This is what happens when a standard ball valve ends up in abrasive slurry service. The erosion doesn’t stop at the seats and ball. High-velocity particles can cut right through the valve body, especially when the valve is partially throttled and the jet stream concentrates on a certain area.
The fix isn’t fancy; it’s simply the right valve for the job!
The Bray International S19L is designed for abrasive service, with hardened components, a profiled ball that directs flow away from critical areas, and a replaceable erosion-resistant liner to manage wear. Even better, the liner is rotatable, giving operators up to four indexed wear surfaces before replacement.
If you’re tired of watching valves disappear one millimetre at a time, switch to something built for the realities of slurry service. 😉
