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.
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Pneumatic Actuator16"x12" 600LB Trunnion Ball Valve is made according to API 6D standard. The valve body is made of A105. It has the structural characteristics of Split Body, Side Entry, Trunnion Mounted Ball, Reduced Bore and structural length of 63mm. Its connection mode is RF. And it has Pneumatic Actuator operation mode.
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Type |
Trunnion Ball Valve |
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Size |
16"x12" |
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Pressure |
600LB |
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Connection |
RF |
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Operation |
Pneumatic Actuator |
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Body Material |
A105 |
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Design Norm |
API 6D |
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Face to face |
API 6D |
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Flange |
ASME B16.5 |
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Test & Inspection Code |
API 6D |
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Temperature |
-29 ~ 120°C |
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Applicable Medium |
Water, Oil and Gas |
1.Trunnion Ball Valve 16"x12" 600LB A105 provides high structural stability and low operating torque, making it ideal for large-diameter, high-pressure pipeline applications (trunnion mounted ball valve 600LB).
2.Pneumatic Actuated Trunnion Ball Valve ensures reliable and fast remote control with consistent sealing performance under fluctuating pressure conditions (pneumatic trunnion ball valve A105).
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The 12 inch 600LB trunnion mounted ball valve has gearbox, RTJ flange, fire safe design per API 607. The 3 piece ball valve is designed per API 6D. Design Feature & Benefit 1.Small flow resistance means less pressure drop 2.Simple valve structure and light weight 3.Diversified sealing material available, from metal material TCC, satellite, stainless steel to soft material PTFE, Teflon, Nylon, Peek and etc 4.Good performance of both metallic sealing and soft sealing 5.Convenient and swift operation of the valve 6.Easy to maintain due to renewable seat ring 7.When fully opened or closed, the valve sealing face is isolated from medium corrosion. 8.Wide range of application in terms of size and pressure rating Quick Detail Type Ball Valve Size 12" Pressure Class 600 Construction Trunnion Mounted Ball, Three-Piece Type, Side Entry Connection RF Flange Operation Gear Operated Body Material ASTM A105 Design & Manufacture API 6D Pressure & Temp ASME B16.34 Face to Face ASME B16.10 End Connection ASME B16.5 Test & Inspection Code API 598 Fire Safe API 607 Temperature Range -29℃~+200℃ Medium Water, Oil and Gas Origin China Material Specification No Part Name Carbon steel to ASTM Stainless Steel to ASTM WCB LCB CF8 CF8M CF3 CF3M 1 Underplate WCB LCB CF8 CF8M CF3 CF3M 2 Underplate Bolt A193 B7 A320 L7 A193 B8 3 Trunnion A182 F6 A182 F6 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 4 Body A216 WCB A352 LCB A351 CF8 A351 CF8M A351 CF3 A351 CF3M 5 Bonnet Nut A194 2H A194 4 A194 8 6 Bonnet Bolt A193 B7 A320 L7 A193 B8 7 Cap A216 WCB A352 LCB A351 CF8 A351 CF8M A351 CF3 A351 CF3M 8 Gasket SS Spiral Wound/graphite or SS Spiral Wound/PTFE 9 Shaft Sleeve SS/graphite 10 Seat Ring RPTFE or POM 11 Ball A105/Ep.Cr or F6 A182 F6 A351 CF8 A351 CF8M A351 CF3 A351 CF3M 12 Seat A105/Ep.Cr or F6 A182 F6 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 13 Spring 17-17PH(inconel for NACE)Ni-cr Alloy 14 O-Ring Viton 15 Stem A182 F6 A182 F6 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 16 Sealing Cover A182 F6 A182 F6 A182 F304 A182 F316 A182 F304L A182 F316L 17 O-Ring Viton 18 Gear Actuator The material is according to ASTM standard Related Knowledge What is difference between floating and trunnion ball valve? The ball part of floating ball valve is movable. Under the pressure of medium, the ball has a certain displacement and presses on the sealing surface of outlet end to ensure its tight sealing. The floating structure is suitable for ball valve with small size and low & medium pressure rating. The ball part of trunnion mounted ball valve is fixed. Under the medium pressure, the floating seat will move towards the ball to ensure the sealing. The trunnion mounted ball valve is often with larger size and higher pressure.
The Class 300 flanged ball valve has cast steel WCB body, stainless steel ball, stem, seat ring along with Devlon seat insert. We also supply more types of trunnion mounted ball valve, accept customized. Design Feature 1.Firesafe design as per API 607 2.With sealant injection for self lubricating 3.With antistatic design 4.With anti-blowout stem 5.With vent and drain port 6.Full bore design 7.Three-piece type and trunnion ball 8.Gear operated for easy operation Quick Detail Type Ball Valve Size 24" Pressure ANSI 300 Construction Trunnion Type Ball, 3-Piece Body, Side Entry, Full Bore Connection Flange Connection Operation Gearbox Operation Body Material ASTM A216 WCB Design Code API 6D Pressure & Temp Code ASME B16.34 Face to Face ASME B16.10 End Connection ASME B16.5 Test & Inspection Code API 598, API 6D Fire Safe API 607 Temperature Range -29℃~+200℃ Medium WOG Origin China Dimension CLASS 300 DN mm 50 65 80 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 NPS in 2 2.5 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 28 L (RF) mm 216 241 283 305 403 502 568 648 762 838 914 991 1143 1346 in 8.5 9.5 11.13 12 15.88 19.75 22.38 25.5 30 33 36 39 45 53 L1 (BW) mm 216 241 283 305 457 521 559 635 762 838 914 991 1143 1346 in 8.5 9.5 11.13 12 18 20.5 22 25 30 33 36 39 45 53 L2 (RTJ) mm 232 257 298 321 419 518 584 664 778 854 930 1010 1165 1372 in 9.13 10.13 11.75 12.63 16.5 20.38 23 26.13 30.63 33.63 36.63 39.75 45.89 54 H mm 153 165 195 213 272 342 495 580 625 720 790 840 1050 1150 in 6.02 6.5 7.68 8.39 10.7 13.5 19.5 22.85 24.6 28.35 31 33.1 41.34 45.3 Do(W) mm 400 400 600 850 1100 1500 *350 *350 *600 *600 *800 *800 *800 *800 in 15.74 15.74 23.62 33.46 43.3 59 13.8 13.8 23.6 23.6 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 RF(Kg) 18 27 47 80 118 200 365 530 740 1030 1320 1540 2600 3900 BW(Kg) 14 2 38 65 105 185 342 503 713 1000 1285 1498 2540 3825 *Worm Gear or Electric Actuator Operated Dervos Quality Checking System In Dervos, we control quality throughout the whole manufacturing process. Casting inspection: Though 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 can 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.
Trunnion mounted ball valve DN300 PN63 full bore Double Block and Bleed PMSS seal(metal seal+soft seal）blowout proof stem gearbox operation with LF2 body, LF2+ENP ball/seat and 410 stem. Quick Detail Type Ball Valve Size DN300 Design Pressure PN63 Construction DBB,Trunnion mounted ball valve ConnectionType Flange OperationType Gearbox Operated Body Material LF2 Ball Material LF2+ENP Stem Material 410 Seat Material LF2 +ENP Design Code API 6D Face to Face Dimension API 6D End Connection ASME B16.5 Pressure & Temp ASME B16.34 Medium Water, Oil and Gas Origin China
API 6D ball valve is designed with trunnion mounted ball and full bore structure. The flanged ball valve has 300LB design pressure and 8 inch nominal size with gearbox operation mode, conforming to NACE MR0175 requirement. Quick Detail Type Ball Valve Size 8” Pressure 300LB Construction Two-Piece Body, Full Bore, Trunnion Ball Connection RF Flange Operation Mode Gearbox Body Material A216 WCB Trim Material Ball/Stem F6a, Seat RPTFE Design & Manufacture API 6D Pressure & Temp Code ASME B16.34 End to End ASME B16.10 End Connection ASME B16.5 Inspection API 6D, API 598 Temperature Range -29℃~+200℃ Medium Oil, Water, Gas Dervos Packing Painting Test & Report Pressure Testing & Dimension Checking
The API 6D ball valve is designed with trunnion mounted ball and full bore structure. The flanged ball valve has 600LB design pressure and 10 inch nominal size with gearbox operation mode, conforming to NACE MR0175 requirement.
The 4 inch 150LB ball valve is a 3-piece one with reduced port, A105 body, F6A stem, ball and seat. The The valve is made as per API6D and is tested under API 598.
The 150LB ball valve, made of Duplex stainless steel 4A, has a special V port ball. The valve is particularly suitable for media containing fibers, tiny solid particles, slurry and so on.
China Carbon Steel Ball Valve Provider Offers 3 Piece Position Type Ball Valve, ASTM A105N, Class 800, 1 Inch, Free Floating Ball, API 608, BS 5351.
DN150 PN16 Ball Valve is made according to ISO 17292 standard. The fire resistance test meets the requirements of API 607 standard. The valve body is made of ASTM A105. Its operation mode is turbine operation. The trunnion mounted ball valve with a structural length of 400mm has the structural characteristics of full bore.
8" 2500LB ball valve is made according to API 6D standard. The valve body is made of F51. It has the structural characteristics of trunnion mounted ball, full bore. It also has the design of anti-fire, anti-static and anti-flying valve stem. In addition, it also meets NACE MR0175 requirements.
2" 1500LB ball valve is made according to API 6D standard. It also complies with the design standard of NACE MR0175. The valve body is made of ASTM-A105. It has the structural characteristics of full flow and trunnion mounted ball. It has RTJ connection mode and gearbox operation mode.
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