Valves - Typical Operating Temperatures

Operating temperatures for typical categories of valves - ball valves, butterfly valves and more.

Valve Type	Minimum Temperature	Maximum Temperature
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

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Valves - Typical Operating Temperatures

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Valve Type	Minimum Temperature		Maximum Temperature
Valve Type	^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