What advantages do angle valves have over other types of valves?

· Key Feature: The inlet and outlet form a 90-degree right angle.

· Main Advantages:

• Saves installation space: The 90-degree design enables direct connection to right-angle pipes, eliminating the need for additional elbows.
• Simple flow path, good self-cleaning property: The strong flow flushing effect helps prevent blockages.

· Application Scenarios: Home decoration (connecting faucets/toilets), industrial systems requiring right-angle pipe connections.

· Limitations/Notes:

• For domestic use: The function is simple, mainly for switching and connection.
• For industrial use: Often used as a form of regulating valve, emphasizing control performance.

· Core feature: The valve core moves up and down, and the inlet and outlet are usually in a straight line.

· Compared to the shortcomings of angle valves:

• High flow resistance and prone to blockage: The flow path is complex (S-shaped), there are many dead zones, and the medium is prone to deposition.
• Heavy structure: The volume and weight are relatively large.
• Valve stem seal is prone to damage: The reciprocating motion of the valve stem easily wears the packing, resulting in leakage.

· Application scenarios: Suitable for small-diameter occasions with high requirements for regulation accuracy and clean media.

· Core feature: The valve core is a spherical body with a through hole, and it opens and closes by rotating 90 degrees.

· Advantages compared to angle valves:

• Extremely low fluid resistance: When fully open, the flow path is approximately a straight pipe.
• Quick opening and closing: Only requires a 90-degree rotation.

· Differences from angle valves:

• An angle valve is a connection angle, while a ball valve is a type of opening and closing method. A “ball angle valve” combines the advantages of a 90-degree connection and quick opening and closing.

· Application scenarios: Suitable for pipelines requiring rapid shut-off and low pressure loss, with wide application.

· Core feature: The valve core rotates (not moving up and down), belonging to a broad category.

· Comprehensive advantages (compared to linear valves):

• Excellent anti-blockage performance: Straight flow path, few dead zones, and less prone to clogging.
• Compact and lightweight structure: The weight can be reduced by 40% – 60%.
• Reliable sealing, long service life: The valve stem only rotates without moving up and down, and the sealing performance is good.
• Large flow coefficient: The flow capacity is stronger under the same diameter.