Ball valves are durable and usually work to achieve perfect shutoff even after years of disuse.  They are an excellent choice for shutoff applications although they do not offer the fine control that may be necessary for throttling applications.

Ball valves are used extensively in industry because they are very versatile.  They are easy to repair and can be operated manually or by actuators.

For applications up to 20,000 PSI, consider the Trunion Style Ball Valves.  These valves are designed to offer reliable 3-way performance in a bottom-ported compact package. As a result of IPT

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