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Valve Comparison Matrix
Select up to 3 valve configurations to run side-by-side engineering comparisons.
Parameter
Wedge Gate ValveCategory: Linear
Standard Globe ValveCategory: Linear
Floating Ball ValveCategory: Rotary
Cost Basis
Medium
High
Low
Pressure Drop
Minimal
High
Minimal
Maintenance Demand
Moderate
High
Low
Flow Characteristic
On-Off Isolation Only
Linear & Throttling Regulating
Quick On-Off Isolation
Leakage Performance
Metal-to-Metal (API 598)
Class IV / V Tight
Zero Leakage (Class VI Soft Seat)
Operating Speed
Slow (Multi-turn)
Moderate (Multi-turn)
Fast (90° Quarter-turn)
Relative Weight
Heavy
Heavy
Light
Ideal Service
Full-flow trunk pipelines and isolated steam loops
Boiler feedwater control and pressure reduction bypass
Manifold chemical systems and general water utility loops