Socket-weld End valves mean the valves has the socket-welding ends to connect with piping components. The valve simply has a socket with an inner diameter that is ever so slightly larger than the pipe’s outer diameter. The pipe is inserted into the socket, and welded around the rim. Socket weld connections are usually reserved for smaller sizes, typically 2″ and below. They are permanent connections that are reliably leak-free. Valves with this feature are often referred to as “weld-in-place.”

These are used on valves that are made up of steel, and for such applications that require higher pressure and/or higher temperature in pipelines that do not necessitate repeated disassembling. They ensure leakproof connections, that too for a long time span.

Socket Welding Valve

Socket Welded Valve