What are ball valves and how do they work?
A ball valve is a quarter-turn valve that uses a rotating ball with a bore to control the flow of liquids or gases. When the bore aligns with the pipeline, the valve allows full flow and when rotated 90 degrees, it provides complete shut-off. This simple yet effective design ensures fast operation, low pressure drop, and leak-free performance. Ball valves combine compact design with strength and precision, offering a dependable solution for both isolation and control applications.
Bray Controls ball valves
Bray Controls Benelux offers an extensive range of high-quality ball valves designed to meet the most demanding requirements for performance and durability. With decades of experience in valve engineering, Bray Controls delivers advanced flow control solutions trusted across the world. Bray Controls ball valves are widely used across many different industries
Types of Bray Controls ball valves
A ball valve is a quarter-turn valve that uses a rotating ball with a central bore to control the flow of liquids or gases. By turning the ball, the flow can be quickly and effectively opened or shut off. Ball valves are known for their simple operation, compact design, and excellent sealing performance, providing minimal leakage and low maintenance requirements.
Bray Controls manufactures a wide variety of ball valves, each designed for specific operating conditions and process requirements:
- Three-piece ball valves: Flexible and easy to maintain, ideal for applications requiring frequent cleaning or inspection.
- Threaded ball valves: Designed for high-pressure and temperature applications with a durable construction that ensures long service life.
- Flanged ball valves: Provide a strong, leak-proof connection, ideal for industrial systems with high reliability requirements.
- Trunnion-mounted ball valves: Built for high-pressure service, where the ball is supported at both ends to reduce seat load and improve sealing performance.
- Severe service ball valves: Engineered for challenging applications involving abrasive particles, aggressive media, or elevated temperatures.
Bray Controls also offers V-port control valves for precise flow regulation and multi-port ball valves for applications that require multiple flow paths or directional control.
Applications of Bray Controls ball valves
The versatility of Bray Controls ball valves makes them suitable for use across a wide range of industries, including:
- Chemical and petrochemical: Safe and efficient control of aggressive chemicals, solvents, and process fluids.
- Oil and gas: Reliable handling of crude oil, natural gas, and hydrocarbons under high pressure and temperature.
- Water and wastewater treatment: Effective regulation of clean and contaminated water in treatment systems.
- HVAC: Accurate control of heating and cooling processes in commercial and industrial facilities.
- Food and pharmaceutical: Hygienic valve designs that meet strict cleanliness and sterilization requirements.
- Power generation: Management of steam and cooling water systems in energy plants.
All Bray Controls ball valves are designed and manufactured in compliance with international standards such as ISO 5211, API 607, and PED 2014/68/EU, ensuring consistent performance and safety in critical process environments.
Features and benefits of ball valves
Ball valves are engineered to provide outstanding performance and reliability. Their robust construction and high-quality materials ensure long service life, even in demanding operating conditions. Advanced seat and seal technology guarantees tight shut-off and zero leakage, while the modular design allows easy maintenance and component replacement, reducing downtime and operating costs.
Available in a variety of materials, sizes, and configurations, ball valves offer maximum flexibility to meet specific process requirements. They can be automated with manual, pneumatic, or electric actuators, and are fully compatible with Bray control and automation systems, enabling efficient integration into modern process control setups.
Product range of Bray Controls ball valves
Bray Controls offers a comprehensive selection of ball valve models, each optimized for specific process needs:
- Flow-Tek Series: Known for high performance and proven reliability across a wide range of industrial applications.
- V-Control Series: V-port ball valves provide precise flow control and excellent rangeability.
- Triad Series: Three-piece ball valves with a modular design for easy installation, maintenance, and flexibility.
- BVM Series: Flanged ball valves engineered for robust, leak-free operation in demanding process environments.
- BVMS Series: Segmented ball valves designed for precise control in throttling applications.
Each ball valve is built to deliver long-lasting performance, ease of maintenance, and full compliance with international standards.
Bray Controls Benelux is your trusted partner in ball valves
Bray Controls is committed to providing excellent customer service and technical support. The local team assists with valve selection, installation, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance in every application. With a strong regional presence and efficient logistics, Bray guarantees fast delivery and reliable after-sales support throughout the Benelux region.
Whether you need a standard ball valve or a custom-engineered solution for a complex industrial process, Bray Controls offers the expertise and reliability you can count on. Contact our team today to learn more or request tailored advice for your specific flow control requirements.
