Forged Steel Ball Valves
Forged steel ball valves give fast quarter-turn shut-off with a strong, compact body for high-pressure service. Three-piece designs can be welded into the line and still serviced without cutting the pipe.
We supply one-, two- and three-piece forged ball valves in carbon, low-temperature and stainless steel, with floating or trunnion-mounted balls and fire-safe options.
Specifications
| Product name | Forged Steel Ball Valve |
|---|---|
| Valve type / design | Floating or trunnion ball; 1-piece, 2-piece or 3-piece; full or reduced bore |
| Body material | ASTM A105 / A105N; A350 LF2; A182 F304 / F316; SS316 ball and stem; PTFE, RPTFE, PEEK or metal seats |
| Size range | ½" to 4" (DN15 – DN100) |
| Pressure rating | Class 150 – 1500; 1000 – 6000 psi WOG for threaded / SW |
| End connections | Socket weld, threaded NPT, butt weld, flanged |
| Standards | API 608, ISO 17292, ASME B16.34, API 607 fire-safe, API 598 testing |
| Applications | Oil & gas, chemical, gas, instrument and high-pressure utility lines |
Industrial uses
- Oil & gasWellhead, skid and small-bore process isolation.
- Gas linesNatural gas, LPG and nitrogen isolation.
- Chemical processingCorrosive service with stainless body and PTFE seats.
- Hydraulics & high-pressure waterTest rigs, injection and washdown systems.
- Instrument & samplingRoot and sample point isolation.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fire-safe ball valve?
It is designed and tested (API 607 or API 6FA) to keep a tight seal, with limited leakage, after the soft seats are destroyed in a fire. It is required in many hydrocarbon services.
Why choose a 3-piece ball valve?
The centre body can be removed by unbolting it, without cutting a welded line, so seats and seals can be replaced in place.
Floating or trunnion?
Floating balls are standard in small sizes. Trunnion-mounted balls lower operating torque in larger sizes and higher pressure classes.