Ball Valves

Detailed Information on Ball Valves

Ball valves are industrial valve types that control flow using a spherical closing element (ball), operating most efficiently in full on-off applications. Equipped with high-sealing PTFE or metal seats, these valves can be safely used in both low-pressure and high-pressure lines.

Advantages

• • Minimum pressure loss with full-bore design.
• • Fast and easy on-off operation.
• • High sealing performance and long-lasting seals.
• • Wide range of materials and connection options.
• • Excellent performance in on/off control applications.
• • Suitable for chemical, water, steam, and gas environments.

Material Specifications

• • Body: Nickel-plated brass, carbon steel, PVC, stainless steel, cast iron
• • Ball: Stainless steel or hard chrome plated
• • Seats/Seals: PTFE, RPTFE, graphite, metal-to-metal
• • Connection: Threaded, flanged, weld neck, socket weld
• • Construction: 1-piece, 2-piece, 3-piece body design

Application Areas

• • Water and liquid lines
• • Steam and hot water systems
• • Natural gas and LPG installations
• • Chemical process equipment
• • Compressed air and pneumatic lines
• • Industrial production lines
• • Fire protection systems and industrial HVAC systems

Technical Specifications

Ball valves are generally manufactured with:
• DN15 – DN300 diameter range
• PN10 – PN100 pressure classes
• -20°C to +220°C temperature resistance
• Metal or PTFE sealing options.