Valve Trim
Valve Trim
The operating parts of a valve which are normally exposed to the process fluid are referred to as
'valve trim'. Usually these parts are subject to wear and degradation and hence are replaceable.
Usually parts like stem, closure member, seating surface etc. are called as valve trim. The parts
such as body, bonnet, yoke etc. are not considered as trim.
Following table represents a list of parts, which can be considered as trim for different types of
valves.
Type of Valves
Angle Valves
Disc Valves
Gate Valves
Globe Valves
Lift type check
Valves
Swing type check
Valves
Valve Trim
Stem, Seat, Disc, Disc nut, back-seat bushing
Disc, Disc nut, back-seat bushing
Stem, Seat, wedge, back-seat bushing
Stem, Seat, Disc, Disc nut, back-seat bushing
Seat ring, Disc, Disc guide
Seat ring, Disc, Disc holder, Disc holder pin, Disc nut, Disc nut pin, side
plug, carrier pin