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1. Non-Lubricated Plug Valve
2. Lubricated Plug Valve
3. Eccentric Plug Valve
4. Expanding Plug Valve
A plug valve is a quarter-turn on-off valve. The plug can be cylindrical or tapered and has a variety
of port types. Plug valves are available in either a lubricated or non-lubricated design. Plug valve
ends can be flanged, hub type or butt weld.
Other plug valve designs, which are non-lubricated and can therefore be used downstream, are the
eccentric and expanding plug designs.
3. Eccentric Plug Valve
The eccentric plug valve is essentially a plug valve with the plug cut in half. The advantage of this
design is a higher seating force with minimal friction encountered from the open to closed position.
Shut-off capabilities are improved without a significant increase in operating torque. These valves
are torque seated.
Fig.3: Eccentric Plug Valve