GWC Valve International’s Tip Sheet to Choosing Valves for a Wide Range of Industry Applications

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - April 24, 2014 - PRLog -- GWC Valve International is one of the leading global valve manufacturing companies (http://www.gwcvalve.com/index.php) to a range of industries. Through an exceptional level of customer service, they have provided satisfaction for clients throughout the oil and gas, chemical, power, petrochemical, marine industries and more.

One of the most regarded high pressure valve manufacturers, the company’s operations produce quarter and multi-turn components in a variety of styles designed to meet and exceed any budget and process specifications. With GWC Valve’s tip sheet, industries get an overview of which valves work best for different applications.

1. Gate Valves can operate fully open or fully closed. They are designed to prevent fluid hammer, a detriment to piping systems. Gate valves are the best option when pressure loss is a consideration. Fully closed, these valves offer a pressurized seal. Under lower pressures, there would be minimal seepage.

2. Ball Valves are designed for full open or closed operations where liquid-containing particles might scratch the ball. Many industries utilize them for the throttling of clear water. They open and close quickly, have low-pressure drops and are low maintenance.

3. Butterfly Valves function on a one-quarter turn. They are an excellent solution for large flows of gases and liquids. This is especially true for substances like slurries where throttling should not be used for extended lengths of time. Compared to other valve options, the butterfly is also relatively compact.

4. Globe Valves close slowly for the purpose of minimizing fluid hammer. The flow can be throttled under low pressure without concern of leakage when shut down. Flow, hose bibs and pressure control valves use the globe pattern successfully. The one disadvantage to the design is the pattern has been known to restrict flow more than other valve solutions.

5. Plug Valves have unobstructed flows. The benefit is it only needs a 90-degree turn and little headroom. Corrosion is minimized, as screw threads are not needed. Current valves come with elastomer coating, promising an off drip tight seal. These plugs are available in large sizes, making them suitable for wastewater plants.

About GWC Valve International

Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, GWC Valve International has been fulfilling global valve requirements with a policy of total customer satisfaction at every level of the experience. Under the guidance of Dave Meador (http://www.gwcvalve.com/index.php) CEO of GWC Valve International, the company utilizes alloys, configurations, trims, various sizes and pressure classes to meet the standards of any application from general to severe. If you want to know more about valve selection and GWC’s service, see their catalogs or contact them directly at www.GWCValve.com.