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3 Piece Ball Valve - Specifications & Features

Why is it called a Three Piece Ball Valve?

  • The three piece ball valve has two body joints which means the body is made out of of three pieces, giving rise to the name “three piece".

 

How to use a Ball Valve:

  • Flow is controlled with a 90 degree quarter turn of the handle.
  • When the handle is perpendicular to the valve body, 90 degrees to the flow, then the flow is off.
  • When the handle is parallel with the valve,in-line to the flow, then flow is open.

 

Function of the Ball Valve:

  • They provide a simple 'on' or 'off' control of the flow.
  • The flow rate can be regulated by partially opening or closing the valve, referred to as throttling.

 

Installing a Ball Valve:

  • They are easy to install and require no tools for installation. 
  • Simply thread Male Threads of the same size into either of the female threaded ends.

 

Why is a Three Piece Ball Valve a full port?

  • This 3 piece body design allows a larger ball to be installed at the time of manufacture, making this a full bore ball valve (Full port) .
  • Full port means that the bore has the same inside diameter as the piping.
  • This means is that pressure drop is kept to a minimum and flow rate is unaffected.

 

Advantages of a 3 Piece Ball Valve:

  • Their best feature is that they are the easiest ball valve to clean and service,
  • This can be done without removing the threaded ends from the pipe.
  • By undoing the 4 bolts you can remove the center piece of the valve leaving the threaded ends attached.

 

 Features

  • ● Suitable Mediums: Water, Oil and Gas etc...(WOG).
  • SealsPTFE/Teflon.
  • ● Port Size: Full Bore Ball Valve (Full Port, ID of pipe remains constant).
  • ● Handle Style: Lever Style handle, the stem holding the handle is designed to be blow-out proof.
  • ● Locking Device: Locking lever handle device,can be locked in the open or closed position (can be removed).
  • ● Threads: Female Thread NPT (National Pipe Thread).

 

Performance Specifications:
Pressure: 1000 PSI
Temperature:-13 to 302 degrees Fahrenheit

 

Design Specifications:
Casting: Investment Cast
Cast Approved: According to AD2000-WO
Inspection Test: According to API598, EN12266
Dimention Standards: ASME B1.20.1 BS21 DIN 299/259,ISO228-1, JIS B 0203, ISO7/1
Design and manufacture: CE0035 Approved (According to PED97/23/EC)

 

Material list - 3 Piece Stainless Ball Valve 

  • ● All internal parts that come into contact with the liquid being transported is 316 stainless Steel 
  • ● Teflon (PTFE) Seals and Seat, making this 3 piece SS ball valve suitable for any medium that is compatible with PTFE (Teflon) and Stainless Steel.
  • ● This Ball Valve is Chemical and heat resistant making it suitable for CIP (Clean In Place) procedures.
  • Being threaded they are quick to install to and easy to use. 
  • * CF8M is the modification made to the CF8 Alloy which makes CF8/CF8M equivalent to Stainless Steel 316.

 

 General Dimensions Three Piece Ball Valve

  • ● The Valve is sized according to the pipe size, hence a 2" pipe will require a 2" Valve. 
  • ● Female NPT threaded ends for quick connection to any pipe with Male Threaded ends. (No Tools required for installation.)
  • ● The center portion containing the ball valve can be removed leaving the threaded ends connected to the pipe
  • Designed for easy servicing and cleaning. (4 bolts hold the 3 valve body pieces together.)

 

Pressure Chart - 3 Pc Ball Valve

  • Working Pressure is 1000 PSI at room temprature.

 

Custom Labelling

  • ● Handle covers can be custom labeled with a choice of colors besides the usual blue plastic cover
  • ● Brand your ball valve with your company's name
  • ● Label your valve according to the function it performs in order to avoid confusion and increase safety.

 

Three Piece Ball Valve Spare parts

  • ● Spare parts available in all sizes and include:
  • ● Lever Handles with Latch Lock.
  • Seals and Seats in Teflon (PTFE).
  • ● Plastic Handle Covers.

 

3 Piece Stainless Valve for easy cleaning

  • The main advantage is that this valve can be disassembled quickly and easily into its component parts.
  • ● Each part can be cleaned and serviced separately before being put back together.
  • ● This is very useful in the Food and Beverage industries or where ever regular cleaning is required.

 

3 Pc Stainless Steel Ball Valves build to last

  • ● Available standard with a blow-out proof handle stem enabling them to perform well in  challenging environments reaching pressures of 1000 PSI.
  • Since it is manufactured from premium grade stainless steel 316 the 3 Piece SS Ball Valve remains Strong, Chemically inert and immune to rust.
  • ● The Teflon/PTFE seats and seals make it suitable for high temperatures and also make it chemically resistant to many solutions.
  • ● Since it can be taken apart, it can easily be serviced replacing worn components ensuring a long service life.

 

Leading Supplier of 3 Stainless Steel Ball Valves

  • We supply a wide variety of 3 SS Ball Valves to a variety of different industries across the U.S.
  • We keep good stock levels enabling us to supply most valves as ordered.
  • We can special order large quantities as well as specialized ball valves.
  • ● To find out more about our 3 piece stainless valves call us at (951) 279-5500.

 

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