Ball angle crane: species and purpose

26-01-2018
Water supply

Currently, there is simply a huge amount of all sorts of sanitary fittings, which are used in the installation of pipes. Moreover, among them are quite original products, which differ in their design and have a specific purpose. A prominent representative of such fittings is a corner ball valve with an American.

Amateur photo of valves of this type

Features and scope

To begin with, it must be said that such products are in fact a kind of locking mechanism, which partially or completely block access to water. However, unlike a conventional crane, they have a certain angle of rotation, allowing you to change the direction of the highway. At the same time, the angular ball valve 1 2 and the like usually have a valve on the outside of the bend adjusted so as not to come into contact with the structure in any position.

The use of a valve of a specific design sometimes simplifies the adjustment of the water supply, unlike other types of these systems.

Species

  • First of all, it is necessary to mention that usually the angle of such products is always equal to 90 degrees.. However, you can find models with diameters of 1 2 3 4 inches, which have other parameters of the slope. At the same time, fittings with smaller dimensions almost always have a right angle.
The use of a special long valve greatly facilitates the control of the fluid supply system
  • Separate attention deserve handles cranes. The fact is that some manufacturers, for ease of use, create them in a specific configuration or lengthen them. In all other cases, the model with the American 1 2 is used, since it works on the ball valve just perfectly, using a small stroke of the locking mechanism.
  • It is also worth noting that there are decorative versions of such systems. They usually do not exceed 3 to 4 inches in diameter and are equipped with a chrome or nickel-plated coating and special cranes handles. However, such systems usually have special brackets for fixing on the wall or clamps.

Tip! Choose the appropriate type of such a product, you must be guided by the technical conditions of a particular application, and the shape of the pen is determined from the personal preferences of the user.

Original coated products to give a good look.

Purpose

Quite often, when creating pipelines, flexible hoses are used, which are usually installed immediately after the locking mechanism. However, in order to avoid unnecessary bends of this element and at the same time to create a good and reliable assembly, it is precisely such reinforcement that is used. Most often, this method is used when installing a spherical angle valve for gas, where they try to minimize the number of bends of hoses.

Nickel or chrome-plated parts are usually sold in protective packaging.

Also, such systems are often used when installing faucets on the wall. However, given their design, some craftsmen simply use decorative models, creating a kind of crane. It is quite possible to use it if it is planned to supply water of one temperature and does not require its adjustment.

Very often, craftsmen create with their own hands bends from various containers using these elements. It is usually enough to install a similar tap on a barrel of water in order to get a complete locking mechanism with convenient liquid supply.

Drawing device similar products from a reputable manufacturer

Special attention should be paid to the use of these systems in gardening. The fact is that the price of such constructions is small, and when they are attached to the end of the hose, you can get a peculiar product for watering the beds, in which the water supply will be controlled at the place of its retention. This greatly facilitates the work in the garden.

Tip! Sometimes it is much more economical to use such reinforcement than to use a separate crane and a corner for turning. Therefore, this must be considered when designing the system.

The simplest use of this type of fittings in the organization of supply to various types of sanitary equipment

Recommendations of specialists

  • Typical installation instructions usually do not use such elements. However, if a crane and a corner are located nearby, then they can be replaced with such fittings. This solution will save and even facilitate the installation process.
Valves used on gas lines are usually marked in yellow.
  • If you plan to fix such products on the surface, then you need to choose a material that has the appropriate fasteners. There are several models with similar elements, designed for a specific horizontal or vertical.
  • When a terminal valve or irrigation device is created, an additional segment is attached to such reinforcement, which either concentrates or disperses the fluid flow. So the product will work more efficiently.
Large valves have a slightly different internal arrangement, but the principle of their operation is the same as on small products

Conclusion

After reading the video in this article, you can learn more about these elements of pipeline systems and their applications. Also based on the text outlined above, it is worthwhile to conclude that the use of such products can help solve a number of technical problems during installation and even provide an opportunity to save money.