The valve body is divided into asymmetrical left and right halves along the cross-section perpendicular to the axis of the channel. The ball is loaded through the split hole. The left and right halves of the valve body are connected by flanges or threads.
Because the valve body is divided into two halves, compared with the integral type, the weight of the half valve body is lighter and casting (forging) and machining are convenient. This kind of ball valve is suitable for promotion
