Globe valves regulate flow in a pipeline and are used to control or stop the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe.

Globe valves are so named for their spherical body shape, with the two halves of the body separated by an internal disc.

What is a globe valve used for?

Typical applications of globe valves include:

• water cooling systems
• fuel oil systems where flow must be regulated
• feed water
• chemical feed
• condensate air removal
• extraction and blowdown systems
• boiler vents and mains steam vents, heating vents and turbine seals
• oil lubrication systems for turbines