API Cast steel flanged ball valve:RF/RTJ Flange,150LB - 600 LB

Cast steel flanged ball valves, while similar to gate valves in function, differ in design due to their closure mechanism: a spherical ball that rotates around the valve’s centerline to open and close. These valves are primarily used to shut off, distribute, or change the flow direction of media within a pipeline. As a newer type of valve that has seen increased usage in recent years, cast steel flanged ball valves are extensively utilized in industries such as petroleum refining and extraction, natural gas, coal, and ore processing, as well as in pipeline transportation systems. They are essential mechanical components that support industrial production, national defense, infrastructure, and daily life. By connecting or disconnecting the flow of media across various piping systems, these valves ensure that the medium is delivered to specific locations as planned, following designated schedules.For more，know more about China Manufacturers.