# Valve

> Canonical source: [Valve](https://satisfactorybase.com/wiki/buildings/valve)
> Language: en

Limits Pipeline flow rates.
Can be attached to a Pipeline.

NOTE: Has an in- and output direction.

## Properties

- Entity type: Building
- Size (W×L×H): 2 × 1.2 × 1.2 m

## Construction cost

- [Rubber](/wiki/items/rubber): 4
- [Steel Beam](/wiki/items/steel-beam): 4

## Unlocked by

- [Oil Processing](/wiki/schematics/oil-processing): Milestone · Tier 5

## Guides

- [Pipeline Manual](/guides/pipeline-manual)

## Technical Details

- Class name: Build_Valve_C
- Descriptor: Desc_Valve_C
- Native class: FGBuildablePipelinePump
- Asset path: /Game/FactoryGame/Buildable/Factory/PipeValve/Build_Valve