Schlumberger recently announced the release of the GROVE IST integrated seat technology ball valve. The new ball valve technology features a patented seat-on-ball design that aims to significantly improve performance over conventional metal-seated ball valves, in addition to offering size and weight benefits.
Conventional ball valves tend to become larger in size and weight as oil and gas companies explore harsher environments. The GROVE IST ball valve is designed to overcome these conditions with its seat design that aims to provide advanced sealing performance and increased valve life span while minimizing size and weight, enabling customers to reduce total cost of ownership.