20 RP VS 20 FP

(Click on the chart to get the full differences in different sizes)

Have you ever wondered what the difference of a 20 Reduced Port Ball Valve and a 20 Full Port Ball Valve?What do you think the differences are after reviewing the chart above?

Observers below:

-   Operations Director states, “Well the cost is a big one, however, the CV Factor changes. Although, the port also changes, but a Reduced Port constricts the flow while the Full Port allows the flow to just flow.”

-   Vice President of Sales & Marketing states, “One is full port and the other is reduced; however, a full port sizes go up to ¾”

-   Account Executive-Inside Sales Account Manager states, “One is full port and the other is standard port, however 20RP’s are considered full port up to ¾” (Water, Oil & Gas Applications. And 20FP’s are a seal welded design.”

-   Account Executive-Inside Sales Account Manager states, "20 RP's are considered full port up to 3/4"

The actual differences are: The CV Factor, how one port functions as compared to the other port, Full Port are a Seal Welded Design, Weight, Length, as well as Height