India has a vast agrochemical industry. To cater to the needs of this industry, tons of chemical products need to be manufactured that will contribute directly to the growth and productivity of crops. Some of the chemical products that find extensive use in agriculture are- fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, acidifying agents, and land conditioners.
Manufacturing these chemicals is a complex process since corrosive and abrasive ingredients need to be mixed in a precise amount. This is where the ball valves come into action. The ball valve is a specialized flow control tool that uses numerous metal balls to control and restrict the flow of fluids. The mechanism of the ball valve is easy to understand. The ball valve shaft has a horizontal hollow space in the center. A solid/ semi solid or hollow ball can obstruct the flow of fluid in the horizontal shaft, thereby partially or completely seizing the flow of the fluid.
IDEX is a leading manufacturer of ball valves in India and sells under the brand named Richter. The high-end technologically superior design of IDEX’s ball valves makes them reliable industrial equipment. Agrochemical manufacturing plants have partnered with IDEX the leading ball valve manufacturer, for the following applications:
Chemical storage tanks: be it storing raw materials, or chemicals in a semi blended state, or finished products, agriculture industries need large storage tanks in all stages of manufacturing and post production. Hence, being able to handle corrosiveness and abrasion is not enough for the tanks, they also need to prevent leaks. Ball valves are ideal for this application as they can provide tight shutoff immediately.
Tanks for mixing and blending: mixing and blending are essential parts of mass production of agrochemicals. Since whatever is sprayed on the crop will directly enter the human body, the manufacturers always take extra care about the composition. Ball valves ensure acute precision regarding the amount of different kinds of fluids that are allowed to flow into the mixing tank. Apart from accuracy, ball valves also ensure uniformity in the mixture.
Irrigation: in crop yielding lands, it is important to control the flow of water in order to prevent overwatering, which can eventually lead to crop damage. India’s leading ball valve manufacturer, IDEX, offers a superior product range that has the ability to control high pressure water flows easily and lead to precise flow control.
Chemical pumps: multiple complex handling procedures are involved when a chemical fluid is transported from the place of manufacture to the place of storage and also to transportation vehicles. The fact that each storage unit, transportation vehicle, and transporting equipment have a definite volume, makes it essential for the chemical pump to have ball valves.
The features of superior ball valves from IDEX are:- Ball valves have maximum reliability. One-piece ball/stem unit helps in avoiding weal spot ball to stem. Even in cases of extreme conditions, the ball valves can be relied upon. They come with ENVIPACK stuffing box sealing.
- The ball valves can be used in a wide range of applications, and are accepted universally. IDEX offers multiple options, including a thick- walled PFA lining.
- The ball valves do not require maintenance and also have adjustable stem sealing