Eliminates flange joints and external leakage points, ideal for buried pipelines.
Reduces operating torque and ensures stable sealing under high pressure.
Balances pressure across the valve for safer and smoother operation.
Allows safe cavity pressure relief and pipeline drainage during maintenance.
Epoxy coating provides long-term protection in underground and outdoor environments.
Standardized mounting interface enables easy actuator installation and future automation.
A fully welded ball valve has a body formed by welding rather than using flanged connections. This design eliminates potential external leakage points, making it highly reliable and suitable for underground or buried pipeline applications where long-term integrity is critical.
In a trunnion mounted design, the ball is supported by fixed trunnion bearings at both the top and bottom. This support absorbs line pressure, preventing it from being fully transferred to the seats. As a result, the friction on the seating surfaces is significantly reduced, lowering the torque required to operate the valve, especially under high-pressure conditions.
The integrated bypass system equalizes the pressure on both sides of the ball before the valve is opened. This pressure balancing reduces the force needed to operate the valve, prevents sudden pressure surges, and ensures a safer, smoother opening process in high-pressure pipeline systems.
A built-in drain valve allows operators to safely relieve trapped cavity pressure and drain fluids from the pipeline section during maintenance or inspection. This feature enhances operational safety and eliminates the need for additional external drain connections, simplifying maintenance procedures.
The heavy-duty epoxy coating creates a robust protective barrier on the valve's exterior surface, guarding against rust, chemical exposure, moisture, and soil corrosion. This makes the valve well-suited for long-term deployment in underground installations and harsh outdoor environments, extending its service life significantly.
The ISO 5211 mounting pad provides a standardized interface that conforms to the international ISO 5211 standard for actuator mounting dimensions. This makes it straightforward to attach pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic actuators from a wide range of manufacturers, enabling seamless automation integration both at installation and as future upgrades are required.