Tips to reduce total cost of ownership of valves

Are you availing the cost-saving opportunities that exist beyond the buying price of the valve? 

The two things that pop into our mind when speaking of cost-saving in valves are valve prices and regular maintenance-no doubt, the two most effective strategies to reduce valve costs. But in many cases, the valve&#;s maintenance needs might rise with time, and the money spent on maintenance might erode initial savings made when buying the valve. 

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Low-cost valves often need more maintenance and thus incur more costs in the long run. On the other hand, many expensive valves too have a complex maintenance procedure wherein you incur more costs.

These costs add up to huge amounts in case of big companies that have hundreds of valves.

The cost-saving thought thus, should not end at buying and maintenance of valves. A focus on reducing the total cost of valve ownership could open up many other avenues of cost-reduction in the long term.

Consider these 5 ways to reduce the total cost of ownership of your valves

Choose the right valve size

We have addressed before, how right valve size improves valve performance. Oversize valves are sometimes deployed as added safety measures. Reports suggest that around 50% valves tend to be oversized. Deploying oversized valves leads to over expenditure on buying costs as well as on maintenance and operational fronts. This is best avoided. 

Minimize the need for maintenance

Regular maintenance of the valves is of course a virtue. However, if the maintenance interval is short, it means you must frequently set aside time and money to inspect and repair the valves. Instead, you could take measures to make these intervals longer. For instance, valve working in dusty environments are often provided with modifications to protect from dust. This prolongs their life while minimizing the need for maintenance. 

Check for quality

In a globalized world, valves are sourced from faraway places. It is difficult to monitor manufacturing and testing conditions. In such cases, ensure that the valve bears key testing certifications. For more information, check our blog on 4 vital certifications to check in a valve. At IPC, we address the customer&#;s concerns about traceability with effective solutions. The customers can now track the progress of their valves through the manufacturing and testing process and get their issues tackled at the earliest.

Consider valves that can switch roles

Valves are available in customized as well as modular designs. Customized valves can offer better performance for certain applications. However, in rare circumstances, if the entire line has to be shut down, these valves too become useless. However, modular valves can be removed and deployed into new roles. IPC supplies both standards and customized valves. Both have their own pros and cons. Depending on the size and needs of their business, the users must decide which valve to choose.

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Ensure quick repair and replacement

Being able to quickly finish valve repairs, or replacing failed valves within a short time reduces your downtime. When choosing valves, look for valves that are easy to clean and repair and can be replaced quickly. Finding a reliable and trustworthy partner to supply valves could solve this problem. Sourcing all of your valves from a single supplier also ensures more reliability and ease of maintenance in your network.

Fulfilling the urgent need for durable high-performance valves has been IPC&#;s core focus for two decades. With capabilities to supply standardized valves in short lead time and dedicated post-sales service, IPC is an ideal long-term partner for your business. To know more about how we could help your business grow, get in touch with us at evalve@ipcvalves.com

• Number of ports
• Design
• Bore size
• Ball access
• Seat type
• Body assembly etc.

There are different types of ball valves with various designs for various uses. But the fundamental ball valve part is common among them. The ball valve can be classified based on the following features:

We will review the most common and popular ones here in detail.

Full Port Ball Valve

The full port ball valve is one of the most expensive ball valves. In this type of ball valve, the hole is oversized, allowing unrestricted flow of material (liquid, gases, vapors, etc.). In addition, the size of the hole and pipeline are almost the same size allowing the flow of material with very little or no friction.

Full port ball valves are efficient for throttling applications in various systems with high flow coefficients and low-pressure drops.

Standard Port Ball Valve

The standard port ball valve has a smaller ball and port as compared to the full port ball valve. Therefore, it is often cheaper than other types of Ball Valves. The flow is slightly restricted due to the pipe size, but it does not restrict flow too much. Although the standard port valve is cheaper than other ball valves, it has higher pressure drops than other types.

Standard port valves are excellent for systems having a high flow coefficient. They are very common in the market and are used in almost every industry, requiring a ball valve. They can also be used as a one-size-fits-all valve. However, it has one drawback; since they have restricted flow, these types of valve can be worn out by overuse.

Reduced Port Ball Valve

A reduced port ball valve, shortly known as RB, has reduced ball valves to control the shrinkage of flow as needed. In reduced port ball valves or reduced bore, the flow area is smaller than the size of the pipe. This means that the incoming pipe is reduced by size on one side of the valve, which helps the valve create the pressure drop in the pipeline. The reduced port ball valve&#;s feature of restricted flow makes it useful in many industrial applications.

V Port Ball Valve

The V in the v-port ball valve represents either the shape of the seat or the shape of the ball, but most commonly, it is the shape of the ball. V port ball valve helps you to control the flow rate efficiently. It also enables you to control the opening and the closing better. It has a linear type of flow characteristic. These types of Valves face high velocities of fluids, forcing designers to develop more robust construction for them since these types of fluids quickly damage a standard valve. V port ball valve is also useful in maintaining flow characteristics.

True union (Trunnion)

A ball valve that has a mechanically anchored ball is known as a trunnion ball valve. These ball valves have a pin that secures the ball in place and stops its movement. This valve has two shafts at the opposite ends of the ball, which enable the supporting of a segmented ball by the valve and enable the system to cause less friction between different parts of the true union valve.

The trunnion valve has a high scope in systems with high velocities as they can stand higher pressure than the standard port ball valve. It allows the ball to still operate while being very efficient and long-lasting.

Trunnion ball valves can easily stand pressure even higher than 600 psi. So they are an essential part of operations where high-pressure flow is expected. They are durable and long-lasting, and one can remove them from the system if necessary.

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