Gate and Globe Valves

A gate valve has a moving gate in it whereas a globe valve has a moving plug; it is called a globe valve largely because its body shape tends towards the spherical.

Both types are made with rising and non-rising stems, depending largely on line size. It is more common for 1/2" valves to have a non-rising stem.

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