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Description
L&T SS Ball Valves with socket weld ends are compact, high-strength quarter-turn valves designed for reliable shut-off in high-pressure and corrosive piping systems. These valves are ideal for small-bore pipelines where welded joints provide leak-proof and permanent connections.
Design Standards
- Design & Manufacture: API 608 / ASME B16.34
- Socket Weld Ends: ASME B16.11
- Testing & Inspection: API 598
- Fire Safe Design: API 607 / ISO 10497 (optional)
Valve Type
- Floating Ball Design
- Full Bore / Reduced Bore
- Two-Piece / Three-Piece Construction
Material of Construction (MOC)
- Body: Stainless Steel ASTM A351 CF8 / CF8M (SS 304 / SS 316)
- Ball: SS 304 / SS 316, precision polished
- Stem: SS 304 / SS 316
- Seats: PTFE / RPTFE / TFM
- Packing & Seals: PTFE / Graphite
Pressure Ratings
- Class 800 / 1000 / 1500 (depending on size & design)
- Suitable for high-pressure applications
Size Range
- 15 mm (½”) to 100 mm (4”)
- Larger sizes available on request
Temperature Range
- –29°C to +200°C (soft seated)
- Up to +400°C (metal seated options)
End Connection – Socket Weld
- Pipe is inserted into socket end and welded externally
- Provides strong, permanent, and leak-proof joints
- Suitable for compact and vibration-prone systems
- Eliminates need for flanges and threaded joints
Operation Types
- Lever Operated
- Lockable Handle
- Pneumatic / Electric Actuated Options
Key Features
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Compact and lightweight design
- Bubble-tight shutoff
- Blow-out proof stem
- Low torque operation
- Strong welded connection for high-pressure service
- Minimal leakage risk at joints
Advantages
✔ Leak-proof welded connection
✔ Suitable for high-pressure pipelines
✔ Ideal for compact piping layouts
✔ Low maintenance requirement
✔ Long service life in corrosive environments
✔ Better strength than threaded connections
Applications
- Chemical industries
- Petrochemical plants
- Pharmaceutical industries
- Steam & condensate lines
- Hydraulic systems
- Oil & Gas service
- Process and utility piping
Summary
L&T SS Socket Weld Ball Valves are ideal for small-bore, high-pressure, and corrosive applications where permanent welded joints ensure maximum safety, reliability, and leak-proof performance.