A globe valve forces flow through a seat and a plug or disc in a spherical body, which creates a predictable pressure drop and gives good throttling control. The trade-off is higher resistance than a gate, which is exactly why globe valves end up on bypasses, drains, vents and small-bore control points.
In refineries and chemical plants globe valves sit on sample points, utility stations, bypasses and small control applications. In steam systems they are the standard throttling valve. Because they are cheap relative to control valves and easy to swap, plants replace them and shelve the old ones without much thought.
We buy globe valves in any quantity — single items, mixed pallets or whole cribs, including valves that need repair and assemblies that are missing parts. We do not require a clean inventory before reviewing a list.
| Common patterns | Tee body and angle body patterns, Bolted bonnet and welded bonnet, Y-pattern for high pressure drop service, Cryogenic extended bonnet |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Steam distribution, Refinery utility stations, Chemical dosing and sampling |
| What we look at | Size, class, body material, trim material, bonnet type and end connections are the first four things we check. Then we look at seat condition, stem threads, and whether the valve is a standard pattern that a rebuilder can re-trim. |
| What to keep | Globe valve value sits in the body and the trim. Keep the disc and seat ring with the valve if they have been removed, and keep the bonnet gasket set if it is unused. A globe valve with a missing stem is a parts donor. |
Patterns and variants
What turns up most often
Variants matter because they change the buyer pool. A standard pattern sells to a rebuilder or a plant with the same service; a specialised trim sells to a much smaller group but often at a higher price. If you are unsure which variant you have, the nameplate or the trim marking will usually say.
Before it leaves site
How to protect the value
Globe valve value sits in the body and the trim. Keep the disc and seat ring with the valve if they have been removed, and keep the bonnet gasket set if it is unused. A globe valve with a missing stem is a parts donor.
Where they come from
Industries and services
- Steam distribution
- Refinery utility stations
- Chemical dosing and sampling
Most of the surplus we see comes from plants that have replaced equipment for a reason that has nothing to do with the valve: a unit was re-rated, a line was re-piped, a control loop was upgraded or a project was re-scoped. The valve is simply the part that has to move.
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Read →Questions sellers ask
Are globe valves worth less than gate valves?
Not necessarily. Small forged globe valves in alloy or stainless are often worth more per pound than a large cast iron gate valve, because the trim material is valuable and the demand from rebuilders is steady.
Do you buy globe valves with the actuator removed?
Yes. A bare-stem globe valve that used to be actuated is a normal surplus item. Tell us whether the yoke and stem are intact, because that determines whether it can be re-actuated.
What if I only have a handful?
A handful is fine. We regularly review five or six valves when they are the right five or six. Send the list and we will tell you honestly whether it is worth a pickup.