Benefits of a Ball Valve

As everyone knows, the two most common types of rotary valves are the ball valves and butterfly valves. Both vales have a 90 degree turn and are mainly used to control the flow of gases and liquids. There are certain features which make the ball valves better than the butterfly valves.

For a start, you will get the perfect seal from a ball valve. There is no any leakages when the valve is fully closed. The other amazing thing about the ball valve is the fact that it turns regardless of the pressure from the supply pipe. This is a valve which will not reduce the pressure of the fluid once it is fully opened.

Ball valves are mainly used to control the flow of high pressure liquids and gas lines. This is because they do not cause any drop in pressure or restrict fluid movement when fully opened. They are mainly used when the supply pipe has an inner diameter of 6 inches or less.

You can use the valve for many years without experiencing any loss in form of leakages. This basically means that the valve is reliable and cost effective in the long term. This is the kind of valve that can be engineered to stand extremely high pressure. In fact, you will realize that high pressure systems usually have a ball valve inside them. If you are thinking of buying the ball valve, consider these advantages prior to making your purchase.

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