Product Overview
The Top Entry Floating Ball Valve is a versatile and high-performance valve. It is designed for industries that demand easy maintenance and reliable sealing. Its unique top-entry design allows for maintenance without removing the valve from the pipeline. This feature significantly reduces downtime and maintenance costs. The valve is engineered for medium and high-pressure conditions. It effectively handles a range of industrial media, including corrosive liquids, particle-laden suspensions, and high-temperature fluids. This valve is suitable for a wide variety of applications. It is an ideal choice for industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, metallurgy, and food processing.
Product Structure and Features
The Top Entry Floating Ball Valve utilizes an integrated design and is constructed with high-quality materials. Here are the key structural features:
Top-Entry Design
– Easy Maintenance:
The top-entry configuration allows for the inspection and replacement of internal components, such as the ball and seat, from the top of the valve body. This eliminates the need for pipeline disassembly, which facilitates quick and convenient maintenance.
– Reduced Downtime:
The streamlined maintenance process decreases downtime. This enhancement improves production efficiency and system reliability.
Floating Ball Design
– Size Range:
The floating ball design is typically suitable for valve sizes up to 8 inches (200 mm). For sizes beyond this, a trunnion-mounted design is often preferred due to the increased forces involved.
– Bidirectional Sealing:
The floating ball mechanism ensures a tight seal. It allows the ball to move slightly in the valve body, pressing against the downstream seat. This design provides excellent sealing performance with zero leakage in both flow directions.
– Pressure and Temperature Adaptability:
The floating ball design is well-suited for medium and high-pressure applications. It can handle a wide temperature range, depending on the seat and seal materials used.
– Self-Cleaning:
The movement of the ball during operation helps to prevent the buildup of debris and particles. This ensures smooth and consistent operation.
Sealing Performance
– High-Quality Seal Materials:
The valve offers a variety of sealing materials, such as PTFE, RPTFE, and PEEK. This variety accommodates different media characteristics and working conditions.
– Reliability:
The precise machining of the floating ball and seats ensures a reliable seal. This reliability extends even to challenging conditions.
Usage Media and Working Conditions
The Top Entry Floating Ball Valve is suitable for a wide range of media and conditions:
Use Media
– General Media:
The valve is suitable for handling water, steam, oil, natural gas, and other non-corrosive substances.
– Special Media:
It is capable of managing corrosive media, including acids and alkalis. The valve also handles fluids containing particles and suspended solids.
Working Conditions
– Temperature Range:
Standard designs operate between -29°C and 200°C. Special sealing materials can extend this range for higher temperatures.
Summary
The Top Entry Floating Ball Valve is an ideal solution for modern industrial needs. It combines superior sealing capabilities with ease of maintenance. The valve is designed to operate efficiently under challenging conditions. It offers robust performance in the transportation of oil and natural gas, as well as in the processing of chemical and corrosive media. With its reliable floating ball mechanism and top-entry access, this valve provides a dependable choice for industries seeking quality and efficiency. Whether handling delicate media or operating under extreme conditions, the Top Entry Floating Ball Valve stands out as a trusted and versatile option.
