Ball valves are commonly made from brass, a metal alloyed from copper and zinc. Brass ball valves are manufactured by casting; the ball is chrome plated to increase its durability. The diameter of the valve varies from mini valves that are less than an inch up to a number of feet. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Burkert Fluid Control Systems
Huntersville, NC | 800-325-1405The ball valves that we are able to provide will withstand the tests of time in order to provide a long lasting value! We have locations in thirty five countries worldwide and we are dedicated to being wherever you need us to be! We have the knowledge and the capability to work with you closely in order to come up with the perfect product to suit your needs!
International Polymer Solutions Inc.
Irvine, CA | 949-458-3731We make the best ball valves in the industry! All of our products have been guaranteed for over 46 years and we are keeping it that way. We devote all of our extra attention directly to our customers. We provide first class solenoid valve solutions for top-of-the-line customers! We are committed to bringing you the best of the best when it comes to high quality products. For more information, give us a call today!
EVSCO, Inc.
McHenry, IL | 855-635-4366EVSCO elliptic valves are primarily utilized in fluid, pneumatic and vacuum system applications. Evsco valves are manufactured in Polypropylene and PVDF materials for use in environments that can be corrosive and/or aggressive. Our products include 2-way, 3-way, 4-way and 5-way Valves, Stack Valves, Cross Over Valves, Fittings and Mounting Components. Our valves offer unique solutions to flow pattern challenges.
Elite Valve Canada
Sarnia, ON | 519-332-8809Elite Valve Canada is a North American supplier of knife gates, ball valves and AWWA butterfly valves to the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, commercial and paper industries. With the highest quality casting and the closest detail for the smallest components, we are becoming the valve of choice.
Hoke Inc.
Spartanburg, SC | 864-574-7966Hoke specializes in ASME standard ball valves, plug valves, flow valves, metering valves, selector valves, packless valves and needle valves. Our ball valves include high pressure valves, brass ball valves, stainless steel valves, 3 way valves and ball check valves. In business since 1925.
Brass Ball Valve - Burkert Fluid Controls SystemsBrass ball valves are used for shut-off applications because they provide a perfect seal even if they have not been used for long periods of time. They are generally not used in throttling applications because spherical discs do not allow for fine control. Because the actuator has to move only a short distance to open or close the valve, small adjustments and minor movements are difficult to control. Brass ball valves are used by industries that transport water or other liquids as well as gases and some solid-liquid mixtures.
Brass Ball Valve - Burkert Fluid Controls SystemsBall valve manufacturers produce several variations of brass ball valves in terms, ports and size. Two-way ball valves are the most basic and have one straight hole bored through the ball, providing one inlet and one outlet. L type ball valves have two holes that meet in the middle, providing one inlet and two outlets.
The ball can be rotated a quarter turn in order to direct flow one way and, when rotated 180°, directs it the other way. Another quarter turn closes the valve completely. T type brass ball valves have three holes drilled at 90° angles that meet in the center, forming a T. The single inlet can direct the flow into two outlets simultaneously or individually shutting off one or all of the passageways it connects.
Other options include a full port ball valve where the ball itself is larger than the passage size. Because the ball is the same diameter of the pipe, there is no flow restriction. A standard port ball valve has a hole that is smaller than the passageway because the ball is not over sized. Reduced port ball valves have even smaller balls with smaller holes to significantly restrict the flow.
