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01-Oct-2026

Plug valves and gate valves are both quarter-century-old shutoff designs, and both still dominate specific corners of industrial piping. The plug valve vs gate valve question comes up often because

30-Sep-2026

Choosing between a butterfly valve and a gate valve is not simply a matter of comparing price or valve size. The correct choice depends on the pipe diameter, pressure and temperature, fluid, requir

25-Sep-2026

Choose a ball valve for clean media, frequent cycling, and lower automation cost. Choose a plug valve for slurries, abrasive media, or lines where a trapp

23-Sep-2026

Pick a ball valve for fast, tight shutoff, and a globe valve for precise flow control. Read on for the full ball valve vs globe valve comparison. A ba

23-Sep-2026

pick a gate valve for on/off shutoff, and a globe valve for flow control. Read on for the full globe valve vs gate valve comparison. A globe valve and a gate valve look similar on a pipelin

21-Sep-2026

A check valve is a valve that allows fluid to move in one direction and stops it from flowing back. It works automatically, so there is no handwheel, actuator, or operator needed t