Valvesonly is a Top entry ball valve manufacturer in USA. The ball is assembled from the top half of the valve body in a Top Entry Ball valve. Casting is commonly used to create top entry ball valves. The fundamental benefit of a Top Entry Ball Valve is that it has fewer threaded connections, reducing the possibility of a leak path. These valves are subjected to additional testing to verify that they are defect-free. Chemical, pharmaceutical, and water treatment plants are some of the industries that use top entrance ball valves.

Top entrance ball valves have a ball that is built from the top side. It's similar to a globe valve in that it has a body and a bonnet, but the trim is made of a ball type. It is made up of a single body. Cast metal is typically used to make top entrance ball valves. Because it is made of cast iron, it will require additional NDE testing to ensure that there are no flaws. There are no flaws in the casting process.

Top entrance ball valves are typically utilised in applications that need only minor disassembly for in-line maintenance of internal components. As a result, top entrance ball valves are frequently used at high pressure.

Description:
• Body materials: Cast iron, Cast Steel (WCB, WCC, WC6, WC9), Carbon steel (CF8M, CF8, CF3M, WCB), Titanium, Stainless steel (SS304, SS316, CF8M, SS316L, SS904L).
• Class: 150 to 2500,
PN10 - PN450.
• Size: ½” to 24”.
• Ends: Socket weld butt weld, flanged, threaded.
• Operation: Pneumatic, Electric, hand wheel, gear operated.

Advantages of Top Entry Ball Valve:
• Quick open and close.
• Provides tight shutoff.
• Smaller in size.
• Lighter in weight.

SIDE ENTRY VS. TOP ENTRY:
What is the difference between a side entry and a top entry ball valve?
The main differences between these ball valve design are:
• Cast steel bodies are used in top entrance ball valves, while forged steel bodies are used in side entry valves.
• Top-entry ball valves are monolithic (made of one piece), while side-entry valves are made up of two or three pieces.
• Because of their cast bodies, top entry ball valves require more non-destructive testing than side entry valves.
• Side entrance ball valves are easier to instal and manufacture than top entry ball valves, which need a great deal of skill and experience to operate effectively.
• Due to the casting procedures required to create the body, top entry ball valves are often more expensive and have longer lead times than side entry valves.

Top Entry ball valve is use in many Industries such as:
• Food and Beverage Industry
• Mining Industry
• Chemical Industry
• Power Industry
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Pulp and Paper Industry
• Textile Industry

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