ANSI-Ball Valves
Ball valves are designed so that they can be opened or closed with a simple 90° turn. Their key feature is a ball with a through-bore, which provides a clear advantage over gate and globe valves.
Key Characteristics of Ball Valves
Ball valves offer consistent, tight shut-off with very low pressure loss, thanks to a precisely machined ball. They are available with full or reduced bore and can be operated using different actuation methods. Their short switching time, minimal maintenance requirements, and options such as stem extensions make them suitable for a wide range of applications in industry, utilities, and plant engineering.
Accurate Flow Control
The seats found in ball valves—made from Teflon, neoprene, or fluorinated polymers—offer outstanding sealing performance and ensure consistent tightness at low and medium temperature ranges.
Temperature Range of Ball Valves
Whether for extremely cold or very hot operating conditions, selecting the appropriate sealing materials—such as graphite or high-performance plastics—allows ball valves to be used in temperatures from as low as −200 °C to well above 500 °C.
Compact Design and Easy Handling
Compared to many other valve types, ball valves are more compact. They can be fully opened or closed with a quarter turn and require only low operating torque, making them ideal for both automated systems and manual operation.
Haeger Ball Valve in accordance with ANSI Standard (Fully Welded)
Data Sheets
Size: 2” to 60”
LBS: 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500
Body: A105N, LF2, F304, F316, F316ti, F316L, F321
Description of our Ball Valves:
- Butt weld ends according to ANSI B16.25
- Face-to-face dimension according to ANSI B16.10
- Fully welded ball valve design
- Anti-static device
- Double block & bleed type
- Full bore or reduced bore available
- Depending on material selection, the ball valve is suitable for water, steam, oil, gas, or other media
- ISO TOP flange (for actuator mounting)
- Actuation options: pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, gas-over-oil, or manual with gearbox and handwheel
- Extension bonnet / stem extension also available for underground installation
- FIRE SAFE in accordance with API 6FA
- TA-LUFT compliance according to VDI 2440
- Operation and maintenance manuals available in multiple languages
- EAC TR-TS conformity declarations of the Eurasian Customs Union (for export and use in Russia, Belarus, or Kazakhstan), valid for 1, 3, or 5 years
- EAC GOST TR TS 010/2011 (Machinery Directive) or EAC GOST TR TS 032/2013 for valves DN25 and above
- Technical passport (TP) according to GOST 2.601 – 2006
Häger Ball Valve (2 – Piece)
Datasheets
Size: 1/2″ to 26″
LBS: 150, 300, 400, 600
Body: 1.0619, A216 WCB, 1.4408, 1.4306, 1.4404, 1.1138, 1.4308, 1.5419, 1.7357, 1.7379, CF8M, CF3M, CF3, WC1, WC6, WC9, LCB, LCC
Description of our Ball Valves:
- With floating ball
- Face-to-face dimensions according to ANSI B16.10
- Blow-out proof stem
- Valves with declaration of conformity and CE marking according to PED 97/23/EC
- Available in flanged design (ASME B16.5) and with welding ends
- Depending on the material selection, the ball valve is suitable for water, steam, oil, gas, or other media.
- ISO–TOP flange (for actuator mounting)
- Actuation options: pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, gas-over-oil, or manual via gearbox & handwheel
- Insulation extension / stem extension / also available for underground installations
- Special coating according to customer requirements
- TA–LUFT according to VDI 2440
- Operating and maintenance manuals for gate valves available in various languages
- EAC TR–TS conformity declarations of the Customs Union available independently of order for export and use in the Russian Federation, Belarus, or Kazakhstan (EAC), validity 1, 3, or 5 years.
- EAC GOST TR TS 010/2011 (Machinery Directive) or EAC GOST TR TS 032/2013 for valves ≥ DN25
- Valve passport TP according to GOST 2.601–2006
Key Features of Ball Valves
Our high-performance ball valves provide secure shut-off with minimal flow loss and can be used with water, gas, oil, steam, and other media. Optional actuators and stem extensions offer high flexibility, making them well suited to industrial applications with demanding requirements for tightness, temperature resistance, and pressure stability.
Advantages of ball valves
✓ Quick quarter-turn operation
✓ Tight shut-off with low torque demand
✓ More compact than most other valve designs
Disadvantages of Ball Valves
✓ Standard ball valves are not suitable for precise throttling
✓In slurry or similar applications, suspended solids can accumulate in body cavities, causing wear, leaks, or valve malfunction
Trunnion-Mounted Ball Valve
A trunnion-mounted ball valve incorporates additional mechanical support at both the top and bottom of the ball. This construction is used particularly for larger sizes and higher pressure classes. Since the ball is supported at two points, operating torque is significantly reduced. The pipeline pressure is taken up by the stem anchored in the trunnion, preventing excessive friction between the ball and the seats. As a result, the valve remains easy to operate even under full pressure.
Floating Ball Valve
In a floating ball valve, the ball is supported only by the stem and is free to move slightly downstream. When pressure is applied, the ball is pushed against the seat, creating a tight, positive seal.
Full Bore
A Full Bore (or Full Port) ball valve has an internal bore that is nearly the same diameter as the adjacent pipeline. This design minimizes friction and pressure drop. Because there is no restriction to flow, full-bore valves tend to be more expensive but are preferred in applications where pigging is required. They are commonly used in the chemical, petrochemical, and refinery sectors.
Reduced Bore
Reduced Bore (or reduced port) ball valves have an internal flow path one or two nominal sizes smaller than the pipeline. This creates a restriction that generally results in greater energy losses.
