Ball valve is a type of valve that uses balls with radial holes to open and close to regulate the flow of fluid in the pipeline system. The disc of a ball valve is a metal or plastic ball with a hole punched through the center. The valve is fully open when the direction of the hole is parallel to the flow, and completely closed when the hole is perpendicular to the flow.
Ball valves are made up of main parts: Valve body, valve ball, valve shaft, transmission parts (lever, crank, electric or pneumatic control device). In addition to the main components, ball valves also have additional auxiliary parts such as bolts, sealing gaskets, etc.
Ball valves can be used in many applications and markets, such as transmission and storage, gas processing, industrial, and more. Ball valves provide reliable leak protection, which is especially beneficial in gas applications. Ball valves have low pressure drops and can open and close quickly:
1. Flow control: Ball valves are used to control the flow of liquids and gases, heat, and chemicals in pipeline systems and tanks. This control helps the production process proceed effectively and ensures system safety.
2. Cut short the flow: Ball valves can also be used to cut short the flow of liquids and gases in pipeline systems and tanks. This makes the operation safer and reduces the risk of accidents.
3. Pressure control: Ball valves are also used to control the pressure of liquids and gases in pipeline systems and tanks. This helps the production process proceed effectively and ensures system safety.
4. Ball valves are used to prevent overflow in the system: Ball valves can be used to prevent overflow in pipeline systems and tanks. This helps reduce the risk of environmental pollution and ensures system safety.
5. Control or redirect flow: in addition to 2-way ball valves, 3-way ball valves are used for the purpose of redirecting natural flow in the pipeline system. This is an application that is difficult to do with other types of valves except ball valves