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Top 10 Ball Valve Brand & Manufacturers

This section provides a list of the top 10 Ball Valve manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Ball Valve, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.

Manufacturers （Ranking in no particular order）

: China Nuclear Su Valve Technology Industry Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 501, Zhujiang Road, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Company website: http://www.chinasufa.com/

Company Overview

China Nuclear Su Valve Technology Industry Co., Ltd. was formerly the Suzhou Iron Works established in 1952 (later renamed Suzhou Valve Factory). It is a technology-based manufacturing enterprise integrating industrial valve research and development, design, manufacturing and sales. The company was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 1997, becoming the first listed company in China's valve industry and China National Nuclear Corporation. It has a professional industrial valve production base with a wide variety, complete specifications and high technical content in the domestic valve industry. It is an enterprise with complete certifications, advanced quality management and testing methods in the domestic industry. The company currently has 10 holding subsidiaries and joint-stock companies, covering valve manufacturing, testing, nuclear technology application and finance. The company adheres to the principle of "creating value for shareholders, employees, enterprises and society", adheres to market-oriented and international orientation, and provides valve system solutions for industries such as petroleum, natural gas, refining, nuclear power, electric power, metallurgy, chemical industry, shipbuilding, papermaking, and medicine. It has gradually formed the three major mainstream target markets of "nuclear engineering, petroleum and petrochemical, and public engineering". It is a leading enterprise in the field of nuclear power valves in China and the main supplier of nuclear power valves for the three major domestic nuclear power groups. It maintains a good strategic cooperative relationship with the "three oil barrels" and provides valve products for large private petrochemical enterprises such as Hengli Petrochemical and Zhejiang Petrochemical. It has a good reputation in the domestic valve industry and a strong brand influence. The company has promoted the pace of independent innovation in the localization of key valves, and successfully developed a number of key valves with international advanced levels such as the main steam isolation valve. It has played an important role in completing major engineering tasks on schedule and with quality, promoting the "domestic-in-China" key valves for nuclear power, and fully ensuring the supply security, independent control, self-reliance and self-improvement of the industrial chain in the nuclear industry, petroleum, chemical industry, thermal power and other energy fields. The company's technical research and development strength and digital information level are at the forefront of China's valve industry. It has been designated as the third-generation nuclear power key valve technical support unit by the National Development and Reform Commission, and has been recognized as the Jiangsu Special Valve Engineering Technology Research Center by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology, and has been selected as a 5G application demonstration enterprise in Suzhou. The company was one of the first companies in the domestic valve industry to obtain the "API" certificate, the ISO9000 series quality certification certificate issued by DNV, and the No. 001 "CE" certificate for entering the European Community market. It has passed the valve manufacturing qualification certification of SBS, BV, DNV and CCS classification societies, and has the nuclear pressure equipment design and manufacturing qualification license granted by the National Nuclear Safety Administration. As a leading enterprise in the domestic valve industry, the company holds important positions in many industry associations. It is a director unit of the China Nuclear Instrument Industry Association, a vice chairman unit of the China General Machinery Industry Association, a vice chairman unit of the Valve Branch of the China General Machinery Industry Association, a chairman unit of the Jiangsu Valve Industry Association, a deputy director unit of the National Valve Standardization Technical Committee, and a vice chairman unit of the Jiangsu Quality Association.

: Suzhou Neway Valve Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 666, Taishan Road, High-tech Zone, Huqiu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Company website: https://www.neway.com.cn/

Company Overview

As a large industrial valve manufacturer in China, Newway has been committed to the production and research and development of industrial valves, and is committed to improving its engineering supporting capabilities and innovation capabilities so that it can provide a full set of valve solutions for various new industrial needs. The ball valves, butterfly valves, gate valves, stop valves, check valves, nuclear power valves, regulating valves, underwater valves, safety valves and wellhead oil equipment produced by Newway have been certified by major end users and engineering companies in the global industry for their quality and continuous innovation capabilities, and are widely used in various harsh working conditions and high-demand industries around the world, such as refining, chemical, coal chemical, offshore engineering (including deep-sea), air separation, liquefied natural gas, nuclear power, conventional power, long-distance pipelines, and renewable and green energy applications. In 2009, Newway established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Houston, USA, responsible for valve sales and service support in the American market. The company is committed to providing professional industrial valve solutions for the oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, power and other industries. The company has cooperated with major owners and engineering companies in South America and North America, and continues to provide service support. In order to provide customers with fast and effective services, Neway USA Branch has sufficient valve inventory, is equipped with special valve testing equipment, and employs professional engineers and on-site technical service personnel.

: Jiangsu Shentong Valve Co., Ltd.

Address: Nanyang Industrial Park, Qidong City, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province

Company website: http://www.stfm.cn

Company Overview

Jiangsu Shentong Valve Co., Ltd. is located in Nanyang Town, Qidong City, Jiangsu Province, across the river from Shanghai. The company is 105 kilometers away from Shanghai Pudong Airport, with convenient transportation. The company's registered capital is 486 million yuan. The company specializes in the research and development, production and sales of new special valves, mainly including butterfly valves, ball valves, gate valves, stop valves, check valves, regulating valves, non-standard valves and other seven categories, 145 series and more than 2,000 specifications. These products are widely used in metallurgy, nuclear power, thermal power, coal chemical industry, oil and natural gas gathering and transportation, and petroleum refining. With good assets and operating conditions, it has been rated as an AAA-level credit enterprise for twelve consecutive years. The company was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on June 23, 2010. It is an A-share listed company in Qidong City, Jiangsu Province. The stock abbreviation is: Jiangsu Shentong, and the stock code is: 002438. The company's metallurgical special valves are mainly used in energy-saving and emission reduction systems such as blast furnace gas dry dust removal and gas recovery in the metallurgical industry; it is a major domestic supplier of nuclear-grade butterfly valves and ball valves. The company has established scientific and technological innovation platforms such as Jiangsu Nuclear Power Valve Engineering Technology Research Center, Jiangsu Enterprise Technology Center, Jiangsu Nuclear Power Valve Key Laboratory, and National Postdoctoral Research Station. It has established close strategic cooperation relations with more than 10 universities and research institutes such as Southeast University, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Beijing Jiaotong University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai Rubber Research Institute, Hefei General Machinery Research Institute, Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research Institute, CGN, China Science and Technology, and Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and has co-built an enterprise research institute with China Science and Technology Nuclear Power Technology Research Institute. It has introduced 1 provincial dual-innovation talent and 3 provincial doctoral gathering plan. The company adheres to the business philosophy of "creating value for users, creating opportunities for employees, creating returns for shareholders, and creating wealth for society", and adheres to the business idea of "consolidating metallurgy, developing nuclear power, expanding petrochemicals, focusing on environmental protection, and expanding exports". It strives to develop into a Chinese valve production backbone enterprise with important influence and certain international competitiveness in 3-5 years, providing domestic and foreign customers with high-quality nuclear power, metallurgy, petrochemical, and thermal power special valve products to achieve the company's leapfrog development.

: Yuanda Valve Group Co., Ltd.

Address: Xiyin Village, Longyao County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province

Company website: https://www.hbyuanda.com/

Company Overview

Yuanda Valve Group Co., Ltd. was founded in 1994. It has 5 subsidiaries, more than 400 service outlets in China, and 2 overseas subsidiaries. The core enterprise covers an area of more than 1,000 acres and has more than 4,000 employees. It is a high, medium and low pressure valve manufacturing enterprise integrating R&D, production and sales. It is a participant in the formulation of valve industry standards and a leading enterprise in the valve industry of water system and chemical system. Yuanda Valve Co., Ltd.'s products involve national standards, American standards, German standards, Japanese standards, Russian standards and other standards. The main materials include gray iron, ductile iron, WCA, WCB, WCC, LC1, LCC, CF3, CF8, WC6, WC9, C5, C12 and more than 30 other types. The main products include 12 categories such as gate valves, stop valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, etc., more than 200 series, more than 4,000 specifications, and an annual production capacity of more than 100,000 tons. They are widely used in various fields of the national economy such as water conservancy, chemical industry, municipal construction, electricity, metallurgy, and medicine. Yuanda Valve Group Co., Ltd. has established subsidiaries in the United States and South Korea, and has established long-term and stable cooperative relations with internationally renowned companies such as Crane in the United States, Yamato in Japan, and Hausslav in Kazakhstan. Its products are exported to more than 40 countries and regions including the United States, Russia, South Korea, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Brazil, Central Asia, and West Asia, and are deeply trusted and well received by customers. Since 1994, Yuanda Valve Group Co., Ltd. has undergone eight expansions and four development stages: 100-fold growth, three footholds, lean transformation, and excellence and strength. It has become a fast-growing and healthy enterprise in the domestic valve industry. The group company has passed the Norwegian Classification Society ISO three-system certification, OHSAS 18001:2007 occupational health and safety management system certification, after-sales service five-star certification, measurement management system certification, and its products have passed the Korean KS certification, Japanese JIS certification, Russian Customs Union EAC certification, US NSF372 lead-free certification, British Lloyd's Register type approval, China Classification Society type approval, API 6D (6D-0759 ball valve, gate valve, check valve) certification, API 600 (600-0290 gate valve) certification, API STD 607/API SPEC 6FA fire protection test, EU CE certification, 15848 VOC trace leakage certification, British WARS certification, SIL 3 functional safety certificate, and fire protection product certification. The group company has the "Special Equipment Manufacturing License of the People's Republic of China" and has won many valve research and development achievement certificates. The company currently has 103 patents, including 13 invention patents, 69 utility model patents, and 21 appearance patents; participated in the compilation of 35 valve industry standards, drafted 9 valve industry standards, and obtained 8 provincial scientific and technological achievements.

: Zhejiang Boteli Holding Group Co., Ltd.

Address: Bethel Industrial Park, Sanqiao Industrial Zone, Oubei Town, Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province

Company website: http://www.boteli.cn

Company Overview

Bethel Holding Group was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Wenzhou, Zhejiang. Bethel Holding Group integrates a variety of social resources, steadily promotes diversified development, and gradually forms diversified business sectors such as valve manufacturing, education, finance, people's livelihood, and government PPP projects. It owns Zhejiang Bethel Technology Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Huizhong Education Technology Group Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Yongjia Hengsheng Rural Bank Co., Ltd., Yongjia Private Lending Service Co., Ltd., Wenzhou Tianrun Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., Yongjia Shuilifang Municipal Engineering Co., Ltd. and many other member companies. Diligent pursuit and never stop are the nature of Bethel people. Bethel people have dreams, follow the national industrial layout orientation, actively and steadily adjust and layout the industrial structure, increase strategic investment, and have made great progress in emerging fields and achieved diversified development. Looking to the future, the group will follow the trend of national industrial layout, continue to optimize the industrial structure, expand and strengthen the territory of Bethel's business, and stand at the forefront of the tide of global economic integration. The Group advocates "people-oriented, industry-oriented, and fun-oriented", adheres to "technological industrialization, industrial intelligence, and service globalization", gathers strength, creates great achievements, and is committed to achieving win-win results in employee growth, enterprise development, customer satisfaction, and social progress. It is committed to using high-quality products and services to provide employees with a platform for self-achievement, pass on a beautiful career to shareholders, and move customers beyond their expectations, and take responsibility for the feelings of family and country. In the process of achieving steady development of the enterprise, Bethel Holding Group is full of family and country feelings, and has always been committed to deepening public welfare undertakings, fulfilling corporate social responsibility to the best of its ability, and promoting and promoting the harmonious development of society. Bethel Holding Group invested 10 million yuan to establish the "Bethel Charity Fund" to strongly support social charity and public welfare undertakings. Bethel Holding Group has always taken innovation-driven, quality-first, and green development as its mission, and has promoted transformation with digital empowerment, moved forward pragmatically, and made tenacious progress. It has taken the initiative to take on the important task of building Wenzhou into a national private economic demonstration city, and worked together to create a new era of "two health" pilot areas to shape a new benchmark for the private economy and guide the high-quality development of the private economy. We strive to build Bethel into a corporate group with international influence and continue to create brilliance.

: Jiangsu Suyan Valve Machinery Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 28, Century Avenue, Binhai County, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province (Kanbei Industrial Park)

Company website: http://www.suyangroup.com/

Company Overview

Jiangsu Suyan Valve Machinery Co., Ltd., founded in 1991, is a national high-tech enterprise integrating scientific research and development, production and processing, and technical services. The company is located in the Industrial Park of Binhai Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, with a registered capital of 310 million yuan, total assets of 5 billion yuan, covering an area of 80 hectares and a construction area of 320,000 square meters. It currently has 1,300 employees, including 320 with college degree or above and 350 engineering and technical personnel. Under the leadership of Chairman Han Zhenghai, after more than 30 years of ups and downs, comprehensive efforts and rapid development, Suyan Valve has occupied an important position in China's valve industry. On the basis of inheriting mature industrial valve manufacturing and inspection, the company digests and absorbs the technology of domestic and foreign industries, carries out technical research and development and cooperation and exchanges through multiple channels. After more than 30 years of development and innovation, the company has formed a diversified product structure of high, medium and low pressure valves, with flat gate valves, gate valves, ball valves, fully welded ball valves, stop valves, check valves, butterfly valves, regulating valves, drain valves, high-pressure oil and gas well valves, high-pressure water injection valves, wellhead devices and Christmas trees, throttling and well killing manifolds, flanges, filters, elbows, castings, forgings, and forged pipe fittings as the leading products, providing a full range of industrial valve integration solutions. The company's product sales market covers all enterprises and sales sectors of China Petroleum, Sinopec, CNOOC, Yanchang Oilfield, Sinochem Group, Shenhua Group, Daquan Group, Xinte Energy, Zhejiang Petrochemical, Hengli Petrochemical, Shenghong Petrochemical, Yulong Petrochemical, Zhongtai Chemical, Wanhua Chemical, Yuhuang Chemical, power, chemical, urban construction, water conservancy and other industries. The products are also sold in foreign markets such as the United States, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, etc. The company has complete production qualifications from factory quality system, national sales license, supplier certification to various product verifications, and has built a complete product verification capability. Among them, metal valves have obtained national special equipment A1, A2, B-level manufacturing licenses, forged pipe fittings, and steel forged flanges have obtained national special equipment manufacturing licenses; the company has successively passed ISO3834-2 welding system, ISO9001 quality management system, ISO14001 environmental management system, ISO45001 occupational health and safety management system and HSE health, safety and environmental management system, after-sales service system certification, and passed the American Petroleum Institute APIQ1, API6A, API6D, API600, API609, API602, API594, API608, API5CT product certification, API6FA, API607, API6FD fire resistance test certification, EU CE certification, API624 type test, ISO15848-1 micro leakage test, ISO10012 measurement management system certification. The company has a complete industrial chain and uses equipment for high-precision and high-efficiency production. It has built casting production lines, coated sand production lines, forging production lines, hydraulic forged steel valve production lines, valve production lines, coating lines, assembly lines, fastener production lines, heat treatment production lines, and three-dimensional warehouses. The company has more than 1,000 sets of sophisticated production and manufacturing equipment, including complete sets of precision casting equipment, complete sets of sand casting equipment, complete sets of coated sand casting equipment, complete sets of free forging equipment, complete sets of hydraulic forging equipment, complete sets of heat treatment equipment, Germany's DMG five-axis horizontal machining center, the United States Hardinge vertical machining center, Japan's Okuma gantry machining center, South Korea's Doosan horizontal machining center, CNC ball machining center, gantry machining center, CNC large vertical lathe, CNC lathe, spherical lathe, ordinary lathe, precision grinder, spherical grinder, fully automatic welder, plasma cladding machine, supersonic spraying, welding robot and other advanced equipment more than 1,000 sets; the painting operation line has 4 large paint rooms; it has 4 intelligent three-dimensional warehouses for finished and semi-finished products with an area of 20,000 square meters.

: Chaoda Valve Group Co., Ltd.

Address: Jiangbei Street, Madao Village, Jiangbei Street, Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province

Company website: http://www.chinavalve.com

Company Overview

Zhejiang Chaoda Valve Co., Ltd. was founded in 1984 with a registered capital of 136.88 million yuan, a plant area of 32,566 square meters, more than 540 sets of machine tools and equipment, and 512 employees. It was upgraded to "Chaoda Valve Group Co., Ltd." in May 2013. It is now a national key technology enterprise, a vice chairman unit of the China Valve Association, a member unit of the first-level supply network of high and medium pressure valves of Sinopec, PetroChina, and CNOOC Group, and a AAA tax credit enterprise in Zhejiang Province. The company mainly produces metal hard-sealed ball valves, cryogenic valves, bellows valves, wafer check valves, high-pressure wear-resistant regulating valves, combination three-way valves, wellhead valves and other special products, as well as ball valves, gate valves, check valves, globe valves and butterfly valves that meet ANSI/API, BS, DIN, JIS and GB standards. The products are widely used in the industries of petroleum, petrochemical, natural gas, coal chemical, polysilicon, metallurgy, electric power, etc., and exported to Europe, America, Asia Pacific, Middle East and other countries and regions. The company has been approved as a qualified supplier by large international end customers such as Royal Dutch Shell, Oman National Oil Company, Iran South Oil Company, South Korea SK, etc. The company has established a strict quality management and assurance system, and continuously improved and perfected it. It has passed ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001, API6D, CE/PED, API607, API6FA, ISO15848-1 and TS and other system and product certifications, and was the first in China to pass the API600 gate valve certification. The company has a provincial key enterprise research institute, a provincial enterprise technology center and a provincial technology research and development center. It has a key enterprise technology innovation team in Zhejiang Province, specializing in new product and new technology research, and has developed more than 40 new valve products for national key projects.

: Sichuan Feiqiu (Group) Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 109, Longxiang Avenue, High-tech Industrial Park, Yantan District, Zigong City, Sichuan Province

Company website: http://www.fqvalve.com/

Company Overview

Sichuan Feiqiu (Group) Co., Ltd. was founded in 1958. It is a national third-line construction enterprise, a backbone enterprise of the former Ministry of Machinery, a leading factory in China's valve industry, a vice-chairman unit, and the manufacturer of China's first 40-inch gas-liquid linkage line cut-off ball valve and 40-inch, 600-pound fully welded forged steel pipeline ball valve. After more than 60 years of development, it has become a domestic production base for large-scale long-distance pipeline valves and industrial valves, and a valve manufacturing service provider integrating professional R&D, manufacturing and installation services. The company has participated in the construction of many national engineering projects such as "West-East Gas Transmission" and "Sichuan-East Gas Transmission", and has become a model of "replacing imports with Chinese national brands". The company adheres to the "foreign introduction + independent research and development + industry-university-research cooperation" to continuously iterate the core competitiveness of technology. It has successively introduced advanced valve technologies such as Japan's KTM and the United States GE New Billon, and has worked closely with universities such as Sichuan University and Sichuan University of Light Industry to improve the company's technology to international standards; the company has a professional technical research and development team. Through continuous industry-university-research cooperation and independent technological innovation, it has more than 20 patents, allowing the company's technical strength to always maintain its leading position in the industry. The company has more than 500 testing, inspection, processing and other equipment to ensure the company's product quality and comprehensive market competitiveness. The company has obtained the API6D certificate of the American Petroleum Institute and the IS09001 certificate of the Norwegian DNV company. The "Flying Ball" series of valves are widely used in industries such as petroleum, natural gas, chemical industry, electric power, new energy and environmental protection. It has successfully won the bid for many major domestic projects, and its service network covers the national and foreign markets. The company has won high recognition from users with its good technology and quality reputation. In 2021, the company settled in the National High-tech Industrial Development Zone-Zigong Bancang Industrial Park, thus entering a new chapter of development! In the context of the new era, Feiqiu will continue to adhere to the concept of "dare to be the king of valves, strive for the first place", take "production, learning, research and application" as the model, and strive to become a leading enterprise in the valve industry and a standardized production demonstration factory in the industry. With the vision of becoming "China's advanced valve manufacturing service provider" and the mission of "innovation to create first-class solutions", Feiqiu will achieve the rise from Feiqiu manufacturing to Feiqiu intelligent manufacturing!

: Teki Valve Group Co., Ltd.

Address: Anfeng Industrial Zone, Oubei Town, Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province

Company website: https://www.teji-valve.cn/

Company Overview

Founded in 1980, Stunt Valve Group Co., Ltd. is a modern, diversified and professional valve enterprise integrating R&D, production and sales. The company's main products are special valves for oil and gas pipelines, ball valves, gate valves, stop valves, check valves, butterfly valves, regulating valves and other valves that meet national standards, American standards, German standards and Japanese standards. In August 2011, it was approved by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce to be promoted to a non-regional enterprise - Stunt Valve Group Co., Ltd. The registered capital is 226 million yuan. It has two major production bases in Zhejiang and Shanghai, covering an area of 68,000 square meters. There are 586 employees, including 68 high-end talents. Stunt Valve Group implements a high-end talent strategy and has a provincial enterprise technology research institute. The company has independently developed a number of series of products and water system valves that have obtained 12 national invention patents, 45 utility model patents and 12 appearance patents. The company has passed TS (A1A2B), ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, CE, GOST, API, SIL, ECM, TUV, CNAS and other certifications. The company strictly adopts JIS, BS, DIN, NF, ISO and other standards to meet the market needs of different industries and different customers at home and abroad. The company has complete supporting facilities for product research and development, production, assembly, spraying, testing, packaging, logistics, etc., and has technical research and development centers, production and processing centers, (quality control) testing centers, logistics distribution centers, marketing centers, strategic material procurement centers and after-sales service centers. The company specializes in the production of 36 major series of valve products, including high, medium and low pressure industrial series valves, ultra-low temperature valves, water system valves, special valves, marine valves, water pumps, etc. The products involve a variety of fields, the market covers the whole country, and are exported to Europe, North America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

: Shanghai Hugong Valve Factory (Group) Co., Ltd.

Address: Shanghai Hugong Valve Industrial Zone, No. 555, Huagao Road, Huating Industrial Zone, Jiading District, Shanghai

Company website: http://www.hgvalve.com/

Company Overview

Shanghai Hugong Valve Factory (Group) Co., Ltd. (formerly Shanghai Hugong Valve Factory) is a large-scale valve manufacturing enterprise with decades of history. It is the main manufacturer and supplier of general valves such as gate valves, stop valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, hydraulic control valves, etc. in China. It has a high reputation and influence in the petroleum, chemical, metallurgy, electricity, construction, heat, water supply and other industries. The products have always been in short supply and sold well in domestic and foreign markets. The company was founded in the 1980s and currently has 556 employees and 158 technicians of various types. It has more than ten workshops including precision casting, hot forging, heat treatment, welding, metal cutting, finishing, assembly, performance testing, etc. It has three major product series of forged valves, cast valves, and special valves with more than 1,000 specifications and varieties. The company has more than 300 sets of CNC machining centers, plasma welding, fully automatic gas shielded welding, semi-automatic vacuum fusion welding, overclocking vacuum heat treatment, CNC lathes for ball turning, physical and chemical and flaw detection equipment. The equipment is fully equipped and the processing and testing methods are complete. The annual production capacity reaches 20,000 tons, which is in a leading position in the same industry. In order to accelerate the development of the enterprise, the Shanghai Jiading Hugong Valve Industrial Park, which has invested 50 million RMB and covers an area of 50 mu, has been put into use, which has enabled the company to have a qualitative leap in both hardware and software, and the scale of the enterprise will leap to the forefront of the same industry in the country. The products produced by the company have been comprehensively tested by the national quality supervision agency for performance indicators and have been recognized by the quality supervision agency. They have successively obtained the national quality inspection certification, the national pressure pipeline component safety registration certification, the ISO9001:2008 quality management system certification, and the EU CE certification. Faced with the increasingly fierce market competition and the severe test of global economic integration, Hugong people carry forward the corporate spirit of "unity and progress, innovation and pragmatism", make unremitting efforts, redouble their efforts, provide new and better products and services for new and old customers, and create value for customers.

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What is a Ball Valve?

A ball valve is a type of valve that uses a spherical ball with a hole through it to control the flow of a fluid. The ball rotates within the valve body to either allow or block the flow of liquid or gas. When the hole in the ball is aligned with the inlet and outlet ports of the valve, the fluid can flow through. When the ball is rotated so that the hole is perpendicular to the ports, the flow is blocked.

History of Ball Valve

Early Origins: The concept of the ball valve dates back to the early 20th century. It was developed as an alternative to other valve types, such as gate and globe valves. The initial designs were relatively simple, with metal balls and basic sealing mechanisms. These early ball valves were used in applications where a quick - opening and closing valve was needed, such as in some industrial and plumbing systems.
Technological Advancements: As engineering and manufacturing technologies advanced, ball valves became more sophisticated. The development of better sealing materials, such as PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), improved the valve's leak - tightness. The use of different ball materials and coatings allowed for better compatibility with various fluids. Additionally, the design of the valve's actuator mechanisms evolved, enabling more precise control of the ball's rotation and better integration with automated systems.
Modern Developments: In modern times, ball valves have seen significant improvements. The integration of advanced manufacturing techniques like CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining has allowed for more precise ball and valve body construction. The development of multi - way ball valves, which can direct fluid flow in multiple directions, has expanded their applications. They are now widely used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and water treatment, as well as in residential and commercial plumbing.

Purpose of Ball Valve

Flow Control: The primary purpose of a ball valve is to control the flow of fluids. It can quickly and effectively start or stop the flow of liquids or gases. In a plumbing system, for example, a ball valve can be used to shut off the water supply to a particular fixture or area. In industrial processes, it can regulate the flow of chemicals, gases, or slurries.
Isolation: Ball valves are excellent for isolating different parts of a system. They provide a reliable shut - off, preventing fluid from flowing between different sections of a pipeline or equipment. This is useful in maintenance operations, where a particular component or section of a system needs to be isolated from the rest of the system to perform repairs or replacements.
Quick - Acting Operation: The rotational movement of the ball allows for a fast - opening and closing action. This is beneficial in applications where rapid response is required, such as in emergency shut - off systems or in processes that need to quickly change the flow path of a fluid.

Principle of Ball Valve

Rotational Ball Movement: The operation of a ball valve is based on the rotation of the ball. The ball is usually connected to a handle or an actuator. When the handle or actuator is turned, the ball rotates within the valve body. The position of the hole in the ball relative to the inlet and outlet ports determines the state of the flow. If the hole is in line with the ports, the flow path is open, and the fluid can pass through. If the hole is perpendicular to the ports, the flow is blocked.
Sealing Mechanism: The seal between the ball and the valve body is crucial for the valve's performance. High - quality seals, often made of materials like PTFE, are used to prevent fluid leakage. The seal is usually located around the ball and is designed to provide a tight seal when the valve is in the closed position. The design of the valve body and the ball's surface finish also contribute to the effectiveness of the sealing.

Features of Ball Valve

Quick - Opening and Closing: As mentioned earlier, ball valves have a rapid response time. The 90 - degree rotation of the ball allows for a very fast transition from a fully open to a fully closed position or vice - versa. This is a significant advantage in applications where speed of operation is crucial.
Low - Pressure Drop: When the ball valve is open, the flow path is relatively straight through the hole in the ball. This results in a low pressure drop across the valve compared to some other valve types, such as globe valves. A low - pressure drop means that less energy is required to move the fluid through the valve, making it more energy - efficient.
Good Sealability: With proper sealing materials and design, ball valves can provide an excellent seal. The PTFE or other elastomeric seals can withstand a wide range of pressures and temperatures and prevent fluid leakage. This is important in applications where fluid containment is critical, such as in the handling of hazardous chemicals.[!--empirenews.page--]
Versatility in Fluid Handling: Ball valves can handle a wide variety of fluids, including water, oils, gases, and some slurries. The materials used in the construction of the valve, such as the ball material (e.g., stainless steel, brass), valve body (e.g., PVC, carbon steel), and seals can be selected to be compatible with different fluid chemistries and operating conditions.
Simple Operation: The operation of a ball valve is relatively straightforward. A simple handle can be used to turn the ball, making it easy to understand and operate. In addition, ball valves can also be equipped with automated actuators, such as electric or pneumatic actuators, for remote control and integration into more complex systems.

Types of Ball Valve

Full - Port Ball Valve: In a full - port ball valve, the diameter of the hole in the ball is the same as the internal diameter of the pipeline. This allows for a full - bore flow when the valve is open, minimizing the pressure drop and providing maximum flow capacity. Full - port ball valves are often used in applications where a high flow rate and low - resistance flow path are required, such as in water distribution systems.
Reduced - Port Ball Valve: The hole in the ball of a reduced - port ball valve is smaller than the internal diameter of the pipeline. This type of valve is used when a reduced flow rate is acceptable or when the valve needs to control the flow more precisely. Reduced - port ball valves are also sometimes used to limit the flow rate for safety or process - control reasons.
Multi - Way Ball Valve: Multi - way ball valves have more than two ports and can direct fluid flow in multiple directions. For example, a three - way ball valve can be used to either combine two fluid streams into one or to split a single fluid stream into two different directions. These valves are useful in complex piping systems and in applications where fluid routing needs to be changed frequently.
Floating Ball Valve: In a floating ball valve, the ball is not fixed in position and is allowed to move slightly. The pressure of the fluid helps to seal the ball against the valve seat. Floating ball valves are simple in design and are often used in low - to - medium - pressure applications.
Trunnion - Mounted Ball Valve: Trunnion - mounted ball valves have a more complex design where the ball is supported by trunnions (pivots). These valves are suitable for high - pressure and large - diameter applications. The trunnion - mounted design provides better stability and support for the ball, allowing for more reliable operation under high - pressure conditions.

Precautions for using Ball Valve

Proper Installation: Ball valves must be installed correctly according to the manufacturer's instructions. This includes proper alignment with the pipeline, correct connection of the actuator (if applicable), and ensuring a stable mounting to prevent vibration and misalignment. Incorrect installation can lead to poor sealing, difficulty in operation, and premature wear of the valve components.
Fluid Compatibility: It's essential to ensure that the valve materials are compatible with the fluid being handled. Consider the chemical composition, temperature, and viscosity of the fluid. Using a valve that is not suitable for the fluid can lead to corrosion, erosion of internal components, and leakage. For example, a ball valve used to handle corrosive chemicals should have corrosion - resistant materials and seals.
Operating Pressure and Temperature: Operate the ball valve within its specified pressure and temperature limits. Excessive pressure can cause the valve to leak or damage its internal components. High - temperature fluids can affect the performance of the seals and the movable element, leading to a poor seal or difficulty in operation. Regularly monitor the operating conditions to ensure the valve's proper function.
Pre - Operation Checks: Before starting the valve, conduct a thorough inspection. Check for any signs of damage during transportation or installation, such as cracks in the valve body, damaged seals, or loose connections. Ensure that the ball rotates freely and that the actuation mechanism (if applicable) functions correctly. Also, check for any debris or foreign objects inside the valve that could affect its operation.
Maintenance and Inspection: Regular maintenance is crucial for the proper functioning of a ball valve. Periodically clean the valve to remove any accumulated dirt, scale, or debris that could affect the seal or the movement of the ball. Check and replace worn - out seals, bearings, and other components as needed. Lubricate the moving parts according to the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure smooth operation. Additionally, test the valve's performance regularly to ensure a reliable shut - off.[!--empirenews.page--]

Things to consider when purchasing Ball Valve

Fluid Characteristics: Analyze the type of fluid (liquid or gas), its chemical composition, viscosity, temperature, and any other relevant properties. Choose a ball valve with materials and seals that are compatible with the fluid. For example, if the fluid is a high - viscosity liquid, a valve with a larger bore and a more robust actuation mechanism may be required to ensure proper operation.
Flow Requirements: Consider the flow rate and the need for a full - bore or restricted - flow design. Full - port ball valves are suitable for applications where a high flow rate and low - resistance flow path are needed, while reduced - port valves may be more appropriate for applications where a more precise flow control is desired. The size of the valve (diameter of the inlet and outlet) should be selected according to the expected flow volume and the pipe diameter.
Actuation Method: Decide whether a manual, electric, or pneumatic actuation method is more suitable for your application. Manual ball valves are simple and cost - effective, suitable for applications where the valve is not frequently operated or where remote control is not necessary. Electric and pneumatic valves offer the advantage of remote operation and can be integrated into automated systems, but they are generally more complex and costly.
Pressure and Temperature Ratings: Check the valve's pressure and temperature ratings to ensure that it can handle the operating conditions of your system. The valve should be able to withstand the maximum expected pressure and temperature without failure or performance degradation. Consider any potential pressure surges or temperature fluctuations in your application when selecting the valve.
Budget: Establish a budget for the ball valve purchase. The cost can vary depending on the valve's size, type, materials, actuation method, and brand. Consider not only the initial purchase price but also the long - term costs such as maintenance, replacement parts, and potential downtime. A more expensive valve with better quality and durability may be a more cost - effective choice in the long run if it reduces the need for frequent repairs and replacements.
Brand and Reputation: Choose a reputable brand with a good track record in manufacturing ball valves. Read customer reviews and ask for recommendations from other users or industry experts to assess the quality, reliability, and performance of different models. A well - known brand is more likely to provide reliable customer service and replacement parts.

Terms of Ball Valve

Ball Material: The material of the ball, such as stainless steel, brass, or other alloys, determines the valve's resistance to corrosion, mechanical strength, and compatibility with the fluid. The choice of ball material should be based on the characteristics of the fluid and the operating environment.
Seal Material: The material of the seals, such as PTFE or other elastomers, determines the valve's ability to provide a leak - tight seal. The seal material should be compatible with the fluid and able to withstand the operating pressure and temperature.
Flow Coefficient (Cv): A measure of the valve's capacity to pass a given volume of fluid at a specific pressure drop. It is used to size the valve correctly for a particular application and to predict its flow performance. The Cv value is usually provided by the manufacturer and is an important parameter in valve selection.
Actuation Type: Refers to how the valve is operated, such as manual, electric, or pneumatic. The actuation type affects the valve's response time, ease of operation, and integration with control systems.
Pressure Rating: The maximum pressure that the valve can withstand and operate under. It is an important specification to ensure that the valve is suitable for the intended application and to prevent failure due to over - pressurization.