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Form of Groove on Ball (Floating Ball Valve)

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Form of Groove on Ball (Floating Ball Valve)

Form of Groove on Ball (Floating Ball Valve)

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hello

why the form of groove on ball for locating end of stem is curve type? why is not a simple pocket?



thank you?

RE: Form of Groove on Ball (Floating Ball Valve)

The stem has a rectangular portion which fits into the slot allowing the ball to be rotated as the stem is turned.

RE: Form of Groove on Ball (Floating Ball Valve)

To increase the bearing surface of the slot without affecting the area where the seal rings are.

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RE: Form of Groove on Ball (Floating Ball Valve)

Cutting the slot is faster and easier using a round mill cutter. This way it can be cut in one quick step. End milling a slot takes longer to cut and the accuracy of the slot width is not as consistent.

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