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Valve-Selection

Guides and explanations related to valve-selection.

Technical illustration of an industrial isolation valve in a pipeline
Valves

Ball Valve vs Gate Valve

Compare ball and gate valves for isolation, pressure drop, speed, throttling, sealing, maintenance and installation space.

Industrial flow-control valve drawn against a neutral technical background
Valves

How to Choose an Industrial Valve

Select an industrial valve by function, fluid, pressure, temperature, materials, actuation and maintainability.

Quarter-turn industrial valve and pipe flanges shown as a technical graphic
Valves

Butterfly Valve vs Ball Valve

Compare butterfly and ball valves for bore size, shutoff, torque, weight, pressure drop and automated service.