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
Irvine, CA | 800-325-1405Our engineers are experts at creating reliable ball valves. These outstanding items are extremely durable and long lasting. We can specialize any order if you require. You will be impressed with these trustworthy products. Our team will work with you to determine the most ideal solution for your situation. There is no project too complex for our engineers. If you would like to learn more then please give us a call today!
Assured Automation
Roselle, NJ | 800-899-0553Here at Assured Automation we work hard to supply you with a wide variety of ball valves. Our fabrications are guaranteed to increase the proficiency of your facilities and applications. All of our products are beyond compare. We utilize energy efficient processes which results in savings for our customers. All of our products are designed with you in mind!
Bee Valve Inc.
Elyria, OH | 800-634-3078All of our ball valves are engineered by our talented staff that is capable of designing any order to meet a particular application. Our products are manufactured from high quality materials which results in outstanding levels of customer satisfaction. We are a preferred supplier of ball valve systems and we promise to manufacture all of your valves correctly the first time. Call us today!
Valve Check, Inc.
Maplewood, MN | 651-330-3437When it comes to ball valves, you can count on Valve Check to manufacture ball valves and relief valves! Our valves can operate up to 10,000 PSI, and can be made from such materials as brass, aluminum, steel and stainless steel. Many standards and configurations available! For more information, call us today! We look forward to working with you!
Watts®
North Andover, MA | 978-688-1811Watts® Regulator offers a full product line of ball valves, including brass ball valves, stainless steel ball valves, three-piece ball valves, bronze ball valves and more. We also manufacture high-quality check valves, butterfly valves, pressure regulators, relief valves and others.
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.