In the industrial sector, managing fluids with high viscosities or with a tendency to crystallize, polymerize, and solidify presents a constant challenge. To overcome these challenges, ball valves with a heating chamber have become an essential solution.
What are ball valves with a heating chamber?
These are valves that incorporate an external heating system in their body, typically a heating chamber. Through this chamber, a thermal fluid such as steam or hot oil circulates, raising the temperature of the valve and the fluid passing through it.
Where can we find these valves?
These valves are used in a wide range of sectors where temperature control is critical to avoid flow problems. Their main applications are found in industries such as petrochemical, chemical, and food. They are ideal for handling:
Molten sulfur: a material that solidifies quickly at low temperatures.
Bitumen, waxes, and asphalts: fluids that need to be kept hot to flow properly.
Chocolate and cocoa butter: in the food industry, to prevent solidification and maintain texture.
Resins, adhesives, and polymers: to prevent solidification in the pipeline.
Chemicals that crystallize: to keep them in liquid form and avoid blockages.
Main advantages
Choosing a ball valve with a heating chamber offers significant benefits:
- Prevention of blockages: the main advantage is that they ensure continuous, uninterrupted flow, eliminating the risk of clogs and the need for production shutdowns.
Reduced maintenance: by preventing solidification, internal component wear is minimized, and maintenance and cleaning frequency is reduced.
Safety and efficiency: they maintain fluid integrity, prevent unwanted changes in properties, and ensure safer handling of hazardous materials.
Precise temperature control: they allow exact control of the fluid temperature at a critical point in the installation.
Looking for a solution for your industrial process?
At FHT valves, we specialize in the design and manufacturing of high-quality industrial valves. If you have a project where temperature control is crucial, our ball valves with a heating chamber are the perfect choice.