Brief introduction

Ball valves play a vital role in everyday life as they are used every day, for example in bicycles or cars, jet planes or any industry. Valves come in different sizes and shapes and each valve has different dimensions, functions and applications.

The industry has made extensive use of ball valves and to ensure that these valves remain functional during operation, it is safe to maintain them before it gets corroded. Regular cleaning and lubrication to ensure smooth function is key to their longevity.

These valves are available in five general purpose bodies, including three-piece bodies, two-piece bodies, single-body top inlets, split bodies and welded valves. The following qualities make them an excellent choice for controlling a variety of applications, and sometimes they outperform any other valve with less control in throttling applications.

What is a ball valve for?

A ball valve is a globe valve that controls the flow of a liquid or gas by means of a rotating ball with a hole. By rotating the ball a quarter turn (90 degrees) around its axis, the medium can flow through or be blocked.

What are the types of ball valves?

Types. Ball valves generally come in five valve body forms: monobloc, three-piece, split, top-mounted, and welded. The difference lies in how the individual parts of the valve - especially the housing that contains the ball - are manufactured and assembled.

Are ball valves better?

Ball valves are more effective at forming tight seals and offer higher reliability and service life than gate valves, but tend to be more expensive. They are typically used in shut-off and control applications. Because ball valves can be opened and closed immediately, they are more prone to water hammer than gate valves.

Advantages of ball valves

Ball valves are popular for a number of reasons. First, they are popular because they are available in a variety of material options. Second, ball valves are popular because they are easy to clean. Ball valves are largely self-cleaning, as the seat wipes itself as the ball rotates, effectively preventing any build-up. In addition, because they have no internal components, they require little maintenance and do not retain internal debris. Instead, they are highly controlled and they are explosion-proof. Likewise, they are easy to monitor. Second, ball valves are so diverse that customers can use them for a wide range of applications. Finally, ball valves are cost effective and reliable.

● They provide leak-proof service.

● fast opening and closing.

● they are very small in size compared to gate valves.

● they are lighter than gate valves.

● the flexibility of multiple designs does not exist for gate or globe valves, so it reduces the number of valves required.

● these valves are manufactured in different sizes and shapes, providing flexibility of choice.

● High quality valves provide safe service under high temperature and pressure conditions, and

● they have less control force than other valves.
 

Disadvantages of ball valves

● The position of the rotating valve handle.

● They cannot be used for throttling, and

● These valves with actuating mechanism should be installed upright.

Applications of ball valves

The goal of ball valves is to regulate the flow of fluids. They can do this in a variety of ways. They can regulate certain types of low flow valves, provide backflow prevention for valves with rotary check assemblies, isolate systems, and provide complete shutoff for gear operators.

Because they can be controlled manually or electrically, ball valves can serve a variety of applications in a variety of environments.

In most cases, ball valves are used for opening and closing service in pipelines containing suspended solids, slurries, liquids or gases. Other applications where ball valves are commonly used include piping systems, equipment, and tools in virtually any industry that transports fluids. You can find them anywhere from the factory floor to your home faucet. Industries that use ball valves include manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, agriculture, heating and cooling, plumbing industry and domestic, water, consumer products, construction, and more.

At Youyi Machinery, we have a wide range of valves manufactured to meet the specific needs of our customers, including ball valves designed with the latest technology and suitable for critical operations. Our valves are easy to use, easy to maintain, low maintenance, high quality and corrosion resistant. Contact us for the latest prices and quotes.