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Difference Between Ball Valve and Globe Valve

Jul. 05, 2021

Ball Valve and Globe Valve are both common industrial valves that can control the flow of fluids.However, there are great differences between the two in terms of structure, opening and closing methods, performance characteristics, application scenarios, etc. If the wrong valve is selected, it may cause inconvenience in use.


Ball Valves

Ball valves are valued for their long life and excellent performance even after years of use. Inside a ball valve, the ball is usually drilled from one end to the other and is usually made of brass, chrome brass or stainless steel. A lever is attached to the top of the ball, which has a range of motion of only a quarter turn. By moving the lever parallel to the pipe, the opening of the ball is aligned with the flow of water. By moving it perpendicular to the pipe, the solid part of the sphere stops the flow. You can control the flow by moving the lever between 0° and 90°. However, a partially open ball valve leaves silicone or PTFE seats at the ends of the ball and is prone to deformation from uneven pressure.

Stainless Steel Ball Valves

Stainless Steel Ball Valves

Globe Valve

A stop valve is a valve used in a pipeline system, mainly used to control the flow or shut off of a fluid. Its structure is generally composed of a valve body, a valve cover, a valve seat, a valve disc, a valve stem, etc. During operation, the valve disc is driven up and down by rotating the valve stem, thereby adjusting or completely cutting off the flow of the fluid in the pipeline. Stop valves are often used in situations where precise flow control is required, and can effectively prevent the reverse flow of the fluid. It has good sealing properties and is suitable for high-pressure or high-temperature pipeline systems. Common stop valve materials include cast steel, stainless steel, etc., and are widely used in fluid control in industries such as petroleum, chemical, electric power, and metallurgy.


Difference Between Ball Valve and Globe Valve

Gate Valve


Structural Differences


Ball ValveGlobe Valve
Opening and closing structureThe ball has a through hole, and the switch can be rotated 90°.The disc moves up and down, relying on the screw to rotate.
Operation modeQuick opening and closing (1/4 turn is enough)Slow opening and closing (requires multiple turns of rotation).
Flow channel structureStraight-through, low resistanceTwistful flow path, high flow resistance.
Sealing methodSoft seal/metal seal (fitted by the ball)Metal to metal/soft seal.
Installation directionUnrestricted, any directionUsually installed according to the flow direction arrow.
Volume and weightSmall and compactUsually large and heavier.


Performance comparison



Ball ValveGlobe Valve
Opening and closing speedVery fastSlow
Flow resistanceSmallLarge
Is it suitable for frequent opening and closingYesNo (easy to wear)
Is it suitable for throttling adjustmentNot recommendedVery suitable
Sealing performanceVery good, almost zero leakageGeneral
Service lifeLongMedium (fast seal surface wear)
PriceRelatively expensiveUsually cheaper (depending on the specification)


Application scenario comparison


Application environmentRecommended use
Requires rapid opening and closing (such as emergency shut-off, automatic control system)Ball valve
Requires precise flow regulation (such as boiler, water system)Globe valve
High pressure, high temperature environmentBoth are OK (but choose the right material)
Media containing particulate impuritiesBall valve is more resistant to dirt and less clogging
Frequent operation conditionsBall valve is more durable


If you don’t know how to choose a suitable ball valve or stop valve, please contact us to provide you with solutions. We are a manufacturer of industrial valves for many years and have rich experience in production and sales.