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Ramén KS Ball Sector Valve - a proven innovation since the 1960s

The Ramén KS Ball Sector Valve has earned its reputation as a trusted solution across industries worldwide - from pulp & paper and mining to chemicals and gas applications. Engineered for versatility and durability, the KS valve delivers precise control of liquids, gases, steam, and challenging media such as suspensions, sludge, abrasive slurries, powders, pellets, and viscous fluids.

Here’s what makes the Ramén KS Ball Sector Valve stand out.

Discover the engineering behind the Ramén KS Ball Sector Valve

Built to perform where others fail, the Ramén KS Ball Sector Valve combines outstanding capacity with low maintenance, long service life, and exceptional corrosion resistance.

In this video, we’ll take you inside its design - exploring five unique technical features and the benefits they provide that have made it a trusted choice for industries worldwide.

Explaining the unique design and technical features

The Ramén KS Ball Sector Valve is engineered to deliver unmatched performance across demanding applications. At its core are five key technical features, each playing a vital role in the KS valve’s exceptional superior construction and operation.

Elliptical to circular throttling edge

Technical feature 1:
Elliptical to circular throttling edge

Protected sealing surface and excellent seat tightness in on off applications

Technical feature 2:
Protected sealing surface and excellent seat tightness in on/off applications

BI-directional design

Technical feature 3:
BI-directional design

Excellent seat tightness in on off applications even with abrasive media

Technical feature 4:
Excellent seat tightness in on/off applications, even with abrasive media

Self-draining with no hidden cavities

Technical feature 5:
Self-draining with no hidden cavities

The story behind the Ramén KS Ball Sector Valve

In the 1960s, the Swedish pulp and paper industry faced a pressing challenge: the need for a reliable and efficient control valve for fiber suspensions. Swedish engineer Torsten Ramén initiated the development of a new solution designed specifically for precise control in these demanding applications.

From this innovation, the Ramén Ball Sector Valve was born - marking the beginning of our journey.