2026-09-07
Understanding Eight Major Valve Series: A Guide for Industrial Pipeline Technology Selection
Industrial pipelines are the lifeblood of chemical, thermal, water supply, oil and gas, pharmaceutical and other facilities. Valves, as the core of pipeline control, perform functions such as cutting off, regulating, reversing, reducing pressure, safely releasing pressure, draining water and condensate. Incorrect selection can lead to medium leakage, pressure， soaring energy consumption， equipment damage， and even safety accidents. This article systematically analyzes eight common industrial valves： ball valve， gate valve， globe valve， butterfly valve， check valve， pressure reducing valve， safety valve， and steam trap. It explains the structural characteristics， advantages and disadvantages， applicable conditions， selection points， and pre-filtering matching schemes to provide reference for engineering design， on-site renovation， and equipment operation and maintenance.
