Single-piece ball valves are durable and simple but limited in size. Two-piece valves allow easier maintenance and cover more sizes, while three-piece valves offer the easiest maintenance with modular parts but are more complex and expensive. Each type balances durability, ease of service, and application needs.
Features
Quarter-Turn Operation: Ball valves operate with a 90-degree turn of the handle, providing quick and straightforward on/off control of fluid flow.
Tight Sealing: They use a spherical ball with a hole in the center and resilient seals, typically made of PTFE, to ensure a tight, leak-proof seal when closed.
Low Pressure Drop: The straight-through design of the ball valve minimizes resistance to flow, resulting in a lower pressure drop compared to other valve types.
Durability: Made from robust materials like stainless steel or brass, ball valves are designed to withstand high pressures and temperatures, offering long service life.
Versatility: They are suitable for a wide range of fluids and applications, including water, oil, gas, and chemicals, with various configurations and sizes available to meet different operational needs.
Description
Design Standard
BS EN 13397 (BS 5156)
Inspection & Testing Standard
BS EN 12266-1 ( BS 6755-1) / API 598 / ISO 5208
Face to Face
BS EN 13397 (BS 5156)
End Connection
Flanged End To ANSI B 16.5 / BS 10 Table D-E-F-H ; JIS/PN/DIN/ IS Standard
Size Range
1/2" Το 8" (DN15 Το DN200)
Pressure Rating
PN10/150#
Operation
Hand Wheel / Pneumatic Actuator Operated
Temperature Range
-196 Deg C (Cryogenic application) to 550 Deg C ( High temperature)
