Collection:PVC Ball Valves

Explore Tameson's wide range of 2-way PVC ball valves from various global manufacturers. A 2-way PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) ball valve has a PVC housing and two ports (an inlet and an outlet), and a ball with a bore in it. They are operated by a manual hand lever to turn the ball 90 degrees, which is why they are often called quarter-turn ball valves or shut-off valves. Simply turn the handle perpendicular to the pipe to close it and parallel to open it. This allows for easy visual identification on whether a two-way ball valve is open or closed. Some valves don't have a handle but an ISO top, making them suitable for an electric or pneumatic actuator.

PVC is suitable for corrosive media (seawater), most acids and bases, salt solutions, and organic solvents. The material is lightweight, strong, and durable, giving it long service life. A plastic ball valve is often a cost-effective alternative to a metal housing (brass or stainless steel) as long as it is resistant to the media and the pressure/temperature range is suitable for PVC. A PVC ball valve can be commonly seen in water management and irrigation applications. It is suitable for corrosive media like seawater, most acids and bases, salt solutions, and organic solvents. However, PVC ball valves should not be used for aromatic or chlorinated hydrocarbon media applications. The temperature range is from -15 to 60 degree C (5 to 140 degree F), and it has a lower pressure rating when compared to a brass or stainless steel housing.