Ball valve are popular for their durability, versatility, fast cycle times, and tightness, and are often used in a variety of industrial and residential applications. They can handle fluid and gaseous media and support process pigging, a cleaning method in which a device called a pig is pumped into a pipeline to clean it. However, despite their versatility, ball valves are not recommended for control applications requiring extremely precise flow control.
Ball valve are used in piping systems in the following industries and applications:
· Oil & gas
· Petroleum refining
· Food & beverage
· Automotive
· Vehicle wash systems
· Power processing
· Pharmaceutical
· Chemical admixtures & treatment
· Irrigation & water treatment equipment
· Manufacturing facilities
