DN10 Ball Valve With Swivel Flexible Installation High Pressure Resistance For Hydraulic Pipeline
DN10 ball valve with swivel joint, flexible installation & robust high pressure performance, ideal for on-site hydraulic branch pipeline isolation.
Description
I. Basic Product Function
The DN10 ball valve with swivel is equipped with a rotatable connector (swivel ball valve), specifically engineered for on‑site hydraulic and high‑pressure fluid branch lines. The swivel joint offers flexible installation, while the forged body ensures excellent pressure‑bearing capacity. As a high‑pressure mini ball valve with quarter‑turn shutoff, it effectively resolves common site issues such as pipeline misalignment and pressure‑surge leakage. It is widely deployed in metallurgical, energy‑storage, and chemical process networks.
II. Standard Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Specification |
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| Nominal bore | DN10 (3/8″) |
| Body configuration | One‑piece body with integrated swivel joint (swivel nut ball valve) |
| Actuation | 90° lever handle for quick on/off |
| Body material | Forged brass / SS304 |
| Seal material | Reinforced PTFE seat |
| Pressure rating | 1000WOG |
| Suitable media | Hydraulic oil, compressed air, cooling water |
| Typical applications | Hydraulic shutoff valve for branch lines, industrial field piping retrofits |
III. Core Product Advantages
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Flexible installation – The independent swivel joint accommodates angular or positional deviations in site piping without forced alignment. Simply rotate the joint to achieve proper connection, eliminating pipeline stress and significantly reducing on‑site installation difficulty.
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Superior pressure performance – The integrally forged body offers high structural strength, withstanding cyclic pressure surges from hydraulic system start/stop. Sealing remains stable under sustained high‑pressure service, effectively preventing media leakage.
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Quarter‑turn rapid operation – Enables instantaneous shutoff during maintenance. The bidirectional flow design removes orientation restrictions, minimising installation errors.
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Compact dimensions – Suitable for confined pipe galleries and limited spaces around equipment.
IV. Real‑World Application Case
Project: Hydraulic piping retrofit at the Wuxi New District Metallurgical Plant – located in the Meicun Metallurgical Industrial Park, Xinwu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu. The project involved upgrading the hydraulic branch lines for rolling mill equipment. The DN10 ball valve with swivel was selected in bulk for this retrofit. Existing pipelines had fixed positions with angular misalignments; the swivel joint allowed free angular adjustment during installation, eliminating the need to cut or reposition the original piping. The forged body reliably handled pressure fluctuations in the hydraulic system, ensuring safe and continuous oil supply to the rolling mill branches. After long‑term operation, no leakage or handle‑sticking issues have been reported, making this valve a preferred choice for hydraulic branch retrofits in the plant.
V. Selection Guidance
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For general hydraulic oil circuits, choose the brass‑body version.
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For mildly corrosive media or continuous high‑pressure service, prefer the SS304 stainless steel variant.
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For site retrofit projects, always specify the swivel nut ball valve with rotatable joint to accommodate complex piping layouts.
