Fully Welded Ball Valve

Built for critical pipeline and transmission applications, the Fully Welded Ball Valve is designed to provide reliable isolation, long-term tight shut-off, and exceptional structural integrity under demanding operating conditions. Its fully welded body eliminates potential leakage paths associated with bolted body joints, providing enhanced resistance to external leakage, pipeline stresses, and environmental conditions. The robust construction makes it particularly suitable for high-pressure, high-temperature, and long-distance pipeline applications.

The Fully Welded Ball Valve is ideally suited for oil & gas, natural gas transmission, petrochemical, refinery, and other critical pipeline systems where safety, durability, and minimal maintenance are essential. Its compact and lightweight construction, combined with a reliable sealing system and corrosion-resistant design, provides dependable performance throughout extended service intervals.

 

Technical Specifications

Product description:

Fully-Welded Ball Valve

Model:

Q967F-Fully-Welded Ball Valve

Nominal diameter:

NPS 2"~48"

Operating temperature:

-196℃~593℃(the range of service temperature may vary for different materials)

Operating pressure:

150-2500 CLASS

Material:

Main material: A105N;A182 F304、F304L、F316、F316L、A352 LF2、LF2, etc.

Design standard:

API 6D、ASME B16.34

Structural length:

ASME B16.10

Connecting end:

ASME B16.5、ASME B16.25

Test standard:

API 598、ISO 5208

Operation method:

Handle, worm, motor-drive unit, pneumatic drive unit

Application fields:

Oil and natural gas pipelines, and urban gas pipeline

Features & Benefits

High-performance quarter-turn valve delivering bubble-tight shutoff for demanding process industries.

Fully Welded Body Construction

Welded body design eliminates bolted body joints and significantly reduces potential external leakage paths.

High Structural Integrity

The continuous welded body provides excellent resistance to internal pressure, pipeline loads, and external environmental stresses.

Reliable Tight Shut-Off

Precision-engineered ball and seat sealing systems provide dependable isolation and long-term sealing performance.

High Pressure & Temperature Capability

Robust construction and optimized sealing components enable reliable operation under demanding pressure and temperature conditions.

Compact & Lightweight Design

The welded construction can reduce overall valve weight and installation requirements compared with conventional bolted-body designs.

Low Operating Torque

Optimized ball and seat design reduces friction and operating torque, allowing efficient manual or automated operation.

Excellent Corrosion Resistance

Suitable material selection and protective coatings help provide long-term resistance to corrosion in buried and exposed pipeline environments.

Reduced Maintenance Requirements

The welded body minimizes the number of external joints and reduces routine maintenance requirements over the valve's service life.

Pipeline Stress Resistance

The robust body construction is designed to withstand pipeline loads, vibration, and thermal expansion encountered in long-distance transmission systems.

Wide Range of Applications

Suitable for natural gas transmission, oil pipelines, gas gathering systems, petrochemical facilities, refineries, and other critical pipeline applications.

Application Scenario

Testing Equipment

Certification and Testing

Our engineering team evaluates these factors to ensure long-term reliability and regulatory compliance.

FAQ

Q What is a ball valve used for?

A ball valve is designed for reliable on/off isolation by rotating a ball with a bore through 90 degrees. It is widely used in oil & gas, chemical processing, LNG, water treatment, and industrial pipeline systems requiring tight shutoff.

Q When should I choose a ball valve?

Choose a ball valve when you need bubble-tight sealing, low operating torque, quick quarter-turn operation, and long service life. It is ideal for frequent operation and automated process systems.

Q What is the difference between a floating ball valve and a trunnion-mounted ball valve?

Floating ball valves are suitable for small and medium sizes, while trunnion-mounted ball valves provide lower operating torque and greater stability for high-pressure and large-diameter applications.

Q Can ball valves be used for throttling?

Ball valves are primarily designed for on/off service. Although partial opening is possible, continuous throttling is generally not recommended because it may damage the sealing surfaces.

Q What materials are available for ball valves?

Ball valves are available in carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex stainless steel, alloy steel, and special materials to suit corrosive, high-temperature, cryogenic, and severe-service applications.

Q Which industries commonly use ball valves?

Ball valves are widely used in oil & gas, petrochemical, LNG, chemical processing, power generation, mining, and general industrial applications.

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