Abstract: A combination face and plug seal for use in a balanced pressure valve having a valve housing and a valve plug movable within the valve housing between an open position and a closed position. The seal comprises a main body portion and an engagement portion integrally connected to the main body portion. The seal further comprises at least one primary spring which extends along and at least partially between the main body and engagement portions. Integrally connected to the main body portion is at least one seal leg portion, with at least one secondary spring extending along and at least partially between the main body and seal leg portions. The seal is adapted to be retained within the valve housing, with the engagement portion being forced into sealed engagement with the valve plug and the seal leg portion being forced into sealed engagement with the valve housing when the valve plug is closed or moved from the closed position toward the open position.

Abstract: A combination face and plug seal for use in a balanced pressure valve having a valve housing and a valve plug movable within the valve housing between an open position and a closed position. The seal comprises a main body portion and an engagement portion integrally connected to the main body portion. The seal further comprises at least one primary spring which extends along and at least partially between the main body and engagement portions. Integrally connected to the main body portion is at least one seal leg portion, with at least one secondary spring extending along and at least partially between the main body and seal leg portions. The seal is adapted to be retained within the valve housing, with the engagement portion being forced into sealed engagement with the valve plug and the seal leg portion being forced into sealed engagement with the valve housing when the valve plug is closed or moved from the closed position toward the open position.

Abstract: A balance seal for a valve, said seal comprising an annular seal element retained within a valve housing. The seal element has a seal well which links with the pressure on one side of the valve to urge a flexible seal leg with a foot into engagement with a moveable valve plug. The seal leg is prevented by an annular retainer from over-deflection.