What are the types of Industrial Valves

Valve is the control component in the fluid delivery system, with shut-off, regulation, diversion, backflow prevention, pressure control, shunt or overflow pressure relief functions.

Valves are essential components in a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water treatment.

Valves can be in a variety of shapes, sizes, and configurations to match different applications (on/off, control), fluids (liquid, gas, powder, etc.) materials (combustible, toxic, corrosive, etc.), and pressures and temperatures.

Valve types that are commonly used include:

Gate valves: These valves have a sliding gate that moves up and down to control the flow of fluid through the valve.

Check valves: Also known as a non-return valve, is a type of valve that allows the flow of fluid or gas in one direction only. It is designed to prevent backflow, which is the unwanted reversal of flow in a piping system.

Ball valves: These valves have a rotating ball with a hole in the middle that can be turned to open or close the flow of fluid through the valve.

Butterfly valves: These valves have a disc that rotates on a shaft to control the flow of fluid through the valve.

Globe valve, diaphragm valve, piston valve, plug valve, strainers, and so on.

Let’s know more details about them.

Ball Valve

How Does a Ball Valve Work?

Ball valves are quarter-turn on/off valves. A rotating ball in the center of the valve controls the flow of working service. The rotating ball is known as a rotary ball, and it is designed with a hole (a bore) in the center. It is controled by a stem, which is on the top of the ball rotates the ball to open or close the valve. The stem can be turned using manual levers, gears or actuators.