What is a Globe Valve?
A Globe Valve is a multi-turn valve used to control the flow of fluid through a piping system and offers some throttling capabilities.
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A Globe Valve is a multi-turn valve used to control the flow of fluid through a piping system and offers some throttling capabilities.
Read MoreA gate valve is a multi-turn valve used to control the flow of fluid through a piping system.
Read MoreCommon types of valves include Gate, Globe, Swing Check, Ball Check, Piston Check, Ball Valve, Butterfly Valve, and Plug Valve. No matter how big or small, control of flow through pipes is handled with a valve.
A valve is a piping system component designed to open, close, and limit the flow of material through the piping system.
Yes. The gasket option available in our bolt pack is a Non-asbestos sheet ring gasket.
Our bolt packs include ASTM A307 cap screws with an ASTM A194 Grade 2H nut.
A spiral wound gasket is a composite gasket. Spiral wound gaskets must have interior and exterior containment and over-crush protection.
Read MoreCommon types of gaskets include flanges categorized into three primary groups: Non-Metallic / Soft Gaskets, Metallic / Hard Gaskets, Semi-Metallic / Composite Gaskets. Each has a specific intended application.
Read MoreA gasket is used to form a seal between two flange faces. The seal is formed with the compressive force from the bolting.
The difference between a close nipple and a shoulder nipple can be seen in the length, gap, and thread.
Read MoreBlack pipe is a descriptive term stemming from a dark layer of iron oxide on products that occurs during manufacturing. Unlike rust, this black iron oxide layer is formed at high temperatures and provides minimal protection against corrosion.
A Pipe Schedule is an industry terminology used to describe a pipe’s wall thickness.
The most common end connections are Butt Weld (BW), Socket Weld (SW), Threaded (NPT), or Slip-On (SO).
A pipe fitting is any product used to connect piping systems. Common fittings in everyday use are threaded, welded, soldered, bolted (flanged), or function with compression.
Read MoreYes. The following is a partial list of design specifications with their pressure classes.
Read MoreA pressure class is a designation given to a group of similarly designed components that have the same pressure rating.
Read MoreYes. The following is a partial list of the more common flange specifications and what they cover.
Read MoreThere are many types of flanges, and the best way to tell them from one another is the method of attachment to the piping system. Here is a partial list of common flange types.
Read MoreCommon types of flange faces include Raised Face, Flat Face, and Ring Type Joint.
Read MoreA flange is a protruding rim or ridge on a component. In the piping system, a flanged connection forms a seal between two mating surfaces and is typically secured by bolting.
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