Globe Valves - An Overview

A globe valve is primarily used to regulate flow.  Though generally not used, a globe valve can also be used for isolation where pressure drop in the line is not critical. The essential principle of globe valve operation is movement of disk towards or away from the seat. The annular space between the disk and seat ring is regulated thereby giving this valve good throttling characteristics.

Globe valves are available in the following designs :

• Regular Design (also sometimes referred to as Z-body design)
• Y body design
• Angle design

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