Product
Floating Ball Valves
Floating ball valves for low to medium pressure applications in instrumentation and process systems.
Instrumentation Valves
Floating Ball Valves
- Max working pressure
- up to PN200, PN400
- Body materials
- CS, SS 304, SS 316, Brass, Duplex, Super Duplex, Inconel 625, Inconel 825
- Thread systems
- NPT, BSPP
Features
- Floating ball design for reliable shut-off and tight sealing.
- Bi-directional sealing suitable for flow in either direction.
- Low operating torque due to the floating ball arrangement.
- Bubble-tight shut-off for critical isolation applications.
- Fire-safe design available as per applicable standards.
- Anti-static and blowout-proof stem for enhanced operational safety.
- Multiple end connections available like flanged, threaded, socket weld, butt weld, etc.
- Soft or metal seat options for different temperature, pressure and service requirements.
- NACE-compliant construction available for sour-service applications.
- Compact and lightweight construction, requiring less installation space.
- Easy maintenance with replaceable seats and seals.
- Suitable for a wide range of applications.
- Available with manual, pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic actuation.
Applications
- Oil & Gas Industry
- Petrochemical & Chemical Plant
- Refineries
- Power Plant
- Water & Wastewater
- LNG & Gas Processing
- Hydrogen & Specialty Gas
- Steam & Utility Systems
- Tube OD range
- 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, 1-inch, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm
- Size range
- 1/4 in, 3/8 in, 1/2 in, 3/4 in, 1 in
- Max working pressure
- up to PN200, PN400
- Thread systems
- NPT, BSPP
- Body materials
- CS, SS 304, SS 316, Brass, Duplex, Super Duplex, Inconel 625, Inconel 825
- Temperature
- -29°C to +450°C
- Testing
- Every valve is tested before despatch, with complete component traceability
Part numbers
Fluid Controls' registered part numbers for this product. The table above prints no code per row, so each is listed with the size it was registered against.
| Part number | Tube OD | Thread system | Max working pressure | Body material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBV-4-4N | 1/4 in | 1/4 NPT | 3000 | SS 316 |
| FBV-8-8N | 1/2 in | 1/2 NPT | 3000 | SS 316 |
| FBV-12-12N | 3/4 in | 3/4 NPT | 2000 | SS 304 |
CS
on requestSupplied with EN 10204 3.1 material certification and heat-code traceability to the melt.
SS 304
on requestSupplied with EN 10204 3.1 material certification and heat-code traceability to the melt.
SS 316
standardSupplied with EN 10204 3.1 material certification and heat-code traceability to the melt.
Brass
on requestSupplied with EN 10204 3.1 material certification and heat-code traceability to the melt.
Duplex
on requestSupplied with EN 10204 3.1 material certification and heat-code traceability to the melt.
Super Duplex
on requestSupplied with EN 10204 3.1 material certification and heat-code traceability to the melt.
Inconel 625
on requestSupplied with EN 10204 3.1 material certification and heat-code traceability to the melt.
Inconel 825
on requestSupplied with EN 10204 3.1 material certification and heat-code traceability to the melt.
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