Globe Valve

What Are Globe Valves?

Globe valves are linear-motion industrial valves designed primarily for flow regulation and shut-off service. The name derives from their spherical body shape, which houses a movable disc or plug that seats against a stationary ring to control fluid passage. Unlike gate valves, which are used fully open or fully closed, globe valves are well suited for throttling applications where precise flow control is required.

Available through the Honiks sourcing network, globe valves are supplied in both standard and bellow seal configurations. Standard globe valves provide reliable service for general industrial applications, while bellow seal globe valves incorporate a multi-ply metallic bellow assembly to eliminate stem leakage — a key advantage for steam, thermal oil, and hazardous media service where environmental and safety requirements demand zero external emissions.

Globe valves sourced by Honiks cover sizes from DN15 to DN400 in EN/DIN standards and from 1/2 inch to 16 inch in ANSI standards, with pressure ratings up to PN40 for EN/DIN products and Class 1500 for ANSI products. Forged globe valves for compact high-pressure small-bore service are also available through our supplier network.

Bellow Seal vs Standard Globe Valves

Standard globe valves rely on compression packing around the stem to prevent leakage. They are cost-effective and widely used for general industrial applications where occasional gland adjustment is acceptable.

Bellow seal globe valves replace the primary stem seal with a welded multi-ply metallic bellow, creating a dynamic yet leak-tight barrier. A secondary packing ring serves as an emergency backup. This design is preferred for steam systems, thermal oil circuits, chemical processing lines with hazardous media, and vacuum service where atmospheric ingress must be prevented.

EN/DIN and ANSI Globe Valves

Honiks can source globe valves to both European and American standards:

EN/DIN globe valves: DN15-DN400, PN16-PN40. Manufactured to EN12516-1, EN1092-1 and EN558-1. Flanged or butt-welded connections are standard.
ANSI globe valves: 1/2 inch-16 inch, Class 150-Class 1500. Manufactured to ANSI B16.5, ANSI B16.25 and ANSI B16.10. Available in flanged, butt-welded, socket welded and NPT threaded connections.
Forged globe valves: Compact forged steel bodies for high-pressure small-bore service (DN15-DN50 / 1/2 inch-2 inch typical) with pressure ratings up to PN160 in EN/DIN or Class 1500 in ANSI.

Materials and Service Conditions

Typical material options available through the Honiks network include carbon steel (A216 WCB), alloy steel (A217 WC6 for elevated temperature) and stainless steel (A351 CF8M for corrosive service). Seat and disc materials — 13Cr, Stellite, or other hard-facing alloys — are selected based on the service medium and operating conditions. Working temperature and pressure ratings are material-dependent and should be selected according to the applicable P-T rating table.

Why Source Globe Valves Through Honiks?

Honiks Valve operates as a China-based factory-backed industrial valve supplier working with qualified partner factories. We work with a qualified network of partner factories to match your specifications — size, pressure rating, material grade, and connection type — to the right production capability. Our service includes supplier coordination, documentation support, quality inspection coordination and export logistics for valve products shipped worldwide.