GATE VALVES Primarily used to turn on or shut off the flow and are characterized by a traveling wedge. BALL VALVES Quick acting bi directional flow and has a low pressure drop with bubble tight shut off. GLOBE VALVES Primarily used as control valves where throttling and shut off are required. CHECK VALVES Designed to close quickly with positive shut off in horizontal or vertical pipe runs. SMALL SIZE VALVES A broad variety of Ball and Needle valves smaller than 2 in size.