KITZ Original Heavy Duty Brass Ball Valve/Gate Valve 1/2, 3/4, 1 - Ideal for Industrial and Residential Use

Design and Features

1. Material:

Brass Construction: Kitz Brass Ball Valves are made from high-quality brass, providing strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion. Brass is often chosen for its excellent performance in various fluid handling applications.

2. Ball Mechanism:

Spherical Ball: The valve features a ball with a hole (or port) that aligns with the pipe when open, allowing fluid to flow through. The ball is rotated to block or allow flow through the valve.

Full Port vs. Reduced Port:

Full Port: Provides an unrestricted flow as the ball’s port is the same diameter as the pipeline.

Reduced Port: Features a smaller ball port compared to the pipe, which can slightly restrict flow.

The Kitz Brass Gate Valve is a specific type of gate valve made by Kitz Corporation, known for its high-quality construction and reliability. Brass gate valves are used to control the flow of fluids through a pipeline by lifting or lowering a gate or wedge. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the Kitz Brass Gate Valve:

Design and Features

1. Material:

Brass Construction: Made from high-quality brass, which offers excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and strength. Brass is suitable for various applications, including water and some chemical handling.

2. Gate Mechanism:

Gate or Wedge: The valve operates with a gate (or wedge) that moves vertically to open or close the flow path. When the gate is fully raised, the flow path is unobstructed. When fully lowered, the gate blocks the flow completely.

Rising vs. Non-Rising Stem:

Rising Stem: The stem rises as the valve opens, making it easy to see the valve’s position.