Globe valves are generally used for throttling operations. Operation of the valve is via a hand wheel or other manual or automatic operator. By turning the hand wheel, the stem rises, taking the plug further away from the seat, thus allowing larger flow aperture, for the process medium to pass through. The seat to seal interface is normally created by a “plug” on the end of the stem forcing onto a screwed insert (or machined surface directly on the internal of the valve body). Energisation is by mechanical force applied through the hand wheel down through the screwed stem. Globe valves can come in a number of configurations including straight, angled or oblique pattern. The design configuration affects the turbulence within the flow of the process and this is why these different configurations exists.
Specifications
General design criteria
Standard pressure class ratings / end connections
Common materials of construction
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Material specifications
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Standard carbon steel
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ASTM A105A216 WCB WCC
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Low temperature carbon steel
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ASTM LF2 A352 LCC LCB
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Stainless steel
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ASTM A182 F316 ASTM A182 F316L ASTM A182 F304 ASTM A182 F304L ASTM A182 F321 ASTM A182 F347 ASTM A351 CF8M ASTM A351 CF3M
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Specials
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F44 SMO F51 Duplex Super Duplex Monel Hastelloy TitaniumInconel Bronze Alu. Bronze
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Other
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Actuated
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