Valve selection · 3 min read
Gate Valve vs Globe Valve: Which One Does Your Line Need?
Gate and globe valves can look alike from the outside, but they do different jobs. Here is how their internals, pressure drop and typical duties compare.
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Valve selection · 2 min read
Rising Spindle vs Non-Rising Stem Gate Valves
Both stem designs open and close the same wedge, but they differ in headroom, position indication and where the threads sit. Here is how to choose.
Valve selection · 2 min read
Swing, Lift or Wafer? How to Choose a Non-Return (Check) Valve
A non-return valve stops reverse flow automatically. The right type depends on pressure drop, space, orientation and how quickly flow reverses when a pump stops.