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What is a Ball Valve?

A ball valve is a quarter-turn valve that uses a hollow, perforated, and pivoting ball to control fluid flow through it. When the ball's hole is aligned with the flow direction, the valve is open; when rotated 90 degrees, the valve is closed.

Ball valves are widely used in oil & gas pipelines, power plants, chemical processing, and water treatment systems due to their reliable sealing, quick operation, and compact design. They provide bubble-tight shut-off and are suitable for both on/off and throttling applications (with proper design).

Ball Valve Types — Floating vs Trunnion

Floating Ball Valve

The ball is suspended and free to float slightly downstream. Sealing is achieved by the ball pressing against the downstream seat under fluid pressure.

  • Size: DN15 - DN250
  • Pressure: 150LB - 1500LB
  • Compact, economical design
  • For medium/small diameters

Trunnion Ball Valve

The ball is held in place by upper and lower trunnions (stems). Sealing is achieved by spring-loaded or pressure-energized seats.

  • Size: DN50 - DN1400
  • Pressure: 150LB - 2500LB
  • Lower operating torque
  • For large diameter/high pressure

Full Welded Ball Valve

Completely welded body with no bolted joints. Designed for buried and long-distance pipeline applications with zero external leakage.

  • Zero external leakage
  • Buried/direct-burial capable
  • Maintenance-free design
  • Long service life (30+ years)

Technical Specifications

Parameter Range
Size Range DN15 - DN1400 (1/2" - 56")
Pressure Class 150LB - 2500LB (PN10 - PN420)
Temperature Range -196°C to +650°C (depending on seat material)
Body Materials WCB, WCC, LCB, LCC, CF8, CF8M, CF3, CF3M, forged A105, F304, F316
Seat Materials PTFE, RPTFE, Nylon, PEEK, metal-to-metal (Stellite), Devlon
Ball Materials SS304, SS316, duplex steel, Inconel, Monel (with spray welding)
Operation Manual lever, worm gear, electric actuator, pneumatic actuator, gas-liquid linkage
End Connections Flanged (RF/RTJ), butt weld (BW), socket weld (SW), threaded (NPT/BSP)
Design Standards API 6D, API 608, ASME B16.34, ISO 17292, GB/T 12237, DIN 3357
Fire Safe API 607, API 6FA, ISO 10497 compliant
Fugitive Emission ISO 15848-1, SIL 2/3 certified

Ball Valve Product Range

Lianggu Valve Group offers 50+ ball valve models across multiple series:

1. Full Welded Series

Completely welded body, zero external leakage, designed for buried pipeline and long-distance transmission applications. 30+ year maintenance-free service life.

Full WeldedBuriedZero Leak

2. Gas Special Series

Double block and bleed (DBB) design for gas transmission and distribution. Gas-liquid linkage actuator compatible. SIL certified.

DBBGas SpecialSIL

3. Trunnion Mounted Series

Trunnion mounted design for large diameter and high pressure. Reduced operating torque. Spring-loaded seats for bidirectional sealing.

TrunnionLarge DiameterBidirection

4. Floating Series

Floating ball design with soft seat (PTFE/RPTFE) for bubble-tight shut-off. Ideal for clean media and moderate temperatures.

FloatingSoft SealBubble Tight

5. High Pressure Forged Series

Forged steel body for high pressure applications up to 2500LB. Metal-to-metal sealing option for high temperature service.

Forged Steel2500LBMetal Seat

6. Special Sealing Series

Metal-seated with forced sealing mechanism for high temperature and abrasive media. Suitable for power plant and refinery applications.

Forced SealMetal SeatHigh Temp

Industry Applications

  • Oil & Gas Transmission: Long-distance pipelines, station isolation, metering skids — Full welded ball valves
  • City Gas Distribution: Urban gas networks, regulator stations — Gas special double release ball valves
  • Power Plants: Boiler feedwater, steam systems, cooling water — Forged steel, high pressure ball valves
  • Petrochemical: Crude oil, refined products, chemical feedstocks — Floating & trunnion ball valves
  • LNG/Cryogenic: LNG terminals, storage, truck loading — Extended bonnet, cryogenic ball valves
  • Water Treatment: Desalination, RO plants, distribution — Soft sealed, corrosion resistant ball valves

Ball Valve FAQ

What projects is Ball Valve suitable for?

Ball Valve is fast operation and reliable sealing for severe shut-off and automation and commonly used in oil & gas, refining, LNG, heating networks and tight shut-off service. If you are not sure about the model, send us the working condition first.

What happens if the wrong ball valve is selected?

The common risk is structure selection is critical for high pressure, cryogenic media, particles or frequent operation. Valve selection is not only about size and price; medium, pressure, temperature and standards must be reviewed together.

What information is needed to quote ball valve?

Please provide size, pressure class, material, connection, medium, temperature, quantity, operation method, standard and certificate/testing requirements.

Can ball valve be customized?

Yes. Non-standard size, special material, sealing structure, connection, actuator, inspection documents and packing requirements can be discussed by project.

How is ball valve tested before shipment?

According to standards and order requirements, shell pressure, seat sealing, appearance, dimensions and documents can be checked. ITP, NDT, material and calibration documents can also be supported.

Can project documents be provided for ball valve?

Yes. Drawings, quality plan, ITP, material certificates, inspection reports, pressure test records, NDT/calibration/certificates can be prepared according to order requirements.

What is the delivery time for ball valve?

Regular stocked models can be arranged faster. Non-standard, special material, high-pressure or batch orders depend on technical confirmation and production schedule.

Why do prices vary so much for the same ball valve?

Differences usually come from material, pressure class, sealing structure, standard, testing requirements, actuator and document package. Technical conditions should be aligned before quotation.

What is often ignored when buying ball valve?

The most ignored part is site condition. Is the medium corrosive? Does temperature fluctuate? Is operation frequent? Is third-party inspection required? All these affect selection.

What if I only know the working condition, not the model?

No problem. Send medium, pressure, temperature, size, connection standard and quantity. We can first check whether Ball Valve is suitable.

Need a Ball Valve Solution?

Our engineering team can recommend the optimal ball valve type, material, and actuator for your specific application. API 6D, SIL, and fire-safe certified.

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