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What Is the Difference Between a Gate vs Globe Valve?

Gate valve and globe valve both look very similar on the outside however, on the inside they function differently.

The Gate Valve is a multidirectional valve which means the flow can go either way. It houses a vertical ‘gate’ which determines the volume of flow passing through it. They are designed as an on-off function and can be used as an isolation valve, but flow can be restricted and stopped completely by winding the handwheel at different levels. We stock gate valves from ½ inch right up to 3 inch.

The Globe Valve is a directional valve (one direction of flow) and consists of a movable disk-type plug that closes against a horizontal seat to regulate the flow passing through. Due to the horizontal seat configuration, the Globe Valve restricts the fluid flow significantly even when in fully open position in comparison to the Gate Valve. We stock globe valves from ½ inch right up to 2 inch. 

Both valves are made of 316 stainless steel and have an aluminium handwheel. 

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What Is the Difference Between a Gate vs Globe Valve?

Gate valve and globe valve both look very similar on the outside however, on the inside they function differently.

The Gate Valve is a multidirectional valve which means the flow can go either way. It houses a vertical ‘gate’ which determines the volume of flow passing through it. They are designed as an on-off function and can be used as an isolation valve, but flow can be restricted and stopped completely by winding the handwheel at different levels. We stock gate valves from ½ inch right up to 3 inch.

The Globe Valve is a directional valve (one direction of flow) and consists of a movable disk-type plug that closes against a horizontal seat to regulate the flow passing through. Due to the horizontal seat configuration, the Globe Valve restricts the fluid flow significantly even when in fully open position in comparison to the Gate Valve. We stock globe valves from ½ inch right up to 2 inch. 

Both valves are made of 316 stainless steel and have an aluminium handwheel. 

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