Two Pieces
Two-way two-piece ball valves are primarily used as isolation valves in industrial networks for liquids, gases, low- and medium-pressure steam, compressed air, process water, fuels and compatible chemical media. The two-piece body construction provides a compact valve design with straight-through flow, low pressure drop in the fully open position and quarter-turn operation for rapid open/close service.
Valve selection should be based on nominal pressure, operating temperature, connection type and material compatibility with the process medium. Available executions may include full-bore or reduced-bore designs, with threaded, flanged or welded connections according to the applicable series and standards such as DIN, ANSI/ASME, BSP, NPT, ISO 228 or ISO 7. Pressure class and temperature limits must always be verified against the combined rating of the body material, ball seats and sealing elements.
For industrial applications, common body materials include brass, carbon steel, stainless steel and cast steel. Seat materials such as PTFE, reinforced PTFE, TFM, PEEK or metal seats influence shut-off tightness, operating torque, temperature resistance and suitability for corrosive or lightly contaminated media. For automated operation, the presence of an ISO 5211 mounting pad and the actuator torque requirement at maximum differential pressure should be checked.
These valves are not intended for continuous throttling service, as partial opening can accelerate seat wear and increase the risk of leakage. Maintenance evaluation should include inspection of stem sealing, external leakage points, seat wear and deposits inside the ball cavity, especially in systems with thermal cycling, condensate, suspended solids or intermittent operation.