A Ball Valve is a form of quarter-turn valve which uses a hollow, perforated and pivoting ball to control flow through it. It is open when the ball's hole is in line with the flow and closed when it is pivoted 90-degrees by the valve handle. The handle lies flat in alignment with the flow when open, and is perpendicular to it when closed, making for easy visual confirmation of the valve's status. Ball Valves are durable, performing well after many cycles, and reliable, closing securely even after long periods of disuse.
API 6D Ball Valve Specifications
| Size | : | NPS 1/2" - 24" (DN 15mm - 600mm) |
| Pressure Class | : | ASME 150 - 2500 |
| End Connection | : | Flanged, Weld |
| MOC | : | Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Nickel Alloy Steel |
| Operator | : | Lever, Wrench, Gear, Actuator, Bare Stem |
| Design & Testing | : | API 6D |
API 6D Ball Valve Features
- Valves designed according to API 6D
- All sizes available as full-or reduced bore
- Double block-bleed on request
- Fire safe to BS 6755, API 6FA and API 607
- Valve seats as single or double piston type
- Elastomeric and thermoplastic sealing materials to suit application
- Can be delivered with any type of actuator & accessories
- Secondary sealing by grease injection
- All sizes and classes available with metal-metal sealing
- Fully welded upon request
- Antistatic device and anti blow-out stem
- Special executions for cryogenic or high temp service
