SplitStar Ball Valves

Starline Split Star Ball Valves, engineered to deliver unparalleled performance and reliability in fluid control applications. Crafted with precision and innovation, these valves embody cutting-edge technology to ensure optimal functionality in diverse industrial settings. The Starline Split Star Ball Valves feature a robust three-piece bolted construction, enhancing durability and facilitating ease of maintenance. This design ensures secure assembly and disassembly, simplifying servicing operations for maximum efficiency.
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Key Features

Key features and benefits of SplitStar Ball Valves.
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Key Features

Constructed with a solid ball, these valves offer exceptional strength and resilience, guaranteeing seamless fluid flow control. The solid ball design ensures uniform distribution of pressure and minimises the risk of leakage, providing long-lasting performance in demanding environments.
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Key Features

Equipped with an anti-blowout proof stem design, the Starline Split Star Ball Valves prioritise safety and reliability. This innovative feature prevents stem ejection under extreme pressure conditions, maintaining valve integrity and safeguarding operational continuity.
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Key Features

Designed to deliver high-integrity shut-off performance at both low and high pressure levels, these valves offer versatile functionality across a wide range of operating conditions. Whether handling low or high-pressure fluids, users can rely on the Starline Split Star Ball Valves for consistent and dependable shut-off capabilities.

Valve Standards & Stuff
Size: DN15 - DN200 (1/2" - 8")
Body Material: ASTM A105 - LF2 - 316 - 316L - and Special Materials
Design Standard: ASME B16.34 - ASME B31.1 - BS5351 - P.E.D. 97/23/EC - ATEX 94/9 CE
Temperature: -101° C UP TO +250° C
Applications: Petroleum, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Gas Application and Allied Industries
Test Certificate: UNI EN 10204 Type 3.1B

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Starline Ultra Star Ball Valves are distinguished by their advanced features, including an anti-blowout proof stem design, double seal soft insert seats, and automatic relieving in case of over-pressuring. These features ensure enhanced safety, reliability, and performance in fluid control applications.

The anti-blowout proof stem design of Starline Ultra Star Ball Valves prevents stem ejection under pressure, minimising the risk of accidents or damage during operation. This feature ensures that the valve remains securely in place, even under high-pressure conditions.

The double seal soft insert seats provide superior sealing performance and leakage prevention, enhancing the valve's reliability and longevity. This design ensures tight sealing, even in demanding industrial environments, thereby reducing the risk of fluid leaks and minimizing maintenance requirements.

The automatic relieving feature in Starline Ball Valves activates in case of over-pressuring within the valve body, automatically relieving excess pressure to prevent damage or failure. This functionality ensures system integrity and uninterrupted operation, safeguarding equipment and personnel.

The three-piece bolted construction facilitates easy maintenance and servicing of Starline Ultra Star Ball Valves, allowing for quick disassembly and reassembly. This feature streamlines maintenance procedures, reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.

Starline Ball Valves are designed to provide high-integrity shut-off at both low and high pressures, ensuring reliable performance across a wide range of operating conditions. This capability enhances process control and system safety in various industrial applications.

The double block and bleed feature in Starline Ball Valves allows for isolation and verification of fluid flow, providing added safety and security in critical processes. This functionality enables operators to maintain control over fluid flow and monitor system integrity effectively.

The floating seats spring energised design ensures consistent sealing and enhanced reliability in Starline Ball Valves. This feature enables the seats to adjust to variations in pressure and temperature, maintaining tight sealing and preventing leakage over time.

The ISO 5211 top cover flange provides a standardised interface for easy automation of Starline Ball Valves, facilitating seamless integration with actuation systems. This feature simplifies valve operation and control, enhancing overall system efficiency and performance.

Yes, Starline Ball Valves are fire test approved, ensuring compliance with industry standards for fire safety. This certification underscores the valves' ability to withstand high-temperature environments and maintain operational integrity during fire emergencies.

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Design Features

The construction of the Starline Split Star Ball Valve incorporates innovative design features to ensure optimal performance and durability in demanding industrial environments. Here are some key aspects of its construction:

  • Split Star Design: The valve features a unique Split Star design, which divides the ball into two halves. This design allows for improved sealing capabilities and reduced operating torque compared to traditional ball valves, enhancing efficiency and ease of operation.
  • High-Quality Materials: Starline Split Star Ball Valves are crafted from high-quality materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, or other corrosion-resistant alloys, ensuring resistance to harsh operating conditions, corrosion, and erosion.
  • Trunnion-Mounted Ball: The ball is trunnion-mounted, providing robust support and stability during operation. This design minimizes friction, reduces wear, and enhances the valve's longevity, even in high-pressure applications.

  • Floating Seats: The valve incorporates floating seats that move independently from the ball. This feature ensures consistent sealing performance across a wide range of pressures and temperatures, reducing the risk of leakage and enhancing system integrity.

  • Anti-Blowout Stem: An anti-blowout stem design prevents stem ejection during operation, enhancing safety and reliability.

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Starline Split Star Ball Valve

The Starline Split Star range of Forged Steel Ball Valves are used generally in the Petroleum, Chemical & Petrochemical Industries and consists of a 2 piece bolted construction body design in flanged end connections only. The Split Star Staline Ball Valve is capable of achieving pressures up to Class 300LB (PN40) and is available in sizes ranging from 1/2”-6” for Full Bore Ball Valves & 6”-8” for Reduced Bore. The Split Star also has several key design features including an anti-blowout shaft, encapsulated soft seats, antistatic/firesafe as standard and ISO5211 drilled mounting for all Actuation services. Several body materials consist of A105-LF2 & 316L Stainless Steel with specialist alloys also available on request. This reliable, high quality Starline Ball Valve is available in both manual operation and Electric/Pneumatically Actuated from stock.