In a Globe Valves, flow between a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage is controlled by a plug movable within a tubular throttling cage. Fluid flowing from the first passage to the second passage flows into the throttling cage through an open end, and out of the throttling cage through a plurality of radially oriented flow ports. Alternately, fluid flowing from the second passage to the first flows into the throttling cage through the radial flow ports and out the open end to the first passage. In either case, the plug is movable to selectively cover the flow ports, thereby restricting flow through the throttling cage and the valve.

The flow path through a GLOBE VALVE is convoluted. In an example where fluid is flowing from the first passage to the second, fluid passes through the open end and into the throttling cage about its axis. Thereafter, the flow must be diverted 90