Glass Balls for Valves, Flow Indicators and Instruments
REDHILL supplies soda-lime, borosilicate and black glass balls for valves, flow indicators and instruments. Each type offers a different balance of optical, thermal and chemical properties. Therefore, choose the glass to match the fluid, temperature and visual requirements.
Glass Types
- Soda-Lime Glass: Clear glass balls for general valves, metering pumps and mechanisms.
- Borosilicate Glass: Low thermal expansion helps the glass withstand temperature changes. In addition, it offers good chemical resistance.
- Black Glass: Dark balls for visual contrast in flow indicators and precision instruments.
Applications of Glass Balls
For example, common uses include:
- Flow Monitoring: Visible balls for flow indication and inspection.
- Valves and Dosing Systems: Check balls for metering pumps and liquid dispensers.
- Instrumentation: Components for meters, sprayers and precision mechanisms.
- Medical and Laboratory Devices: Balls for specified fluid handling and measurement systems.
Selecting the Right Glass
However, chemical resistance varies with glass type, fluid concentration, temperature and exposure time. Therefore, check compatibility with the actual service conditions. In addition, confirm suitability for the planned cleaning or sterilization cycle.
Sizes and Ordering
We can review standard and custom diameters, subject to glass type and tolerance requirements.
Finally, send us your glass type, diameter, tolerance, quantity and working conditions. We can then confirm suitable options, availability, lead time and worldwide delivery.
