Industrial valves can be divided according to their function, material, construction, etc.
Based on their function, industrial valves can be divided into: shut-off, control and safety valves.
The most common classification of industrial valves based on their construction: ball valves, gate valves, poppet valves, butterfly valves (throttle valves), non-return valves, diaphragm valves and safety valves.
The valves in each of these groups can be further divided according to the material they are made of: stainless steel, brass, cast iron, cast steel, plastic.