Pneumatic 3 Way Ball Valve

Middleeast Valve is a premium manufacturer and distributor of industrial valves that provides innovative solutions for flow in a broad variety of industries. Among the premium performers in our lineup is the Pneumatic 3 Way Ball Valve, engineered to offer effective multi-port flow direction control for automated systems.

 Definition

A Pneumatic 3 Way Ball Valve is a valve that has a pneumatic actuator and a ball mechanism with three ports. Such valves are employed to divert or blend the flow of gases or fluids in pipelines and are well suited for multi-directional flow control applications.

 Main Components

  1. Pneumatic Actuator: Operates by utilizing compressed air to turn the valve ball automatically.
  2. Valve Body: Constructed with strong materials such as stainless steel or carbon steel, having good pressure resistance and corrosion.
  3. Ball with L or T Port: Regulates flow direction; port arrangement specifies if the valve is to mix or divert flow.
  4. Seats and Seals: Enable leak-free shut-off and durable service life.
  5. Stem and O-Rings: Transfer motion from the actuator to the ball and sustain pressure integrity.
  6. End Connections: With threaded, flanged, or socket-welded types of easy pipeline fitting.

 Working Mechanism

As pneumatic pressure is applied, the actuator turns the ball to link different flow paths. Depending on whether the port type is L or T, the valve redirects or combines flows.

 Advantages

  • Multi-port control of flow
  • Rapid remote operation
  • Resistance to corrosion, durable
  • Cuts requirement of multiple valves
  • Space-saving and compact design

 Industries Used in:

  1. Chemical and petrochemical processing plants
  2. Water treatment plants
  3. HVAC and energy systems

 Why Choose Middleeast Valve

We provide precision-engineered valves with tailored specifications, affordable prices, international certifications, and unparalleled after-sales service.

 Why a Pneumatic 3 Way Ball Valve is Needed?

A Pneumatic 3 Way Ball Valve is necessary where you have to regulate the flow direction between more than one pipeline. It is used for either diverting flow from one inlet to two outputs, or combining flow from two inlets to one output, depending on the design of the internal ball (either L-port or T-port). This valve reduces the number of valves and additional piping, conserving space and minimizing cost.