Pneumatic Ball Valve - Product Overview
The Pneumatic Ball Valve is an industrial-grade flow control solution designed for reliable and efficient on/off or modulating service in a wide range of applications. Engineered for durability and precise operation, it combines a robust ball valve design with a high-performance pneumatic actuator, making it ideal for automated process systems.
Key Features & Benefits
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Rapid and Reliable Operation: Enables quick 90-degree turn-on/off operation, ensuring fast process response and minimal downtime. The pneumatic actuation provides consistent torque and high speed.
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Excellent Sealing Performance: Features precision-machined seats and seals (available in PTFE, reinforced PTFE, or other elastomers) to ensure bubble-tight shut-off, minimizing leakage and enhancing system safety.
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Long Service Life & Durability: The valve body is constructed from high-grade materials like stainless steel, carbon steel, or brass. Critical components are designed with wear-resistant materials, significantly extending the product's lifecycle even in demanding conditions.
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Compact & Robust Design: Offers a space-saving design without compromising on strength, making it easy to install in compact spaces.
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Low Maintenance: Simple design with minimal moving parts reduces the need for frequent maintenance, lowering the total cost of ownership.
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Versatile Actuation Options: Can be configured with double-acting or spring-return (single-acting) pneumatic actuators. The spring-return model provides fail-safe functionality to open or close position in the event of air supply loss, which is critical for safety-critical applications.
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Multiple Interface Options: The actuator can be equipped with limit switches, solenoid valves, positioners, and filter regulators for advanced control and monitoring.
Technical Specifications
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Valve Size: Ranges from 1/4" to 12" (DN8 to DN300), depending on model and pressure rating.
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Pressure Rating: ANSI Class 150 to 600, PN16 to PN100.
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Body Materials: Stainless Steel (304, 316), Carbon Steel (WCB), Brass, Duplex Steel.
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Ball Materials: Often SS304 or SS316 with optional coatings like chrome plating for enhanced wear resistance.
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Seat & Seal Materials: Standard PTFE, Reinforced PTFE, VITON, EPDM, NBR, HNBR for different media and temperatures.
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Connection Types: Flanged (ANSI, DIN, JIS), Threaded (NPT, BSPT, BSPP), Wafer, and Socket Weld.
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Operating Pressure: Typically 3 to 8 bar (40 to 115 psi) for the actuator. Customizable for higher pressures.
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Operating Temperature: -20°C to +200°C (-4°F to +392°F), depending on seal material.
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Ambient Temperature: Standard: -20°C to +80°C. High-temperature options available.
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Media: Suitable for water, air, oil, gas, steam, and a wide range of corrosive and non-corrosive chemicals.
Industries & Applications
Our pneumatic ball valves are widely trusted in industries requiring precise and reliable fluid control:
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Chemical Processing: Handling corrosive chemicals, solvents, and process fluids.
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Oil & Gas: Upstream and midstream applications for crude, natural gas, and refined products.
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Power Generation: Water, steam, and cooling systems in thermal and nuclear plants.
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Water & Wastewater Treatment: For sludge, treated water, and chemical dosing.
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Pharmaceutical & Food & Beverage: Sanitary designs available with 3A compliance and electropolished finishes.
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Marine & Offshore: Built to withstand harsh, corrosive environments.
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General Industrial Automation: For pneumatic circuits, cooling lines, and process automation.
Why Choose Our Pneumatic Ball Valve?
Our valves are manufactured under strict ISO 9001 quality management systems. The pneumatic actuators are precision-engineered using extruded aluminum alloy profiles with hard-anodized surfaces for superior corrosion resistance. All moving parts within the actuator are supported by wear-resistant materials, ensuring millions of reliable cycles.
We adhere to a business philosophy of being "Technology-Driven, Quality-Assured, and Service-Oriented." Our team is committed to providing not just a product, but a complete, reliable solution and technical support for our partners worldwide.
Ready to optimize your fluid control system? Contact our engineering team today to discuss your application requirements and find the perfect valve solution.