Choosing the right industrial valve type is one of the most critical decisions in system design. A poor selection—even when using high-quality valves—can lead to leakage, pressure loss, vibration, frequent maintenance, and long-term operational inefficiency. This guide covers the main industrial valve types, their applications, advantages, and limitations, along with practical insights to help you make the right valve selection for your project in 2026. What Are Industrial Valve Types? Industrial valve types refer to different valve designs used to control, regulate, or isolate fluid flow in piping systems. Each type is engineered for a specific function—such as shut-off, throttling, or backflow prevention—and selecting the correct type is essential for system safety and efficiency. 5 Main Industrial Valve Types and Their Applications 1. Ball Valve Best for: Quick shut-off and low pressure drop Ball valves use a rotating ball with a straight-through bore. When fully open, they provide minimal resistance, making them one of the most efficient options for fluid transmission. Common applications: ● Oil and gas pipelines ● High-pressure systems ● Frequent on/off operations Selection notes: ● Full-port designs minimize energy loss ● Metal-seated ball valves perform better in abrasive or high-cycle conditions Avoid if:Precise flow control is required. Throttling with a ball valve can damage sealing surfaces over time. 2. Gate Valve Best for: Isolation service with minimal flow resistance Gate valves operate by lifting a gate out of the flow path. They are widely used in large-diameter pipelines where full open or full close operation is required. Common applications: ● Long-distance transmission pipelines ● Water treatment systems ● High-temperature steam lines Selection notes: ● Near-zero pressure drop when fully open ● Wedge gate valves provide better sealing in high-temperature conditions Avoid if:Frequent operation or throttling is required. Gate valves are not designed for repeated cycling. 3. Globe Valve Best for: Precise flow regulation Globe valves force fluid through a controlled flow path, allowing accurate throttling and stable flow control. Common applications: ● Steam systems ● High-temperature processes ● Flow regulation applications Selection notes: ● Excellent throttling performance ● Stable operation under fluctuating flow conditions Avoid if:Pressure drop must be minimized. Globe valves inherently create higher flow resistance. 4. Check Valve Best for: Automatic backflow prevention Check valves operate automatically based on flow directi...
Recently, Dervos Valve helped a client in Hungary overcome a common challenge in industrial steam systems: how to safely isolate high-temperature pipelines without leakage or downtime. Operating with saturated steam at around 250°C and exposed to temperatures as low as -39°C, the client’s system demanded a solution that was both robust and reliable. Traditional valves often failed to maintain a tight seal under such conditions, and conventional isolation methods required depressurizing the line, increasing downtime and operational risk. To address these challenges, Dervos supplied a DN400 PN40 sliding line blind valve, engineered specifically for the project’s harsh conditions. The valve’s sliding blind mechanism allows operators to switch between flow and isolation positions without depressurizing the system, enhancing safety and efficiency during maintenance. Built with forged 20GML steel and a metal-to-metal stainless steel sealing structure, the valve delivers reliable performance under both high-temperature steam and extreme outdoor climates. Its full-bore design minimizes flow resistance, while the worm gear manual actuator ensures smooth and controlled operation even at large sizes and high pressure ratings. Safety features such as anti-misoperation devices and protective blind plate structures further reduce the risk of errors during handling. Since installation, the valve has enabled leak-free operation, safer maintenance procedures, and stable performance in extreme temperatures. Designed for a service life exceeding 30 years, it provides a long-term, low-maintenance solution, giving the client confidence in their steam system’s reliability and safety. This project highlights how a carefully engineered sliding line blind valve can solve critical isolation challenges in high-temperature steam applications, combining operational safety, durability, and efficiency in one solution.
In industrial piping systems, gate valves are generally considered low-resistance isolation valves. When the valve is fully open, the gate is completely withdrawn from the flow path, allowing the fluid to pass through with minimal obstruction. However, from a strict engineering perspective, not all gate valves are classified as full port valves. If the seat bore is equal to or very close to the pipeline internal diameter, the flow experiences little or no restriction. In this case, the valve can be considered full port (or near full port). This design is commonly used in oil and gas pipelines, water transmission systems, and other applications where low pressure drop is required. If the seat bore is slightly smaller than the pipe internal diameter, a minor flow restriction will occur inside the valve. In such cases, the valve is more accurately described as reduced bore. This configuration is more common in smaller sizes or cost-optimized valve designs. In engineering practice, a simple selection logic can be applied: ● If the system requires minimum flow resistance or pipeline pigging, the valve bore must match the pipeline diameter. ● If the valve is used for general isolation purposes, most standard gate valves can already meet the required flow capacity. Therefore, a concise conclusion can be drawn: Gate valves are typically close to full port designs, but whether they are truly full bore depends on whether the seat bore equals the pipeline internal diameter. QA Q1: Are gate valves always full bore?Not necessarily. If the seat bore equals the pipe internal diameter, the valve can be considered full bore. If it is slightly smaller, it is classified as reduced bore. Q2: Why do gate valves have relatively low flow resistance?When the valve is fully open, the gate is completely removed from the flow path, allowing the fluid to pass through in a nearly straight line, which results in low pressure drop. Q3: Are gate valves suitable for high-flow pipelines?Yes. If the system requires low pressure drop, gate valves are commonly used. Q4: Is the concept of full port the same for gate valves and ball valves?Not exactly. For ball valves, the bore size is determined by the ball port diameter, while for gate valves, it is mainly determined by the seat bore diameter.
DN200 PN40 globe valve is made according to EN13709 standard. The valve body is made of ASTM A216 WCB+STL. It has the structural characteristics of straight through, bolted cover and structural length of 595mm. Its connection mode is EN1092-1 B1. And it has gear operation mode.
Payment:
30% when order confirmed, 70% before shipmentProduct Origin:
ChinaColor:
CustomizationShipping Port:
Shanghai, ChinaMaterial:
ASTM A216 WCB+STLMethod of Operation:
G.OProduct Description
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Type |
Globe Valve |
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Size |
DN200 |
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Pressure |
PN40 |
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Connection |
EN1092-1 B1 |
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Operation |
G.O |
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Body Material |
ASTM A216 WCB+STL |
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Design Norm |
EN13709 |
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Face to Face Dimension |
Customer requirements |
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Flange Dimension |
EN1092-1/B1 |
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Test & Inspection Code |
EN12266-1/2 |
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Temperature |
-29 ~ 425°C |
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Applicable Medium |
Water, Oil and Gas |
Features
1. Wear resistance, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, good scratch resistance, and long service life;
2. During the opening and closing process, the friction between the sealing surfaces is small, relatively durable, easy to manufacture, and easy to maintain.
Technical Drawing
Dimension Checking
Pressure Testing
Nameplate & Packing
Inspection report
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The 12 inch 150 LB cast steel globe valve is made of carbon steel WCB body and trim 8, with gearbox, RF flange, BB, and plug disc. Quick Detail Type Globe Valve Size 12'' Pressure Class 150 Construction Bolted Bonnet, Straight Pattern,Plug Disc, OS&Y Connection Flanged Connection Operation GearOperated Design Code BS 1873 Face to Face ASME B16.10 Flange Connection ASME B16.5 Pressure & Temp ASME B16.34 Test & Inspection API 598 Body Material A216 WCB TrimMaterial Trim 8 Temperature Range -29℃~+427℃ Application WOG Origin China Dimension Class 150 NPS in 2 2 1/2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 DN mm 50 65 80 100 125 150 200 250 300 L-L1 (RF-BW) in 8 8-1/2 9-1/2 11-1/2 14 16 19-1/2 24-1/2 27-1/2 mm 203 216 241 292 256 406 495 622 698 L2 (RTJ) in 8-1/2 9 10 12 14-1/2 16-1/2 20 25 28 mm 216 229 254 305 368 419 508 635 711 L3 mm 102 108 121 146 178 203 248 311 349 H (OPEN) in 14-11/16 15-3/8 16-9/16 20-1/4 21-3/16 22-5/15 24-5/8 28 39 mm 373 390 421 515 538 567 626 712 990 W in 7-7/8 9-7/8 9-7/8 11-13/16 11-13/16 13-3/4 15-3/4 17-3/4 24 mm 200 250 250 300 300 350 400 450 610 WT (kg) RF 22 29 42 64 77 105 154 288 507 BW 19 25 34 49 65 82 131 249 430 Related Knowledge What is the difference between a gate valve and a globe valve? Gate valves and globe valves are two of the most common valves we know. The differences beween them are: 1.Gate valve is used only for on-off function. But the globe valve could be used for shutting off and throttling at the same time. 2.The flow resistance of a globe valve is larger than a gate valve. Likewise, globe valves have more pressure drop than gate valves. 3.The gate valve require larger installation space than a globe valve from the perspective of opening height. 4.The gate valve sealing face suffers more abrasion than a globe valve. 5.The torque value of a globe valve is larger than a gate valve. Quality Checking Quality means everything in Dervos. Quality checking team will do inspections according to standard procedure and provide reports. Our QC team will check valve quality from casting and forging, machining, pressure testing, dimension checking, painting & packing.
The 2 inch 1500LB globe valve, made of ASTM216 WCB, is designed as per BS 1873. It is operated by a handwheel and is connected with pipeline by RTJ. The body and the disc of the globe valve contain 13Cr, therefore this valve enjoys a better ability to resist corrosion. Quick Detail Type Globe Valve Nominal Diameter 2 Inch NominalPressure 1500LB Construction Bolted Bonnet Connection RTJ Operation Handwheel Design & Manufacture BS 1873 End to End ASME B16.10 Flange End Dimension ASME B16.5 Test & Inspection API 598 Temperature Range -29℃~+425℃ Body Material ASTM A216 WCB +13Cr Disc Material ASTM A105 WCB +13Cr Media W.O.G. Dervos Quality Checking System In Dervos, we control quality throughout the whole manufacturing process. Casting inspection: We can find out the problem of raw material, such as shoddy casting, unqualified wall thickness, chemical composition and so on, which ensure that you will not be cheated. Machining Inspection: On the one hand, we could ensure machining accuracy through this process. On the other hand, we could find out machining mistake as early as possible, to win more time for repairing and remaking Final Inspection: Final inspection activities include document and QC record review, visual examination, dimension check, pressure test, painting and packing check. You don’t need to come and inspect in person and all the documents could be provided as proof.
The cast steel globe valve is designed as per BS1873. With Body Bonnet, outside screw and yoke, handwheel, the 8 inch valve, the valve is suitable for common work condition.
The 1-1/2 inch globe valve, designed as per API 623, has a bomb-shaped body and a parabolic plug both of which optimize the smooth flow of the media. The valve is made of stainless steel and is equipped with a handwheel, easy to operate and maintain.
The 6 inch 600LB globe valve, made of ASTM216 WCB, is designed as per API623. It is operated by a handwheel and is connected with pipeline by RF. The disc of the globe valve contain 13Cr, therefore this valve enjoys a better ability to resist corrosion.
EN 13709 Design and manufacture. EN558-1 Face to Face dimension. EN1092-B1 Flange and dimension. EN12266 Test and inspection standard.
Quick Detail Type Globe Valve Nominal Size NPS 2 NominalPressure Class 300 Construction BB, Rising Stem, Integral Seat Connection Type Flange Operation Type Handwheel Design Code BS1873 Face to Face ASME B16.10 Flange End ASME B16.5 Test & Inspection API 598 Body Material WCB+STL Trim Material F316+STL Temperature Range -29℃~425℃ Medium Water, Oil and Gas Origin China Design Feature 1. Straight pattern body structure 2. OS&Y, Rising Stem 3. Bolted Bonnet 4. Available with bevel gear operation 5. Plug type disc 6. Little abrasion on sealing face during valve operation 7. Smaller installation space required Technical Drawing Dimension Check Witnessing Tests Packing Our Service Dervos customer service is one of our biggest competitive advantages. In Dervos, we provide- 1.Quotation within 24 hours or no later than 3 days This will let you meet the quotation submission deadline and enhance your working efficiency 2.Weekly status report of your order In this way, you will have a clear picture of your order. You do not need to waste time on pushing us for status update 3.An 18-month warranty period A warranty certificate will issued after shipment and you will not have any concern after buying valves. 4.Solutions to complaints within 3 days Quick and responsible actions to complaints will protect your reputation and reduce the financial loss as much as possible. Certificates Dervos could provide reports upon clients’requests, such as ISO 9001, PED CE, EAC, API 607, API 6D, API 6A and etc.
6" 300LB globe valve is made according to BS1873 standard. The valve body is made of WCB. It has the structural characteristics of straight through, bolt cover, parabolic disc, standard flow, body valve seat. Its connection mode is BW. And it has handwheel operation mode.
2" 150LB globe valve is made according to BS1873 standard. The valve body is made of A216 WCB. It has the structural characteristics of bolt cover, rising stem, OS&Y and body valve seat. Its connection mode is RF. And it has hand wheel operation mode.
DN65 PN40 globe valve is made according to BS EN 13709 standard. The valve body is made of EN 10213 1.0619. It has the structural characteristics of bolted cover and straight through type. Its connection mode is EN1092-1 B. And it has hand wheel operation mode.
DN50 PN40 globe valve is made according to BS EN 13709 standard. The valve body is made of EN 10213 1.0619. It has the structural characteristics of bolt cover and straight through type. Its connection mode is EN1092-1 B. And it has hand wheel operation mode.
6" 300LB globe valve is made according to API 623 standard. The valve body is made of ASTM A352 LCB. It has the structural characteristics of bolted cover, rising stem, OS&Y, parabolic disc, replaceable valve seat and structural length of 680mm. Its connection mode is RF. And it has handwheel operation mode.
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