Posts Tagged ‘Terms’
Difference 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 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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