What is Ball Valve?
Ball valves take their name from the perforated and rotating ball inside them. Basically, this perforated globe valve is rotated at 90 degree angles with the help of the handle on top of the valve and the flow through the system is controlled. As the valve stem is aligned with the flow, the orifice of the ball is aligned with the flow and the fluid is completely free. When the handle is turned 90 degrees perpendicular to the valve, the system is closed and the flow is interrupted.
Ball valves are primarily preferred in places that open and close frequently or need to be opened and closed quickly.
Ball valves are one of the most preferred metal valve types due to their good sealing properties, low pressure loss, easy opening and closing, and taking up less space in the pipeline.
Ball Valve Features
- Low pressure losses
- Easy to open and close
- Good sealing
- Lightweight construction
- Low space coverage