Floating ball valves, the prevalent choice for industrial piping systems, are engineered to ensure a tight seal by pressing the ball against the downstream seat as the medium's pressure is applied to the seats.
Operated by a shaft (or stem) attached to the ball's apex, these valves can be rotated 90 degrees. As the ball spins, the port or bore is either exposed or covered by the valve body, thereby controlling the flow of the medium.
Floating ball valves are lightweight, cost-effective, and highly functional, making them ubiquitous in the oil & gas, steam, petrochemical, and chemical industries.
ACEV provides an extensive selection of floating ball valves, encompassing both side entry and top entry models. Our offerings also include both soft-seated and metal-seated options.
These valves are meticulously designed and manufactured to cater to a wide array of applications in sectors such as energy, petroleum, LNG, hydrogen, chemicals, coal chemicals, pulp & paper, and water treatment.
ACEV's floating ball valves are available as forged or cast, with exotic material options and swift delivery times.
Soft-seated floating ball valves
ACEV's soft-seated floating ball valves cater to a diverse range of applications in oil & gas, petrochemical, air separation, and LNG industries, where high-quality and reliable valves are paramount.
Available in both forged and cast versions, our soft-seated floating ball valves boast zero leakage, bidirectional sealing, and ease of operation.
Designed according to ISO 17292, BS5351, API 608, and API 6D standards, ACEV's end-entry (also known as side-entry) soft-seated floating ball valves come in sizes ranging from 1/2" to 10", with a broad temperature range (-46°C to 200°C) and pressure range (150LB to 2500LB).
Metal-seated Floating Ball valves
ACEV's metal-seated floating ball valve is engineered for robust performance in harsh environments, including high-temperature and high-pressure industries. It excels in applications involving the conversion of hydrocarbons into gas, diesel, jet fuel, and other refined products, as well as in demanding scenarios like superheated steam, abrasive media, coking processes, mining operations, and power generation.
With a diverse selection of body materials and end connections, ACEV's valves offer exceptional durability and reliable shut-off capabilities, ensuring they outperform other valves in numerous applications prone to premature failure.
Top-entry Floating Ball valves
ACEV's top-entry floating ball valves facilitate effortless in-line service or replacement without compromising valve integrity. These valves are ideal for piping systems where the valve top can be detached, granting access to the ball and seats without dismantling the entire valve from the system. Typically favored in process systems preferring in-line maintenance over full removal, they excel in typical cryogenic applications such as LNG, LPG, and air separation. Leveraging cutting-edge lip seal technology and intelligent valve designs, ACEV ensures exceptional sealing performance even at minus 196°C operating temperatures.
Ranges:
·Size: 1/2" to 12" (DN15 to DN300)
·Pressure Rating: ASME CLASS 150 to 2500 (PN16 to PN420)
·Temperature: -196°C to 816°C (-320°F to 1500°F)
Construction Highlights:
·Body Types: One-piece (side or top entry), split-body (2-PC, 3-PC, side or end entry)
·Bore Options: Full or reduced
·Pattern Lengths: Long or short
·Design Features: Anti-static, blowout-proof, fire-safe
·End Connections: Flanged (RF, FF, RTJ, etc.), butt-weld (BW), socket-weld (SW), threaded (THR/NPT), wafer
·Operation Methods: Lever, gear, actuator (pneumatic, electric, hydraulic)
·Body Materials: Monel, Inconel, Hastelloy, Incoloy, duplex and super duplex stainless steel, carbon steel (including low temp), low alloy steel, stainless steel, titanium, etc.
Applicable Standards:
·Design: API 608, API 6D, ISO 17292, ISO 14313, BS5351, ASME B16.34
·Flanged Ends: ASME B16.5
·Butt-Welded Ends: ASME B16.25
·Socket-Welded Ends: ASME B16.11
·Threaded Ends: ASME B1.20.1
·Face-to-Face Dimensions: ASME B16.10, EN558, JIS B2002, MSS SP72
·Pressure-Temperature Ratings: ASME B16.34
·Mounting Pad: ISO 5211
·Inspection & Testing: API 598, API 6D, EN12266, MSS SP82, ISO 5208
·** Fugitive Emission**: ISO 15848, API 624
·Firesafe: API 6FA, API 607, ISO10497
Optional Features:
·Extended bonnet
·Lip seals
·Local CRA overlay
·Heating jacket
·Drain & vent
·Mechanically interlocking device
