Details
BALL VALVE HIGH PERFORMANCE THREE PIECE BODY
SPECIFICATION
| Size | 1/4'' to 4'' |
| Body Material | SS316 |
| Design | ASME B16.34 |
| End Connection | Threaded End |
| Suitable Medium | Water, Oil and Gas (WOG) |
| Working Pressure |
¼'' - 1½'', 2000 PSI WOG 2'' - 4'', 1000 PSI WOG |
| Working Temperature | Up to 180°C |
| Actuation |
Lever Operated (Standard) Gear Operated, Pneumatic, |
Working Principle:
The three piece ball valve has two body joints which means the body is made out of of three pieces, giving rise to the name three piece.
This 3 piece body design allows a larger ball to be installed at the time of manufacture, making this a full bore ball valve (Full port).
Advantages:
1. Full port means that the bore has the same inside diameter as the piping. This means is that pressure drop is kept to a minumum and flow rate is unaffected.
2. The flow rate can be regulated by partially opening or closing the valve, refered to as throttling.
3. Their best feature is that they are the easiest ball valve to clean and service and this can be done without removeing the threaded ends from the pipe.
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