2 Piece Flanged End Ball Valve
A robust, quarter-turn isolation valve designed for positive shut-off, low pressure drop, and dependable performance in industrial pipelines. The two-piece body construction offers strength, serviceability, and suitability for water, oil, gas, steam (service-dependent), and general process applications.
Description
Two Piece Flanged End Ball Valve
API 608 Industrial Ball Valves | Class 150 / 300 / 600 | DN 15β300
MNC Valves is a leading Two Piece Flanged End Ball Valve Manufacturer in India, manufacturing heavy-duty floating ball valves designed for positive shut-off, low pressure drop, and reliable long-term isolation in industrial applications.
Our two-piece flanged ball valves are engineered for oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical, power generation, chemical, and water treatment industries requiring dependable isolation performance.
Manufactured in compliance with:
- API 608 β Metal Ball Valves
- ASME B16.34 β Pressure-Temperature Ratings
- ASME B16.5 β Flanged Ends
- ASME B16.10 β Face to Face Dimensions
- API 598 β Testing & Inspection
PRODUCT DESIGN OVERVIEW
The two-piece flanged ball valve consists of:
- One main body
- One bolted end cap
- Floating ball mechanism
- Replaceable soft seats
- Blow-out proof stem
This design provides:
- β Strong structural integrity
- β Reliable tight shut-off
- β Compact industrial configuration
- β Economical heavy-duty solution
- β Suitable for automation
SIZE & PRESSURE RANGE
- Size Range: DN 15 mm to DN 300 mm
- Largersizes up to DN 600 mm available on request (application dependent)
- Pressure Class: 150 / 300 / 600
- Temperature: As per ASME B16.34 material limits
Floating ball design is typically suitable up to Class 600. Higher pressure applications are recommended with trunnion mounted design.
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
| Body Materials | Ball Materials | Seat Materials |
|---|---|---|
| WCB (Carbon Steel), CF8 (SS304), CF8M (SS316), SS304L, SS316L, Duplex / Super Duplex (On Request) | SS304, SS316, Hard Chrome Plated, Special Coated (On Request) | PTFE, Reinforced PTFE, RTFE, Metal Seated (On Request) |
DESIGN FEATURES
- Floating ball design
- Full Bore / Reduced Bore options
- Blow-out proof stem
- Anti-static device
- Fire Safe design as per API 607 / API 6FA (Optional)
- ISO 5211 mounting pad (Optional)
- Locking arrangement available
- RF / RTJ flange face options
END CONNECTION
- Flanged ends as per ASME B16.5
- ANSI Class 150 / 300 / 600
- Raised Face (RF)
- Ring Type Joint (RTJ)
TESTING & QUALITY CONTROL
All valves are tested as per API 598:
- Hydrostatic Shell Test
- Seat Leakage Test
- Pressure Retention Test
Third-party inspection available upon request.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE β FLOATING BALL
In floating design, line pressure pushes the ball against the downstream seat, ensuring tight shut-off. This design provides excellent sealing performance for medium to high pressure industrial service.
APPLICATIONS
Oil & Gas Industry
- Refinery process lines
- Hydrocarbon isolation
- Fuel and chemical handling
Power Plants
- Steam auxiliary lines
- Cooling water systems
- Condensate systems
Chemical & Process
- Corrosive media handling
- Industrial fluid isolation
Water & Infrastructure
- Industrial water pipelines
- Treatment plants
TWO PIECE VS THREE PIECE BALL VALVE β ENGINEERING COMPARISON
| Feature | Two Piece | Three Piece |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Body + End Cap | Three Bolted Sections |
| Maintenance | Moderate | Easier Center Removal |
| Cost | Economical | Slightly Higher |
| Application | General Industrial | Frequent Maintenance Lines |
Two-piece design is ideal where durability and cost-efficiency are primary considerations.
AUTOMATION COMPATIBILITY
Optional ISO 5211 mounting allows:
- β’ Pneumatic actuators
- β’ Electric actuators
- β’ Gear operation
Suitable for automated isolation systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a two-piece flanged ball valve? +
2. What standards are followed? +
3. What pressure classes are available? +
4. What is the maximum standard size? +
5. Is full bore available? +
6. Is fire safe design available? +
7. Can it be automated? +
8. What materials are available? +
9. Are RTJ flanges available? +
10. Is metal seated option available? +
11. Is anti-static device provided? +
12. Are valves hydro tested? +
13. Suitable for steam service? +
14. Do you export? +
15. Suitable for chemical industry? +
16. Is gear operation available? +
17. What is face-to-face standard? +
18. What is floating ball principle? +
19. When should trunnion design be used? +
20. How to select correct valve? +
ENQUIRY DETAILS REQUIRED
To select correct valve, please provide:
- Size (DN / Inch)
- Pressure Class
- Media
- Operating Temperature
- End Type (RF / RTJ)
- Quantity
- Application
Our engineering team will assist in proper valve selection.
