Pneumatic Four Way Ball Valve | 4-Way Flow Control & Diverter
High-quality pneumatic four way ball valve for reliable flow path switching. Ideal for diverter & mixing applications. Compact design, long service life. Get a quote!
Description
Pneumatic Four Way Ball Valve integrates a pneumatic actuator with a four-way valve body, enabling remote and rapid switching of fluid flow direction, making it a highly efficient component in automated control systems.
Functional Advantages of Pneumatic Four Way Ball Valve
Compared with traditional manual valves, the greatest advantage of this valve lies in its automation capability. Driven by a pneumatic actuator, the valve can complete a 90° rotation within 0.5–1 second, achieving flow switching for two-way three-port or two-way four-port configurations. This design not only improves production efficiency but also eliminates the risk of human operational errors.
We place special emphasis on the valve’s reliability under frequent cycling conditions. For customers seeking an automated ball valve solution, this product has undergone rigorous life-cycle testing and can achieve more than 50,000 switching cycles, ensuring long-term stable operation.
The valve body features an ISO 5211 standard mounting pad, allowing direct coupling with the actuator without additional brackets, reducing installation costs.
In terms of internal structure, the Pneumatic four way ball valve is a typical application of a 4 way ball valve. Its unique “L”‑type or “TT”‑type flow path designs allow users to select diverting, mixing, or reversing functions according to operating conditions.
Technical Parameters of Pneumatic Four Way Ball Valve
| Parameter Item | Specifications / Options |
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| Valve Structure | 4‑Way, L‑type / TT‑type flow path |
| Nominal Diameter (DN) | DN15 – DN200 (1/2″ – 8″) |
| Nominal Pressure (PN) | PN16, PN25, PN40 (Class 150, 300) |
| Body Material | WCB (Carbon Steel), CF8 (304), CF8M (316) |
| Ball / Core Material | SS304 / SS316 |
| Sealing Material | PTFE (standard), RTFE, PEEK (high‑temperature) |
| Connection Type | Flanged (RF, RTJ), Butt‑weld (BW) |
| Actuator Type | Double‑acting (DA) / Spring‑return (air‑open / air‑close) |
| Air Supply Pressure | 4 – 8 bar |
| Applicable Temperature | –20°C to +180°C (depending on sealing material) |
Application Scenarios of Pneumatic Four Way Ball Valve
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Oil & Gas: Used for flow direction switching in gathering pipelines, particularly for unattended stations requiring an actuated ball valve, enabling remote control and emergency shutdown.
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HVAC & Refrigeration: In large central air‑conditioning systems, employed as a pneumatic actuated ball valve to switch and circulate hot/cold media.
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Water Treatment & Chemical Industry: Applied in backwash sequences of filtration systems, or for precise proportioning and direction changing of multiple liquids in chemical batching.
Minimum Order Quantity & Packaging
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Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 piece for standard products; for custom materials or special connection types, MOQ is 5 pieces.
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Packaging: Export‑standard wooden crates. For valves with DN ≤ 50, individual foam boxes plus cartons are used; for DN > 50, solid wood crates are reinforced to ensure shipping safety. All packages include an installation manual and a certificate of conformity.
