Selection Suggestions for Ball Valves And Gate Valves in Five Key Scenarios

In industrial fluid control systems, ball valves and gate valves are two commonly used valve types. They each have their own advantages and are suitable for different working conditions. The following are selection suggestions for five key scenarios to help users make appropriate choices according to actual needs.

I. High pressure and high temperature environment

• Ball valve: Compact structure, good sealing performance, quick opening and closing, suitable for high-pressure scenarios that require quick cut-off.
• Gate valve: Excellent sealing performance, small fluid resistance, suitable for high-temperature scenarios that require long-term stable operation.
• Selection suggestion: For high-pressure environment, ball valve is preferred. For high-temperature environment, gate valve is preferred.

III. Frequent operation environment
• Ball valve: Quick opening and closing, small operating torque, suitable for frequent opening and closing.
• Gate valve: Slow opening and closing speed. Frequent operation is prone to wear.
• Selection suggestion: For frequent operation, ball valve is preferred. For long-term sealing, gate valve is preferred.

IV. Medium containing solid particles environment
• Ball valve: Small contact area of sealing surface, strong anti-clogging ability, suitable for medium containing solid particles.
• Gate valve: Large contact area. Solid particles are easy to accumulate and there is a high risk of wear.
• Selection suggestion: For medium containing solid particles, ball valve is preferred. For high-wear medium, wear-resistant gate valve is preferred.