Reliable 316 Stainless Steel Ball Valve — Durable, Low-Resistance Shut-Off for Water, Air, Oil, and Gas Key benefits Long service life: Body and ball made from 316 stainless steel with sealing surfaces isolated from the flowing medium to prevent erosion and maintain tight shut-off over time. Minimal flow loss: Flow resistance coefficient equals that of an equivalent length of pipe, so the valve creates virtually no additional pressure drop and supports fast fluid flow. Flexible installation: Bidirectional flow design — installation orientation does not restrict the direction of the medium, simplifying piping layout and reducing installation time. High performance range: Rated 1000 WOG (up to 1000 psi) and suitable for operating temperatures from -20°C to 200°C, compatible with water, oil and gas service. Reliable sealing design: Ball bellows shut-off switch provides dependable isolation in service, appropriate for systems that require tight shut-off and media separation. What this solves for you Reduces energy loss and pump workload by minimizing pressure drop through the valve. Cuts maintenance and replacement costs by protecting sealing surfaces from direct exposure to the medium. Simplifies installation and inventory management by allowing the same valve to be fitted in either flow direction. Provides a single valve solution for mixed systems handling water, compressed air, oil or gaseous media under a wide temperature and pressure range. Key specifications Material: 316 stainless steel construction. Sealing: Sealing surfaces insulated from the medium to prevent erosion. Flow characteristic: Resistance coefficient equal to comparable pipe segments (low liquid resistance). Flow direction: Multiflow / bidirectional (installation orientation not restricted). Pressure rating: 1000 WOG (up to 1000 psi). Temperature range: -20°C to 200°C. Suitable media: Water, oil, gas, and compressed air. Actuation: Ball bellows shut-off switch. Typical applications Residential and sanitary plumbing: Use in living areas and sanitary systems where low pressure drop and long-term leak-free performance are important. Industrial compressed air systems: Reliable shut-off for air compressors and distribution lines where bidirectional installation and low resistance matter. Fuel, oil or gas lines: Suitable for branch shut-off or isolation in fuel supply and process piping within the stated pressure and temperature limits. Installation and compatibility notes Compatible with standard piping systems for water, air, oil and gas within the 1000 WOG and -20°C to 200°C ratings. Because the valve is bidirectional, it can be installed without regard to flow direction, simplifying retrofits and new installations. Confirm end connection type and size with your piping system prior to ordering (end connections and sizes are not altered by the valve’s material and performance specifications). Choose this 316 stainless steel ball valve when you need a durable, low-resistance shut-off that works in water, air, oil, and gas systems, supports bidirectional installation, and operates reliably across a wide temperature and pressure range.