{"id":6198,"date":"2018-05-22T11:25:37","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T15:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assuredautomation.com\/news-and-training\/?p=6198"},"modified":"2025-07-30T08:57:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:57:19","slug":"coaxial-valves-vs-ball-valves-for-on-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assuredautomation.com\/news-and-training\/coaxial-valves-vs-ball-valves-for-on-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Coaxial Valves vs. Ball Valves for On\/Off Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For basic on\/off service in process, water, or virtually any application, a ball valve is a common choice. There is, however, another option that should be considered. Coaxial valves are an excellent choice for on\/off applications also, and have MAJOR advantages. Read below to learn why a VA Series coaxial valve might be the best choice for your application.<\/p>\n<h2>VA Series Coaxial Valve Advantages<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Smaller<\/li>\n<li>Lighter<\/li>\n<li>Faster<\/li>\n<li>Less Expensive<\/li>\n<li>Higher Cycle-life<\/li>\n<li>Safer (no moving parts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6200\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6200\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6200 size-full\" src=\"\/news-and-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/coaxial-valve-vs-ball-valve.jpg\" alt=\"Coaxial Valves vs. Ball Valves for On\/Off\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assuredautomation.com\/news-and-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/coaxial-valve-vs-ball-valve.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assuredautomation.com\/news-and-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/coaxial-valve-vs-ball-valve-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/assuredautomation.com\/news-and-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/coaxial-valve-vs-ball-valve-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is an actual size comparison of 1&#8243; NPT ON\/Off valves with dual (open &amp; closed) proximity sensor limit switches.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Details of these Advantages<\/h2>\n<h3>Smaller<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/VA\/index.php\">VA series coaxial valve<\/a> with integral actuator is only slightly larger than JUST THE VALVE in the ball valve assembly. The limit switches are tiny, and attach to a simple bar that clamps on to the valve body using simple set screws. If a solenoid valve is to be used (not shown above) it is a NAMUR mounting interface to maintain the compact streamlined assembly.<\/p>\n<h3>Lighter<\/h3>\n<p>While the VA valve may be slightly larger than the ball valve equivalent. The fact that it includes the actuator eliminates the additional weight of the rotary actuator needed on a ball valve assembly. This makes it much lighter than an air actuated ball valve of equal size.<\/p>\n<h3>Faster<\/h3>\n<p>The volume of air required to actuate the VA series is much less than that needed vs. a ball valve of the same size. The shuttle inside the valve has a relatively short travel distance.<\/p>\n<h3>Less Expensive<\/h3>\n<p>The VA series air-operated coaxial valve costs far less than an air-operated ball valve. The savings can be as much as 50% or more. You don&#8217;t have the added expense of an actuator, or that of the time and hardware needed to install it.<\/p>\n<p>The cost of operation is also less due to the lower volume of air consumed.<\/p>\n<h3>Higher Cycle-Life<\/h3>\n<p>The higher cycle-life also provides more value. It extends the life of the valve and requires less frequent seal replacement. VA valves have reached 5 million cycles! This saves on replacement seals, maintenance costs, and reduces system down time.<\/p>\n<h3>Safer<\/h3>\n<p>There are no external moving parts on the VA coaxial valves. Certain limit switches do move externally on the rotary actuators used in ball valve assemblies.<\/p>\n<h2>VA Coaxial Valve vs. Ball Valve Comparison (1&#8243; NPT valves)<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>VA Coaxial Valve<\/td>\n<td>3-piece Ball Valve w\/<br \/>\npneumatic actuator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>5.6&#8243; x 3&#8243; x 2.7&#8243;<\/td>\n<td>7.55&#8243; x 3.76&#8243; x 8.5&#8243;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>4.15 lbs.<\/td>\n<td>8 lbs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cycle Speed<\/td>\n<td>.02 (air stroke)<br \/>\n.04 (spring stroke)<\/td>\n<td>.05 (spring stroke)<br \/>\n.06 (air stroke)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cv<\/td>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>116<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cost (no limit switch)<\/td>\n<td>$<a href=\"\/VA\/?p=buy&amp;pn=100VADBB\">175<\/a> (DA)<br \/>\n$<a href=\"\/VA\/?p=buy&amp;pn=100VACBB\">184<\/a> (SR)<\/td>\n<td>$<a href=\"\/36\/?p=buy&amp;pn=E36NRXF8D\">376<\/a> (DA)<br \/>\n$<a href=\"\/36\/?p=buy&amp;pn=E36NRXF8SC\">473<\/a> (SR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cost (dual prox. limit switch)<\/td>\n<td>$<a href=\"\/VA\/?p=buy&amp;pn=100VADBBG2\">355<\/a> (DA)<br \/>\n$<a href=\"\/VA\/?p=buy&amp;pn=100VACBBG2\">364<\/a> (SR)<\/td>\n<td>$<a href=\"\/36\/?p=buy&amp;pn=E36NRXF8DUB\">586<\/a> (DA)<br \/>\n$<a href=\"\/36\/?p=buy&amp;pn=E36NRXF8SCUB\">683<\/a> (SR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Disadvantages<\/h2>\n<h3>Lower Cv<\/h3>\n<p>As you can see in the chart above, there is one disadvantage when using VA series valves. The Cv is much lower. This makes a full-port ball valve a better choice for applications with high flow rates, or where minimal pressure drop is a critical factor.<\/p>\n<h3>Fluid Compatibility<\/h3>\n<p>The VA series has a limited selection of seal materials which includes Buna, EPDM, and Viton\u00ae. This limits the media that can be controlled to those that are compatible with any of the 3 choices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonstyle2\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 10px;\"><a href=\"\/VA\/index.php\">VA Series INFO<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"buttonstyle\" style=\"float: left;\"><a href=\"\/VA\/index.php?p=buy\">VA Series Pricing<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Links<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/VA\/index.php\">VA Series Coaxial &#8220;Valve + Actuator&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/26\/index.php\">26 Series 2-piece Ball Valves<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/36\/index.php\">36 Series 3-piece Ball Valves<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/actuated-ball-valves\">2-way Ball Valve Selection &amp; Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/compact-valves\">Compact Valve Selection &amp; Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/news-and-training\/compact-valve-for-aerospace-test-application\/\">Compact Valve for Aerospace Test Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/news-and-training\/csa-aga-certified-external-remote-gas-shut-off\/\">VA Series Used in CSA (AGA) Certified External Remote Gas Shut-Offs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[ssba-buttons]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For basic on\/off service in process, water, or virtually any application, a ball valve is a common choice. There is, however, another option that should be considered. Coaxial valves are an excellent choice for on\/off applications also, and have MAJOR advantages. 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