1/2″ Brass Ball Valve
Description
What is a 1/2″ Brass Ball Valve?
ZECO 1/2″ brass ball valve is forged from lead-free brass with a quarter-turn handle and blow-out-proof stem design. Both ends are threaded, and the chrome plated brass ball sits on PTFE seats. Don’t compromise your flow with this full port style valve! Top quality at a great price – and now available for easy online ordering.
How does a 1/2″ Brass Ball Valve work?
A ball valve is a type of shut off valve that controls the flow of liquids or gases by its rotary ball. The valve is open when the ball’s hole is in line with the flow and closed when the ball is rotated by a quarter turn (90 degrees) by the value handle.
Technical Specifications of 1/2″ Brass Ball Valves
| Type | Full Bore, 2 Way |
| Ball Material | Chrome Plated Brass |
| Attachment Type | Threaded |
| Thread Standard | BSPP |
| Thread Size | 1/2″ |
| Body Material | Brass |
| Pipe Diameter | 1/2″ |
| Safe for Use With | Air, Oil, Steam, Water |
| Handle Type | Lever |
| Handle Material | PVC Coated Steel |
| Maximum Working Pressure psi | 600psi |
| Handle Colour | Red |
| Operating Pressure | 40 → 30bar |
| Maximum Working Pressure bar | 41.4bar |
Advantages of 1/2″ Brass Ball Valves
- Chrome plated brass ball for longer life
- Silicone-free lubricant on all seals
- Travel stops on body to avoid stress at stem
- 24h 100% seal test guaranteed
- Dual sealing system allows valve to be operated in either direction making installation easier
Applications of 1/2″ Brass Ball Valves
Manual quarter turn ball valves are available in various sizes to meet a range of applications. They feature a manual hand lever and can be made from brass, stainless steel and plastic. Ball values are popular as they are reliable and durable and still close securely over long periods making them suitable for shutoff and control applications.
- Applications include:
- Heating systems
- Water treatment
- Gas flow control
- Liquid flow control
