Valvesonly are leading Plug Valve Manufacturers in USA. It is a type of industrial valve designed to control the flow of fluids in a pipeline. It consists of a cylindrical or tapered plug with a through-hole, known as the port that can be rotated within the valve body to either allow or block the flow of the fluid. Plug valves are commonly used in various industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, water treatment, and power generation due to their simple design and reliable performance.

How Plug valves work?

When the valve is open the plug aligns with the ports in the valve body, allowing the fluid to flow through the valve with minimal obstruction. The movement of the plug is controlled by the stem, which is controlled by the actuator. To stop the flow, the plug is rotated to a position where it blocks the ports completely, preventing the passage of fluid, this can be done by turing the stem which is connected to the plug, can also be positioned partially open or closed to regulate the flow of fluid.

How does a Plug Valve look like?

The valve features include a cylindrical or tapered body with inlet and outlet ports, a stem extending from the top, and an actuator (manual lever, gear, or motor) attached to the stem. The material depends on the type of fluid and the environmental conditions in which the valve will operate, with options ranging from carbon steel to stainless steel and other alloys. 

Parts:

• Body
• Plug
• Ports
• Stem
• Actuator
• Bonnet
• Packing
• Gland
• Backseat
• Body Bolts and Nuts

Plug Valve and Ball Valve Difference:

• A plug valve uses a cylindrical or tapered plug with one or more passages to regulate the flow of fluid. The plug is rotated within the valve body to either allow or block the flow, depending on the desired position. Plug valves are known for their simple design, minimal leakage, and ability to handle high-pressure applications. Plug valves are often preferred for applications requiring quick operation or throttling due to their reliable sealing.
• Ball valve has a spherical closure part which is the ball with a hole through its center. When the valve is open, the ball's hole aligns with the flow path, allowing fluid to pass through. Rotating the ball by 90 degrees closes the valve, blocking the flow, offering quick and reliable shut-off, minimal pressure drop, and high flow rates. They are less prone to leakage compared to plug valves and are often used in applications where tight shut-off is critical.

As Plug Valve Manufacturers in USA, our valves offer these advantages:

Plug valves have a relatively simple design, consisting of few components, which makes them easy to manufacture, install, and maintain. Their simplicity contributes to their reliability and longevity.

• They provide quick opening and closing of the valve, suitable for industries where quick operation is required.
• They have simple design and few moving parts which need low maintenance and serve long service life.
• They effectively handle a wide range of fluids, including corrosive and abrasive materials.
• These valves provide excellent sealing capacity and prevent leakage, used in a wide range of applications where leakage prevention is critical.
• They withstand to high pressure and temperature effectively

Types of plug valve:

• Lubricated Plug Valve
• Non-lubricated Plug Valve
• Jacketed Plug Valve
• Twin Seal Plug valve
• Lift Plug valve
• Orbit Plug valve
• Eccentric Plug valve

Industries:

• Oil and Gas
• Petrochemical
• Chemical
• Water Treatment
• Power Generation
• Pulp and Paper
• Mining
• Marine
• Aerospace
• Textile
• Municipal Water and Wastewater
• Construction
• Automotive
• Environmental Engineering
• Fire Protection Systems

Description:

• Body material: Cast Carbon steel (WCC, WCB, WC6), Stainless Steel [SS316, SS304, SS316L, SS904L, CF8, CF8M, F31L, F91], Duplex Steel and Super duplex Steel (F51, F53, F55), Cast iron, Ductile Iron.
• Class: 150-2500; PN 10 – PN 450
• Size: 1/2”- 48”.
• Operations: Lever, electric actuated, pneumatic actuated, gear
• Ends: Flanged, butt weld, socket weld, threaded

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