Rising Stem Ball Valve Added to Trillium's Red Point Line

Trillium Flow Technologies’ legacy valve brand, Red Point is known for its customized valve solutions tailored to customer specifications, rapid delivery times and engineering flexibility.

As an innovator in flow control, Red Point is adding a rising stem ball valve to its extensive production catalog of ball, check, double block and bleed, gate and globe valves. This latest innovation from the Netherlands-based engineering brand is designed to reduce friction on moving components, extend maximum service life and provide a low-maintenance design. The rising stem ball valve is widely used in the oil and gas industry, due to its robust design and reliable leak prevention.

The valve’s friction-free sealing and noncontact ball movement and single-seated design, offer longer potential service life for applications with operating temperatures of -320°F to 840°F (-196°C to 450°C). The impact of thermal expansion is minimized by the valve’s design configuration.

Red Point’s newest model is suitable for dirty service, and offers a uniquely designed bottom trunnion to prevent solid particle ingress into the valve.

The distinct quarter-turn helix-shaped stem mechanism design is fully enclosed within the valve body, providing additional protection against environmental factors and eliminating the requirement for frequent lubrication. When closing the valve, the downward linear movement of the helix passing through the roller bars on the top of the ball causes the ball to rotate 90 degrees without physical contact, ensuring friction-free operation.

Regular ball and pin assembly designs often suffer from potential welding-related cracking issues. The new RSBV design eliminates this by employing a weld-free design, enhancing its reliability and longevity. Weld cracking and thermal expansion concerns were addressed by incorporating a non-shrink fitted/welded seat design. The valve also has an outside screw and yoke design. https://www.trilliumflow.com/