The design, construction, and function of a ball valve are generally well understood in the industrial fluid processing arena. Ball valves provide reliable quarter-turn operation, compact form factor, and tight shutoff capability, making the ball valve a preferred...
There are more valve selection options available than one can count. Differing types, sizes, materials, and other special characteristics distinguish each and every product as unique in its own way. Matching the design and performance strengths of a particular valve...
Although there are many different classifications of valves specific to their respective functions, there are standard parts or components of valves you may find regardless of the classification. They are the valve body, bonnet, trim, seat, stem, actuator, and...
Forging steel produces material of greater overall strength and toughness for parts and assemblies subjected to higher levels of stress. Forging is basically accomplished by applying localized mechanical pressure across the base steel, eliminating internal voids and...
The majority of ball valves are provided with one of several elastomeric materials forming a soft seat between the trim, or ball, and the valve body. With the balance of the valve assembly in contact with the media likely to be metal (unless, of course, it is a...
A ball valve is generally a well-understood industrial valve design. Its simple quarter-turn operation, bidirectional sealing, compact form factor, and tight shutoff capability make the ball valve a preferred choice for many applications. The many variants of...
