3-PIECE BALL VALVE

The main difference between a 2-piece and a 3-piece ball valve lies in their structure and maintenance approach. A 2-piece ball valve consists of two main parts, offering good sealing and generally lower cost, but it requires complete removal from the pipeline for maintenance. In contrast, a 3-piece ball valve has three parts, allowing the center section to be removed for cleaning and maintenance without taking out the entire valve body, making it more convenient for applications that need frequent maintenance.

High cost: Bronze is more expensive compared to other materials such as cast iron, plastic or stainless steel, which makes the valve more expensive to manufacture and purchase.

Limited pressure capacity: Bronze gate valves can handle moderate pressures but not suitable for extremely high-pressure environments.

Possible rust: Although bronze has strong corrosion resistance, it may still rust in certain extreme environments, such as when the humidity is too high or there is a strong corrosive medium, affecting the appearance and service life of the valve.

Three-piece ball valves typically have a pressure rating of 1000 PSI (approximately 68.94 bar). These valves are suitable for use with water, oil, and gas media and are capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -13 to 302 degrees Fahrenheit.