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There are various colors of PVC handle sleeves for ball valves.
Although certain colors in specific sectors (such as marine or other industrial environments) can indicate specific applications, like navy blue for drinking water or orange for hydraulic systems, these color codes are not always standardized across all sectors. In most residential and light commercial applications, colors like red for hot water and blue for cold water are used, primarily out of convention or convenience.
For PVC handle sleeves for ball valves, Ebora offers various standard colors, but other colors or customization with your company logo are also available upon request.
In the marine sector, color codes are often used to indicate the contents of the pipes.
Here are some examples of colors used in the marine sector to code ball valve handles:
- Navy blue: Often used for drinking water.
- Orange: For hydraulic systems.
- Dark green: For seawater.
- Light green: For oxygen.
- Dark grey: For compressed air.
- Purple: Sometimes used for chemicals like freon or other special applications.
In the industry, color codes on ball valves are used to indicate different types of media in piping systems, which can aid in maintenance and safety management.
Here are some common colors that may be applied in industry:
- Blue: Often used for drinking water.
- Green: Can be used for sewage or other water treatment applications.
- Yellow: Typically for gases or hazardous liquids.
- Red: For fire suppression systems or hot lines.
- Black: Often used for waste or other non-specific applications.
These color codes are not universal and may vary between different industries and even between different companies within the same industry.
Companies may develop their own color coding system depending on their specific needs and safety regulations.
These color codes on ball valves help quickly identify the contents of pipelines and can vary depending on specific marine or industry standards
