Types of Industrial Valves

Are you struggling to choose the right industrial valve for your application?

Unsure whether to go with a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve?

Confused about which valve type suits high-pressure systems or corrosive environments?

This guide breaks down the main types of industrial valves, their functions, and where each one fits best—so you can make confident, cost-effective decisions.

Common Types Of Industrial Valves

1.Gate Valve

Gate valves are primarily used for isolation purposes, offering a straight-through flow with minimal pressure drop when fully open. They operate by lifting a gate out of the path of the fluid, making them ideal for systems that require infrequent operation and full shut-off. Common in water, oil, and gas pipelines.

2.Globe Valve

Known for their excellent throttling capabilities, globe valves regulate flow by moving a disc against the flow path. They provide precise control and are widely used in applications where flow rate needs to be adjusted frequently, such as cooling systems and fuel handling.

3.Ball Valve

Ball valves feature a spherical disc with a hole through the center, allowing for quick shut-off when rotated. They offer tight sealing, low torque operation, and long service life, making them suitable for high-pressure systems and corrosive environments like chemical processing.

4.Butterfly Valve

These valves use a rotating disc to control flow and are favored for their compact design and lightweight structure. Butterfly valves are commonly used in large-diameter pipelines, HVAC systems, and water treatment plants due to their cost-effectiveness and ease of operation.

5.Check Valve

Check valves allow flow in one direction only, automatically preventing backflow that could damage equipment or contaminate systems. They are essential in pump and compressor setups, ensuring system integrity and operational safety.

6.Knife Gate Valve

Designed to handle viscous fluids, slurries, and solid-laden media, knife gate valves use a sharp-edged gate to cut through thick flow. They are widely used in mining, wastewater, and pulp and paper industries where conventional valves may clog.

7.Plug Valve

Plug valves use a cylindrical or tapered plug to control flow and are known for their simple design and quick operation. They are often found in low-pressure applications such as gas distribution and chemical services.

8.Diaphragm Valve

These valves use a flexible diaphragm to isolate the flow path, making them ideal for hygienic and corrosive applications. Common in pharmaceutical, food processing, and chemical industries, they offer leak-proof performance and easy maintenance.

9.Pressure Relief Valve

Critical for safety, pressure relief valves automatically release excess pressure from a system to prevent equipment failure or hazardous conditions. They are mandatory in boilers, pressure vessels, and compressed air systems.

10.Needle Valve

Needle valves provide fine control over flow rates, especially in small-diameter piping and instrumentation setups. Their precision makes them suitable for calibration, sampling, and flow metering in laboratory and industrial environments.

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Taike’s Industrial Valves Categories

In industrial procurement, selecting the right valve supplier is as critical as choosing the right valve type. Taike stands out not just for its product range, but for its engineering precision, global compliance, and ability to meet complex operational needs.

✔International Standards and Export Readiness

Taike manufactures valves in accordance with ANSI, JIS, and DIN standards, ensuring compatibility with international systems and procurement protocols. For example, our ANSI globe valves are widely used in steam and fuel systems across North America and Southeast Asia, meeting strict regulatory benchmarks and facilitating seamless integration into existing infrastructure.

✔Precision Engineering and Reliable Sealing

Each valve is produced with tight machining tolerances and advanced sealing technologies to minimize leakage and extend operational life. Taike’s ball valves, for instance, feature PTFE seats and low-torque actuation, delivering consistent shut-off performance in high-pressure and chemically aggressive environments.

✔Customization for Complex Applications

Taike offers flexible design options to accommodate unique flow conditions, media types, and installation constraints. Our butterfly valves can be customized with flange connections and actuator configurations, making them suitable for HVAC, water treatment, and fire protection systems where space and control requirements vary.

✔Corrosion Resistance and Material Selection

Material choices are tailored to application needs, including cast iron, stainless steel, and specialty alloys for corrosive or high-temperature media. Plug valves made from corrosion-resistant alloys are commonly deployed in low-pressure gas distribution networks, especially in coastal or chemical processing zones.

✔Flow Control Efficiency and System Optimization

Taike valves are designed for smooth operation, minimal pressure drop, and accurate flow regulation, helping reduce energy consumption and system wear. Globe valves with streamlined flow paths are frequently used in cooling systems and process lines where throttling precision is essential.

Taike’s Industrial Valves Material Grades

Material selection plays a critical role in the performance, durability, and compliance of industrial valves. At Taike, each valve is manufactured with carefully chosen materials that align with international standards such as ANSI, JIS, DIN, and GB/T. This ensures long-term reliability across diverse operating conditions—from corrosive media to high-pressure systems.

1.Material Composition Overview

Taike’s valve bodies and components are crafted from a range of industrial-grade materials, including:

➤Nodular Cast Iron (Ductile Iron) Used in gate valves and butterfly valves for its strength and reduced weight. Taike’s ductile iron valves are up to 30% lighter than traditional cast iron models, improving installation efficiency and reducing structural load.

➤Stainless Steel (SS304, SS316) Commonly applied in ball valves and threaded valve designs. Stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance, making it ideal for chemical processing, seawater systems, and food-grade applications.

➤Plastic (PVC, CPVC, UPVC) Featured in Taike’s electric plastic butterfly valves, these materials are lightweight, non-toxic, and highly resistant to corrosive media. Suitable for water purification, sewage, and saltwater pipelines, with temperature resistance ranging from -14°C to 120°C and pressure ratings up to 1.2 MPa.

➤Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel Selected for high-pressure and high-temperature applications, especially in globe and gate valves used in steam, oil, and gas systems. These materials meet ANSI and DIN mechanical strength requirements.

2.Material Grade Standards

Taike adheres to internationally recognized material grade specifications, including:

➤GB/T 12234 and DIN 3352 for gate valve body composition and flange dimensions

➤ANSI B16.34 for pressure-temperature ratings and material integrity

➤JIS B2312 for valve construction in Japanese-standard systems

Each valve undergoes rigorous testing to ensure compliance with these standards, including hydrostatic pressure tests, chemical composition analysis, and dimensional verification.

Industrial Valves Application

Taike’s industrial valves are widely applied across oil and gas, water treatment, HVAC, chemical processing, and power generation sectors. In petrochemical plants, our stainless steel ball valves ensure corrosion resistance and tight shut-off under aggressive media. Municipal water systems rely on Taike’s electric plastic butterfly valves for their lightweight design and chemical durability, with pressure ratings up to 1.2 MPa. In HVAC projects, compact butterfly valves support efficient flow control in commercial buildings. For steam and fuel systems, our ANSI globe valves deliver precise regulation and long-term reliability. Each product is engineered to meet international standards and tailored to real-world operating conditions, making Taike a trusted supplier for industrial buyers worldwide.

Conclusion

Taike delivers certified, precision-engineered industrial valves for demanding applications worldwide. Contact us now for a customized quote and discover how our valves can elevate your operations.