A Ball Valve friction question?
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:22 pm
A Ball Valve friction question?
AFAIK There are 3 friction surfaces in a ball valve:
1> Ball to ball seal
2> Ball stem rod to handle.
3> Ball handle to valve body.
In order to make a ball valve easier to turn and therefore open faster, the friction must be reduced.
What do you suggest to do it?
AFAIK There are 3 friction surfaces in a ball valve:
1> Ball to ball seal
2> Ball stem rod to handle.
3> Ball handle to valve body.
In order to make a ball valve easier to turn and therefore open faster, the friction must be reduced.
What do you suggest to do it?