Different between gate valve and globe valve
Introduction Understanding the difference between gate valve and globe valve is essential when designing or maintaining industrial piping systems. Although both valves are widely used for controlling fluid flow, their internal structures, flow characteristics, and typical applications differ significantly. At Vcore Valve, engineers often encounter situations where the wrong valve type has been installed, leading […]
Why Ball Valves are the Best Choice for Gases
Learn why ball valves are widely used for natural gas, industrial gas, biogas, and other pressurized gas systems. The guide explains their quarter-turn operation, tight shutoff, low flow resistance, pressure capability, material options, and key selection factors for reducing leakage and maintaining safe, reliable gas isolation.
V-Port Ball Valve: Advantages, Limits & Applications
Learn how V-port ball valves provide better modulating control than standard on/off ball valves by using a V-shaped or segmented ball opening to create a more predictable flow characteristic. The guide explains key advantages, limitations, V-angle selection, actuator torque requirements, seat wear risks, cavitation and noise considerations, and when a dedicated globe control valve may still be required for precise or severe control service.
Balancing Valve Selection Guide: Static, Dynamic and Differential Pressure Valves
Learn how balancing valves are used to regulate and verify flow distribution in HVAC, hydronic heating and cooling, branch circuits, risers, terminal units, and selected industrial piping systems. The guide explains static balancing valves, dynamic balancing valves, differential pressure control valves, test points, commissioning procedures, flow measurement, system troubleshooting, pump energy considerations, and key selection factors for stable and efficient water distribution.