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English Views: 11 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2025-10-17 Origin: Site
In modern process control and automation, reliability and precision are key to keeping systems running safely and efficiently. Among the many valve types available, electric threaded ball valves stand out for their compact design, reliable sealing, and fully automated operation.
Following our previous article on their structure and working principle, this part explores the key advantages and main industrial applications of electric threaded ball valves - and why they've become a trusted solution in water treatment, HVAC, chemical dosing, and automated pipeline systems.
Available in both stainless steel and carbon steel, these valves handle a wide range of media - from clean water to oil, gas, and light chemicals - while delivering excellent performance and long service life.
Fast and Precise Operation:
A quick 90° rotation is all it takes for full opening or closing. When paired with an electric actuator, the valve provides accurate flow control and fast response, ideal for automated systems.
Low Flow Resistance:
The straight-through flow path minimizes pressure loss, improving system efficiency and reducing energy consumption — a crucial benefit in continuous operation environments.
Reliable Sealing Performance:
Soft-seated designs using PTFE, RPTFE or CPTFE ensure tight shutoff and long-term reliability, even under frequent cycling.
Compact, Modular, and Easy to Maintain:
Thanks to its three-piece construction, users can easily remove the center section for inspection or seat replacement without disconnecting the pipeline - reducing downtime and maintenance effort.
Material Flexibility for Different Media:
Stainless Steel (SS304/SS316): Ideal for corrosive or clean fluids.
Carbon Steel (WCB): Suitable for non-corrosive media such as oil, steam, and compressed air.
This flexibility allows engineers to select materials that match their process requirements.
Automation-Ready Integration:
The valve's electric actuator can be easily connected to PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) or SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, enabling remote operation, signal feedback, and real-time process control.
Long Service Life:
With a durable structure and optimized sealing design, electric threaded ball valves can achieve tens of thousands of open/close cycles under normal working conditions - ensuring dependable operation over time.
Water Treatment and Supply Systems:
Electric threaded ball valves play a key role in municipal and industrial water systems:
✔ Chemical Dosing: Control disinfectant or coagulant injection with accuracy within ±2%.
✔ Filter Backwash: Automated cycles can reduce manual labor and save up to 18% of water in retrofitted plants.
✔ Pressure Management: Integrated with SCADA to maintain stable distribution pressure.
✔ Emergency Shutoff: Quickly isolate contaminated sections within 0.5 seconds during abnormal events.
HVAC Systems:
Used for regulating hot or chilled water in heating and cooling systems:
✔ Automatic Zone Control: Enables precise temperature regulation for individual zones.
✔ Energy Efficiency: Smart control can reduce energy consumption by 10–15% in modern buildings.
Industrial Automation and Process Control:
Applied in chemical, petroleum, and mechanical systems:
✔ Accurate Dosing: Ensures consistent flow of solvents, cooling agents, or additives.
✔ Reliability: Compact electric design allows tens of thousands of cycles, minimizing downtime.
Agricultural Irrigation Systems:
In small to medium automated irrigation setups:
✔ Smart Water Distribution: Integration with timers or IoT controllers ensures precise delivery.
✔ Fertilizer Injection: Corrosion-resistant stainless steel body maintains consistent nutrient flow.
This article is part of SLVCN's valve knowledge series.
Read our previous post: [How Electric Threaded Ball Valves Work in Industrial Automation?]
