Our Free Issue Starline Ball Valve service provides customers with a cost-effective way to automate their own Starline valves without the need to purchase new assemblies. Starline is a globally recognised manufacturer of premium ball valves, well known for their strength, durability, and reliability in demanding process industries. By combining Starline’s robust valve design with our professional actuation expertise, we deliver automated valve packages that are tailored around your existing equipment.

Key features and benefits of this service.

Key Features

Customers benefit from the proven durability of Starline ball valves combined with tailored pneumatic or electric actuation.

Key Features

Every assembly is precisely aligned, correctly fitted, and thoroughly tested to guarantee smooth, dependable operation.

Key Features

By automating valves already in use, customers save on purchasing new equipment and keep projects moving efficiently.

To specify the right actuator and process your free issue enquiry efficiently, please have the following information ready. Items marked as essential are required for actuator sizing.

Starline valve series name and number (e.g. Master Star No. 3, Super Star No. 1, Mega Star No. 6, Split Star No. 7, Ultra Star No. 0) — confirms body design, bore type, and available mounting interface
Maximum operating pressure in psi — required for actuator torque calculation
Maximum differential pressure across the ball at operation
Required fail-safe position — fail-open or fail-closed (spring-return) or double-acting
Control signal or supply type — instrument air pressure (bar), electrical voltage, or analogue signal (4–20 mA)
Hazardous area classification — Zone, category, and gas group if ATEX-certified actuator or accessories are required
Required certifications — NACE MR-01-75, Firesafe (BS6755 Pt2 / API 607 Rev4), or project-specific requirements

1. GET IN TOUCH AND TELL US YOUR SPEC

Let us know your valve details, actuation requirements, and any accessories needed — we’ll handle the rest.

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2. SEND US YOUR VALVE

Ship your free issue valve to our workshop, ready for assembly.

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3. WE ACTUATE AND BUILD TO SPEC

We mount the actuator, install accessories like solenoids and switchboxes, and fully test the assembly.

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4. SHIPPED BACK TO YOU — FAST

Your completed valve is dispatched for next working day delivery, ready to install straight away.

Send us your Starline ball valves and we’ll automate them with a pneumatic or electric actuator. We handle the precision mounting, alignment, and testing to ensure your Starline valves maintain their trusted performance—now with the added benefits of automation.

Explore Starline Ball Valves

Which Starline Valves Can We Actuate?

Master Star (No. 3) — 3-Piece Floating Ball Valve

Three-piece bolted body construction for in-line maintenance. Medium to low pressure range, primarily used in chemical, petroleum, and petrochemical industries.

Super Star (No. 1) — 3-Piece Floating Ball Valve

Three-piece bolted body in the medium pressure range, commonly specified in chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum service.

Mega Star (No. 6) — 3-Piece High-Pressure Floating Ball Valve

Three-piece bolted body in the high-pressure range, consistently specified for chemical, petrochemical, and gas industry applications where reliability at elevated pressure is paramount.

Split Star (No. 7) — 2-Piece Flanged Floating Ball Valve

Two-piece bolted body design for flanged-end applications. Full bore DN15–DN150 (½"–6"); reduced bore DN150–DN200 (6"–8"). Pressure class ASME 150 and 300LB, DIN PN10/16/25/40.

Standard Star (No. 2) — 3-Piece Floating Ball Valve

Entry-level three-piece floating ball valve for general industrial service at lower pressure ratings. Screwed, weld, and flanged end connections. Available in carbon steel and stainless steel. Sizes from ¼" upwards.

Threaded Star (T1) — Monobloc Floating Ball Valve

Compact, one-piece monobloc body in forged steel. Designed for small bore, high-cycle applications in instrumentation, sampling, and chemical injection service. Threaded end connections.

Metal Star (No. 4) — Metal-Seated Floating Ball Valve Designed specifically for abrasive service and high-temperature applications where soft seats are not suitable. Ball and seat coated with minimum 150 microns Tungsten Carbide or Chrome Carbide (up to 400 microns available). Sizes DN15–DN50 (½"–2") full bore and reduced bore. Pressure class ASME 150 to 600, DIN PN16 to 100. Temperature range up to 600°C. Stem material F51 to 400°C, Inconel 625 or Nitronit 50 for higher temperatures.

Cryo Star — Cryogenic Floating Ball Valve

Designed specifically to BS6364 for full tightness in medium and severe cryogenic service. Fully tested at -196°C. Extended stem length adapted to valve size per BS6364; thermal fins isolate stem seals from cold temperature.

Multi Star (No. 8 & 9) — 3-Way and 4-Way Multiport Ball Valves

Three-way and four-way multiport floating ball valves with T-bore, L-bore, X-bore, and vertical port configurations.

Ultra Star (No. 0) — Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves

Starline's trunnion-mounted design for large bore, high-pressure, and critical isolation service. Available ½" to 36" (DN15–DN900); ASME Class 150 to 2500; API 6A rated to 5,000 and 15,000 PSI.

Twin Star — Double Block and Bleed (DBB/SBB) Ball Valves

Twin ball floating and trunnion designs providing double block and bleed or single block and bleed isolation in a single valve body. Suitable for instrument isolation, pressure testing, pipeline isolation, and chemical injection.

People choose our Free Issue Starline Ball Valve Service because Starline is one of the most respected manufacturers in the valve industry, with a reputation for producing high-quality valves that perform reliably in harsh and critical applications. Many companies already rely on Starline valves within their operations. Rather than replacing them, customers can save time and money by sending their existing valves to us for automation.

This service ensures that the valves customers already trust are seamlessly integrated with modern actuation, giving them enhanced performance, reduced manual intervention, and greater efficiency. By pairing Starline’s robust engineering with our automation expertise, customers get the reassurance of world-class valve quality with the added benefits of accurate and reliable actuation.

Power Generation – Supporting steam, cooling, and fuel handling systems with durable automated Starline solutions.
Water & Wastewater – Actuating Starline valves in pumping stations, treatment plants, and distribution networks.
Marine & Shipbuilding – Delivering actuated solutions for ballast, bilge, and fuel transfer systems on vessels.
Food & Beverage – Improving safety and efficiency where hygienic and dependable flow control is required.

This service lets customers send us their Starline ball valves, which we then automate with pneumatic or electric actuators.

It saves cost and time by reusing your trusted Starline valves while still receiving a fully actuated and tested package.

Yes, we can automate most Starline valve types, including two-piece, three-piece, and flanged ball valves.

We offer both pneumatic and electric actuation, matched to your specific process needs.

We use precision mounting kits, including brackets and couplings, to guarantee alignment and smooth operation.

Yes, every automated Starline valve undergoes functional testing to confirm performance and reliability.

Turnaround is typically 5–10 working days, depending on actuator availability and custom mounting requirements.

Yes, as long as the valve is in good working condition, we can automate both new and used valves.

It’s useful to include valve size, pressure rating, and application details to ensure we select the right actuator.

Industries such as oil & gas, chemical, power generation, water treatment, and marine regularly rely on it.

Yes, automation increases efficiency, safety, and process consistency while reducing manual intervention.

Yes, we provide spares, replacement actuators, and technical assistance for long-term reliability.

Please feel free to request information and advice using the form below or call us on 0151 547 1221

Free Issue Starline Ball Valves