Product Overview
The 3-piece butt welded ball valve is a high-performance valve designed for demanding industrial applications requiring secure and durable pipeline connections. Featuring a three-piece body construction, this valve provides excellent maintainability and sealing performance. 、
The butt-welded connection ensures a permanent, leak-proof joint, making it ideal for high-pressure, high-temperature, and critical fluid control applications. Its compact design, superior durability, and ability to handle aggressive and high-temperature media make it suitable for a wide range of industries, including petrochemical, oil and gas, power generation, and chemical processing.
Key Features
Three-Piece Construction Simplifies maintenance by allowing easy disassembly without removing the valve body from the pipeline. Reduces downtime and operational costs in maintenance-intensive applications.
Butt-Welded Connection Provides a secure, permanent joint for enhanced leak-proof integrity. Eliminates potential leakage associated with threaded or flanged connections. Suitable for applications involving vibration, thermal expansion, or contraction
Flow Efficiency Full-port design minimizes pressure drop and ensures unrestricted flow, making it suitable for applications where flow efficiency is critical.
Fire-Safe and Anti-Static Design Meets fire-safe standards (API 607/ISO 10497) for reliable operation in fire-prone environments. Anti-static device ensures safety when handling flammable or explosive media.
Flexible Actuation Manual operation via heavy-duty lever or gear. Automation-ready with pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric actuators.
Advantages Compared to Other Valve Types
Secure Connection
The butt-welded joint eliminates the risk of leakage, outperforming flanged and threaded connections in high-pressure and high-temperature applications.
Enhanced Durability
Suitable for environments with vibration, thermal cycling, or corrosive media, offering a longer service life compared to other connection types.
Compact and Maintainable Design
The three-piece body design ensures that internal components can be serviced or replaced without removing the valve from the pipeline, reducing maintenance downtime.
Flow Efficiency
Full-port design minimizes pressure loss, which is a significant advantage over other valve types like globe valves.
Versatility
Can handle various media, including corrosive chemicals, high-temperature steam, and hydrocarbons, unlike butterfly or check valves that may have limitations with certain media.
Working conditions
cement factory, chemical plant, food factory, General, Petrochemical industry, power plant
Summarize
This 3-piece butt welded ball valve balances performance, durability, and maintainability, making it a preferred choice for medium-pressure, leak-sensitive applications. With its robust construction and versatile design, it meets the demands of modern industrial systems effectively.
| Nominal diameter |
DN10-DN50(1/2”-2”) |
| Nominal pressure |
PN10-PN100(CL150-CL600) |
| Temperature Range |
-29°C – 120°C |
| Connection Type |
Butt-Welded (ANSI B16.25) |
| Body Materials |
Carbon Steel (A105), Stainless Steel (304/316), Alloy Steel |
| Ball Materials |
Stainless Steel (304/316), Inconel |
| Seat Materials |
PTFE |
| Bore Type |
Full Port or Reduced Port |
| Actuation Options |
Manual |
| Function |
On or Off |