerances.

Packaging Control

Finished components are packed safely to prevent damage during handling and transportation.

Incoming Material Checking

In-Process Inspection

Final Dimensional Checking

Packaging Control

Quality Document

To help buyers evaluate our quality systems, we provide sample documents that reflect our inspection and reporting standards.

How We Delivered

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Having Doubts? Our FAQ

How does Frigate guarantee a bubble-tight shutoff at extreme temperatures like -196°C?

Our cryogenic valves utilize specialized thermoplastic seat inserts (such as PCTFE) paired with a precision-machined ball. The design leverages the thermal contraction properties of the materials, ensuring the seal actually tightens as the temperature drops to eliminate low-pressure micro-leakage.

Which material of construction should be selected for aggressive cryogenic fluids?

While Stainless Steel (SS) and Duplex variants handle standard applications well, high-performance superalloys like Monel, Hastelloy, and Inconel are highly recommended for high-stress or corrosive cryogenic chemical environments.

Why do Frigate cryogenic ball valves feature noticeably extended stems?

The extended stem design moves the handle and stem packing away from the frozen liquid flow. This insulates the packing area, keeps it functional at warmer temperatures, and prevents ice buildup from locking the handle.

Can these valves be customized for unique high-pressure industrial setups?

Yes. Our valves are rated from Class 800# up to Class 2500# and can be tailored with specific end connections—including threaded, socket-welded, butt-welded, or flanged ends—to seamlessly fit your piping footprint.

What are the exact minimum and maximum operational temperatures for this valve lineup?

These valves are engineered to perform reliably across a wide low-temperature range, operating seamlessly from a high of -50°C down to extreme cryogenic environments reaching -196°C.

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LOCATIONS

Registered Office

10-A, First Floor, V.V Complex, Prakash Nagar, Thiruverumbur, Trichy-620013, Tamil Nadu, India.

Operations Office

9/1, Poonthottam Nagar, Ramanandha Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore-641035, Tamil Nadu, India. ㅤ

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LOCATIONS

Registered Office

10-A, First Floor, V.V Complex, Prakash Nagar, Thiruverumbur, Trichy-620013, Tamil Nadu, India.

Operations Office

9/1, Poonthottam Nagar, Ramanandha Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore-641035, Tamil Nadu, India. ㅤ

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Cryogenic Valves

Order Type

Quantity Range

Lead Time*

Product Description

Nominal Size Range

End Connection Types

Minimum Nominal Pressure Class

Maximum Nominal Pressure Class

Maximum Operating Temperature

Minimum Cryogenic Temperature

Stem Sealing System

Seat Material Configuration

Design Integrity

Sealing Profile

Nominal Valve Size (inches)

Stem Diameter (mm)

Body Height (mm)

Total Component Length (mm)

Technical Advantages

Compliances

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 45001:2018

Let's Get Started

Industry Applications

Frigate Approved Quality Management System

Quality Document

How We Delivered

Having Doubts? Our FAQ

We'd love to Manufacture for you!

LOCATIONS

Registered Office

Operations Office

Other Locations

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

LOCATIONS

Registered Office

Operations Office

Other Locations

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

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