Service Ball Valve Inline FI X FI L
JX-0445
1/2 DN15 25 bar
3/4 DN20 25 bar
1 DN25 25 bar
Service Ball Valve Design:
Service ball valves are one of the most popular components in fluid control mechanisms. They have a ball-like closure element that is hollow in its center. The valve works with this ball, which rotates inside the body to shut on/off the liquid or gas flow. When the hole aligns with the flow path, the valve is open; otherwise, it is shut.
When the ball turns through 90 degrees, the hole is now perpendicular to the flow path, and the valve is closed, stopping the flow. Tight sealing and easy operation with low wear are assured in the design. They are usually fitted with a lever handle for manual operation.
Size Chart for Service Ball Valve Inline FI X FI L
(inches)
| Valve Size (inches) | Port Sze (Inches) | Dimensions (LxWxH, inches) |
| ½ | 0.5 | 2.25 x 1.0 x 1.25 |
| ¾ | 0.75 | 2.5 x 1.25 x 1.5 |
| 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 x 1.5 x 1.75 |
| 1 ¼ | 1.25 | 3.75 x 1.75 x 2.0 |
| 1 ½ | 1.5 | 4.25 x 2.0 x 2.5 |
| 2 | 2.0 | 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.0 |
Raw Material:
The service ball valves are fabricated from good-quality raw materials to ensure the devices are robust, efficient, and long-lasting. The primary raw material used in their manufacture is stainless steel, regarded as an excellent material for resisting corrosion and high temperatures. Brass comes standard with good mechanical properties at a reasonable cost.
PTFE or Teflon is used for the seats and seals; good chemical resistance and low friction properties are ensured. All these materials together guarantee the resistance of the valve to rough operating conditions and a tight seal.
Ball Valve Inline FI X FI L Temperature and Pressure Range
Service ball valves are meant to handle varying temperatures and pressures. They usually work inside the -50°F to 550°F temperature range (-46°C to 287°C). Pressure for these valves runs up to 150 Bar. This makes it very compatible in both the industrial and commercial areas.
Ball Valve Inline FI X FI L Features:
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Broad temperature and pressure range
- Long service life
- Versatile mounting options
- Tight sealing capability
- Low maintenance requirements
- Easy operation with lever handle
- High-quality construction materials
- Available in various sizes
- Suitable for both liquid and gas applications
Applications of Service Ball Valve:
Ball valves have been in service in many industries and sectors owing to their versatility and reliability. They find industrial applications in pipeline systems, chemical processing plants, and water treatment plants. Commercially, they are applied in plumbing and gas supply networks where good, uninterrupted performance is required.
In residential service, ball valves are installed to shut off water in safe and secure household plumbing. These valves are suitable for various specialized applications, from handling corrosive fluids in chemical industries to managing high-pressure systems within the oil and gas sectors.
Advantages of a Service Ball Valve:
Service ball valves have several advantages, making them one of the most prevalent options for many uses. They are reliable regarding their operation without failure, which decreases their downtime and maintenance costs.
They are cost-effective in price against performance. Regarding flexibility, the ball valves in service range from low-pressure residential to high-pressure industrial applications within different systems.
Another key benefit of using them is excellent safety because a tight shut-off prevents any leakage that may cause hazards. Due to the durable construction, long service life allows service ball valves to bear the harshest conditions and provide years of service.
Why Choose Plumberstar Service Ball Valve:
Plumberstar valves are made from top-grade raw materials that excel in corrosion and wear resistance. This valve has a design feature that ensures tight closure and smooth operation, thus reducing the possibility of leakage and maintenance.
We provide a wide range of sizes to meet diversified applications. For customers of Plumberstar, it is possible to ensure the quality of products, with consumer satisfaction being emphasized, to ensure safe and effective operation in your systems.
FAQs
- What is the difference between a service ball valve and other valves?
Standard ball valves, gate valves, and stop valves work for regular flow control. Our service ball valve is built for a different core purpose. It is designed for equipment checks and repair work. You can cut off the water flow to one section of the pipe or a single machine quickly. The whole water or heating system keeps running without a shutdown.
Common valves are made mostly to adjust liquid flow. This service ball valve puts easy maintenance first. It opens and shuts quickly, and keeps tight seals for many years. People fit this valve on water heaters, water meters, boilers, HVAC gear, and all kinds of water supply and drain equipment. Plumberstar service ball valves use one-piece forged bodies made from premium lead-free brass. Inside sits an accurate chrome-coated ball with PTFE sealing seats. You only turn the handle 90 degrees to open or close fully. You can separate a pipe section in a matter of seconds.
- How do you ensure concentricity between the machined ball and the service ball valve body?
Plumberstar service ball valves are fully shaped with precise CNC machining in one step. We lock the valve in one fixed position to cut all core sizes. This method removes errors from repeated repositioning. The valve ball gets fine grinding work. Its roundness stays within 0.02 mm max. The valve turns smoothly and keeps tight seals for a long time. We use custom fixed jigs while putting each valve together. These jigs keep the ball and valve seat perfectly aligned. Workers tighten every part to fixed torque rules during assembly.
We test every finished ball valve. Each unit passes shell pressure and sealing pressure checks one by one. We also take sample pieces from every batch. Inspectors measure key sizes, check alignment, and test turning force. We run long-cycle durability tests on new items and the main standard models.
- What is the MOQ of the service ball valve?
Our service ball valves come in three regular sizes: 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″. The standard OEM minimum order is 500 pieces for every single size. You can mix multiple sizes into one shipment. We can adjust exact numbers after talking through your full order plan.
Small custom changes like laser-printed logos or custom marks on valve handles need 800 to 1,000 pieces per size. If you only need blank neutral packaging, you still follow the base 500-piece minimum for each size.
We can send 1-5 sample valves for every size. The money you spend on samples will be subtracted from your later bulk order payment. If you need ODM work such as new molds, unique thread designs, or brand new valve structures, we suggest ordering 2,000 to 5,000 pieces per size.
- What is the lead time of the service ball valve?
We have ready-made samples of service ball valves in stock. If you order fewer than 10 pieces of one size, we can send them out in 1 to 3 working days. Samples with a sandblasted surface take longer. They need surface finishing, pressure tests, and packing before shipping. The whole process takes 5 to 7 working days. Buyers cover the sample delivery cost. We will cut the sample cost off your later bulk order if you meet our cooperation rules.
Our regular sandblasted lead-free brass ball valves have three common sizes: 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″. No custom logos or special boxes for these orders. We start production after you confirm the order and pay the deposit. Normal production takes 25 to 35 days.
We keep finished goods or half-finished parts for some sizes. If your chosen size is in stock, we can ship goods in about 15 days. The exact timeline depends on our production plan. We also allow you to combine different sizes into one full container shipment. Simple OEM work includes laser brand marks and custom colored boxes. These extra jobs add 3 to 7 extra days to your production schedule.
ODM changes need us to adjust valve body shapes, thread types, or internal sealing parts. We have to check your drawings, test trial samples, and make special tooling first. All these steps push the full lead time to around 45 to 60 days.
- Can service ball valves handle corrosive fluids?
Plumberstar service ball valves are built with lead‑free brass as the main raw material. We sandblast the valve surface at our factory. This finish holds up well to lightly corrosive liquids like tap water and regular neutral clean water. It works great for normal household water pipe systems. Do not use this valve long-term with highly corrosive liquids, such as strong acid, strong alkali, or high-salinity water.
We fit modified PTFE seals inside every standard valve. This material stands weak acid, weak alkali, and light oil stains. It works steadily between 0°C and 80°C all year round. If your liquid carries too much chloride, acid, or alkali, we can swap these standard seals for fluororubber parts. The new seals fight corrosion far better.
