Sanitary Ball Valves

A ball valve is an ideal choice for quick, easy, and efficient control of media through a system. The basic operation of the ball valve is a quarter-turn valve, which allows an external handle or lever to move a ball in the valve to the open or closed position.

The Basics of the Ball Valve

The spherical disc’s interior ball has a port through the center. As the lever is turned, the disc moves about the intake port of the valve, allowing the media to flow through the valve. The reverse happens as the lever is closed, completely shutting off the flow.

All sanitary ball valves operate on this same principle. They are designed with approved coatings or materials on the wetted interior surfaces of the valve, eliminating any concern with corrosion or buildup of material in the valve to impede the operation.

Installing quality sanitary ball valves in any system will allow years of operation without special maintenance requirements. All of the sanitary ball valves we offer at Lincoln Suppliers are designed by top manufacturers in the industry and meet or exceed USDA and 3A requirements for hygienic systems. Most of our valves are made from 316 stainless steel and are fully compatible with various-sized pipes and tubing.

While often used as manual valves, ball valves can also be used with automated systems. Let us know, and we can help you find the right size, pressure rating, and valve for your specific requirements.