A rugged ball valve designed to overcome the problems of hard-handling and particle entrained processes . wide range of applications including chemical, pulp & paper, energy, and oil industries. solves many long-standing, valve related challenges including:. Tensions in piping that unevenly load the seat. Small range due to limited orifice characterizations. unsatisfactory shutoff capabilities . flangeless design standard. piston cylinder actuator delivers high thrust for high performance throttling.