Ball Valve Floating Ball GBF1602

Nominal Size:
NPS2~10(DN50~250)

Pressure Rating:
Class 150~2500(PN20~420)

Main Material:
A105,LF2,0Cr13,1Cr13,2Cr13,F304,F316
F321,F51,F53,F55,F60,F44,17-4PH,INCONEL625
INCONEL718,INCONEL825,Monel 400,Monel 500 etc.

Main surfacehardening materials：
Tungsten carbide TCC, chromium carbide CCC, Stelite STL,
nickel base alloy N160 /NI55, plasma nitriding,
hard chromiumHCR,nickel phosphorus ENP

Product Specifications & Terms

Payment Type:L/C,T/T
Incoterm:FOB,CIF,EXW
Min. Order:500USD
Transportation:Ocean,Land,Air,Express
Port:Ningbo,Shanghai ,Tianjing
Brand:GOTEB
Warranty period:18 months
Certification:ISO,CE,API
Support customization:OEM
Place of origin:China
Packaging:Export packing in wooden cases

Robust Pressure Capability: Engineered to withstand extreme pipeline stress, this premium ball valve floating ball reliably supports heavy-duty applications ranging from Class 150 up to Class 2500 (PN20 to PN420).

Diverse Forged Alloys: As an industry-leading ball valve parts manufacturer, we utilize premium base metals like A105, stainless steel F316, Duplex F51, and Monel 400 to match precise pipeline chemistry requirements.

Superior Hard-Facing Treatments: We stand out among industrial valve component manufacturers by offering advanced surface hardening options like Tungsten Carbide (TCC), Stellite (STL), and ENP to eliminate scratching and abrasive friction.

Certified Custom Engineering: Fully optimized for standard floating ball valve design standards, each unit features guaranteed structural integrity under strict ISO, CE, and API manufacturing certifications.

The GOTEB GBF1602 ball valve floating ball is engineered to bridge the gap between cost-effective standard systems and harsh process environments. Trusted by global valve component manufacturers, it is widely applied in:

Standard Commercial Pipelines: Serves as a cost-efficient, high-performance option for general industrial fluid processing using standard sizes from NPS 2 to NPS 10 (DN50 to DN250).

Severe Services: Can be customized with specialized metal-to-metal hard facing to operate in extreme environments characterized by high pressures, corrosive chemicals, and abrasive solid particle slurries.

Q1: What is a ball valve floating ball?
A: A ball valve floating ball is a precision-engineered sphere that is not fixed by a trunnion stem. It drifts slightly under upstream pressure to seal tightly against the downstream seat.

Q2: How does a floating ball valve design prevent fluid leakage?
A: The floating ball valve design utilizes natural pipeline flow pressure to push the sphere into the seat. To understand how geometric alignment blocks fluid bypass, read about ball valve parts and function how structure impacts ball valve leakage.

Q3: Why choose GOTEB over other valve component manufacturers?
A: Unlike generic valve component manufacturers, GOTEB offers 16+ years of specialized experience, delivering ISO/CE-certified spheres forged from premium super alloys like Inconel 625 and Monel 400.

Q4: Can a ball valve floating ball handle corrosive chemicals?
A: Yes. We forge the ball valve floating ball from specialized anti-corrosive materials like Duplex F51/F53 or Inconel 718 to survive highly aggressive chemical media environments.

Q5: What sizes fit a standard floating ball valve design?
A: This flexible floating ball valve design accommodates a wide range of common pipeline configurations, with available nominal sizes ranging from NPS 2 to NPS 10 (DN50–DN250).

Q6: What materials prevent deformation in a high pressure floating ball valve?
A: A high pressure floating ball valve relies on high-strength forged alloys like A105, 17-4PH, or F316 stainless steel to withstand immense fluid forces without structural failure.

Q7: Do global valve component manufacturers support OEM customization?
A: Yes. Leading valve component manufacturers provide comprehensive OEM customization, precision-machining custom internal dimensions and custom outer coatings based directly on your technical drawings.

Q8: How does a ball valve parts manufacturer optimize sphere roundness?
A: A professional ball valve parts manufacturer utilizes advanced CNC grinding and mirror polishing machines to achieve ultra-precise sphericity tolerances, minimizing friction wear and operational torque.

Q9: What coatings can be applied to a ball valve floating ball?
A: We apply premium protective hard-facings to the ball valve floating ball, including Tungsten Carbide (TCC), Chromium Carbide (CCC), Stellite (STL), and Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP).

Q10: Why is surface roughness important in floating ball valve design?
A: A smooth floating ball valve design requires an ultra-fine surface finish (Ra 0.2-0.4 μm) to significantly reduce internal mechanical friction and ensure a reliable, tighter seal.