Collection:Pneumatic Stainless Steel Ball Valves

Explore Tameson's wide range of 2-way pneumatic stainless steel ball valves from various global manufacturers. 2-way pneumatic ball valves are used to control the flow of a media (liquid or gas) by means of a rotating ball with a bore. Pneumatic actuators control ball valves by converting compressed air energy to mechanical motion. The rotating ball is controlled and turned by a pneumatic actuator. For larger valves, pneumatically actuated ball valves are more reliable and cost-effective compared to electric ball valves. 2-way pneumatic stainless steel ball valves are commonly used for remote flow control, like a water pipe or air hose.

A 2-way pneumatic ball valve has two ports (an inlet and an outlet) and a ball with a bore in it. The pneumatic actuator can turn the ball 90 degrees from open to closed (or closed to open), which is why they are often called quarter-turn ball valves or shut-off valves. If the pneumatic ball valve is open, the media will flow from the inlet, through the ball's bore, and out of the outlet. If the valve is closed, the media flow is shut off. They are often called an on/off ball valve with a pneumatic actuator. 2-way pneumatic stainless steel ball valves are one of the most common valves due to their simple operation, reliability, long service life, and wide range of applications.

The ball valve's stainless steel housing makes them very durable and often a good housing material choice as it generally has a very good overall chemical resistance to almost any medium. Stainless steel is capable of working with aggressive media. These valves are also suitable for water, oil, compressed air, fuels, solvents, and vacuum. The material is highly wear, temperature, and pressure resistant. However, stainless ball valves are unsuitable for hydrochloric acids, chlorides, bromine, and household bleach. Swimming pool water has a low concentration of chlorides, and therefore stainless steel 316 can still be used.