Technical Specifications

*Final application suitability depends on the valve’s certified pressure, temperature and service specifications.

Note: The supplied image does not clearly establish the exact material grade, pressure rating, temperature rating, thread standard or model number. These should be added after confirming the manufacturer’s datasheet.

Applications

LPG Piping Systems

The valve can be considered for LPG piping isolation where the valve’s technical specifications are suitable for the system.

Gas Pipeline

Suitable for appropriate gas pipeline isolation and flow shut-off applications.

LPG Reticulation

The ball valve can be used at suitable isolation points within an LPG reticulation system, subject to engineering design and applicable standards.

Industrial Piping

Suitable for on/off isolation in compatible industrial piping applications.

Commercial Gas Systems

Can be used for gas-line isolation in commercial installations where the pressure, temperature and connection specifications match the system requirements.

Why Choose HICO Stainless Steel Ball Valve?

Stainless Steel Construction

The stainless steel body provides a robust construction for engineering and piping applications.

Quick Quarter-Turn Operation

The lever handle allows quick manual opening and closing of the valve.

Compact Design

Its compact construction makes it practical for installation in relatively limited spaces.

Threaded Connections

Female threaded connections allow the valve to be integrated into compatible threaded piping systems.

Easy Isolation

The valve is suitable for isolating a section of a piping system during operation, maintenance or servicing.

How Does a Ball Valve Work?

A ball valve controls flow using a spherical ball with a passage through its centre.

Handle Open

→ Ball passage aligns with the pipeline
→ Gas/fluid can flow

Handle Closed

→ Ball rotates approximately 90°
→ Passage becomes perpendicular to the pipeline
→ Flow is shut off

This simple quarter-turn mechanism makes ball valves widely useful for pipeline isolation.

HICO Ball Valve for LPG Reticulation

In an LPG reticulation system, isolation valves may be required at suitable locations to allow individual sections of the system to be isolated for maintenance and servicing.

The HICO stainless steel ball valve can be considered for such applications only when its pressure rating, gas compatibility, connection standard and certification meet the project requirements.

For a complete LPG reticulation project, valve selection should be coordinated with:

• LPG operating pressure
• Pipe size
• Gas flow requirement
• Valve pressure rating
• Connection standard
• Installation location
• Applicable LPG safety standards