Five Reasons to Choose a Fully Welded Ball Valve Over a Standard Ball Valve
Ball valves are used in various applications, including natural gas, petroleum, and water treatment. They are used to control the flow of fluids through a pipe or a system. A fully welded ball valve is a type of ball valve that offers several benefits over a standard ball valve. This blog post discusses the reasons why you should choose a fully welded ball valve over a standard ball valve.
Sealing grease injection system
A fully welded ball valve has a sealing grease injection system that prevents leaks. It has a fully welded bonnet that eliminates leak paths and provides a seal to prevent leaks. This type of valve is also available in a variety of sizes and dimensional options. Fully welded ball valves are ideally suited for high-pressure service conditions, and they are suitable for a variety of industrial applications.
Fully welded ball valves can be equipped with secondary sealant injection fittings. These are used to provide emergency seat sealing and to inject a temporary sealant. Drain valves and relief valve connections can also be used to flush out the sealing fluid. However, this feature must be specified in the bid.
Low maintenance
Fully welded ball valves are low maintenance. These types of valves are designed with double valve seats to provide seal and isolation in the case of leakage. However, as with any valve, these seats will wear out over time. In some cases, the upstream valve seat will open and let some medium into the ball cavity, which then leads to further leakage. Fortunately, fully welded ball valves feature a pressure-release pipeline that leads out of the valve and leads to the ground. You can also open the valve’s shut-off valve to release the pressure in the middle cavity.
Fully welded ball valves combine high strength and reduced weight to provide maximum reliability. They’re especially useful in enclosed pipeline systems, and they meet all the major standards and approval guidelines. They’re designed to meet extreme demands and are available in series products or as special productions based on customer needs.
Stainless steel
A fully welded ball valve is made of stainless steel, which offers several benefits. It offers a combination of high strength and low weight, making them ideal for topside applications. Fully welded ball valves also minimize the risk of stress corrosion cracking due to high pressure and load. ATV manufactures a complete line of fully welded ball valves to meet the unique requirements of a wide range of applications. In addition to these benefits, fully welded valves have fewer leak paths than their side-entry counterparts.
Fully welded ball valves are available with multiple specifications for temperature and pressure. These valves meet the requirements of ISO 10497 and British standards. These valves are available in various materials, including stainless steel and graphite. Their anti-flying structure prevents the ball from disengaging and protects the valve from damage during switching.
Brass
A Brass fully welded ball valve can be used for a variety of applications, including the lubrication of hydraulic fluids. Its full port configuration can be either fully or partially welded, and it can be manufactured from various material grades. Some of the materials that are commonly used for ball valves include carbon steel, stainless steel, and duplex steel.
Fully welded ball valves are generally available in sizes of up to DN 800 and are used for cooling and district heating. They are also used in specialized applications like hot-tapping equipment. Pipeline construction and apparatus engineering are two other areas where fully welded ball valves can be used. They can be customized to accommodate a wide range of stem diameters.
A fully welded ball valve offers superior protection against corrosion. It is designed to withstand high loads and prevent stress corrosion cracking on the weld seam. A fully welded ball valve offers an extended lifespan and minimal maintenance requirements. This makes it an excellent choice for buried pipelines. These valves are made from corrosion-resistant materials and undergo various testing procedures to ensure their durability. They are inspected visually with magnet particles and undergo ultrasonic and radiographic examinations.
Fully welded ball valves offer several benefits over standard ball valves. They are low maintenance, made of stainless steel, and have a sealing grease injection system. They also have fewer leak paths and are available in various materials, including brass. If you’re looking for a ball valve that offers reliability, durability, and high performance, a fully welded ball valve is an excellent choice.
