V-Port Ball

A V-Port Ball has a ‘v’ shaped tunnel, which allows the orifice to be opened and closed in a more controlled manner with a closer to linear flow characteristic. This type of valve is also known as a control valve, whereby the flow velocities need to be controlled as required per the application.
When the valve is in the closed position and opening is commenced the small end of the ‘v’ is opened first, allowing stable flow control during this stage. This type of design requires a generally more robust construction due to higher velocities of the fluids, which might damage a standard valve.