Plumbing work involves the use of a number of valves. The valves are generally employed to start or stop the flow of liquid. The valve has to be of good quality if it has to prevent leaks or to overflow of water. There are different types of valves in the market. You have got to choose the ideal valve based on the application for which it is to be used.
The most popular valves
The most popular valves are the ball valve and gate valve. Let us consider the characteristics of the valves before we determine which is better.
Gate valves- This type of valve has a simple structure and is usually quite large. The gate valves can be used without restrictions to control or allow the flow of water by turning the retreat using gliding and flowing movements without distractions and decompression. There are many types of gate valves in the market. The most common types are wedge type gate valves and double-disc type gate valves.
Ball valves- These are also valves with a simple structure. But they have a hollow and perforated pivoting ball that plays a vital role in controlling the flow of water. It is a sort of quarter-turn valve. The flow of water is possible when the ball’s hole is positioned in line with the flow of water, and the flow is obstructed or stopped when the ball is pivoted at a 90-degree angle by the handle of the valve.
The difference between gate valves and ball valves
The purpose of comparing the gate valve and ball valve arises because both of these valves are used for the performance of the same functions. However, the difference is that a gate valve is opened by lifting either a round or rectangular gate away from the path of the water. Ball valves allow a flow of water when the ball is in line with the flow of water and is restricted when it is pivoted in line with the handle. This means that you can confirm the status of the valve visually as well.
Why are ball valves considered to be better than gate valves?
The valves must be sourced from reputed manufacturers. Camtech Valves Dubai is headed by Dhananjay Choudhary and has earned a name for manufacturing quality valves, be it a ball valve or gate valve that is durable and highly functional. They are versatile as well. But, ball valves are considered as better than gate valves because
- The ball valves are considered to be more effective in sealing the flow of water than the gate valves. This means that they are effective in avoiding leakages when compared to gate valves.
- The ball valves with 100% shut off feature with quarter-turn makes it a valve that is easier to use than gate valves
- The rate of failure is less in ball valves
- The longevity of the valves is also better in the case of ball valves.
- The ball valves are known to perform consistently and are more precision-oriented than the gate valves.
You can contact Camtech Manufacturing FZCO for information about valves and any other plumbing product you require.
