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| Media: | Gas, Water, Steam |
| Material: | Ss,Carbon Steel |
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If your industrial application involves high pressures, high pressures, and other severe conditions, a forged ball valve may be better suited to your needs. A forged valve is fabricated differently than many other types of ball valves, which are typically cast. In this article, we will explore the differences in the manufacturing process and also some reasons why you may choose a forged valve for your purposes.
The ball valve operates by rotating the ball 90 degrees using a handle or actuator, which changes the alignment of the hole or passage. When the hole aligns with the inlet and outlet ports, the valve is open, allowing the fluid or gas to flow through. When the hole is perpendicular to the ports, the valve is closed, stopping the flow.
High pressure industrial ball valves are specifically designed to withstand and regulate the flow of fluids or gases under high pressure conditions, typically ranging from a few hundred to several thousand pounds per square inch (psi). These valves are constructed using robust materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, or other alloys that can handle the high pressures without leaking or failing.
When you need a forged ball valve, the fabrication process works a little differently from cast ball valves. Just like cast
valves, forged valve manufacturing begins with the design and engineering for the valve. You can choose many different design factors to suit your needs. Our team creates forged ball valves in a range of sizes, pressure classes, alloys, and trim packages. For instance, you can order our forged severe service ball valves in sizes ranging from ½" to 20" and classes from 150# to 4500# ANSI.
Once finalizing the valve design, our experts begin the fabrication process. Valve forging involves shaping metal components through mechanical forces, often using heat to make the steel more malleable. Valve bodies and internal components are all forged to provide strong, heavy duty, and reliable valves for your application.
| Body & End Piece | ASTM A 105 - Forged Carbon Steel |
| 304 / 304L Forged Stainless Steel ASTM A 182 F 304 / F 304L - | |
| ASTM A 182 F 316 / F 316L - Forged Stainless Steel 316 / 316L | |
| ASTM A 182 F 11 / F 22 - Alloy Steel | |
| Ball | ASTM A 351 GR. CF 8 / CF 8M (SS 304 / SS 316) |
| ASTM A 182 F304 / F316 (SS 304 / SS 316) | |
| ASTM A 351 GR. CF 3 / CF 3M (SS 304L / SS 316L) | |
| ASTM A 182 F304L / F316L (SS 304L / SS 316L) | |
| Stem | 304 / 316 (SS 304 / SS 316) - ASTM A 276 T |
| 304L / 316L (SS 304L / SS 316L) - ASTM A 276 T | |
| ASTM A 276 T - 410 (SS 410) | |
| Ball Seat & Body Seal | PTFE Virgin / 25% Glass Filled - GFT / Carbon Filled - CFT |
| PEEK / Delrin / Grafoil - Graphite Ring | |
| Gland Packing | PTFE Virgin / 25% Glass Filled - GFT / Carbon Filled - CFT |
| Grafoil - Graphite Ring | |
| Stud & Nut | ASTM A 193 GR. B7 / A 194 GR. 2H |
| S.S. 304 / S.S. 316 |
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