What Are Split Body Ball Valves? When Are Split Body Ball Valves Used? What Are the Advantages of Split Body Ball Valves? What Are the Disadvantages of Split Body Ball Valves? Split Body Ball Valve Seats Split Body vs. 2- and 3-Piece Ball Valves What Are Split Body Ball Valves? A split body ball valve […] The post Split Body Ball Valves: Applications, Cost & When to Use appeared first on Gemini Valve ..read more

A quality ball valve provides quick actuation with positive on/off control for a variety of medias. These are available as manually actuated with a variety of handle configurations to meet space limitations or to interconnect with linkages and/or other devices. Additionally, for those applications requiring automated control, both pneumatically actuated and electrically actuated ball valve […] The post Ball Valve Product & Supplier Considerations for OEMs appeared first on Gemini Valve ..read more

Introducing the Smart Electric Ball Valve Actuator The team at Gemini Valve is excited to announce an innovative addition to our electric ball valve actuator line. Our new smart electric actuator provides OEMs and end users across a wide range of industries with a compact, customizable solution for increased automated systems control. Built on the […] The post Modular & Compact Electric Ball Valve Actuator appeared first on Gemini Valve ..read more

What is a Valve Position Sensor? Importance of Valve Position Feedback Common Valve Position Sensor Applications Types of Valve Position Sensors How to Choose the Correct Valve Sensor What is a Valve Position Sensor? Valve sensors are instruments used to indicate the position of a valve. For example, when installed on a shutoff valve like […] The post Valve Position Sensors & Feedback Systems Explained appeared first on Gemini Valve ..read more

Chosen for their durability and reliability, ball valves provide on/off control for fluid or gas media. Ball valves appear in many industrial and commercial processing systems, and there are product variations that can accommodate almost any application. Several of these variations involve the number of pieces that make up the valve body design, which affects […] The post One- vs. 2- vs. 3-Piece Ball Valves: Construction & Applications appeared first on Gemini Valve ..read more

Piping design software is integral to the development of draft plans and drawings for process plants, commercial buildings, residential buildings, utilities and other types of facilities. With so many options available, we’ve compiled a list of the best piping design software, including paid and free options and the key features to consider before you get […] The post The 7 Best Piping Design Software Programs for 2022 appeared first on Gemini Valve ..read more

Quick Navigation: What Is a Throttling Valve? What Types of Valves Have Throttling Capabilities? Globe valves Butterfly valves Gate valves Can a Ball Valve Be Used as a Throttling Valve? V-port ball valves Throttling Valves: Common Applications What Is a Throttling Valve? If you need to adjust the flow rate of media anywhere in your […] The post Your Guide to the Best Throttling Valves appeared first on Gemini Valve ..read more

Quick Navigation: Why is Ball Valve Maintenance Important? Benefits of Maintaining Your Ball Valves Factors That Impact Ball Valve Lifespan Ball Valve Maintenance [Preventative & Scheduled]   Why is Ball Valve Maintenance Important?   A cutaway of a quarter-turn ball valve. (A) indicates the stem and (B) indicates the rotary ball. One of the most […] The post A Guide to Ball Valve Maintenance appeared first on Gemini Valve ..read more

Standard Port vs. Full Port Full Port (Full Bore) Ball Valves Standard Port Ball Valves Are Other Valve Types Classified by Port Size? When to Use Standard Port Ball Valves When to Use Full Port Ball Valves Ball valves are popular for their reliable, air-tight flow shut-off and simple operation. Smaller, lighter and requiring less […] The post Standard Port vs. Full Port Ball Valves: Benefits & More appeared first on Gemini Valve ..read more

What is a Valve Connection? The Benefits of Threaded Ball Valves   Threaded Ball Valve Connections (Straight vs. Tapered Connections) National Pipe Thread (NPT) British Standard Pipe Threads (BSP) Metric Thread Standard (M) Welded Valve Connections  Flange Valve Connections  Compression Valve Connections  Union Valve Connections  Manifold-mount Valve Connections Valve & Pipe Connection Table  What is […] The post Valve & Pipe Connections Explained: Threaded, Flanged, Welded & More appeared first on Gemini Valve ..read more