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# Most Common Types of Industrial Valves

By [Florinda Byers (@florindab)](https://listium.com/@florindab)

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Published 5 May 2023 · Updated 5 May 2023

Category: automotive & vehicles

Valves are among the key pieces of equipment used in almost every industry. Here are the most popular ones you’d want to familiarize yourself with.

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### 1. [Check Valves Check Valves](https://listium.com/@florindab/85554/most-common-types-of-industrial-valves/0/check-valves-check-valves)

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- Notes: Known for their simple design; check valves are used mainly to prevent backflow by letting liquids flow in only one direction. Among the industries where check valves are often used include manufacturing, waste-water management systems, petrochemical, refining, oilfield production, and viscous fluids.

### 2. [Ball Valves](https://listium.com/@florindab/85554/most-common-types-of-industrial-valves/1/ball-valves)

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- Notes: One of the most cost-effective and low-maintenance valve options, ball valves are most commonly used in the oil and natural gas industry. Ball valves regulate the flow of liquid or gas by allowing the hole to be blocked, opened, or partially closed. To \[learn more\](https://anixusa.com/) about how ball valves work, visit Anix Valve USA.

### 3. [Gate Valves](https://listium.com/@florindab/85554/most-common-types-of-industrial-valves/2/gate-valves)

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- Notes: Designed for isolation purposes, gate valves are affixed to the pipelines to control the flow of fluid. These valves work by lifting a rectangular or circular gate out of the liquid’s path. Suitable for use in high-pressure and temperature conditions, gate valves are commonly seen in homes and commercial centers. They come in various materials, such as cast iron, forged steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel.

### 4. [Globe Valves](https://listium.com/@florindab/85554/most-common-types-of-industrial-valves/3/globe-valves)

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- Notes: Similar to gate valves in mechanism, globe valves throttle the flow of liquids in pipelines by regulating the position of a movable plug or disk relative to the stationary ring seat. Compared to other valves, globe valves do not leak as much.

### 5. [Butterfly Valves](https://listium.com/@florindab/85554/most-common-types-of-industrial-valves/4/butterfly-valves)

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- Notes: Known for being reliable and low-maintenance, butterfly valves are seen in a broad range of applications such as wastewater treatments, chemical and oil industries, fire protection, gas supply, pharmaceuticals, and power generation. Butterfly valves can be configured to work manually, electronically, or pneumatically.