Low temperature 3 way ball valve

Product Description:

The Low Temperature 3-Way Ball Valve is a high-performance valve designed to operate efficiently in extremely low-temperature environments, typically ranging from -196°C to -40°C. These valves are crucial for applications in industries such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), cryogenics, refrigeration, and oil & gas that require precise control of flow direction or mixing in very cold temperatures. The valve features a 3-way ball design that offers versatile flow diversion or mixing capabilities between three different ports, ensuring smooth and reliable operation in challenging low-temperature conditions.

Constructed with high-quality materials and specialized sealing technologies, the Low Temperature 3-Way Ball Valve provides exceptional resistance to thermal expansion, material brittleness, and valve leakage in cryogenic applications. It ensures that systems operating at extreme cold temperatures can maintain optimal flow control while preventing leaks or failures that could compromise safety and efficiency.

Product Features

Low Temperature Resilience: Specifically designed to withstand extreme cold temperatures ranging from -196°C to -40°C, this valve maintains its structural integrity and sealing performance in low-temperature environments, making it suitable for cryogenic applications.

Three-Way Flow Control: The valve features a 3-way ball design, available in L-port and T-port configurations. The L-port directs flow between two outlets, while the T-port can mix or divert the flow between three connections, offering flexibility in controlling the flow direction or mixing of fluids.

High-Quality Materials: Made from cryogenic-grade stainless steel, the valve’s construction ensures durability and performance in low-temperature systems. Materials such as 316L stainless steel or special alloys are often used to prevent embrittlement and ensure the valve does not lose strength at low temperatures.

Specialized Seals and Seats: The valve is equipped with low-temperature seals made from materials such as PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy), or Viton, which offer excellent sealing performance even in extreme cold. These seals are engineered to prevent leakage in cryogenic systems, ensuring system integrity.

Leak-Free Performance:  Designed with a floating ball mechanism, this valve provides superior sealing performance, preventing leakage under low-temperature conditions, where other materials might become brittle or fail. The valve seats are also designed to maintain excellent sealing properties even in extreme thermal conditions.

Compact and Lightweight Design: The valve is designed to be compact and lightweight, allowing for easy installation and space-saving, which is important in environments where weight and space are critical considerations.

Flanged or Threaded Connections: The valve comes with flanged or threaded end connections, ensuring secure installation in various piping systems. Flanged connections offer high-pressure performance and ease of maintenance, while threaded connections are used for smaller sizes or space-constrained applications.

Advantages

Superior Low-Temperature Performance: Engineered for cryogenic systems, this valve ensures reliable operation in extremely low temperatures, ensuring that your system can handle fluid control in the harshest conditions.

Versatile Flow Control: The 3-way ball design offers flexibility in controlling flow direction or mixing fluids. It is ideal for applications where switching between flow paths or mixing different fluids at low temperatures is necessary.

Enhanced Safety: The valve's robust construction and high-performance seals ensure that the valve performs leak-free under extreme cold, providing an extra layer of safety in critical applications such as LNG storage and transportation.

Durable and Reliable: The use of cryogenic-grade materials and high-quality sealing ensures the valve's longevity and reliability even under severe operational conditions. It prevents thermal expansion and material embrittlement, ensuring long-term performance.

Easy Installation and Maintenance: Flanged or threaded connections provide simple installation and maintenance, and the compact design allows for ease of handling in tight spaces or confined environments.

Corrosion Resistance: The stainless steel construction and cryogenic-grade seals offer exceptional corrosion resistance, making the valve suitable for use with aggressive fluids or in corrosive environments like cryogenic storage tanks and pipelines.