Valvesonly are trusted Floating Ball Valve Manufacturers in USA. Floating ball valves are a type of quarter-turn valve used to control the flow of fluids in pipelines. In a floating ball valve the ball is not fixed in place within the valve body; it floats between the two seats. They are made of resilient material such as PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) or elastomers. The ball is held in position by the flow of fluid when the valve is in the open position, allowing it to move freely within the valve body. This design provides a tight seal against the seats when the valve is closed, effectively stopping the flow of fluid and preventing leakage.
Operation:
The functioning of floating ball valves is straightforward and effective. When the valve is open, fluid will move through the pipeline and the ball will be placed in a way that the fluid flows around it. To close the valve, the operator rotates the valve handle or actuator, causing the stem to turn and the ball to pivot towards the seats. As the ball presses against the seats, it creates a seal, preventing the flow of fluid through the valve. These valves are used in a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, petrochemical, water treatment, and more, as they are reliable, easy to operate, and have the ability to handle high-pressure and high-temperature applications.
Advantages:
- Quick Operation
- Bi-Directional Flow Control
- Low Torque Requirement
- Wide Range of Applications
- Minimal Leakage
- Full Port and Reduced Port Options
- Fire-Safe Design
- High Pressure and Temperature Capabilities
- Low Maintenance
- Cost-Effective
Applications
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Petrochemical and Chemical Processing
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Power Generation
- Marine and Offshore
- Automotive Industry
- Textile Manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Steel and Metals Processing
- Water Distribution
- Mining and Minerals
Description
- As Floating Ball Valve Manufacturers in USA, we supply valves in these materials: Cast and Forged offering, A216-WCB, A105N, A351-CF8M, A182-F316 SS, A352-LCC, A350LF2, A350-LF6, F51 Duplex, Alloy 20, Hastelloy C, Other special grade materials
- Class: 150 to 2500
- Ends: Socket weld, butt weld, Flanged, threaded
- Size:1/4’’ to 12’’
- Pressure: PN 10 – PN 450
- Operation: lever operated, electric actuated, pneumatic actuated, gear
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