June 10, 2016 By Waverley Brownall

Ball Valves UK | High Quality Ball Valves

Ball valves are a quarter-turn valve that use a hollow, perforated and pivoting ‘floating ball’ for flow control. Its applications are many – we currently supply ball valves to a vast range of UK industries in Gas, Hydraulics and Filtration.

The ‘floating ball’ arrangement that is used in our ball valves, compensates for seat wear and the fluctuations in pressure or temperature.

Ball Valves UK: Fast UK Delivery, British Manufactured

Our 316 stainless steel ball valves are manufactured in the UK at our facility in the county of Essex. Fast UK delivery options are offered with a reliable courier service.

Our ball valves are supplied to many companies within the UK and are also exported for our international customers.

Our range of stainless steel ball valves are available in 1000lb, 3000lb and 6000lb classes.

View Our 1000lb Ball Valves

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View Our 3000lb And 6000lb Ball Valves

We also have one of the most comprehensive range of thread forms and end connections.

Compact and reliable, our ball valves come in various sizes in BSP, BSPT and NPT thread forms. With a choice of either single ferrule or twin ferrule compression fitting ends.

Features:

90 degree fast actuation
Bi-directional flow
Up to 6000psi – email us about our 6000psi ball valves
Replaceable seats
PVC colour-coded sleeves for ease of recognition
Manufactured from 316 stainless steel
Fantastic for hydraulic testing, laboratory equipment, liquid services and more

Need corrosion resistant valves?

Our valve ranges can be manufactured from special metals such as Titanium or Monel 400. For information on this service, email: enquiries@waverleybrownall.co.uk

Ball Valves UK: Low Cost Range, Cast 316 Ball Valves

3 Piece Ball Valve From our Cast 316 Range

Cast 316 ball valves
Available as one-piece reduced bore valves (plus two and three piece full bore)
All models available ex-stock
Sizes from 1/4″ to 2″
Water or gas applications
Safe working pressure up to 1000psi

Waverley Brownall offer 3 Way Ball Valves with Female and Male outlets, Air Actuated Ball Valves and a 6000psi Ball Valve Series.

For information about our high quality, British-manufactured products email us at:

enquiries@waverleybrownall.co.uk

*Always consult an engineering professional at Waverley Brownall for advice on application, material and uses.

May 27, 2016 By Waverley Brownall

How To Assemble Twin Ferrule Compression Fittings

This guide on how to assemble twin ferrule compression fittings is based solely upon our Ringlok OD compression fittings range.

Ringlok Tube Fittings

Ringlok is the trademark name for our twin ferrule compression fittings.

Ringlok Imperial And Metric Charts

View our sizing charts for twin ferrule fittings.

This Waverley Brownall blog post features:

Pre-assembly instructions (Tools and considerations)
Assembly instructions
Links to re-assembly instructions

Caution: Use only Waverley Brownall’s Ringlok components for safety and reliability.
Mixing components may not provide reliable joint assemblies and leakage could occur.

Pre-Assembly Instructions For Twin Ferrule Compression Fittings

Step One: Hold the pre-assembly tool in a vice, then assemble the joint to the assembly instructions found here.

Step Two: Remove the tube assembly from the pre-assembly tool.

Step Three: Insert the tube assembly into the fitting body and then follow the re-assembly instructions found here.

Do you require assistance in assembling compression fittings?
Please contact us on enquiries@waverleybrownall.co.uk

PRE-ASSEMBLY TOOLS AND CONSIDERATIONS

Pre-assembly tools: These tools are manufactured from hardened Maraging Steel and are designed to withstand repeated assemblies. Pre-assembly tools can be used as an aid to make sure joints are correct.

Assembly tools must be kept clean and lubricated at all times.

Pre-assembly is recommended: Assembly can sometimes present difficulties, especially if the compression fittings are going to be used in confined spaces. Thick wall tubes or standpipe adaptors may also present problems. Pre-assembly ensures the fittings placement and installation to be correct.

Pre-assembly will reduce installation stresses when tube sizes exceed 1/2″ (12mm) OD .

Assembly Instructions: Ringlok Twin Ferrule Compression Fittings

Assembly Instructions for Ringlok Twin Ferrule Compression Fittings.

1. Cut the tube to the required length, leaving the ends square to the tube axis, remove all burrs.

2. Insert the prepared tube into the fitting assembly, ensuring the tube end fully enters the fitting, engages in the abutment diameter and that the nut is finger-tight.

3. For 1/16″, 1/8″, 3/16″ OD and 3mm, 4mm OD size fittings, tighten the nut 3/4 of a turn from finger-tight to complete the assembly.

All other sizes require use of 1 1/4 turns from finger-tight.

For blanking plugs, tighten the nut 1/6 of a turn from finger-tight.

Re-assembly: Ringlok fittings can be dissembled and reassembled many times without impairing the efficiency of the joints. Re-assembly instructions can be found here.

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To enquire about our Ringlok twin ferrule compression fittings, email us today on

enquiries@waverleybrownall.co.uk

March 22, 2016 By Waverley Brownall

Stainless Steel Compression Fittings: Advantages & Benefits

Stainless steel compression fittings could be the perfect solution for your problem. Before making a decision on the material of your tube fittings, it’s best to consider the benefits of the material.

We’ve listed some of the main benefits you can gain with our high quality 316 tube fittings.

Stainless Steel Compression Fittings: The Advantages

Proven resilience within many industry sectors

From chemical processing companies to filtration plants … stainless steel compression fittings have proved to be a popular choice as an engineering solution within many industries. Stainless steel brings the ability to utilise both low and high pressure compression fittings.

Corrosion resistance

Our compression fittings are crafted with the highest quality stainless steel. This ensures safe and impeccable usage in many different industrial applications.

The corrosion resistant properties of 316 stainless steel guarantee a high-performance tube fitting. This overall offers a great tube fitting that can withstand long-term usage.

*Please note: If stainless steel is treated or stored incorrectly, this can cause staining or discolouration.

Routine maintenance of stainless steel instrumentation will pro-long it’s working lifespan.

To enquire about our maintenance services, please email us at enquiries@waverleybrownall.co.uk

Alternative corrosion resistance materials are available.

High and low pressure performance ability

Stainless steel is a sturdy alloy. This allows our single ferrule compression fittings and twin ferrule compression fittings to flourish in a high or low pressure environment.

*If you are unsure of which fitting is best for your application, please discuss your requirements with an engineer at Waverley Brownall.

Temperature resistance

Some grades of this material can withstand high temperatures.

Certain grades of stainless steel can also withstand very low temperatures which gives it very well-rounded properties for several applications. Send us an enquiry about our stainless steel instrumentation fittings.

For more information on 316 stainless steel and its properties, send us an enquiry today.

*Please fill out our Contact form with the details required. We will respond promptly to your questions.