RS PRO Stainless Steel Full Bore, 2 Way, Ball Valve, BSPP 38.1mm

RS PRO range of manual ball valves designed for industrial applications. Manual ball valves are used to operate shut off values which control water flow and pressure.

Ball valves can be used for air, gases, water, steam, chemicals, petrochemical products, etc. These valves are simple to use, you move the handle by a quarter of a turn to open or close the valve. Stainless steel ball valves are used due to the materials resistance to corrosion and are often found in aggressive environments.

RS PRO have a great range of 2-piece stainless steel ball valves for the control of flow which can handle various pressures and high temperatures. 2-piece valves can be disassembled making them easier to clean and inspect.

RS Stainless Steel Screwed End Ball Valves for the control of flow. Available in a variety of sizes:
764-4256 - 1/4 inch Ball Valve BSPP F-F
764-4250 - 1/2 inch Ball Valve BSPP F-F
764-4269 - 3/4 inch Ball Valve BSPP F-F
764-4262 - 1 inch Ball Valve BSPP F-F
764-4275 - 1-1/2 inch Ball Valve BSPP F-F
764-4278 - 2 inch ball Valve BSPP F-F

2-piece ball valve with screwed end
Stainless steel - superior corrosion resistance, ideal for demanding applications with high temperatures
Suited to higher pressure and temperature applications
Full port 1/4 inch to 3 inches (DN8 - DN80)
W.P: 1000 WOG (Water. Oil, Gas rating for the valve) (PN63)
W.T: -20°C to 200°C
Investment casting
Blow-out proof stem - protects the operator
Locking device
Tapped and drilled mounting pad (option)
TA-Luft approved (option)
Length conform to DIN 3202/4-M3-2006SM3 (option)
Thread type: ASME B1.20.1 (NPT) DIN2999 and BS21 ISO7/1 and EN10226

Body & Cap - ASTM A351-CF8M/ASTM A216-WCB
Ball - ASTM A351-CF8M
Stem - ASTM A276-316
Gland - AISI 304
Seat - PTFE/RTFE
Seal, Packing & Thrust Washer - PTFE
Spring Washer & Nut - AISI 304
Handle & Locking Device - Stainless Steel
Handle Sleeve - PVC

Manual quarter turn ball valves are available in various sizes to meet a range of applications. They feature a manual hand lever and can be made from brass, stainless steel and plastic. Ball valves are popular as they are reliable and durable and still close securely over long periods making them suitable for shutoff and control applications.

Applications include:
Heating systems
Water treatment
Gas flow control
Liquid flow control

How does a manual ball valve work?

A ball valve is a type of shut off valve that controls the flow of liquids or gases by its rotary ball. The valve is open when the ball’s hole is in line with the flow and closed when the ball is rotated by a quarter turn (90 degrees) by the valve handle.

What is the difference between full bore and reduced bore ball valves?

A full-bore ball valve (also known as full port) has an oversized ball so that the hole in the ball is the same size as the pipeline resulting in lover friction loss. In other words, the bore diameter has the same internal diameter as the pipe. A reduced bore valve has a smaller bore diameter than the internal diameter of the pipework it is on.