ball valve
Rotating sphere shutoff
A ball valve is a valve that controls flow through a pipe using a pivoting ball with a hole through its center.
When the hole aligns with the pipe, fluid passes through; rotating the ball ninety degrees blocks flow completely.
Ball valves are prized for their quick operation and tight seal: Turn the ball valve to shut off the water supply.
Tiresome individual or drill
- bodyPhysical structure, living thing
- stemPlant's central axis
- portDocking place for ships
- housingDwellings or protective covering
cavity · floating · trunnion · flanged · threaded · welded · two-piece · three-piece
Mechanical leak preventer
- o-ringToroidal sealing element
- seatPlace for sitting
- PTFEFluoropolymer with low friction
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
watertight · leakproof · compression · packing · sealant
Part for gripping
- leverPivoting bar for lifting
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
- rotationTurning on an axis
- twistRotating motion or surprise
manual · torque · pivot · shutoff · on-off · positioning · handwheel · turn
Flow-stopping control
- isolationComplete separation from others
- supply lineRoute for delivering supplies
- water mainPrincipal urban pipe
- fixtureAttached building component
compression fitting · soldering · threaded · coupling · residential · potable water · washing machine · toilet
Rust-proof iron alloy
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- carbon steelIron-based metal alloy
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
cast iron · alloy · chrome · nickel · duplex · polymer · ceramic · corrosion-resistant
Flow-stopping control
- isolationComplete separation from others
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- throttlingRestricting flow or speed
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
circulation · passage · blockage · restriction · bypass · diversion · media · volume
Long-distance fluid transport tube
- petrochemicalProduct from crude processing
- refineryIndustrial purification facility
- chemical plantFactory producing synthetic substances
- oil and gasFossil fuel pair
power generation · HVAC · water treatment · marine · pharmaceutical · food processing · cryogenic · high-pressure
bore
Tiresome individual or drill
housing · cavity · floating · trunnion · flanged · threaded · welded · two-piece · three-piece · cartridge
gasket
Mechanical leak preventer
elastomer · watertight · leakproof · compression · packing · sealant
handle
Part for gripping
twist · manual · torque · pivot · shutoff · on-off · positioning · handwheel · turn · movement
shutoff
Flow-stopping control
- isolationComplete separation from others
- supply lineRoute for delivering supplies
- water mainPrincipal urban pipe
fixture · compression fitting · soldering · threaded · coupling · residential · potable water · washing machine · toilet · sink
stainless steel
Rust-proof iron alloy
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- carbon steelIron-based metal alloy
PVC · cast iron · alloy · chrome · nickel · duplex · polymer · ceramic · corrosion-resistant
shutoff
Flow-stopping control
- isolationComplete separation from others
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- throttlingRestricting flow or speed
discharge · circulation · passage · blockage · restriction · bypass · diversion · media · volume · rate
pipeline
Long-distance fluid transport tube
- petrochemicalProduct from crude processing
- refineryIndustrial purification facility
- chemical plantFactory producing synthetic substances
oil and gas · power generation · HVAC · water treatment · marine · pharmaceutical · food processing · cryogenic · high-pressure · API
- water systemswater pipes, water pipe, water storage, water line, irrigation ditches
- plumbingpipes, fittings, faucets, drains, pipe
- control devicesregulator, thermostat, controller, switch, relay
- flow controlsregulator, throttle, faucet, spigot, tap
- irrigation systemscanal, aqueduct, headgate, sluice gate, flume
- plumbing partsfaucet, washer, drain, gasket, fitting
ball valvegate valve
Pipe flow shutoff mechanism
check valve · needle valve · butterfly valve · control valve · pressure relief valve
ball, balls, valve, balled, balling, valves, baller, valved, ballers