Rather than have a bore that goes straight through the ball, an L-shape hole is cut into the ball to regulate different flow directions of the media. The 3-way ball valves allow the operator to connect media flows from 3 different directions to control the flow which can divert, distribute, or mix the media with each turn of the ball. Most of the valves you’ll find are two way/bi-directional, but we also carry a variety of three way motorized ball valves. Minimized part count increases reliability and yields a more cost effective solenoid valve for a wide-range of aerospace applications. The valve utilizes a cartridge body that is configured to be integrated into the stepped bore of a manifold. Additionally, plastic valves can be used in systems that have corrosive media such as salt water or acids. The PLV623 is a compact 3-way, 2-position direct acting solenoid valve. This body type is also safe to use with potable drinking water. Plastic motorized valve bodies are made up of UPVC material which is durable and cost-effective. The major benefit of stainless is that it is lead-free and safe to use in systems with drinking water. 304 Stainless Steel Ball Valvesģ04 stainless steel is slightly more expensive than brass, but more affordable than 316 stainless. It is a durable and cost-effective metal that is suitable for a wide range of temperatures, pressures, and types of media flow. Brass Ball Valvesīrass is the most commonly used metal for electric valves for home use and industrial settings. We carry these electric valves in brass, 304 stainless steel, and plastic. At the flip of a switch, the valves can open and close without needing to physically be near the valve itself. These valves can be set up to work with a variety of automated systems from DIY Raspberry Pi setups to cloud based infrastructure. The main benefits of an actuated ball valve are programmability and convenience. An electrically actuated ball valve has a motor that does the turning for you. Turning the ball perpendicular will close the valve and stop the flow of media. An open ball valve will have the bore/hole in line with the flow. A ball set in the body of the valve has a hole in the center which controls the flow.
Motorized ball valves operate in a similar fashion as manual ball valves. These types of electric valves are an affordable option that last long, are easy to install, and work well with large volumes of media flow. Available in a wide range of voltages, function, and material you're sure to find an electric ball valve to suit your project. Ball Valves support higher flow rates, are anti-water hammer, and true emergency shut off compared to our popular solenoid valves. When a solenoid valve just won't cut it, look to one of our Electric Motorized Ball Valves.