\nThey are the core of our production capabilities and are engineered to meet the needs of civil, industrial and gas applications.<\/p>\n
Used in millions of applications worldwide, Itap valves<\/strong> ensure safety<\/strong>, reliability<\/strong> and easy installation<\/strong>. A ball valve<\/strong> is small and compact, yet indispensable<\/strong>. Inside, it contains everything needed to ensure the safe operation of a system. Two key technical features make our valves unique:<\/p>\n But our true strength lies in our production process<\/strong>: a method that ensures consistent quality and full traceability of each individual unit.<\/p>\n Quality<\/strong> begins with the selection of raw materials<\/strong>: the brass alloy<\/strong> is a decisive factor in ensuring efficiency and durability of our finished product.<\/p>\n After a thorough and technical selection, the material is hot\u2011forged<\/strong> to obtain bodies and sleeves. Even at this stage, components undergo the first quality checks in our laboratories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Once approved, they go through sandblasting<\/strong>, which ensures uniform surface finishing.<\/p>\n After these steps, the mechanical processing is carried out using high\u2011precision transfer machines<\/strong>, which perform drilling<\/strong>, threading<\/strong>, washing<\/strong> and all other necessary steps with excellent repeatability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n At the same time, the other valve<\/strong> components are produced. All assembly stages<\/strong> are managed by automated<\/strong> and digitally controlled<\/strong> lines<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Each component is tracked<\/strong> and verified<\/strong> through every step to meet international<\/strong> safety<\/strong> and performance<\/strong> standards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Behind the 8 million ball valves produced each year<\/strong>, there is an industrial<\/strong> culture<\/strong> built on innovation<\/strong>, precision<\/strong>\u00a0and the enhancement<\/strong> of<\/strong> human<\/strong> skills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n At Itap, machines<\/strong> do<\/strong> not<\/strong> replace<\/strong> operators<\/strong>, they support them and amplifying their expertise.<\/p>\n It\u2019s this human<\/strong>–tech<\/strong> balance<\/strong> that allows us to consistently deliver excellence,<\/strong> innovation<\/strong> and long<\/strong>–term reliability.<\/strong><\/p>\n To see the stages of our production process, you can watch the dedicated video<\/strong> on our YouTube channel. At Itap we produce 8 families of ball valves<\/strong>, designed to meet the diverse needs of professionals in the field:<\/p>\n 1 \u2013 Working with potable water? 2 \u2013 Looking for high flow, pressure, and reliability? 3 \u2013 Working in tight spaces? 4 \u2013 Installing gas systems? 5 \u2013 Need a different lever type? Itap ball valves<\/strong> are not just technical components: they are an integral part of simple and complex systems in more than 108 countries<\/strong>. Their reliability<\/strong> stands out in projects where quality, safety and operational continuity are essential requirements.<\/p>\n Across numerous projects worldwide, it is possible to see concrete examples of how our valves are used in high-responsibility contexts<\/strong>, such as large office buildings, hospitality and healthcare facilities, and international residential developments.<\/p>\n Among the most significant applications are:<\/p>\n A ball valve<\/strong> is a universal component, and it is often found in unexpected applications<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n These examples show how a seemingly simple component can play a vital role<\/strong> in the success of a system.<\/p>\n The ability to operate continuously<\/strong>, withstand variable load conditions<\/strong> and integrate seamlessly into complex systems<\/strong> is the foundation of professionals\u2019 choice<\/strong> of<\/strong> our<\/strong> products<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Thanks to:<\/p>\n Our ball valves<\/strong> provide a concrete response to the needs of the market, designers and installers. Discover our full range of ball valves<\/a> and gas valves<\/a>.<\/p>\n They are mainly distinguished by two technical elements:<\/p>\n Production begins with the selection of the brass alloy<\/strong>, which is hot\u2011forged to create the main components. The process continues with:<\/p>\n Each component undergoes quality checks<\/strong> right from the early stages.<\/p>\n Itap offers 7 families of ball valves<\/strong> to meet professional needs:<\/p>\n Several lever variants<\/strong> are also available to suit any installation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are products that tell the story of a company better than any slogan. For us at Itap, ball valves do just that. 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\nBut what lies behind a component that, at first glance, looks so simple?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span>What makes Itap ball valves stand out <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\nHow do our valves differ from the many available on the market?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
<\/span>How Itap ball valve components are manufactured<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nStems<\/strong> are made from calibrated brass bars, then cut, washed, and equipped with their seals. This is a crucial step, given the stem\u2019s importance in ensuring tightness and safety.
\nThe balls,<\/strong> instead, are milled and polished with dedicated machinery to ensure smooth operation, long\u2011lasting resistance and reliable performance even under high pressure.<\/p>\nFinal assembly<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/span>The Itap Production Model: Skills, Technology, People<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nHow is a ball valve made? Discover the full video.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>A product range designed for every professional<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n<\/strong>Green DVGW<\/strong><\/a> and Ideal DVGW<\/strong><\/a> for drinking water.
\nCertified EN 13828<\/strong> and DVGW W 570<\/strong>, full<\/strong> bore flow<\/strong> and a ball<\/strong> designed to avoid stagnation and prevent diseas like legionella.
\nIt\u2019s a responsible choice for safe drinking water.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Madrid<\/strong><\/a> and Paris<\/strong><\/a> offer full bore<\/strong>, nickel\u2011plated brass<\/strong>\u00a0and withstand pressures up to 50 bar<\/strong>.
\nThe Paris<\/strong> model, with its stamped steel lever<\/strong>, is ideal where a compact yet robust handle is needed.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Vienna,<\/strong><\/a> Ideal<\/strong><\/a> and Orient<\/strong><\/a> meet the needs of manifolds and internal systems.
\nStandard<\/strong> or reduced<\/strong> bore<\/strong>, compact<\/strong> design<\/strong>\u00a0and levers shaped<\/strong> to avoid interference during operations.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>London<\/strong><\/a> and Berlin<\/strong><\/a> comply with EN 331<\/strong>, offer a maximum temperature of +60\u202f\u00b0C<\/strong> and standard pressure of 5 bar<\/strong>, avaible in verisons up to 18 bar.
\nThey are easily recognizable<\/strong> thanks to their yellow handle<\/strong>, an extra visual safety feature during installation.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Efficiency also depends on choosing the right<\/strong> handle<\/strong>. We offer many variants: red, blue, black, yellow, flat, or butterfly\u2011style, in various materials to suit any application.<\/p>\n![\"Valvole](\"https:\/\/www.itap.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Immagini-interne-valvole2-1024x569.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/span>Applications of Itap ball valves around the world<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Cross-sector applications of Itap ball valves<\/h3>\n
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\nIt is not just about producing individual components, but about delivering reliable solutions<\/strong> capable of supporting anything from small domestic systems to large-scale public infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
What makes Itap ball valves unique compared to other products on the market?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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How are Itap ball valve components manufactured?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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What are the main ball valve lines produced by Itap?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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