Ball valve is a kind of quick opening valve, used for steam, compressed air, oil, gas, hot and cold water. Ball valves are a common application in home and factory piping systems. Like other valves, ball valves are also distinguished by material or application: stainless steel ball valves, copper ball valves, cast iron ball valves, steel ball valves, electric control valves, ball valves for steam, ball valves for oil, ball valves for gas, ball valves for hot water …