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PP Reinforced 90 Deg Ball Valve

The primary application for this valve is in various environments, but its material and specifications allow for several general plumbing and industrial uses:​

• Water Supply Systems: Due to its absolute a toxicity (non-toxic), it is suitable for isolating or regulating potable (drinking) water lines.

• Chemical Handling: With good chemical resistance (a property of polypropylene), it can be used for conveying or controlling various mild chemicals, acids, or bases in industrial or agricultural settings.

• Space-Saving Plumbing: Its elbow compact design means it can change the direction of the piping system (a 90-degree turn) while simultaneously providing shut-off functionality, saving space and reducing the number of fittings required.

• General Fluid Interception: As a ball valve, its fundamental purpose is to provide quick, reliable ON/OFF control (interception) of fluid flow in any low-to-medium pressure system.

Here are some of the common Pros and Cons

 

Pros (Advantages)

- Marine Certification : Ensures reliability and safety for critical applications below the waterline of a vessel.

- Atoxicity : Safe for use with potable water and applications in the food or beverage industry.

- Chemical & Thermal Performance : Features good chemical resistance and excellent thermal stability, providing a longer service life in challenging environments.
- Corrosion-Proof : Made of polypropylene, it will not rust or corrode, making it ideal for wet or saltwater environments where metal valves fail.

- Compact Elbow Design: Reduces complexity and space requirements by combining the function of a valve and a 90-degree elbow fitting.

- Pressure Rating: Rated for PN16, with an operating pressure of 10 bar at 20°C, suitable for standard plumbing systems.

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Cons (Disadvantages)

While the product is high quality for its category, plastic ball valves have inherent limitations
compared to metal alternatives:

- Pressure and Temperature Limits: It has a limited maximum working temperature of 80°C. It is not suitable for high-temperature steam or industrial processes, and its pressure rating is lower than that of high-pressure brass or stainless steel valves.

 - Mechanical Strength: Polypropylene is less resistant to impact damage or physical abuse than metal valves. It can be susceptible to damage from excessive force or over-tightening during installation.
- Abrasion: While chemically resistant, plastic is generally softer than metal and may experience faster wear if used in applications involving highly abrasive slurries or solids.

- Flow Regulation: Like most ball valves, it is an ON/OFF isolation valve and is not designed for fine-tuned throttling or flow regulation.