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Technical guide · August 2, 2026

Valve Materials Guide: Body, Trim and Sealing

How to select valve body, trim and sealing materials for water and industrial service.

Valve Materials Guide: Body, Trim and Sealing

Material selection is a system decision. The body may withstand pressure while the seat, packing or coating limits chemical and temperature performance.

Body materials

Ductile iron, carbon steel, stainless steel and copper alloys each suit different pressure and corrosion conditions.

Trim materials

Disc, ball, stem and seat-retaining parts require corrosion, wear and galling review.

Soft goods

EPDM, NBR, FKM and PTFE have different media and temperature envelopes.

Documentation

Specify material standards, traceability, certificates and positive material identification when required.

Information to include with an enquiry

Provide nominal size, pressure rating, medium, temperature, connection standard, materials, operating method, required testing and project documentation. Greysen will review the duty and confirm the final configuration in the approved data sheet.

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