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globe valve

Energy; Natural gas

A type of valve in which the flow control element moves parallel to the direction of fluid flow; its name derives fromt eh sperical shape of its body.

graphite

Energy; Natural gas

Flexible carbon material used to make gaskets and packing. The gaskets may be flat graphite sheet or have metal inserts for added strength. The packing is a combination of lattice ...

grease fitting

Energy; Natural gas

A device which permits injection of grease into a bearing surface.

grooved end

Energy; Natural gas

A valve end that has a circumferential groove around it to receive a clamping mechanism, which couples the valve to similarly grooved connecting pipe.

handwheel

Energy; Natural gas

A wheel-shaped valve operating device intended to be grasped with one or both hands which allows turning the valve stem or operator shaft to which it is attached.

hard facing

Energy; Natural gas

A hard material, such a Stellite, that is deposited on a relatively soft base metal by welding to produce surfaces that are wear and erosion resistant.