Globe Valves (Shut-Off Valves) for Industrial Pipelines and Process Plants

Globe valves, also known as shut-off valves, are among the most reliable solutions for controlling and completely stopping the flow of liquids and gases in industrial pipeline systems. Their operating principle is simple and proven: a movable disc or cone is lifted or lowered against the direction of flow, allowing precise shut-off and controlled operation. Thanks to this robust design, globe valves are easy to operate and offer dependable performance even under demanding process conditions. Whether handling oil, gas, water, steam, or process media, shut-off globe valves are widely used across key industries such as oil and petrochemicals, chemical processing, power generation, water treatment, and many other industrial applications where safety and tightness are critical.

High Tightness, Temperature Resistance, and Material Variety

For applications requiring maximum tightness, industrial bellows-sealed globe valves are available, providing reliable sealing and preventing leakage along the valve stem. For elevated process temperatures, flanged globe valves with graphite packing ensure smooth operation and long service life, even under thermal stress. Fergo’s range of shut-off globe valves includes multiple material options to match different media and operating environments. Standard materials such as grey cast iron, ductile iron, and carbon steel are complemented by corrosion-resistant stainless steel globe valves, making them ideal for aggressive media, high humidity, or harsh industrial surroundings.

Customized Solutions and Actuated Globe Valves

Looking for a piston slide valve or a Persta globe valve? These and many other shut-off valve solutions can be ordered quickly and conveniently through the Fergo shop. For specialized requirements, we also offer customized configurations, including regulating cones, electric or pneumatic actuation, and application-specific technical support. If you have process-related questions or need assistance selecting the right globe valve for your system, our experts are ready to help you find the optimal solution for your industrial application.

Industrial shut-off valves for pipelines – flanged and bellows valves in stainless steel, steel, and cast iron

Bellow sealed valve made of stainless steel – leak-free shut-off for steam, oil, and chemical media in industrial plants

Bellows shut-off valves

High-quality bellows sealed valves for toxic & pure media. Hermetic seal, TA-Luft certified (ISO 15848-1). Sizes DN15 to DN350. Configure yours now.

Grand packing globe valves

Robust gland-packed globe valves for water, steam, oils & gases. Easy maintenance, adjustable & cost-efficient. Sizes DN15 to DN350.

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Flanged Shut-Off Valve

Flanged shut-off valves are used because of their robustness, easy installation and suitability for various pipe sizes and pressure ranges. In Europe, DIN 2501 with pressure classes PN10/16/25/40 and ASME Class 150/300 are the most commonly used flange standards. Due to standardized sizes, pressure classes and material specifications, they are safer and compatible in pipelines of different pressure classes. Depending on the application, a shut-off valve with a gland packing or a bellows is used.

Bellows Shut-Off Valve: Maximum Tightness, Minimum Maintenance

Thanks to Fergo's bellows shut-off valves, everything remains tight - even with different media and high temperatures. Manufactured with a high-quality stainless steel bellows, our bellows valves deliver performance and safety at an industrial level. Whether you have a pipeline with pressure class DIN PN10/16 or PN25/PN40, we supply them in the materials gray cast iron, ductile iron, steel cast and stainless steel. Depending on the operating pressure, our variant with steel housing can be used up to a temperature of 450°C, while our GG25 and GGG40 options are suitable for up to 300°C and 350°C respectively.

Stainless Steel Shut-Off Valve: Quality at an Unbeatable Price

Are you looking for a stainless steel shut-off valve for demanding environments at a low price? Then you are in the right place. Manufactured according to EN 13709, our stainless steel shut-off valves are TA-Luft certified. With a housing made of stainless steel 1.4408 (CF8M) and graphite gland packing, industrial high-temperature processes are no obstacle for this valve. You can order it very conveniently online in our shop at a low price.

Frequently Asked Questions – Globe Valves

A globe valve (shut-off valve) uses a disc or cone that moves linearly along the valve axis, perpendicular to the flow. The stem is raised or lowered by rotating a handwheel, pushing the disc into or lifting it off an annular seat in the valve body. This gives the globe valve a set of distinct operating characteristics:

Precise throttling capability: Unlike ball or gate valves, which are optimised for fully open or fully closed positions, the globe valve can be set to any intermediate position between fully open and fully closed, giving accurate, stable flow control at partial opening
Reliable bubble-tight shut-off: The disc seats against a precision-machined metal seat (typically hardened stainless steel); tightness class A per EN 12266-1 across the range
Multi-turn actuation: The stem requires multiple rotations from fully open to fully closed – slower to operate than a quarter-turn valve, but providing more gradual, controllable flow changes
Rising stem with visible position indication: The stem rises as the valve opens; its position above the handwheel gives direct visual confirmation of the open/closed state without any additional indicator
Higher pressure drop than gate or ball valves: The S-shaped internal flow path creates more resistance than a full-bore valve; globe valves are therefore not selected where minimising pressure drop is the primary criterion

Globe valves are the preferred choice for precision shut-off and throttling in demanding applications: steam, high-temperature fluids, aggressive chemicals, and any service where fugitive emissions compliance (TA Luft) is required.

FERGO's globe valve range covers 2 subcategories, distinguished by the method of stem sealing – the most safety-critical design choice for any globe valve:

Bellows shut-off valves (Faltenbalg) – The stem is sealed by a multi-layer welded metal bellows (X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2 / SS316Ti), which completely eliminates stem leakage. Body: grey cast iron EN-GJL-250 (PN16, max. +300°C), carbon steel 1.0619 (PN40, max. +450°C), or stainless steel 1.4408/CF8M (PN10–40, −60°C to +400°C). Cone: 1.4021 (X20Cr13 + QT), hardened, 360° freely rotating. Seat: stainless steel, hardened surfaces. Packing rings: graphite (backup seal). Sizes: DN15–DN300; PN10/16/25/40; EN 1092-1 form B / EN 558-1 series 1. Certifications: TA Luft (ISO 15848-1), EN 12266-1 class A, ATEX 2014/34/EU, Fire Safe (EN ISO 10497), AD2000-A4, PED 2014/68/EU, NACE.
Grand packing globe valves (Graphite gland packing) – The stem is sealed by a graphite gland packing, which complies with TA Luft (ISO 15848-1) and is rated for high temperatures and pressures. Multiple body material options: carbon steel 1.0619 (VG215F: PN40, max. +450°C), stainless steel 1.4408/CF8M (VG450: PN16/40, max. +400°C), and high-performance steel P250GH/1.0460 (PERSTA 200AE21.1: PN10–40). All with rising handwheel stem; actuatable. Sizes: DN15–DN300; connection EN 1092-1 form B1; length EN 558-1 series 1. Certifications: TA Luft, AD2000-A4, PED 2014/68/EU, NACE (VG450).

For specialised requirements including regulating cones, electric or pneumatic actuated configurations, and the PERSTA range, contact FERGO directly at shop@fergo-valve.com or +49 21 31 / 15 39 28-0.

The fundamental difference between the two globe valve types is how the stem is sealed against leakage to atmosphere:

Bellows-sealed globe valves – when stem leakage is unacceptable:

The multi-layer welded SS316Ti bellows forms a hermetic seal between the stem and the environment. Even if the gland packing (secondary seal) fails entirely, the bellows prevents any leakage. This makes the bellows valve the design of choice for:
Toxic or hazardous media: Chlorine, phosgene, ammonia, HF, HCl, and other chemicals where any atmospheric release is dangerous to personnel or the environment
Valuable or high-purity media: Expensive process gases, ultra-pure fluids, or isotopes where even trace losses are economically significant
Mandatory TA Luft / ISO 15848-1 compliance: German and EU environmental regulations for industrial plants specify maximum permissible fugitive emissions from valve stems. Bellows valves achieve the highest tightness class (class A, EN 12266-1) and fully satisfy TA Luft at temperatures from −60°C to +450°C
Steam and condensate systems: Leakage from hot steam lines is both a safety hazard and an energy waste; bellows sealing eliminates both

Graphite gland packing valves – when cost efficiency is the priority:

The graphite packing is a robust, field-replaceable seal that performs reliably at up to +450°C (VG215F carbon steel) or +400°C (VG450 stainless steel)
Graphite packing is itself TA Luft-compliant – it meets the fugitive emission limits of ISO 15848-1 when correctly installed and maintained
More economical than bellows valves; packing can be re-tensioned or replaced in the field without removing the valve from the line
The correct choice when the medium is not hazardous (steam, water, non-toxic oils, neutral gases) and when the higher capital cost of a bellows valve is not justified

Globe valve body material determines the maximum operating temperature, pressure rating, and compatibility with the process medium:

Grey cast iron EN-GJL-250 (bellows valves, PN16 only):

Max. temperature: +300°C (limited by PN16 rating and cast iron material properties)
Economical for general-purpose utility applications: steam heating, cooling water, compressed air, non-aggressive process fluids at moderate conditions
Not suitable for: aggressive media, thermal shock, or applications requiring PN25/40 ratings

Carbon steel 1.0619 / GP240GH (bellows and gland packing, PN40):

Max. temperature: +450°C (gland packing VG215F) or +450°C (bellows PN40)
The standard pressure-vessel-grade carbon steel for demanding industrial applications; excellent mechanical strength; rated to PN40
Body seal: SS304 + graphite for TA Luft compliance
Suitable for: steam (including high-pressure superheated steam), thermal oil, compressed gases, process water, hydrocarbons at elevated pressure and temperature
Certifications: AD2000-A4, PED 2014/68/EU, TA Luft
Not suitable for: corrosive or aggressive media, chloride-bearing fluids, or applications requiring hygienic surfaces

Stainless steel 1.4408 / CF8M – AISI 316 (bellows and gland packing, PN10–40):

Max. temperature: +400°C (both valve types); min. −60°C (bellows)
Corrosion-resistant against aggressive media, acids, alkalis, chlorinated water, seawater, and process fluids incompatible with carbon steel or cast iron
Suitable for: chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, aggressive steam, highly corrosive process media
Certifications: AD2000, NACE MR0175/MR0103, PED 2014/68/EU, TA Luft, ATEX, Fire Safe (bellows)
The VG450 (gland packing) and VG066 (bellows) are FERGO's standard stainless steel globe valve types

TA Luft (Technische Anleitung zur Reinhaltung der Luft – Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control) is a German federal regulation that sets strict limits on fugitive emissions from industrial installations. In the context of valves, it specifically regulates leakage from valve stem seals (gland packing or bellows) to the atmosphere.

The European equivalent standard is EN ISO 15848-1, which defines test methods and tightness classes for industrial valve stem seals. FERGO globe valves carry TA Luft certification to ISO 15848-1, confirming compliance with the emission limits.

When is TA Luft mandatory?

All valves installed in plant sections handling substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic (CMR substances) under German BImSchG / 4th BImSchV
Valves handling flammable or toxic gases in German refineries, chemical plants, and processing facilities covered by TA Luft 2021
Any plant requiring a German BImSchG operating permit (Genehmigungspflichtiger Betrieb) where valve fugitive emissions contribute to the permitted total emission figure
Increasingly specified as a quality standard in international EPC projects, even outside Germany, particularly for hazardous media service

Which FERGO globe valves are TA Luft certified?

All bellows shut-off valves – TA Luft per ISO 15848-1; tightness class A; the highest possible standard
Graphite gland packing valves (VG215F, VG450) – TA Luft per ISO 15848-1; graphite packing with SS304+graphite body seal meets the fugitive emission limits

The FERGO globe valve range covers the following technical parameters:

Nominal sizes: DN15 – DN300 (NPS ½" – NPS 12")

Pressure ratings (PN):

PN16: Grey cast iron bellows valves; max. +300°C; for standard steam, water, and utility service
PN10 / PN16 / PN25 / PN40: Carbon steel and stainless steel bellows and gland packing valves; PERSTA 200AE21.1 covers all four ratings in one body
PN40 (max. 40 bar): VG215F (carbon steel), VG450 (stainless steel) – for high-pressure steam, process gas, and demanding chemical service up to +450°C / +400°C respectively

Flange connection standard: EN 1092-1, form B1 (raised face) – compatible with DIN PN10/16/25/40 pipeline flanges throughout. Face-to-face length per EN 558-1, series 1.

ASME / ANSI ratings: For ASME Class 150 or Class 300 applications (common in oil & gas and export projects), the PERSTA range and custom configurations are available – contact FERGO for ASME-rated globe valves.

Actuation: All models are supplied standard with a rising stem handwheel. Electric actuator or pneumatic actuator configurations are available on request for remote or automated operation. Contact FERGO for actuated globe valve packages.

Globe valves are the valve of choice wherever precise shut-off, throttling, or fugitive emission control is required. Key industries and applications:

Steam systems and power generation: Steam shut-off and throttling at all pressures from PN16 to PN40; superheated steam (carbon steel PN40, max. +450°C); condensate return lines; turbine bypass and drain valves. Bellows sealing eliminates steam leakage completely.
Chemical and petrochemical processing: Shut-off of aggressive, toxic, or flammable media where TA Luft / ISO 15848-1 compliance is mandatory; stainless steel CF8M bodies for corrosion resistance; bellows sealing for zero stem emissions on hazardous media.
Oil and gas / refining: Process line isolation and throttling; NACE MR0175/MR0103 certified materials for sour service (H₂S); Fire Safe certification (EN ISO 10497) for fire-risk zones; ASME Class 150/300 configurations on request.
Pharmaceutical and food & beverage: Stainless steel 1.4408 bodies and internals for hygienic service; CIP/SIP compatibility; steam sterilisation at elevated pressure and temperature.
Water treatment and utilities: High-cycle shut-off and control of process water, cooling water, and chemical dosing lines; graphite packing valves in cast iron or carbon steel for cost-effective utility service at standard PN ratings.
HVAC and building services: Heating and cooling circuit isolation; steam control on district heating systems; high-temperature water (HTW) at PN16.

All three are industrial shut-off valves, but they are optimised for fundamentally different duties:

Choose a globe valve when:

Throttling or flow regulation is required alongside isolation – the disc can be set to any intermediate position for stable, precise flow control
Fugitive emissions compliance (TA Luft / ISO 15848-1) is mandatory – both bellows and graphite packing globe valves are certified; bellows provides the highest tightness class
High temperature and pressure service (PN40, up to +450°C) where multi-turn actuation, positive metal-to-metal seating, and robust stem sealing are required
Frequent cycling – globe valves tolerate high cycle frequencies better than gate valves; the disc seats and unseats cleanly without jamming or wedging
Pressure drop across the valve is acceptable – globe valves have higher Kv resistance than gate or ball valves due to the S-shaped internal flow path

Choose a gate valve (wedge gate) when:

The valve is operated infrequently (fully open most of the time, closed only for maintenance or isolation)
Minimum pressure drop is critical – gate valves are full bore with straight-through flow when fully open
Large nominal sizes (DN200–DN600) where globe valves become unwieldy and expensive
DVGW certification for drinking water or gas is required

Choose a ball valve when:

Fast quarter-turn operation is required – ball valves open and close in 90° vs. multiple turns for globe valves
Small to medium sizes (DN8–DN150) where ball valves are compact, cost-effective, and bubble-tight at full bore
Automation via pneumatic or electric actuator – quarter-turn actuation is simpler, faster, and cheaper to automate than multi-turn
Temperature is below the limits of PTFE/TFM seat materials (typically <+180°C) and PN40 is not required