The installation of brass ball valves is important to the stability and reliability of pipeline application, improper installation may affect brass ball valve performance, even cause damage to the brass ball valves.
Here we will share how to install brass ball valves.
1. Preparation before brass ball valve installation
1. Get the pipes ready for brass ball valve installation: the pipes that connect to two ends of brass ball valves shall be clean and coaxial parallel. The pipeline should be able to bear the weight of the brass ball valve, otherwise the pipeline must be equipped with appropriate supports.
2. Clean the pipelines to remove oil stains, welding slag and other impurities.
3. Check the mark of the brass ball valve, ensure the brass ball valve is in good function.
4. Fully open and close the brass ball valve several times to confirm it works well.
5. Check and confirm the brass ball valve is clean inside - - small particles between the valve seat and the ball may damage the seat sealing surface.
2. Proceeding brass ball valve installation
1. Apply a good quality PTFE thread tape to wrap the male ends of pipes or brass ball valves.
2. Connect the brass ball valve to the pipelines. The brass ball valve operated by the handle can be installed at any position on the pipeline. But the brass ball valve and gear box or pneumatic actuator should be installed upright, that is, in a horizontal pipeline, the transmission device is located in the pipeline,
2. Install gaskets for brass ball valve threads and pipeline threads according to pipeline design requirements
3. Tightened the brass ball valves with wrench symmetrically, continuously and evenly.
4. Tighten till the joint starting to the seat and the pipes,
5. Slightly adjust the brass ball valve handle position to favorable direction.
6. Don't over tighten the brass ball valves, otherwise it may cause damage to the pipeline system.
3. Check after installation of brass ball valve installation
1. Operate the handle to open and close the brass ball valve several times, make sure it's smooth and operate properly.
2. Inspect the brass ball valve sealing performance according to the pipeline design requirements.
The Bottom Line
We have discussed how to install brass ball valves. All these operation details shall be made when installing a brass ball valve. The correct installation, operation, and timely maintenance of the brass ball valve valves can effectively prevent it from running, emitting, dripping, and leaking, reducing material and energy consumption, and ensuring the safe and effective operation of production and fluid devices.
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