Ball valves
Ball valves are interception valves used exclusively to interrupt the flow of a fluid: water, compressed air or industrial liquids. To seal, a ball compresses the gaskets on the valve body. On account of how they are made, they guarantee a very low load loss when the valve is open.
Available types of ball valve
Our ball valves are made of AISI 316 stainless steel and of brass. They are available with full and reduced bore, 2 way and 3 way. They can be used where the working pressure ranges from 16 to 63 bar and the temperature from -25 to +180 °C. To adapt to different system types, these valves are available with connections that are threaded, flanged and prepared for welding.
Ball valve applications
Thanks to their great ductility, ball valves are used in civil and industrial environments. Our ball valves can be motorised, so valve opening/closing can be automated using a pneumatic or electric actuator.
H2048M
H2013 – BV6240
GLOBE 2P
GLOBE 2P CAMLOCK
GLOBE 3P
GLOBE 3P NPT
GLOBE 3P BUTT WELD
GLOBE 3P SOCKET WELD
H2015
H2009
H2010
MINIGLOBE MF
MINIGLOBE FF
H2528
GLOBE 3V L
GLOBE 3V T
H2118
H2918
H3029
H3020
H3034
H3046
H3046 ML
H3023
H3035
H3036
H3096
H3097
H3272E
H3282E
H2002
Frequently Asked Questions
When should a gate valve or a ball valve be used?
A gate valve is recommended for isolating lines and, if necessary, for partially regulating the flow. It ensures full bore passage and minimal pressure loss when fully open. Its slow operation reduces the risk of water hammer and makes it suitable for denser or dirty fluids. A ball valve is ideal for quick opening and closing of the flow. It is used only in the fully open or fully closed position, not for regulation. It is easy to operate and automate, but may cause water hammer if actuated too quickly. It is suitable for clean fluids.
How can you tell if a ball valve is open or closed?
In a ball valve, the obturator is a drilled sphere. When the valve is open, the through-hole of the sphere is aligned with the axis of the pipeline, so the sphere becomes part of the line and the fluid flows without obstruction. When the valve is closed, the sphere is rotated by 90°: the solid part of the obturator intercepts the flow and blocks it completely. The position of the lever corresponds to the orientation of the obturator: if it is parallel, the hole is aligned and the valve is open; if the lever is perpendicular, the solid part blocks the flow and the valve is closed.