A pneumatic 3-way ball valve is used to either mix or divert the flow in pipes, and 3 way brass ball valves are popular because they offer an economic solution for a wide variety of flowing media. Available with either an 'L' ported ball for diverting duties, or a 'T' ported ball for either mixing and or diverting duties, the AVP air actuated 3-way brass ball valves cover most of the popular flow change requirements.
An AVOL pneumatic 3 way ball valve has all 3 ports in the same plane (horizontal entry), although bottom entry 3 way ball valves are also available, contact All Valves Online for details.
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Either an air open air close (double acting) or air open spring close (single acting) AVP pneumatic actuator can be fitted the the 3 way brass ball valves, and a complete range of actuator position monitoring, feedback and control devices are available. These include a wide limit switch box range, a Namur solenoid valve range, valve positioners, air volume boosters and more, both for safe and hazardous area applications.
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