Valveworks, LLC

Edward P Cox

Starr L Pitzer, Jr

Daniel E Johnson

Starr L Pitzer

Jr Pitzer Starr L

The present disclosure discloses a multi-component valve system for use in pumps such as fracking pumps for use in subterranean resource production. The assembly includes an insert retainer having a retainer head and a retainer pin. The retainer pin has an upper section extending below the retainer head and a grooved center section below the upper section. A valve is centered on the upper section of the retainer pin. An insert is located on the valve. A guide has a central portion centered on the upper section of the retainer pin and four legs extending from the central portion. A collar has a flange and a collar body that is swaged into the center section of the retainer pin.

Multi-part valve assembly

The present disclosure discloses a multi-component valve system for use in pumps such as fracking pumps for use in subterranean resource production. The assembly includes a retaining pin having a retaining cap on its upper end. Located on the retaining pin are an insert retainer, an insert beneath the insert retainer, a valve beneath the insert, and a guide beneath the valve. The guide has a generally truncated pyramid shape, and a central portion on its upper end. The central portion is centered on the retaining pin. The retaining pin has an expanded lower end to secure the valve assembly together.

The present invention discloses a multi-component valve system for use in pumps such as fracking pumps for use in subterranean resource production. The assembly includes a retaining pin, a guide on the retaining pin, a valve on the retaining pin, an insert on the retaining pin, a retainer above the insert on the retaining pin, and a retainer cap inertia welded to the end of the retaining pin. In a particular embodiment, the guide component is stamped and folded to create the desired shape.

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Cumby, TX, United States of America

Edward P Cox