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Floating Ball Valve – Pressure-Energized Seating

Floating Ball Valves utilize a ball that “floats” between the upstream and downstream seats, held in position only by the stem connection. Line pressure pushes the ball against the downstream seat, creating a pressure-energized seal that tightens as pressure increases—eliminating the need for complex spring mechanisms.

This simple, proven design dominates smaller size applications (typically DN 15-150 / 1/2″-6″) where moderate pressures and temperatures prevail. The floating ball configuration minimizes operating torque compared to trunnion-mounted designs, enabling smaller manual operators or compact actuators critical for African offshore platforms with weight restrictions.

From South African water treatment facilities to Nigerian gas processing plants, our Floating Ball Valves provide economical quarter-turn isolation with bubble-tight shutoff. The ball floats between seats, smaller sizes, lower torque characteristics make these the workhorse solution for general industrial service across global markets.