Industrial Globe Valve
OS&Y · Angle · Y-pattern · DN15–DN300 · PN16/PN40
Reguvale's industrial globe valves provide precise flow throttling and reliable shutoff for steam, chemical and general process service. The range includes OS&Y globe valves, angle globe valves and Y-pattern (Y-type) globe valves for low-pressure-drop throttling.
Body materials include WCB carbon steel and stainless steel SS304 / SS316, with renewable Stellite-faced seats for longer service life and easy field maintenance. Globe valves are the right choice when you need accurate modulation rather than simple on/off isolation — ideal for steam regulation, dosing and corrosive duty where tight shutoff matters.
Each valve is hydrostatically tested, with material certificates and third-party inspection available on request.
Key Features
Precise Throttling
Contoured plug and seat give accurate flow control and stable modulation for steam and process lines.
Renewable Seat
Stellite-faced, renewable seat and disc allow field refurbishment without replacing the whole valve.
Y-pattern Low Drop
Y-type body reduces pressure loss versus standard globe, better for continuous throttling.
OS&Y & Angle
Outside-screw-and-yoke for clear open/close indication; angle pattern for pipeline turns.
Steam & Chemical
Carbon and stainless bodies handle saturated steam, hot oil and corrosive media.
Tested & Certified
Hydrostatic shell and seat tests, mill certificates (EN 10204) and inspection available.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Material | WCB Carbon Steel / SS304 / SS316 / SS316L |
| Trim | SS304 / SS316, Stellite-faced plug & seat |
| Design Type | OS&Y, Angle, Y-pattern (Y-type) |
| Size Range | DN15 – DN300 (1/2" – 12") |
| Pressure Rating | PN16 / PN40 (ANSI 150 lb / 300 lb on request) |
| End Connection | Flanged (ASME B16.5 / EN 1092) / Screwed (NPT / BSP) |
| Seat | Renewable, metal-to-metal or soft-faced |
| Temperature | PTFE packing: -29→+200°C | Metal seat: up to +425°C |
| Leakage Class | Metal seated: ANSI Class IV; Soft seated: ANSI Class VI |
| Standards | Design reference: BS 1873 / ASME B16.34 — no API monogram or third-party product certification held |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015 · SGS-CSTC factory audit report (on request) · EN 10204 3.1 mill certificate per batch |
Globe Valve: Body Pattern and Disc Type
A globe valve earns its higher pressure drop by being the one valve that throttles well and still seals tight. Which pattern and disc you choose follows from the duty.
| Body pattern | Where it is the right answer |
|---|---|
| Straight-through (T-pattern) | The default. Flow enters below the disc and leaves through the side port. Highest pressure drop of the three. |
| Angle pattern | The inlet and outlet are at 90°: the valve replaces an elbow, saves a fitting and one weld, and drains better because the seat sits above the flow path. Common on steam headers and tank outlets. |
| Y-pattern (oblique) | The seat sits at an angle so the flow path is straighter — roughly half the pressure drop of a T-pattern for the same size. Chosen where a straight-through globe valve would cost too much pump head. |
| Disc / trim | Chosen when |
|---|---|
| Plug disc (conical) | General throttling and frequent operation, steam and water. The usual choice when the valve will actually be used to regulate. |
| Composition disc (soft-faced) | Tight shutoff on water, air and steam at moderate temperature. The soft insert gives drop-tight closure that metal-to-metal cannot guarantee. |
| Needle / V-port | Small flows with fine adjustment — sampling, dosing and instrumentation lines. |
| Metal-to-metal | High temperature, steam and abrasive duty. Durable, but expect a small leakage rate rather than zero. |
One honest limit: globe valves cost pressure drop, and the cost grows with size. Above roughly DN200, a throttling duty is usually better served by a butterfly valve for coarse regulation or a cage-guided control valve for real loop control. If the line only needs isolation, a gate valve or a ball valve is cheaper and drops far less pressure.
Tell us the medium, the temperature, the required Cv (use the Cv / Kv calculator) and whether the valve is for isolation or regulation and we will confirm the pattern, the disc and the actuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What globe valve types does Reguvale supply?
We supply OS&Y globe valves, angle globe valves and Y-pattern (Y-type) globe valves in WCB carbon steel and stainless steel SS304/SS316, with renewable Stellite-faced seats.
Common questions about industrial globe valves answered by our engineering team.
What sizes and pressure ratings are available?
Our globe valves cover DN15 to DN300 with pressure ratings PN16 and PN40, and ANSI Class 150 / 300 flange drilling on request.
When should I choose a globe valve over a gate or ball valve?
Choose a globe valve when you need precise flow throttling or frequent modulation rather than simple on/off isolation. Its seat design gives better control and tighter shutoff on steam and corrosive service, at the cost of higher pressure drop.
What standards do your globe valves meet?
Globe valves are built to BS 1873 / ASME B16.34 / API 600 practice, with flanged ends to ASME B16.5 or EN 1092 and renewable seats for field maintenance.
Applications & Use Cases
Steam Systems
Accurate steam throttling and isolation in plants, hospitals and district heating.
Chemical & Petrochemical
Stainless globe valves for corrosive media with full material traceability.
Water & Dosing
Metered dosing and sampling lines where precise flow setting is required.
Power Generation
Feedwater and auxiliary steam regulation in thermal and industrial boilers.
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