Flange Type Segment Ball Valve

Segmented ball valves are a type of quarter-turn trunnion-mounted valve. It is utilized to control the flow of fluid in the pipeline system. Referred to as “segmented” because the ball inside the valve is not a complete sphere. But rather a V-notch contour segment in the ball. This design allows for the valve to have a high capacity, tight sealing, and non-clogging flow control.

Generally speaking, the segmented ball valve is not bidirectional. You can see an arrow to show the flow path on the body. Compared to a traditional ball valve, you can use a segment ball valve to throttle the fluid. You have several options on the V bore from 15-degree to 90-degree angles.

A segment ball valve is used in high-pressure applications that work on viscous media or abrasive media including slurry, fiber, and grime. This valve can operate in the -50°F to +500°F temperature range.