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China Suppliers FCCV1 Standard Ceramic Ball Valve - Versatile Design for Corrosive Media, DN15–250
FCCV1 Standard Ceramic Ball Valve
🏆 Service life 2–4× longer than titanium alloy and Monel valves — delivering exceptional reliability and cost-effectiveness in the most demanding industrial environments.
The FCCV1 series standard ceramic ball valve is engineered for the most demanding industrial applications where corrosion, abrasion, and scaling are major challenges. The valve stem material can be customized according to operating requirements, including 316/316L stainless steel, HC alloy, Monel alloy, or structural ceramics, ensuring outstanding performance in various harsh environments.
The FCCV1 adopts a fully symmetrical design that allows bidirectional sealing, effectively doubling service life while ensuring safe operation. The broad sealing surface with a scraper-type seat prevents particle buildup, while the precisely ground ceramic ball and seat provide a tight, durable seal. Its advanced packing box with "live load" maintains constant sealing pressure during wear, extending packing life. Additionally, the extended ceramic flange surface prevents erosion and corrosion of the metal flange, further enhancing durability.
Main Application Industries and Typical Applications
Power Plants
Applications: Desulfurization units, fly ash handling, lime slurry, gypsum slurry, filtrate processing.
Typical Media: Limestone slurry, calcium hydroxide slurry, gypsum slurry, chloride-rich liquids, dust.
Waste Incineration & Waste-to-Energy Plants
Applications: Desulfurization, lime slurry circulation, HCl absorption towers.
Typical Media: HCl scrubbing solutions, lime milk solution (regular pH, for desulfurization).
Steel Plants
Applications: Pulverized coal injection, lock hopper safety valves, hot metal desulfurization, slag handling.
Typical Media: Coal powder, additives for electric arc furnaces (e.g., carbon powder), desulfurization with CaC, SiO₂, MgO₂, and slag from quartz sand.
Pulp & Paper Mills
Applications: Slurry control, filler dosing, bleaching, alkali handling.
Typical Media: Lime milk slurry, kaolin, talc, quartz, CaCO₃, MgO, pulp with wood chip residues, bleaching agents, NaOH.
Chemical Industry
Applications: Chemical desulfurization, sulfur recovery, polymer and slurry processing, corrosive fluid handling.
Typical Media: Acids, low-pH media containing solids, metal slurries, polymers, TiO₂ slurry, TiCl₄, FeCl₂, and other corrosive mixtures.
Pneumatic Conveying Systems
Applications: Powder transport in various industries.
Typical Media: Sand, lime, glass, cement, ores, gypsum, powders.
Fertilizer Production
Applications: Slurry and chemical handling in fertilizer processes.
Typical Media: Ammonium nitrate, phosphoric acid, phosphates.
Designed for operating conditions up to 180°C and pressure differentials up to 2.0 MPa, the FCCV1 ceramic ball valve significantly reduces downtime, maintenance costs, and operational risks across multiple industries worldwide.
Main Technical Parameters
| Nominal diameter | Exterior Size | GB PN10 Flange Dia. | HG PN10 Flange Dia. | Weight (Kg) | ||||||||||||||
| Inch | mm | dn | L | W | H | D1 | D2 | D3 | N-M | T | f | D1 | D2 | D3 | N-M | T | f | |
| 1/2" | 15 | 15 | 108 | 166 | 94 | 45 | 65 | 95 | 4-M12 | 14 | 2 | 45 | 65 | 95 | 4-M12 | 14 | 2 | 4.5 |
| 3/4" | 20 | 15 | 117 | 166 | 94 | 58 | 75 | 105 | 4-M12 | 16 | 2 | 58 | 75 | 105 | 4-M12 | 16 | 2 | 6 |
| 1" | 25 | 20 | 127 | 166 | 97 | 68 | 85 | 115 | 4-M12 | 16 | 2 | 68 | 85 | 115 | 4-M12 | 16 | 2 | 7 |
| 1 1/4" | 32 | 25 | 140 | 166 | 104 | 78 | 100 | 140 | 4-M16 | 16 | 2 | 78 | 100 | 140 | 4-M16 | 16 | 2 | 15 |
| 1 1/2" | 40 | 32 | 165 | 237 | 125 | 88 | 110 | 150 | 4-M16 | 16 | 3 | 88 | 110 | 150 | 4-M16 | 16 | 3 | 23 |
| 2" | 50 | 40 | 178 | 237 | 134 | 102 | 125 | 165 | 4-M16 | 18 | 3 | 102 | 125 | 165 | 4-M16 | 18 | 3 | 32 |
| 2 1/2" | 65 | 50 | 190 | 237 | 145 | 122 | 145 | 185 | 8-M16 | 19 | 3 | 122 | 145 | 185 | 8-M16 | 19 | 3 | 39 |
| 3" | 80 | 65 | 203 | 270 | 169 | 138 | 160 | 200 | 8-M16 | 21 | 3 | 138 | 160 | 200 | 8-M16 | 21 | 3 | 45 |
| 4" | 100 | 80 | 229 | 191 | 158 | 180 | 220 | 8-M16 | 22.3 | 3 | 158 | 180 | 220 | 8-M16 | 22.3 | 3 | 59 | |
| 5" | 125 | 100 | 254 | 407 | 188 | 210 | 250 | 8-M16 | 23 | 3 | 188 | 210 | 250 | 8-M16 | 23 | 3 | 69.5 | |
| 6" | 150 | 100 | 267 | 407 | 212 | 240 | 285 | 8-M20 | 26 | 3 | 212 | 240 | 285 | 8-M20 | 26 | 3 | 90 | |
| 8" | 200 | 150 | 419 / 292 | 520 / 248 | 268 | 295 | 340 / 360 | 8-φ22 / 8-M20 | 22 / 33 | 2 / 3 | 268 / 262 | 295 / 290 | 340 / 360 | 8-φ22 / 8-M20 | 22 / 33 | 2 / 3 | 200 | |
| 10" | 250 | 200 | 457 | 580 | 320 | 350 | 395 | 12-M20 | 24 | 2 | 320 | 350 | 395 | 12-M20 | 24 | 2 | 290 | |
| Item | Y-ZrO Y-TZP | Mg-ZrO₂ M-PSZ | 90 Al₂O₃ | 95 Al₂O₃ | 99 Al₂O₃ | Si₃N₄ | SiC | Common ceramics | Carbide alloy | 45# Steel |
| Density g/cm³ | 6.0~6.05 | 5.72~5.74 | 3.45~3.55 | 3.6~3.75 | 3.9~3.95 | 3.2~3.33 | 3.15~3.25 | 3.0~3.5 | 14~18 | 7.8 |
| Hardness HRA/C | 87 | 85 | 90 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 94 | 50~60 | 70 | 36 |
| Flexural Strength MPa | 1150 | 900 | 350 | 370 | 450 | 1200 | 470 | 20~50 | 2000 | 804 |
| Fracture Toughness (KIC) MPa√m | 10~12 | 13~15 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 7 | 4 | -- | 20 | 101 |
| Compressive Strength MPa | 2000 | 1800 | 1700 | 2000 | 2200 | 2800 | -- | -- | 4000 | 2000 |
| Thermal Shock Resistance °C | 87 | 110 | -- | -- | 50 | 200 | 75 | -- | 500 | 500 |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient ×10⁻⁶/°C | 9.6 | 10 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 3.4 | 4 | -- | 7 | 12 |
| Modulus of Elasticity GPa | 200 | 200 | 310 | 330 | 350 | 300 | 400 | -- | 600 | -- |
| Crushing Load KN (Φ6mm) | 15 | 10 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4 | 18 | 3.5 | -- | -- | -- |
| Using Temperature °C | <160 | <1000 | <1200 | <1250 | <1500 | <1500 | <1500 | -- | -- | <560 |
| Water Absorption | 0 | 0 | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0 | 0.50% | 5~10% | -- | -- |
| Corrosion Prevention | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Flooey | Good | Flooey |
*Data sources: test results or issued original documents.
Anti-Corrosive Performance Reference Table
| Media | Temperature | ZrO₂ | 99.9% Al₂O₃ | SiC | Si₃N₄ | Graphite | PTFE | Fluororubber | SS304 | SS316 | HC |
| 20% HCL | 60°C | A | A | A | B | A | A | A | C | C | B |
| 20% HCL | 95°C | A | A | A | C | A | A | A | -- | -- | C |
| 90% H₂SO₄ | 60°C | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | C | C | B |
| 90% H₂SO₄ | 95°C | A | A | A | B | A | A | A | C | C | C |
| 60% H₃PO₄ | 60°C | A | A | A | C | A | A | A | C | C | A |
| 60% H₃PO₄ | 95°C | A | A | A | C | A | A | A | C | C | A |
| 10% HF | 60°C | C | B | A | A | A | A | A | C | C | B |
| 46% HF | 95°C | C | C | A | C | A | A | A | -- | -- | C |
| 60% HNO₃ | 60°C | A | A | A | C | B | A | A | A | A | C |
| 60% HNO₃ | 95°C | A | B | A | C | B | A | A | B | B | C |
| 30% NaOH | 60°C | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| 30% NaOH | 95°C | B | B | A | C | A | A | A | A | B | A |
A ≤ 0.1 mmg/cm²/day: Can be ignored or has no corrosion — recommended for use.
B = 0.1~0.3 mmg/cm²/day: Slight or very minor corrosion — use with caution.
C ≥ 0.3 mmg/cm²/day: Significant corrosion — not recommended for use.
-- : Intense corrosion, to the extent that measurement is not possible.
Flow Characteristic Sheet of Ceramic Ball Valve
| Core Specifications | O-type ball core | V60° ball core | V45° ball core | V30° ball core |
| DN15 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| DN20 | 18.2 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| DN25 | 29 | 18 | 12 | 8 |
| DN32 | 47 | 30 | 20 | 13 |
| DN40 | 73 | 46 | 31 | 21 |
| DN50 | 114 | 72 | 48 | 32 |
| DN65 | 181 | 115 | 76 | 51 |
| DN80 | 292 | 185 | 123 | 82 |
| DN100 | 456 | 289 | 192 | 128 |
| DN125 | 712 | 452 | 300 | 201 |
| DN150 | 1025 | 650 | 432 | 289 |
| DN200 | 1822 | 1156 | 769 | 514 |
Structural Characteristics
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Broad sealing surface with scraper-type valve seat for reliability and long life.
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Matched and ground ball and seat surfaces ensure tight sealing.
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Packing box with "live load" for constant load under wear, prolonging packing life.
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Symmetrical valve design for bidirectional sealing, effectively doubling service life.
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Large ceramic flange surface protects metal flange from erosion and corrosion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What makes the FCCV1 ceramic ball valve last longer than titanium alloy or Monel valves?
The FCCV1 uses advanced ceramic materials (such as ZrO₂ and Al₂O₃) for the ball and seat, which offer superior hardness, abrasion resistance, and corrosion resistance compared to metallic alloys. The precisely ground ceramic surfaces and scraper-type seat design minimize wear, resulting in a service life 2–4 times longer than titanium alloy or Monel valves in corrosive and abrasive media.
What are the maximum operating temperature and pressure for the FCCV1?
The FCCV1 ceramic ball valve is designed for operating conditions up to 180°C and pressure differentials up to 2.0 MPa, making it suitable for a wide range of demanding industrial processes including power generation, chemical processing, and waste treatment.
Can the valve stem material be customized for specific chemical environments?
Yes. The FCCV1 valve stem can be customized to suit specific operating requirements. Available materials include 316/316L stainless steel, HC alloy, Monel alloy, and structural ceramics. This flexibility ensures optimal performance and corrosion resistance across a variety of aggressive media and industrial environments.
Does the FCCV1 support bidirectional flow?
Yes. The FCCV1 features a fully symmetrical design that enables bidirectional sealing. This not only provides operational flexibility but also effectively doubles the service life of the valve, since the sealing surfaces can be reversed when one side shows wear, maximizing the lifespan of the valve components.
Which ceramic materials are available for the FCCV1 ball and seat?
The FCCV1 can be configured with several high-performance ceramic materials depending on the application, including Y-ZrO₂ (Y-TZP), Mg-ZrO₂ (M-PSZ), 90/95/99 Al₂O₃, Si₃N₄, and SiC. Each material offers different combinations of hardness, fracture toughness, corrosion resistance, and temperature capability to match specific process requirements.
What size range is available for the FCCV1 ceramic ball valve?
The FCCV1 is available in a wide range of nominal diameters from DN15 (1/2") up to DN250 (10"), covering the most common pipeline sizes used in industrial applications. Both GB PN10 and HG PN10 flange standards are supported, and detailed dimensional and weight data are provided in the technical parameters table above.