Titanium Valve Manufacturer in Europe
ValvesOnly Europe manufactures and supplies titanium ball, butterfly, check, gate, and globe valves for corrosive process applications. Designed for chloride-rich media, seawater, desalination, chemical processing, and marine systems, our titanium valves provide excellent resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking.
What is a Titanium Valve?
A titanium valve is a valve that is made out of titanium or titanium alloy and is specifically chosen because of its ability to resist corrosion in chloride bearing and oxidizing atmospheres. Titanium can develop an oxide film in its surface that can prevent the underlying material from corroding due to pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking.
Types of Titanium Valve We Manufacture:
- Titanium Ball Valve – Operates by rotating a ball having a hole to control or direct the flow of corrosive fluids containing high chlorides.
- Titanium Butterfly Valve – Controls the flow by rotating a disc mounted on a shaft in corrosive fluids, with its lightweight design ideal for large pipe sizes.
- Titanium Check Valve – Allows flow in a single direction and closes automatically to prevent backflow in corrosive and marine piping systems.
- Titanium Gate Valve – Uses a sliding gate to start or stop flow, offering a straight through bore for isolation service on corrosive lines.
- Titanium Globe Valve – Uses a linear motion disc for throttling flow, offering accurate flow regulation in corrosive fluid handling applications.
Grades of Titanium Used in Valve Manufacturing:
- Grade 1 & Grade 2 (Commercially Pure Titanium) – Used for valve bodies and trim in low to moderate pressure applications requiring corrosion resistance.
- Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) – Used for stems, discs, and high strength components requiring higher mechanical strength than commercially pure grades.
- Grade 7 – Palladium stabilized titanium used in environments with reducing acid conditions requiring enhanced corrosion resistance.
- Grade 12 – Titanium alloyed with molybdenum and nickel, used where strength above Grade 2 is needed without the cost of Grade 5.
Technical Specifications:
|
Parameter |
Specification Range |
| Nominal Size | DN15 to DN300 (½” to 12″) |
| Pressure Rating | PN10 to PN40, ANSI Class 150 to Class 600 |
| Body Material | Titanium Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 5, Grade 7, Grade 12 |
| Trim Material | Titanium Grade 5, Stainless Steel (on request) |
| Seat Material | PTFE, RPTFE, Metal Seated (on request) |
| End Connections | Flanged, Butt Weld, Socket Weld, Threaded |
| Operating Temperature | -50°C to 300°C |
| Operating Pressure | Up to 40 bar (higher for special designs) |
| Testing Standards | Hydrostatic and seat testing as per EN 12266, API 598 |
| Design Standards | EN, ASME, DIN, BS |
Corrosion Resistance Properties of Titanium Valve:
- Resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments
- Resistance to stress corrosion cracking under cyclic loading
- Stable performance in oxidizing acids such as nitric acid
- Resistance to erosion corrosion in high velocity seawater flow
- Low density compared to nickel alloys, reducing installed weight
Selection Criteria for Titanium Valve:
- Fluid composition, including chloride and chlorine content
- Operating temperature and pressure at the valve location
- Flow control requirement: isolation, throttling, or backflow prevention
- Compatibility of seat and seal materials with process fluid
- End connection type based on piping specification
- Weight constraints for offshore or marine installation
Applications of Titanium Valve:
- Seawater intake and cooling water systems
- Desalination plants
- Chlor alkali and chlorine handling lines
- Marine and offshore piping systems
- Acidic process fluid transfer lines
- Flue gas desulfurization systems
Why Titanium Valve?
- Forms a stable oxide layer that protects against pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments
- Resists stress corrosion cracking under cyclic loading and high stress conditions
- Performs consistently in oxidizing acids such as nitric acid
- Withstands erosion corrosion in high velocity seawater and brine flow
- Offers a lower density than nickel based alloys, reducing installed valve weight
- Maintains mechanical strength across a wide temperature range, from sub-zero to elevated process temperatures
- Requires minimal maintenance in aggressive marine and chemical service compared to standard alloy valves
- Suited for long term exposure to seawater, chlorine, and mixed acid process streams without material degradation
