Trunnion ball valves are quarter-turn valves used to stop or start the flow of a media in a pipe. The most common type of ball valve has a “free floating” design. Trunnions are precision ground bearing mounts that allow you to mount a fixture to the surface, usually on a riser, and will allow full […]

In a floating ball valve, the ball is held in place by two elastomeric seats. Between these seats, the ball is able to “float” inside the valve’s body. The valve stem is connected to a slot in the top of the ball. This allows the ball to rotate one-quarter turn, or 90 degrees. The valve […]