Stainless steel 3 way valves are ideal for the control of water, gas and oil. They have a simple on/off function by turning a sphere-shaped obstructer 90 degrees.
They are available with an electric actuator, in either two-position or modulating control and a choice of supply voltages. They also feature a weatherproof housing.
Types
3-way ball valves allow you to divert the flow of a fluid or gas to two different directions. They can also be used to combine or alternate the flow of liquids from one location to another. They can be easily set up by simply turning the handle to change the direction of the flow.
These ball valves are made from a high-quality stainless steel material and come with PTFE seals which are resistant to most gases and liquids. They can withstand operating pressures up to 1000PSI. They can be used with a manual lever, gear unit, pneumatic actuator or electrical actuator.
Kinvalve offers a range of 3-way SS ball valve sizes up to 4″ with flanged or screwed end connections. They can be configured in L-pattern and T-pattern flow patterns. They have a Blow-out Proof Stem which prevents damage from occurring due to overpressure. They are also fire safe and come with ISO 5211 mounting base options.
Applications
Electric actuated 3-way stainless steel ball valve is used as diverter or selector valve to control the flow of water, air and oil in pipes. Its features are simple structure, fast switching, large circulation capacity and zero leakage.
The actuator is directly mounted on the valve to make it a solid assemblage for tight spaces and eliminate the need for valve-actuator mounting kits. When a continuous voltage signal is applied to the actuator, it runs and via an all metal gear drive rotates the valve one quarter turn to open or close it. It can also stay in its last known position with loss of power.
The blow-out proof stem helps in adding safety to the 3-way Stainless Steel Ball Valves. This stem is inserted from inside the valve and is compressed by gland flange & stem holding to prevent it from blowing out. This makes the valve safe to use in the piping system.
Materials
Stainless steel explosion proof ball valves have the ability to split, divert, and alternate flow with ease. These valves are often used in applications with flammable liquids, gases, powders and mixed media.
Having one common port, the L-flow pattern valve is able to divide and connect flow from two different sources to each other while T-flow ball valves are used for mixing and connecting flows from two perpendicular ports. Both of these types can easily switch the direction of flow with a simple turn of the handle.
These are commonly found in petrochemical, metallurgy and light industry fields to cut off or circulate fluid. They feature a simple structure, fast switching, large circulation capacity, zero leakage, and are suitable for high viscosity, fiber and fine particle occasions. They also have the ability to be insulated and are made of solid, non-corrosive material. There are various end connections to choose from such as press-to-connect, threaded, solder or flanged.
Installation
Stainless steel 3-way ball valves are used to control gas or fluid flow. These valves have two openings that connect in the middle at 90 degrees and can either divert or mix the flow. They can also be used to regulate the amount of fluid coming into or out of a pipe system.
They can be operated manually with a lever handle, or they can be directly mounted to actuators. The direct mounting creates a compact assembly and eliminates the need for extra equipment such as gearboxes or brackets. The actuators can be pneumatic double acting or spring return. The double acting actuator uses the air supply ports to open and close the valve, while the spring return model only needs a small amount of compressed air to hold the valve closed.
Explosion proof electric 3-way ball valves are available with a variety of supply voltages and two-position or modulating control. They are designed to provide high-viscosity, fiber-containing or solid particle fluid occasions with good sealing performance and large circulation capacity.Explosion Proof Stainless 3-Way Ball Valves