About Globe Valves
Globe Valves are components in pressure, fluid, and steam systems that make up a small part of the whole system, but can be a source of inefficiency if not properly insulated. Although traditionally globe valves featured an unmistakable spherical shape, modern globe valves still carry the same name even though they can have little to no globe-like appearance. The only major exception to this is in plumbing, where globe valves are commonly referred to as “stop valves”. Globe valves operate by driving a plug into an internal gap, operated by an actuator (typically, a handwheel) above the main body. When turned, the handwheel either raises or lowers the plug, which allows or restricts movement of steam, water, gas or other materials.
Insulating Globe Valves
Because of their odd shape and the need to both have access to and make use of the valve, globe valves can not be insulated with stay-place-insulation and are often left completely uninsulated, though their counterpart components might be. This can cause chilled lines to sweat in heated conditions or expand and contract outside normal operational constraints. This can stress the valve and lead to problems down the road. For hot lines, globe valves are often a significant point of heat loss. Removable insulation on globe valve, therefore, can be very beneficial.
Globe Valve Insulation
globe valve insulation jackets will enable you to not only improve safety and extend valve and system lifespans, but also gain economic value with a more efficient system that wastes less energy.
