If you are an engineer then you are used to working with different types of industrial equipment. One such equipment is the ball valve. A ball valve is released by rotating a handle connected to a ball inside the valve. The ball has a gap or entry through the hub so that when the entry is aligned with both ends of the valve, liquid can flow through. Ball valves are often used to shut off free flawing water and other materials used in factories.

Ball valves are hard-wearing. They also last long. They can be operated efficiently even if it is not used in years. They are easy to repair and can be operated manually. Ball valves can be made of metal, plastic or ceramic. The ball is chrome plated to make it sturdier.