Pneumatic Ball Valves

Welcome to our comprehensive range of pneumatic actuated valves and fluid control solutions. Built for high-speed operation, long service life, and reliable safety in demanding industrial environments, our pneumatic valve assemblies give you complete automated control over liquid and gas lines.

V-Tork Actuated Ball Valves

Pneumatic V-Tork actuated ball valves are vital components in a wide array of industrial fluid management systems, celebrated for their operational efficiency, precise control, and durability. Engineered with high-performance pneumatic actuator assemblies, these valves actuators deliver consistent on-off functionality and accurate flow regulation in demanding environments—from water treatment facilities to complex chemical processing plants.

Whether configured as a standalone pneumatic valve or paired as a complete pneumatic valve with solenoid setup, our extensive V-Tork range provides high-speed automated regulation for any industrial process.

Size Range: DN08-DN200 (1/4"-8")
Body Type: 2 & 3 PCE Full Bore, & 3-Way Full & Reduced Bore
Pressure Rating: 400 PSI, 1000 PSI, 1500 PSI, 2000 PSI, 16 Bar, 20 Bar, 40 Bar, ANSI 150, PN16, & PN40
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Actreg Actuated Valves

The Actreg pneumatic actuated valve range provides a high-torque rack and pinion solution ideal for quarter-turn ball and butterfly valve automation. Every pneumatic actuator is individually tested prior to leaving the factory for air tightness and rotation verification.

Driven by an internal pneumatic piston mechanism, Actreg units offer exceptional wear resistance and smooth mechanical output. If you are looking for an electro valve pneumatic automated package with a long service life and zero maintenance, Actreg actuators will supercharge your application processes and continue to perform under heavy demand.

Size Range: DN08-DN1500 (1/4"-60")
Body Materials: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Duplex, Super Duplex
End Connections: Flanged, Screwed BSP/NPT, Socket Weld/Butt Weld, Hygienic Tri Clamp/Weld OD

Air Torque Actuated Valves

Air Torque pneumatic actuated valves offer an outstanding price-to-performance ratio for industrial flow control. Stocked in large numbers, these air-powered package options feature SIL 3 safety reliability and are available for next-day delivery on ball and butterfly valves up to 12".

Each compact pneumatic actuator unit is easily converted in the field from spring return to double acting and integrates seamlessly with any pneumatic solenoid valve interface. With multiple protective coatings available for corrosive environments, Air Torque delivers versatile, heavy-duty pneumatic valve automation built to last.

Size Range: DN08-DN300 (1/4"-12")
Body Materials: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Duplex, Super Duplex
Pressure Rating: PN10-PN420, ANSI 150-ANSI 2500, 1000-6000 WOG
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Elomatic Actuated Ball Valves

Elomatic’s "Fit and Forget" pneumatic actuator range, when paired with high-performance valve bodies, creates a powerful, highly dependable pneumatic actuated valve assembly.

Built using a durable pneumatic piston drive, the F-Series rack and pinion quarter-turn actuators are available in both spring-return and double-acting configurations to match your exact safety requirements. Designed to integrate easily with any pneumatic solenoid valve or pilot control setup, these units feature a heavy-duty powder-coated finish for superior corrosion resistance. Whether you need a simple pneumatic valve configuration or a modular, automated valves actuators package, Elomatic provides a long-lasting solution built to perform in challenging environments.

Size Range: DN08-DN300 (1/4"-12")
Body Materials: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Duplex, Super Duplex
Pressure Rating: PN10-PN420, ANSI 150-ANSI 2500, 1000-6000 WOG
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Frequently Asked Questions

A pneumatic ball valve uses compressed air to rotate a spherical disk (the ball) inside a valve body, opening or closing the flow path. The compressed air powers a pneumatic actuator, which turns the valve's stem. Because they rely on air pressure rather than electric motors, these valves offer rapid cycling times, high reliability, and safe operation in hazardous environments.

While a manual ball valve requires human intervention to turn a lever or wheel, a pneumatic actuated valve is fully automated using air pressure. Integrating a pneumatic valve into your system allows for remote operation, automated timing, and seamless integration into industrial process control networks.

Most valves actuators in pneumatic systems use a pneumatic piston or diaphragm mechanism. When compressed air enters the actuator chamber, it creates mechanical force against the piston, driving linear or quarter-turn rotational movement to open or close the valve.

A pneumatic solenoid valve acts as the electronic control interface for your automated ball valve. While the main ball valve handles the fluid or gas flow in your process lines, an attached pneumatic valve with solenoid controls the supply and exhaust of compressed air directing the actuator's movement.

Standard quarter-turn ball valves typically use rotary pneumatic actuators. However, actuators linear in design can be paired with quarter-turn valves using specific mechanical linkages or scotch-yoke mechanisms to convert linear force into rotary motion when higher torque or specific physical configurations are required.

An electro valve pneumatic setup combines electrical control signals (such as 24V DC or 230V AC) with pneumatic power. The electrical signal triggers a pilot valve, which directs air pressure into the main actuator—allowing modern PLC automated systems to easily control high-pressure mechanical valves.

An air pneumatic cylinder is generally designed for linear motion tasks like push/pull or positioning applications. While valve actuators often contain a pneumatic cylinder inside, they are purpose-engineered with mounting pads (like ISO 5211 standards) and drive shafts specifically designed to operate industrial valve stems.

  • Double-acting actuators use air pressure to both open and close the ball valve.

  • Single-acting (spring-return) actuators use air pressure to move the valve in one direction and internal mechanical springs to return it to its default (fail-safe) position if air pressure is lost.

Pneumatic actuators offer several key advantages over electric models:

  • Speed: Faster opening and closing speeds.

  • Safety: Intrinsically safe for explosion-proof or hazardous environments since they don't require high-voltage electrical connections at the valve position.

  • Durability: High cycle life with minimal risk of motor burnout during stalled conditions.

Yes. To ensure a long operational lifespan for both the pneumatic actuator seals and any attached pneumatic solenoid valve, supply air should be filtered, dry, and regulated. Using a Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (FRL) unit prevents internal wear and moisture damage.

Yes. While standard pneumatic ball valves operate on an open/close (on/off) basis, adding a pneumatic or electro-pneumatic positioner allows you to modulate the valve position anywhere from 0% to 100% open for precise flow regulation.

To select the correct actuator size, you need to know:

  1. The valve's required break-torque (including a safety margin).

  2. The minimum available compressed air pressure at your installation site.

  3. The media type and operating line pressure passing through the valve.

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Pneumatic Ball Valves