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Ball valve selection is more than material and size—connection type plays a major role in installation, sealing reliability, system pressure, and maintenance. At Perfect Engineers, we offer every standard ball valve end connection used in India and worldwide, whether you’re dealing with screwed lines, flanged manifolds, sanitary tubing, or welded pipework.
In this guide, you’ll learn all about the different ball valve connection types, their ideal applications, advantages, and how to select the best one for your system.
Types: BSP (British Standard), NPT (American Standard), BSPT (tapered)
Sizes: ½” to 2”
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Standards: ANSI B16.5, DIN PN10/16/40, JIS 10K
Sizes: ½” to 12”
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Definition: Valve has compression ends compatible with tubes and instrument fittings
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Materials: SS316, Brass
Size: ¼” to 1”
| Connection Type | Install Ease | Pressure Rating | Reusable? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threaded | Easy | Medium | Yes | Utility, HVAC |
| Flanged | Medium | High | Yes | Process piping |
| Socket Weld | Complex | Very High | No | Steam, high pressure |
| Tri-Clamp | Easy | Low–Med | Yes | Food, pharma |
| Compression End | Easy | Low | Yes | Instrumentation |
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Yes. Simply unbolt, replace gasket, and reinstall.
No. Welded valves are separate types. Welding a flanged valve ruins the face.
Yes. It handles higher pressure, eliminates leakage risks.
Yes, if media is clean and pressure is under 10 bar. Ideal for clean applications.
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