Ball Valves: Their Functions and Applications
How Do Ball Valves Work? KHD Valves Automation Pvt Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality ball valves in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. A ball valve is a form of shut-off valve that uses a rotatable ball with a bore to regulate the flow of a liquid or gas. By turning the ball a quarter turn (90 degrees) around its axis, the medium can flow through or be obstructed. They have a long service life and ensure solid sealing throughout the valve's life, even when it is not in use for a long time. As a result, rather than being employed as a gate valve, they are more usually used as a shut off valve. They also outperform most other types of valves in terms of resistance to polluted media. In some cases, ball valves can also be utilized as a control valve. This use is less popular due to the comparatively poor accuracy of managing the flow rate in contrast to other types of control valves. The valve, on the other hand, provides certain benefi...