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Why is a Globe Valve called a Globe Valve?
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Why is a Globe Valve called a Globe Valve?

Why is a Globe Valve called a Globe Valve?

(OP)
Anyone know the history?

RE: Why is a Globe Valve called a Globe Valve?

Globe valves are called globe valves because of the global shape of the valve body casting.
kevinf

RE: Why is a Globe Valve called a Globe Valve?

(OP)
Thanks, but there has to be more to it. I mean, the names of other valves tend to give some clue as to their internal working. Further, other valve types have a globe shaped body.

Maybe the term globe is used as a verb... indicating flow around a partially unseated disc.

RE: Why is a Globe Valve called a Globe Valve?



The first globe valves were made from cannon balls.

The name is derived from the shape, but the term globe was used to avoid confusing the farmers and retired soldiers.

RE: Why is a Globe Valve called a Globe Valve?

Hi,

I am also under the impression that the globular shape of the body is responsible for the name.

I don't know if that is the only reason.

RE: Why is a Globe Valve called a Globe Valve?

tvcad,

g-lobe, g for the flowpath and lobe for the shape.


209larry

RE: Why is a Globe Valve called a Globe Valve?


Even I feel that the name is because of the shape of the valve

RE: Why is a Globe Valve called a Globe Valve?

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From the "Mechanical Dictionary" by Hawkins - 1909:

"Globe Valve - A valve having a round ball-like shell; it is much in use for regulating and controlling the supply of steam, air, etc., to the various auxiliary appliances in connection with steam power."

RE: Why is a Globe Valve called a Globe Valve?

From American Steam Gauge & Valve Manufacturing Co. Illustrated Catalog No. 65, 1916, page 144, "We have adopted the Globe Form of Body...thus securing the greatest effective area and reducing friction to the lowest possible point...."

J. Alton Cox
President
DeLuca Test Equipment
www.delucatest,com

RE: Why is a Globe Valve called a Globe Valve?

i feel the Glob is the name given to this valve is due to the body shape not for the plug shape

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