Floating Ball Valve

African Valve is a leading Floating Ball Valve Supplier in Egypt. Discover our premium-quality valve across Africa. A floating ball valve is a type of quarter-turn valve that utilizes a floating ball to control the flow of fluids through a pipeline. It is one of the most common types of ball valves and is widely used in various industries due to its simplicity, reliability, and ease of operation. The ball is held in place by two floating seats, which are movable and sealed against the ball to control the flow. When the valve is open, the ball rotates freely, allowing the fluid to pass through the bore. When the valve is closed, the ball is pressed against the seats, creating a tight seal and preventing the flow of the fluid.

Parts:

Body
Ball
Seats
Handle or actuator
Seals and Gaskets

Advantages:

Excellent Sealing Performance: Provide reliable and tight sealing between the ball and the valve body. This ensures minimal leakage and enhances the overall performance of the valve.
Low operating torque: These valves require relatively low operating torque, making them easy to operate manually or with automated actuators.
Versatility: They can handle a wide range of fluids, including gases, liquids, and slurries, making them suitable for various industrial applications.
High Pressure and Temperature Resistance: These valves are designed to perform in high-pressures and temperatures. suitable for demanding applications.

Application:

These valves are extensively used in the oil and gas industry for pipeline systems, refineries, offshore platforms, and gas distribution networks. They can handle a wide range of hydrocarbons and offer reliable shut-off capabilities.
In petrochemical refineries and chemical processing plants, valves are employed to control the flow of various chemicals, acids, and solvents. They provide secure sealing and resistance to corrosive substances.
They are employed in water and wastewater treatment plants for controlling the flow of liquids, sludge, and chemicals.
These valves are widely used in power plants to control the flow of steam, water, and other fluids in boiler systems, steam turbines, and cooling circuits and regulate the flow rate.

Description:

Materials: cast Iron, SS316, SS304, F22, F51, LF2, F304, F304L, F316, F316L, cast steel (WCB, WCC, WC6, WC9)
Class: 150 to 2500
Ends: flanged, socket weld, butt weld, threaded
Size: 1/4’’ to 48’’
Pressure: PN 10 – PN 450
Operation: lever operated, gear operated, electric actuated, pneumatic actuated