Gate Valves vs. Ball Valves: How to Pick the Right On/Off Valve for Your Application
Both gate valves and ball valves are on/off valves that are available in various sizes and materials, as well as different temperature and pressure ratings.
Both gate valves and ball valves are on/off valves that are available in various sizes and materials, as well as different temperature and pressure ratings.
When selecting a valve, you’ll need to know what pipe size is needed for the piping in your application. Pipes are sized according to two measurement designations: DN and NPS.
Whether you’re designing a piping system on an industrial scale or making repairs to residential plumbing, you’ll need to know what kinds of valves your system requires.
Like many industrial and commercial systems, valves and piping systems need to adhere to certain standards to remain effective, safe and compliant.
Our team can tell you the exact parts you need based on the application.
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