As a common fluid control valve, ball valves have many significant advantages, which make ball valves widely used in various industrial and civil fields. The following are the main advantages of ball valves:
Low fluid resistance: The fluid channel of the ball valve is straight, so the fluid encounters very little resistance when passing through, especially for the full-diameter ball valve, its resistance coefficient is almost equal to the resistance coefficient of the same length of pipe section. This feature makes the ball valve perform well in occasions where low flow resistance is required.
Simple structure, small size and light weight: The design of the ball valve is relatively simple and the structure is compact, which makes the size and weight of the ball valve relatively small, easy to install and maintain. At the same time, the simple structure also means lower manufacturing cost and higher reliability.
Tight and reliable: The ball valve has two sealing surfaces, and the sealing surface materials are widely used in various plastics, with good sealing performance. In the closed state, the ball and the valve seat can be completely sealed to prevent medium leakage. This tight and reliable sealing performance makes the ball valve very popular in occasions where high sealing is required.
Easy to operate: The opening and closing operation of the ball valve is very simple. You only need to rotate 90° to complete the process from full open to full closed. This fast operation method not only improves work efficiency, but also facilitates remote control.
Wide range of applications: The diameter range of ball valves is very wide, from small diameters of a few millimeters to large diameters of several meters. At the same time, ball valves are also suitable for various working conditions from high vacuum to high pressure. This allows ball valves to be used in many different occasions.
Corrosion and wear resistance: Ball valves are made of a variety of materials, and suitable materials can be selected according to different media and working environments. This allows the ball valve to maintain stable performance in corrosive or abrasive media and extend its service life.
