# Globe valve

> Globe and angle valves in steel to BS 1873, API 623 and API 602 with ASME B16.34 ratings, and what to include in a globe valve request so it can be quoted.

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Updated: 2026-10-16

Linear-motion valve with a plug and seat that regulates flow and shuts off tightly, at the cost of higher pressure drop.

**In short:** Linear-motion valve with a plug and seat that regulates flow and shuts off tightly, at the cost of higher pressure drop. JJ Projects sources it to the specification the buyer names. Typical reference, standards: BS 1873 and API 623 (steel), API 602 (compact), ASME B16.34.

## Specification references

- Standards: BS 1873 and API 623 (steel), API 602 (compact), ASME B16.34
- Testing: API 598
- End connections: Flanged, butt-weld, threaded or socket-weld
- Patterns: Globe and angle

> Typical references only. The governing specification is the one on your purchase order or datasheet.

## Typical uses

- Regulating and throttling flow, including bypass lines
- Steam, condensate and hot oil lines where tight shutoff and control are both needed
- Drain, vent and sample connections on process equipment
- Small bore lines in plant utilities

## What to include in a request

A request with these details can be quoted without a round of questions. Send what you have and we will ask for the rest.

1. NPS and pressure class, or the design pressure and temperature
2. Standard: BS 1873 or API 623 for steel globe valves, API 602 for compact valves, or the one your specification names
3. Pattern: globe (straight) or angle
4. Body material and trim, for example carbon steel with 13Cr trim
5. End connections: flanged, butt-weld, threaded or socket-weld
6. Operator and stem arrangement, plus any bellows seal or low-emission packing requirement
7. Service fluid, flow direction and testing, for example API 598, with the documents required

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## Questions

### What is the difference between a globe valve and a gate valve?

A gate valve isolates with minimal pressure drop but is not for throttling. A globe valve has a plug and seat that regulate flow and shut off tightly, at the cost of higher pressure drop. Use gate for isolation and globe where control or tight shutoff matters.

### Does flow direction matter on a globe valve?

Yes. The body is marked with an arrow showing the intended flow direction. Install it as marked, since the direction affects sealing, packing exposure and operating force. The manufacturer's instructions govern.

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## Guides

- [Valve types and standards: API and ASME B16.34](https://jjprojectsok.com/knowledge/valve-types-and-standards): Gate, globe, ball, check, butterfly and needle valves: what each does, which standards apply (API 600, 602, 6D, 608, 594, B16.34) and how to choose.
- [Flange pressure classes: ASME B16.5 and B16.47](https://jjprojectsok.com/knowledge/flange-pressure-classes): How ASME flange classes 150 to 2500 work: B16.5 vs B16.47, pressure-temperature ratings, facings RF, FF and RTJ, flange types and common materials.
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