The stainless steel socket weld ball valve uses a ball as its closing member, which is driven by the stem to rotate 90° around the valve axis for opening or closing. It can also be used for flow regulation and control, primarily serving to cut off, distribute, or change the flow direction of the medium in pipelines. Its working principle is straightforward: rotating the ball controls the medium's flow and direction.
Features & Advantages
Low Fluid Resistance: The well-designed flow path minimizes resistance during medium flow, reducing energy consumption.
Simple Structure: Compact, lightweight, and easy to install and maintain.
Excellent Sealing Performance: High-performance sealing materials between the ball and seat ensure tight closure and prevent leakage.
Easy Operation: A 90° rotation is sufficient for quick on/off control.
Strong Corrosion Resistance: Made of stainless steel, it is highly resistant to corrosion and suitable for various aggressive media.
Order specification
Type: Ball Valve.
Material: ASTM A182 F316.
Size: DN40.
Class: 1000 PSI.
Stem: SS316.
Seat: RPTFE.
End: Socket Weld.
Design & Testing Standard
| Design Standard | BS EN ISO 17292, BS5351/ BS EN ISO 12516/BS EN 1983 |
| Inspection & Testing Standard | BS EN ISO 1266-1 (BS 6755-1) |
| Flange to flange distance | As per ANSI B1.10 / tailor made on requests |
| End connection |
Screwed / Threaded end to ANSI B 1.20.1 Socketed weld to ANSI B16..11 Butt weld end to ANSI B16.25 |
| Size | DN15 to DN50 |
| Rating | 800Lb, 1500Lb |
| Valve Operation | Manual Hand lever |
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