At Wenzhou Wogao we supply both in cast iron, cast steel and stainless steel to DIN, API, ANSI/ASME, JIS and GOST standards, so the choice comes down to how the valve will actually be used — not to price alone.

How each valve works

A gate valve opens and closes by raising or lowering a flat gate. When fully open, the flow path is almost a straight pipe, so pressure loss is minimal. A globe valve seals by pressing a disc onto a seat; the flow must change direction inside the body, which creates more resistance but gives precise control.

When to choose a gate valve

The line is for on/off isolation only — you rarely throttle.

Flow resistance must stay very low (long pipelines, mains).

The size is large (gate valves are commonly supplied up to DN1200).

Typical service: water, steam and oil mains.

At the same diameter a gate valve is usually shorter and heavier than a globe valve.

When to choose a globe valve

You need to regulate or throttle flow.

You want the best sealing reliability at small to medium sizes.

The size is typically DN15–DN400.

Typical service: steam, small-bore high-pressure lines, anywhere flow must be tuned.

A globe valve is taller than a gate valve of the same size, and it should never be used as a throttle substitute for a gate valve — running a gate partially open damages the gate and seat.

Need a recommendation?

Tell us the six parameters — medium, temperature, pressure, size, connection type and operation method — and Wenzhou Wogao will return a selection with dimension drawings within 1–2 working days.