Ball Shut Off Valve

forede® Ball Shut Off Valve is a specialized mobile flow control component engineered exclusively for integration with fire fighting vehicles, designed to regulate and terminate the flow of extinguishing agents (water, foam concentrate, or wet chemicals) during emergency responses. Unlike fixed-site fire valves, it is optimized for the dynamic conditions of fire truck operations-combining compact dimensions with rugged construction to withstand vehicle vibration, pressure surges, and rapid deployment demands .​ At its core, the valve features a one-piece forged aluminum alloy body (via multi-directional forging technology for enhanced structural integrity and weight reduction) housing a precision-machined stainless steel ball with a full-bore flow channel . Its operating principle relies on a quarter-turn (90°) rotation mechanism: aligning the ball's internal passage with inlet/outlet ports enables unobstructed flow, while a perpendicular rotation severs flow instantly-critical for on-scene maneuvering . Key fire truck-specific designs include a ergonomic pistol-grip lever (operable with gloved hands), 360° swivel inlet (preventing hose kinking during vehicle movement), and compatibility with standard fire truck couplings (Storz, NH, or BSP threads) .