Ball valves are also called 90-degree valves, and they are designed to shut off or to allow the flow of media through the valve at a given point in the system. Ball valves often have an exterior lever type of handle, but they can also be controlled automatically in a system.
There are several materials found in ball valves used across industries. Traditionally, valves have been made of brass or bronze, but these valves tend to be heavy and usually required panel mounting when used with lightweight types of pipe or tubing.
Today, a more cost-effective and practical option for many types of applications is the corrosion-resistant PVC ball valve . A closer look at the advantages of choosing these types of valves makes the popularity of these components easy to understand.
Durability and Lightweight
While a PVC ball valve is lightweight, it also offers some natural resilience to impact and damage. This means that the valves have a long life cycle and are not likely to crack or split with most types of impact. Additionally, the choice of PVC material allows for a single body, eliminating seams or joints in the valve that create areas of potential weakness.
Lightweight valves are important in equipment using tubing. Heavier valves require specialized mounting on the equipment to prevent the weight of the valve from damaging or kinking the tubing.
Leak Free Joints
With different types of ends, the design of a PVC ball valve can accommodate all types of tubes and pipes. The choice of barbed ends allows for insertion into plastic tubing, while threaded ends can be used with PVC pipe.
The choice of PVC also makes it easy to create complete seals on the joints between the valve and the tubing or pipe. When leaks are not a concern, the system is more efficient and requires less maintenance and repairs.
