Gear Operated 2 Inch ASME B16.34 Design Standard Titanium Ball Valve
This gear operated 2-inch ball valve is manufactured to ASME B16.34 design standards using high-quality Grade 2 titanium, offering exceptional performance in demanding industrial applications.
Grade 2 Titanium Characteristics
Material Properties
- Purity: 99.2% titanium composition with minimal iron and oxygen content
- Strength: Comparable to low alloy steels for versatile applications
- Ductility: Highly formable, machinable, and weldable
- Corrosion Resistance: Excellent performance in oxidizing, mildly reducing environments, and seawater
- Biocompatibility: Non-toxic and suitable for medical applications
- Lightweight: Approximately 50% lighter than steel
Product Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Product Name |
Making titanium ball for bearing/jewelry |
| Grade |
Gr1, Gr2, Gr5 (Ti-6Al-4V), Gr23, Ti-3Al-2.5v |
| Origin |
Wuxi |
| Titanium Content |
≥99.6% |
| Impurity Content |
<0.02% |
| Density |
4.51g/cm³ |
| Color |
Titanium natural color or custom coated colors |
| Type |
Drilling, threading, brushing, polishing, plating, coating |
| Size |
Diameter 0.5-300mm, custom sizes available |
| Technique |
Machining, Forging |
| Application |
Body Jewelry, Medical Applications, Calibration Metrology, Chemistry |
Titanium Grade Comparison
| Property |
Grade 1 Titanium |
Grade 2 Titanium |
Grade 7 Titanium |
| Purity |
99% pure titanium |
99% pure titanium |
99% pure titanium + 0.15% palladium |
| Strength |
Lowest strength |
Moderate strength |
Moderate strength (higher than Grade 1) |
| Corrosion Resistance |
Excellent (non-chloride environments) |
Excellent (better than Grade 1) |
Exceptional in aggressive chemicals |
| Biocompatibility |
Very high |
Very high |
Very high |
| Weldability |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
| Formability |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
| Applications |
Medical implants, marine, chemical processing |
Aerospace, medical, industrial applications |
Chemical processing, marine, aerospace, medical |
| Cost |
Lower cost |
Moderate cost |
Higher cost than Grade 1 and 2 |
Grade 2 Titanium Ball Applications
Chemical and Industrial Processing Equipment
Grade 2 titanium balls provide superior corrosion resistance in aggressive chemical environments. Ideal for ball valves, pumps, heat exchangers, and reactors in pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and fertilizer manufacturing industries.
Marine and Offshore Applications
Excellent saltwater corrosion resistance makes these titanium balls perfect for seawater desalination systems, marine propulsion components, underwater equipment, and offshore drilling rigs exposed to harsh marine conditions.
Aerospace and Aviation Components
The superior strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance support applications in aircraft landing gear, flight control systems, engine components, and structural fasteners where durability and performance are critical.
Medical and Biocompatible Applications
High biocompatibility enables use in dental and orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, and medical devices where non-toxicity, corrosion resistance, and integration with human tissue are essential requirements.
Sports Equipment
Lightweight strength benefits high-performance sports equipment including golf clubs, bicycle frames, fishing gear, and tennis rackets where reduced weight and corrosion resistance enhance performance and durability.