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Mini ball valves and conventional ball valves have significant differences in many aspects. The following is a detailed comparison of the two:
I. Dimensions and Weight
Mini ball valve: Compact in size, light in weight, easy to carry and install. This gives it a great advantage in space-constrained situations.
Conventional ball valves: They are relatively large in size and heavy in weight. Although it provides a larger traffic channel, it may not be very suitable in situations with limited space.
Ii. Structure and Design
Mini ball valves: They are usually processed by precision techniques, such as high-precision CNC machine tools, to ensure the dimensional accuracy and surface finish of the valve body, valve ball and valve seat. In addition, its internal structure and working principle have no essential difference from those of ordinary ball valves, but it is more compact.
Conventional ball valves: Their structure is relatively simple, but they may also include some complex additional functions, such as drive devices and control systems. Its design is more focused on meeting requirements such as large flow and high pressure.
Iii. Application Scope
Mini ball valve: It is particularly suitable for some space-limited occasions, such as precision instruments, medical equipment, chemical equipment, etc. In addition, due to its small size, it is also convenient for installation and maintenance in narrow piping systems.
Conventional ball valves: Widely used in various fluid control systems, such as in the petroleum, natural gas, power, chemical and other industries. Its large size and weight make it more suitable for large-scale piping systems and applications that need to withstand high pressure and large flow rates.
Iv. Performance Characteristics
Mini ball valve：
Good sealing performance: High-precision processing and high-quality materials are adopted to ensure that the valve can achieve more accurate flow control and more reliable sealing performance.
Corrosion and wear resistance: High-quality materials such as stainless steel and copper alloys are usually adopted to adapt to various working environments and media.
Flexible operation: The rotation operation of the ball valve is simple and easy to understand, and even beginners can easily get started.
Conventional ball valve:
Large flow rate: Due to its large size, it can provide a larger flow channel, meeting the requirements of high-flow transportation.
High pressure: Capable of withstanding high pressure to ensure stable operation in high-pressure environments.
Wide application range: It can adapt to various working environments and media, such as high temperature, low temperature, corrosive media, etc.
V. Price and Maintenance
Mini ball valves: Due to their compact size and precise processing technology, they are usually more expensive. However, due to its simple structure and easy maintenance, the maintenance cost is relatively low.
Conventional ball valves: Prices vary depending on size, material and additional functions. Due to its relatively complex structure and large volume, the maintenance cost may be relatively high.
To sum up, there are significant differences between mini ball valves and conventional ball valves in terms of size, structure, application scope, performance characteristics, as well as price and maintenance. When making a selection, the appropriate type of valve should be chosen based on specific application requirements and working environments.
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