Valve 101
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 304 AND 316 STAINLESS STEEL VALVES
Valtorc 316 stainless steel valves is a using pressurized water worked, diaphragm actuated valve in a lessened port globe arrangement produced altogether of 316 Stainless Steel. Both valves are supplied with uniquely outlined 316 Stainless Steel removable slip-on flanges to give 150 or 300 ANSI class flange connections that meet ANSI and ISO models. This…
Read MoreWHAT MAKES A VALVE FIRE SAFE?
The intention for a fire-safe valve is to maintain a strategic distance from or defeat ignitable fluid (liquid or gas or gasses encircled from liquid stage) to pass, at any rate for a given time and in any occasion in the midst of that period not in segregating aggregates, a close valve in the midst…
Read MoreAn Introduction To Fire Safe Valves
We all are worried about the safety of our loved ones and our assets. Life is uncertain, and it is not really possible to live free from the worries of any unforeseen natural or error-driven threats. As the machinery and industrial parts are getting more complex, the need to keep things in control is increasing…
Read MoreTHE BENEFITS OF AN ELECTRIC ACTUATOR
An electric actuator, also called as an electro-mechanical actuator, is a motor that makes use of electrical energy for producing mechanical energy. These are used in a number of applications and are favored by many industrial users. OF THE ADVANTAGES OF ELECTRIC ACTUATORS CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: Greater flexibility – Being highly flexible, these actuators are…
Read MoreWHEN SHOULD YOU REPLACE A VALVE?
After valve installation, it is important to take care of a ball valve and to ensure its proper maintenance. However, in many cases, even when you take great care of the valves to make sure that they function properly, still there might be cases wherein they need replacement. This could be when the seals are broken or…
Read MoreTHE BENEFITS OF A CONTROL VALVE
Control Valves are the valves that are used to control different conditions. These are being frequently used in many areas to control the flow, temperature, pressure, or level of any liquid. They work by closing or opening either fully or partially, when signals are received from the controllers. By assisting in controlling the flow/temperature of liquid,…
Read MoreDifference Between Flanged, Threaded, Socket Weld, and Butt Weld Valve End Connections
There are various types of end connections that a valve can have. Depending upon the types of applications the valves are being used for, you can choose the right type of end connections. The common types of valve end connections are as follows: Flanged Valve End Connections – These are one of the easiest connections to…
Read MoreHow To Size Your Valve Project
One of the most important aspects of using a valve for any application is to determine its right size. Ascertaining the correct size is extremely important to have adequate control of flow rate. Sizing a valve is based on a number of factors. These are pipe size, type of material, flow design, pressure drop, and…
Read MoreWHAT IS A SOLENOID VALVE?
Before understanding the concept of a solenoid valve, we should first understand what a valve is. A valve is a device which works by regulating or controlling the flow of a fluid. This fluid can be liquid, gas, slurry, etc. Valves are available in a wide variety of makes and designs, serving a variety of…
Read MoreValve Terms and Definitions
ACTUATOR: A fluid-powered or electrically powered device that supplies force and motion to a VALVE CLOSURE MEMBER. AIR SET: Also SUPPLY PRESSURE REGULATOR. A device used to reduce plant air supply to valve POSITIONERS and other control equipment. Common reduced air supply pressures are 20 and 35 psig. AIR-TO-CLOSE: An increase in air pressure to the ACTUATOR is…
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