The Model BV835 is a ductile iron, grooved end, regular port, two-piece ball valve that provides for efficient control of fluid in piping systems. The Model BV835 is designed and tested in conformance with MSS SP-110 and MSS SP-72. Flow may be from either direction, and the valves may be positioned in any orientation. The valves are furnished with grooved ends for use with Gruvlok grooved couplings. The handle is provided with a device for padlocking in either the open or closed position. The mounting pad is made to ISO 5211 to allow for mounting of power actuators.