Stainless Steel Flanged Globe Valve | Chuanglan Valve

A flanged globe valve is a linear motion valve designed for throttling and regulating flow. Its disc and seat are perpendicular to the pipeline axis, providing better control accuracy and tighter shut-off than gate valves — ideal for steam, oil and high-pressure applications.

Chuanglan manufactures straight pattern and Y-type flanged globe valves in CF8M (316) and CF8 (304) stainless steel as standard range. WCB cast carbon steel is available for oil/gas and high-temperature steam service. Sizes DN15–DN200 (1/2″–8″), flanged ends per DIN EN 1092-1 PN16 / ANSI B16.5 Class 150 / JIS 10K. For on/off isolation, compare our rising stem gate valve; for quarter-turn shutoff, see our flanged ball valve.

The main advantage of a globe valve over a gate valve is superior throttling capability. Unlike gate valves which are designed for fully open or fully closed service, globe valves can regulate flow at any intermediate position with stable, repeatable performance. The Y-type pattern reduces pressure drop and is preferred for viscous fluids and slurry, while the straight pattern is more compact and economical for general service. We directly serve EPC contractors and valve distributors in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam) and the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait).

When selecting a flanged globe valve, consider: size (DN15–DN200), pressure rating (PN16 / ANSI 150# / PN40 / ANSI 300#), body pattern (straight for general service, Y-type for low pressure drop, angle type for elbow installation), body material (WCB for oil/gas, CF8 for general chemical, CF8M for corrosive service), trim material (Stellite for high-temperature/abrasive, SS13Cr for general, PTFE for corrosive), and options (gear operator for large sizes, electric/pneumatic actuator for automation, bellows seal for toxic/hazardous service). In pump discharge and condenser bypass, pair with a swing check valve; protect the valve body from pipe debris with a Y-strainer.

Globe vs Gate vs Ball Valve — Which One to Choose?

Feature	Globe Valve	Gate Valve	Ball Valve
Best for	Throttling / regulation / tight shutoff	Full open / full closed isolation	Quick quarter-turn shutoff
Throttling OK?	Yes (designed for it)	No (seat erosion)	Limited (low velocity only)
Flow direction	Unidirectional (flow up through disc)	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Pressure drop	High	Very low (full bore)	Low (full bore)
Operation	Many turns (slow, precise)	Many turns (slow)	90° quarter turn (fast)
Seat life under throttling	Long (Stellite trim)	Short (wire-drawing)	Short (cavitation)
Typical size	DN15–DN300	DN15–DN1200+	DN8–DN300
Our product	Flanged Globe Valve	Flanged Gate Valve	Flanged Ball Valve

Technical Specifications

Design Standard	API 623 / BS 1873 / EN 13709
End Connection	Flanged ends per DIN EN 1092-1 PN16 / ANSI B16.5 Class 150 / JIS 10K
Pressure Rating	PN16 / ANSI 150# (PN40 / ANSI 300# on request)
Sizes Available	DN15 – DN200 (1/2″ – 8″)
Body Pattern	Straight pattern / Y-type / Angle type
Body Material	CF8M (316) / CF8 (304) — standard; WCB carbon steel for steam/oil
Trim	Stellite / SS13Cr / PTFE
Bonnet	Bolted / Pressure seal / Bellows seal option
Temperature Range	-29°C ~ +425°C (WCB) / -10°C ~ +200°C (CF8M)
Testing	100% shell & seat pressure test per API 598
Material Certificates	EN 10204 3.1 MTC (material test reports) on request
Options	Gear operator, electric / pneumatic actuator with positioner, bellows seal

Material Standards

Part	Carbon Steel (WCB)	Stainless 304 (CF8)	Stainless 316 (CF8M)
Body / Bonnet	ASTM A216 WCB	ASTM A351 CF8	ASTM A351 CF8M
Disc / Seat	Stellite / SS13Cr	SS304 + Stellite	SS316 + Stellite
Stem	SS410 / SS630	SS304	SS316
Gasket	Graphite spiral wound	PTFE / Graphite	PTFE / Graphite

Dimension Table — DIN EN 1092-1 PN16 (mm)

Face-to-face per BS 1873 / EN 558 Series 1 (long pattern for globe valves). D = flange OD, K = bolt circle, d = raised face, c = flange thickness, n-ΦL = bolt holes. H (open height) and Do (handwheel) are reference values.

DN	L (Face-to-Face)	D (Flange OD)	K (Bolt Circle)	d (Raised Face)	c (Thickness)	n-ΦL (Bolts)	H (Open)	Do (Handwheel)
15	130	95	65	45	14	4-Φ14	190	100
20	150	105	75	58	14	4-Φ14	200	120
25	160	115	85	68	14	4-Φ14	225	140
32	180	140	100	78	14	4-Φ18	235	160
40	200	150	110	88	15	4-Φ18	265	200
50	230	165	125	102	16	4-Φ18	280	220
65	290	185	145	122	16	4-Φ18	350	240
80	310	200	160	138	18	8-Φ18	360	280
100	350	220	180	158	19	8-Φ18	410	320
125	400	250	210	188	20	8-Φ18	450	350
150	480	285	240	212	22	8-Φ22	480	400
200	600	340	295	268	24	12-Φ22	600	450

* Y-type and angle pattern dimensions differ from straight pattern — contact us for exact drawings. ANSI Class 150 / JIS 10K drilled flanges available on request.

Applications

Power Plants: Boilers, steam systems, turbine bypass, condensate return.
Oil & Gas: Refineries, pipelines, fuel systems, gathering stations.
Water Treatment: Cooling water, wastewater, irrigation, chemical dosing.
Chemical: Corrosive fluid, acid & alkali, pharmaceutical processing.

Quality Control

1. Raw material inspection (spectrometer test for chemical composition)
2. CNC machining & dimensional inspection
3. Shell pressure test (1.5× PN rating, 60 seconds hold)
4. Seat pressure test (1.1× PN rating, bubble-tight acceptance per API 598)
5. Final visual inspection, torque test & packing

FAQ

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

Gate valves are for fully open or fully closed on/off service — very low pressure drop, but poor throttling. Globe valves are designed for throttling and regulating flow at any position, with tighter shut-off and better control accuracy, but higher pressure drop. Use globe for regulation, gate for isolation.

Straight pattern or Y-type globe valve — which one should I choose?

Straight pattern is more compact, lower cost, standard for water, steam and oil. Y-type (oblique) has a 45° angled flow path, reducing pressure drop up to 30% and minimizing seat erosion — preferred for viscous fluids, slurry, pulp and high-velocity applications.

Can a globe valve be used for steam service?

Yes — globe valves are the standard choice for steam lines. With graphite gaskets, Stellite trim and pressure-seal bonnets, they handle saturated steam up to 425°C (WCB). Gate valves are not recommended for throttling steam.

What is a bellows-seal globe valve and when is it required?

Bellows-seal valves replace stem packing with a welded metal bellows, eliminating stem leakage entirely. They are mandatory for toxic, flammable, radioactive or ultra-pure media (chemical, nuclear, semiconductor) where even trace emissions are unacceptable.

Can you automate this valve with a pneumatic or electric actuator?

Yes. We offer pneumatic diaphragm / piston actuators and electric actuators with positioners (4-20mA) for modulating control. The standard handwheel remains as manual override for emergency operation. See our actuated ball valve for quarter-turn automation.

Does flow direction matter on a globe valve?

Yes. Globe valves are unidirectional — flow must enter under the disc (bottom-to-top) for proper sealing and control. The body has a flow arrow. Installing backwards causes seat erosion, noise and poor control range.

What is the MOQ and delivery time for flanged globe valves?

MOQ starts at 1 piece. Standard sizes (DN15–DN50) in WCB are usually in stock. Larger sizes (DN65+), CF8M or special trims take 15–30 days depending on quantity.

What is the warranty period for your valves?

We provide a 12-month warranty after shipment for material and manufacturing defects. This covers casting defects, seal leakage and material non-conformance. Damage from misuse, improper installation or corrosion beyond specified limits is not covered.

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