A Globe valves is a linear motion valve and are primarily designed to stop, start and regulate flow.

The disk of a Globe valve can be totally removed from the flowpath or it can completely close the flowpath. Conventional Globe valves may be used for isolation and throttling services.

A globe valve, different from ball valve, is a type of valve used for regulating flow in a pipeline, consisting of a movable plug or disc element and a stationary ring seat in a generally spherical body.