A ball valve is an extremely durable stop valve that is designed primarily for an On/Off function. They provide tight shut-off and high capacity with just a quarter turn to operate. The position of the handle immediately indicates whether the valve is open or closed. In the open position, there is virtually no obstruction to flow, and head loss through full-bore ball valves is almost negligible.
Along with being easy to monitor, ball valves have an advantage in that the seat performs a self-wiping action, preventing the buildup of foreign particles within the valve.
Kirby's range of ball valves are used in liquid, suction and hot gas lines in refrigeration, freezing and air conditioning systems. The range of ball valves offered by Kirby have been selected to meet a wide variety of HVAC-R needs.
