Valves - Typical Operating Temperatures
Operating temperatures for typical categories of valves - ball valves, butterfly valves and more.
Typical operating temperatures for some common types of valves:
Valve Type | Minimum Temperature | Maximum Temperature | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
oC | oF | oC | oF | |
Ball | -55 | -65 | 300 | 575 |
Butterfly | -30 | -20 | 538 | 1000 |
Butterfly Neck | -18 | 0 | 260 | 500 |
Gate | -272 | -455 | 675 | 1250 |
Globe | -272 | -455 | 540 | 1000 |
Plug Lubricated | -40 | -40 | 315 | 600 |
Plug non lubricated | -75 | -100 | 220 | 425 |
Swing Check | -18 | 0 | 540 | 1200 |
Swing Check Y-type | -18 | 0 | 540 | 1200 |
Lift Check | -18 | 0 | 540 | 1200 |
Tilting disc | -260 | -450 | 590 | 1100 |
Diaphragm | -50 | -60 | 230 | 450 |
Y Oblique | -272 | -455 | 540 | 1000 |
Slide | -18 | 0 | 650 | 1200 |
Pinch | -75 | -100 | 260 | 300 |
Needle | -78 | -100 | 260 | 500 |