Different Types of Control Valves – Applications and Advantages

Industrial valves are devices that are used to control slurries, liquids, and gases. The flow of gases or liquids can be regulated using valves. These are being used in several areas to control the temperature, pressure, flow, or different levels of any liquid. They work by opening or closing either partially or fully when signals are received from the regulators. Owing to this quality, a float or globe valve is increasingly being used in manufacturing as well as in the oil & gas industries. Apart from this, a float valve can also be used at homes to control the water flow.

Different types of valves –

•         Globe Valve

Globe Valve is one of the most popular types of valves used in various applications. It is used for controlling the flow in a pipeline which can be further regulated by the position of a movable disk. The key advantage of a globe valve is, it does not leak as compared to the other valves.

Here are some of the major advantages of using a globe valve –

•         It has a good regulating power
•         The closing-opening time is shorter
•          It can be used as a stop-check valve
•          It contains a positive shut-off

Key applications –

·         Globe valve is used primarily for regulating purposes. In addition to this, it is considered the best flow control valve for high-temperature applications.            

• Float Valve

The float valve is used to control the flow of substances from one opening to the next. This valve works by enabling the hole to be opened, blocked or opened partially to control the flow of liquid/gas. It is available in an array of various materials to ensure compatibility with the liquid in the storage tank.

Here are some of the major advantages of using a float valve –

•         It contains a compact design that requires less maintenance and zero lubrication
•          It is economical among all of the valves
•          It provides a leak-proof facility
•         It has quick turn on-off operation
•          It comes with a multi-way design flexibility

Key applications

•         The float valve is used to control the flow and pressure of corrosive slurries, fluids, liquid, and gases.
•          It is used in the natural gas and oil industry, manufacturing sectors, residential uses, and even chemical storage. 

The above-mentioned valves are easy-to-maintain, user-friendly, small in size, and low in weight. Also, these valves can be bought at economical price rates from global manufacturers.