Fluid, piping & valves
Industrial ball valves
Quarter-turn ball valves for shut-off duty on oil, gas, water, air and fuel lines, from compact instrument valves to high-pressure models, in lever-operated and panel-mounted versions with threaded or tube ends.
Overview
A ball valve opens and closes with a quarter turn of a bored ball, and the handle position shows at a glance whether the valve is open or shut. Ball valves are best suited to on-off service rather than throttling. Lever-operated versions use an internally loaded stem with a shoulder that retains the stem against blowout, and a large orifice to keep pressure drop low; panel-mounted versions have a mounting nut for fixing through a panel.
The range includes two-way and three-way valves, high-pressure valves in 1000 bar, 15000 psi and 20000 psi classes, and options such as 90-degree stops, position indicators, anti-static construction and metal back-up seats, in stainless steel and steel from 1/4 in to 2 in.
Selecting a ball valve
Confirm the pressure and temperature, the media, and the end connection (screwed thread or tube end) and size. Decide between two-way and three-way patterns and lever or panel mounting. For hazardous service, state any fire-safe or anti-static requirement so it can be confirmed.
Range overview
- Types and variants
- Lever-Operated Ball Valves
- Panel-Mounted Ball Valves
- Two-Way Ball Valves
- Three-Way Ball Valves
- 1000 Bar Ball Valves
- 15000 Psi Ball Valves
- 20000 Psi Ball Valves
- Flanged Ball Valves
- Materials and grades
- Stainless Steel
- Steel
- Size range
- 1/4 in to 2 in
- High-Pressure and Panel Valves: 1/4 in to 1 in
- Pressure / temperature
- 1000 bar (ball valve, as named)
- 15000 psi (ball valve, as named)
- 20000 psi (ball valve, 1/4 in to 1 in, as named)
- Connections and interfaces
- Screwed (Threaded)
- Tube End
- Flanged
- Features
- Quarter-Turn Operation
- Blowout-Resistant Stem (Lever Type)
- Panel Mounting Nut (Panel Type)
- 90 Degree Stops
- Position Indicators
- Metal Back-Up Seat Option
Exact specifications depend on the variant, material and size. Confirm ratings and certification against the datasheet or with our engineers before ordering.
Applications
- Shut-Off on Oil, Gas, Water, Air and Fuel Lines
- Instrument Isolation
- Panel-Mounted Instrument Systems
Industries
- Oil and gas
- Chemical
- Petrochemical
- Power generation
- Shipbuilding
Information that speeds up a quotation
Share what you know. Anything you are unsure of can be marked “not known” — our engineers will help confirm it.
- Valve type
- Port
- Flow direction
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Cv
- Material
- End connection
- Actuation
- Standard
Need a datasheet?
Add this family to your enquiry list and mention the variant — we will send the relevant technical documents.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a ball valve be used for throttling?
Ball valves are designed for on-off service. Holding a standard ball valve partly open can erode the seats and lead to leakage. For flow regulation, a needle valve or a purpose-designed control valve is usually a better choice. Tell us how the flow needs to be controlled and we can suggest a suitable valve type.
What should I include in a ball valve enquiry?
State the valve pattern (two-way or three-way), size, end connections, body and seat materials, maximum pressure and temperature, media, operation (lever or panel mounted) and quantity. Mention any fire-safe, anti-static or testing requirements so they can be confirmed at quotation stage.
Ready to specify industrial ball valves?
Send the details you have — quantities, sizes, drawings or a part number. Unknowns are fine.