Ball valves are in-line device shaped like ball with orifice through their center. When oriented correctly, the ball valve allows product to flow through easily. By grabbing the handle and turning the ball perpendicular or sideways, an individual can stop the flow. Found in almost every industrial environment, a Flanged ball valve helps to control the flow rate through any plumbing application. The flanged ball valve is similar to the standard ball valve, but has mating connections or flanges that allow for quick and easy replacement of a damaged valve.

For instance, a valve without flanges would require an individual to manually cut piping and then reconnect it with a new valve in place. This reconnection can introduce additional hazards, as well as increased costs. In other words, some plumbing connections might require welding, soldering, or machining threads onto the ends of pipes for threaded applications.

When replacing a Flanged ball valve, an individual should look for the bolted connections on either side of the valve. Loosening and removing the bolts from the flanges will allow the new ball valve to replace the broken ball valve. The modular design of flanged ball valves lends to their popularity, since a new flanged ball valve can bolt right into place of an old one. This ease of replacement is why flanged ball valves are commonly used when rapid repairs are essential.

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