Essentially, a ball valve is a quarter-turn rotary valve, meaning it is fully opened or closed by rotating it 90 degrees. It consists of a spherical body with a hole, which can stop, allow, or slow down the flow of fluid or gas through the pipeline depending on the direction of rotation.

Let me show you the advantages of using a ball valve:

Ball ValveIt is an easy-to-use component that can be obtained at a relatively low cost. They excel in maintaining and regulating high capacity, high pressure, and high flow, making them suitable for a variety of different applications.

Ball valves are also durable and provide years of reliable service, and they are easy to maintain or replace. For these reasons, as well as the fact that they provide a tight seal with minimal leakage when fully closed, they are one of the most widely used types of rotary valves.

Considerations regarding ball valve pressure: Regardless of the pressure from the supply side, the ball valve will rotate. Moreover, if the diameter of the hole through the valve is the same (or larger) than that of the supply pipe, there is effectively no restriction or pressure drop when it is fully opened.