SSP, a specialist in instrumentation tube fittings,
valves, and tubing, announced a new addition to its line of FloLok® instrumentation valves. The FB Series multi-purpose ball valves are specifically designed for use in demanding applications that many ball valves cannot handle, such as high pressure, high temperature and low differential pressure.
The FB Series of multipurpose ball valves features a floating ball design that allows upstream pressure to assist the downstream seal. Live loaded seats allow the valve to seal under differential pressures lower than other floating ball designs. Standard PEEK seats deliver leak-tight performance at 6000 psig. A primary advantage with the FB Series is the fact that the downstream spring can cushion the shock of the ball against the seat, preventing damage over the long term. Additionally, the end-screw completely supports the seat at high pressure, protecting the seat from deformation, even at high temperatures. This design significantly reduces seat wear, leakage, and extends the performance life. The live loaded seats, robust body and stem seals and floating ball promise leak-tight seal regardless of pressure. SSP’s new FB Series ball valves are ideal in low and high-pressure applications and dynamic temperature and pressure conditions.