Which is better gate valve or ball valve?
It depends on the application. A ball valve is better suited for smaller flow rates, anything requiring more than 2 ports, or for durability/sealing concerns. A gate valve is typically cheaper, better for higher flow rates, and requires a smaller installation space.
What is the difference between gate valve and ball valve?
The main difference is in the operation. A gate valve moves a solid disk up and down to open/close the orifice. A ball valve rotates a ball (the orifice) with a bore in it 90 degrees to open/close the valve.
When would you use a gate valve?
A gate valve is ideal for applications that have slurries, large flow rates, cost sensitive, and for shut off purposes.
What is a ball valve used for?
A ball valve is used to control the flow and is typically used as a shut off valve.