One-piece Instrumentation Ball Valves

OIB Series One-piece Instrumentation Ball Valves

One-piece instrumentation ball valves are essential components used in various industrial applications, particularly in process control and fluid handling systems. These valves are designed to provide reliable shut-off and control of fluid flow in a compact and efficient manner. The term "one-piece" refers to the valve body construction, which is made from a single piece of metal, typically stainless steel.The design of a one-piece instrumentation ball valve includes a hollow, perforated ball with a bore through its center. The ball is rotated within the valve body using a handle or actuator, allowing for precise control of fluid flow. When the ball's bore aligns with the valve body's inlet and outlet ports, the flow is permitted, and when the bore is perpendicular to the ports, the flow is blocked.One of the key advantages of one-piece instrumentation ball valves is their compact size and lightweight construction, making them ideal for use in tight spaces or applications where weight is a concern. They are commonly used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment.These valves offer excellent sealing capabilities due to the use of elastomeric seats or seals that ensure a tight shut-off, preventing leakage. The one-piece design also reduces the number of potential leak paths, enhancing their reliability and reducing maintenance requirements.One-piece instrumentation ball valves are available in various configurations, including reduced-bore and full-bore options. Reduced bore valves have a smaller ball bore diameter compared to the pipe size, which can lead to some pressure drop. On the other hand, full-bore valves have a ball bore diameter matching the pipe size, allowing for minimal pressure drop and better flow characteristics.These ball valves can be operated manually or automated with the use of actuators, allowing for remote control and integration into larger process control systems. Actuated one-piece instrumentation ball valves are often used in scenarios where precise control and automation are necessary.

One-piece Instrumentation Ball Valves Materials of Construction:

ltem	Component	Valve Body Material
		Stainless Steel	Brass	Alloy 400
		Material Grade/ASTM Specification
1	Handle	Nylon or Aluminium
2	Set Screw	S17400 SS/A564
3	Packing Bolt	Powdered metal 300 series SS or 316 SS/A276A479	Brass CDA 36000/B16	AlloyR-405/B164
4	Panel Nut	Powdered metal 300 series SS/B783 or 316 SS/A276A479	Brass CDA 36000/B16	Powdered metal 300 series SS/B783 or 316 SS/A276A479
5	Dishing Spring		S17700/A693
6	Gland	Powdered metal 300 series SS/B783 or316 SS/A276	Brass CDA 36000/B16	Alloy 400/B164
7	Packing Seat		PTFE/D1710 or UHMWPE/D4020
8	Support Ring	316 SS/A276	Brass CDA 36000/B16	Alloy 400/B164
9	Ball Stem	316 SS/A276	Brass CDA 36000/B16	Alloy 400/B164
10	Body	316 SS/A182	Brass CDA 37700/B16	Alloy 400/B164

One-piece Instrumentation Ball Valves Types:

3 Way Female Thread Instrumentation Ball Valves	3 Way Double One-Piece Instrumentation Ball Valves	Double Ferrules One-Piece Instrumentation Ball Valves
Single Ferrule Instrumentation Ball Valves	Female Thread One-Piece Instrumentation Ball Valves

One-piece Instrumentation Ball Valves Dimensions:

1. Straight One-Piece Instrumentation Ball Valves

Basic OrderingNumber	ConnectionType and Size	Orificein.(mm)	Cv		Dimension, in.(mm)
			Straight	Angle	A	B	C	E	F	H
-OIB-FN2-3	1/8 Female NPT	0.13(3.2)	0.50	0.30	1.63(41.4)	0.28(7.1)	0.34(8.6)	1.10(28.0)	1.43(36.2)	0.59(15.0)
-OIB-FN2-5		0.19(4.8)	0.90	0.70	2.00(50.8)	0.38(9.7)	0.44(11.2)	1.57(39.9)	1.64(41.7)	0.78(19.8)
-OIB-FN4-5	1/4 Female NPT	0.19(4.8)	0.90	0.75	2.06(52.3)	0.38(9.7)	0.44(11.2)	1.57(39.9)	1.64(41.7)	0.78(19.8)
-OIB-FN4-7		0.28(7.1)	2.60	1.70	2.50(63.5)	0.56(14.2)	0.56(14.2)	2.05(52)	2.19(55.5)	1.13(28.6)
-OIB-FN6-5	3/8 Female NPT	0.28(7.1)	2.60	1.50	2.50(63.5)	0.56(14.2)	0.56(14.2)	2.05(52)	2.19(55.5)	1.13(28.6)
-OIB-FN8-10	1/2 Female NPT	0.41(10.3)	6.30	3.50	3.12(79.2)	0.69(17.5)	0.69(17.5)	3.13(79.6)	2.67(67.7)	1.50(38.1)
-OIB-MN2-3	1/8 Male NPT	0.13(3.2)	0.50	0.30	1.63(41.4)	0.28(7.1)	0.34(8.6)	1.10(28.0)	1.43(36.2)	0.59(15.0)
-OIB-MN4-5	1/4 Male NPT	0.19(4.8)	0.90	0.75	2.00(50.8)	0.38(9.7)	0.44(11.2)	1.57(39.9)	1.64(41.7)	0.78(19.8)
-OIB-MN6-5	3/8 Male NPT	0.28(7.1)	2.60	1.50	2.50(63.5)	0.56(14.2)	0.56(14.2)	2.05(52)	2.19(55.5)	1.13(28.6)
-OIB-MN8-10	1/2 Male NPT	0.41(10.3)	6.30	3.50	3.12(79.2)	0.69(17.5)	0.69(17.5)	3.13(79.6)	2.67(67.7)	1.50(38.1)
-OIB-FT2-2	1/8” Tube	0.09(2.4)	0.20	0.15	2.01(51.0)	0.28(7.1)	0.34(8.6)	1.10(28.0)	1.43(36.2)	0.59(15.0)
-OIB-FT4-5	1/4” Tube	0.19(4.8)	1.40	0.90	2.39(60.7)	0.38(9.7)	0.44(11.2)	1.57(39.9)	1.64(41.7)	0.78(19.8)
-OIB-FT6-7	3/8” Tube	0.28(7.1)	6.00	2.0	3.05(77.5)	0.56(14.2)	0.56(14.2)	2.05(52)	2.19(55.5)	1.13(28.6)
-OIB-FT8-10	1/2” Tube	0.41(10.3)	6.40	3.80	3.92(99.6)	0.69(17.5)	0.69(17.5)	3.13(79.6)	2.67(67.7)	1.50(38.1)
-OIB-FT12-10	3/4” Tube	0.41(10.3)	12.0	4.60	3.92(99.6)	0.69(17.5)	0.69(17.5)	3.13(79.6)	2.67(67.7)	1.50(38.1)