Valves Reference Materials

Description: The clunking, thumping and banging sounds of water hammer in a pipeline system are not only annoying, but can very often be a sound that indicates costly repairs in the near future. When the flow of a ...

Description: For many years, the need for and consumption of ultrapure water has been increasing at a dramatic rate. Its use is essential in many industries such as pharmaceutical, laboratory research, food ...

Description: Not all valves are built the same and there's good reason for that. Knowing a few basic facts about the different materials will ultimately have long-term effects on your application's capabilities. ...

Description: Water is life. It's as simple as that. Water is a key factor on a shortlist of necessary resources required to sustain life on this planet. As important as it is that we intake water, the quality we ...

Description: Spend a typical workday with an oil rig foreman, experience through his eyes the challenges he faces, discover why there's little room for error when it comes to equipment and resources, and find out ...

Description: A brief history of DynaQuip, from its beginning in 1939 to the present day. ...

Description: What exactly is an automated butterfly valve, how does it work, and what is it used for? Here are a few details about one of DynaQuip's proven products and how it is used within various industries. ...

Description: By manufacturing and supplying automated ball and butterfly valves, electric and pneumatic actuators and accessories, plus lead-free valve solutions, DynaQuip is dedicated to creating durable flow ...

Description: From the right valves to meet exact specifications to the required technical support, wherever our end users, OEMs and distributors work, DynaQuip works just as hard to meet their exact needs. ...

Description: Whether you are a valve distributor, OEM or working in the field, you need valve solutions that work as hard as you. Here are a few things to look for when choosing a valve supplier that can help you ...

Description: A flow restrictor is any device that restricts or limits the flow of a fluid—generally a liquid or a gas. Such devices may also be referred to as flow limiters. Calibrated orifices are one ...

Description: When considering regulator "seats" what we are referencing is the supply or exhaust valve seat that interfaces with the pintle (valve plug) when opening and closing the valve during the process of ...

Description: Flow Control Valve and 3-Way Electrically Actuated Ball Valve provide proper flow to rinsing system. ...

Description: Relief Valve provide synchronous recirculation in washing system with deionized water. ...

Description: Check Valve provides positive seal on a vertical line in a reverse osmosis system. ...

Description: Unlike the driver of a car equipped with an internal combustion engine, an airline pilot cannot restart a commercial aircraft's engine immediately after landing. It is critical to have fuel in the ...

Description: A check valve, also known as a non-return or one-way valve, is a mechanical device that allows a gas or liquid to flow freely in one direction while preventing reverse flow in the opposite direction. ...

Description: One size-fits-all is not a good way of thinking when it comes to selecting air and vacuum valves and air release valves. In fact, choosing the wrong size valve can negate the purpose of a release ...

Description: Choosing the appropriate check valve for wastewater applications isn't as simple as it used to be, as the amount and type of modern trash going through wastewater pipelines is steadily increasing and ...

Description: A pressure relief valve is a mechanical device which allows a gas or liquid to escape from a section of a fluidic system when the pressure exceeds a predetermined limit. ...

Description: In this article, we will discuss how thermostatically balancing the return line to the water heater ensures that there is no significant temperature creep either higher or lower than the mixing valve ...

Description: In this case study, you will learn about the opportunity, installation, and result of implementing CircuitSolver thermostatic balancing valves into the Inspira Health Healthcare facility in Mullica ...

Description: An environmental exposure test using a Tenney Environmental Chamber was conducted to determine if extremely cold air temperatures could cause the GURU® Plug to nuisance dump when engine coolant ...

Description: Since 2013, ThermOmegaTech has been testing the possible effects of hard water on CircuitSolver. With roughly 145,000 modulations, CircuitSolver cycles normally with no visible signs of mineral ...

Description: For over 35 years, thermostatic technology has been implemented in the aerospace & defense, railroad, industrial, and commercial plumbing industries for freeze protection, scald protection, steam ...

Description: Discover how and why freezing occurs - a study on the less well-known facts on freezing and how to prevent freeze damage with thermostatic solutions in various applications. ...

Description: The CircuitSolver thermostatic balancing valve proves to significantly reduce costs by eliminating manual balancing labor when compared to traditional manual balancing valves - see the actual cost ...

Description: An introduction of adjustable balancing valves for domestic hot water systems has recently entered the plumbing market, however, with 9+ years of experience and thousands of successful installations, ...

Description: This "turn-key" system is designed for minimal maintenance as it is installed in dialysis clinics throughout the world. ...

Description: how to calculate the amperage required for Plast-O-Matic AC or DC coils. ...

Description: Immediately below is an overview of Plast-O-Matic's approach to Solenoid Valve design, followed by capsule descriptions with links to detailed catalog pages. ...

Description: In an effort to clarify and prevent possible mis-applications of Plast-O-Matic products in dry chlorine service, in either the liquid or gaseous phase, we are restating specific passages as found in ...

Description: To avoid a scenario like this in your plant, it is important to do the research. With temperatures as high as 450°F, you are going to want to keep the oil within the system, avoiding safety hazards to ...

Description: Backpressure Valve and Vacuum Breaker combine to create a foolproof way to prevent unwanted system siphoning ...

Description: Normally-closed check valve is effective in vertical pipeline applications where ball checks fail to seal. ...

Description: Encapsulated spring eliminates contamination ...

Description: Complex motion control problems arise from fluid or gas power applications because no matter the medium, it doesn't respond to control inputs in a linear way. The decision to use closed loop or open ...

Description: In the medical device industry, there is an increasing demand for sleeker, smaller designs and speed to the marketplace with the latest and greatest products. Engineers tasked with designing and ...

Description: Pressure-control valves are found in practically every pneumatic and hydraulic system. They help in a variety of functions, from keeping system pressures below a desired limit to maintaining a set ...

Description: The proportional control valves made by Kelly Pneumatics are a vital part of the lifesaving organ transplant process. Our valves in the ventilators keep transplant patients alive during and after ...

Description: A flexible circuit manufacturer in Chandler, Arizona was having a problem with backflow from a large reverse osmosis water storage tank. ...

Description: Valve Terms & Acronyms Explained ...

Description: There are many variables that affect success or failure of a particular material with any given chemical, including concentration, temperature, and the specific compound of the plastic. A material ...

Description: Thermostatically controlled valve to regulate cooling of 8,000 gallon fermentation tanks ...

Description: The Why, When & Where of Plastic Valves ...

Description: Pilot Solenoid Valves used for water treatment at Bremerton Public Works ...

Description: Water Utility Corrosion Problems Solved in Jacksonville, Florida using Plast-O-Matic solenoid valves, check valves, and gauge guards. ...

Description: Definition of a Valve ...

Description: Pneumatic flow control valves circulate air and gases throughout a larger pneumatic system by either allowing or inhibiting the flow of pressurized air. The function of proportional valves falls into ...

Description: An engineering firm recently specified two seemingly unrelated Plast-O-Matic valves to provide redundant siphon prevention in a ferric chloride piping system. ...

Description: Pinch valves facilitate opening and closing the flow of liquid through a tube without any contact between the liquid and the valve itself. The tube is pinched between a fixed and a moving bar (pinch ...

Description: REQUIREMENT:To provide instantaneous, repeatable and long cycle life shutoff. ...

Description: REQUIREMENT:To provide instantaneous volume control of corrosive chemicals ...

Description: REQUIREMENT:To provide reliable, bubble-tight checking against reverse flow of water and chemicals. ...

Description: REQUIREMENT:To provide automatic low pressure shutoff of liquid nutrient/fertilizer lines ...

Description: REQUIREMENT:To provide instantaneous open/close with bubble-tight sealing of corrosive chemicals ...

Description: REQUIREMENT:To provide bubble-tight shut-off of corrosive chemicals under high vacuum conditions. ...

Description: REQUIREMENT:To provide the necessary amounts of chemicals and water for proper washing machine mixture ...

Description: REQUIREMENT:To apply high viscosity colorant during mulch production; eliminate binding / seizing inherent to metal valve ...

Description: REQUIREMENT:To prevent siphoning through pump. ...

Description: REQUIREMENT:To provide vacuum relief and pressure venting during transfer operations. ...

Description: Air pockets and outgassing in a liquid piping system can result in water hammer, pressure surges, pump damage, and in extreme cases, compressed air will cause catastrophic failure. Strategic use of ...

Description: REQUIREMENT:To provide control of Feed and Discharge lines in R. O. (Reverse Osmosis) systems that convert seawater into potable water. ...

Description: Are you concerned that a fast moving pneumatic component/clamping device could damage your product or workpiece? Are you finding it difficult to control the speed of a clamping device? Ideally, you ...

Description: A winterizing steam tracing system in a plant located in Philadelphia, PA consumes about 500 pounds per hour of steam. This system was manually turned on when danger of freezing temperatures ...

Description: In a "Resupply System", a pressurized source replaces water. Freeze protection is provided by removing the colder water from the system, and allowing warmer resupply water to modulate the valve ...

Description: The THERM-OMEGA-TECH® HAT valves provide substantial savings when compared to the cost of operating conventional steam traps. The HAT valves sense condensate temperature and open to allow flow ...

Description: Thermostatic valves modulate open or closed in proportion to fluid temperature without the need for an external temperature transducer and external power, whereas solenoid valves require a temperature ...

Description: Original findings and report on efforts to improve mitigation of particle contamination in PVDF materials, resulting in the cleanest pressure regulators available. ...

Description: By knowing how to avoid situations that will create water hammer or pulsations during the specification process, or while trouble shooting, you can eliminate a lot of problems, failed valves and ...

Description: Flow Control Valve and 3-Way Electrically Actuated Ball Valve provide proper flow to rinsing system. ...

Description: Relief Valve provide synchronous recirculation in washing system with deionized water. ...

Description: Check Valve provides positive seal on a vertical line in a reverse osmosis system. ...

Description: Throughout more than a century of working in the manufacturing industry, The Specialty Manufacturing Company has created custom valves that solve problems and bring the ideas of a diverse engineering ...

Description: Watts Stainless Steel ACV's Keep Iconic Fountain Running ...

Description: Buying complex products and services can be just that — complex. Engineers, such as David Griffiths at New York Air Brake (www.nyab.com), need to design and assemble solutions that perform under ...

Description: The installation of emergency block valves (EBV) on process piping and equipment is a key component of the various layers of protection. EBVs are used to shut down the system in the event of an ...

Description: Today, you can go to a website, search for a valve for your application, add any variety of valve automation components, and see the quote and illustration for the configuration on your screen with ...

Description: The two most common methods used to trigger a thermal shutoff, eliciting a failure position in pneumatically operated Emergency Shut Down and Emergency Isolation Valves are: (1) Fusible Plugs, and (2) ...

Description: Now any pneumatic control system can be designed to automatically shutdown in a local fi re or excess heat situation. The FireChek® can be installed on most fail-safe standard pneumatically ...

Description: Get guidance from valve experts on how to guarantee better gate valve operation from installation and beyond. ...

Description: Take your pick, but first learn about what works best for your application What goes around comes around. Which means if you're treating your material right, you'll get the most out of it. This ...

Description: One seal, two seals, packing gland, shaft seal. The choices are seemingly endless for the types of seals that work with your rotary valves and airlocks. And, just so you don't have to go through the ...

Description: For those who hate saying goodbye Your valve has led such a long, fulfilling life. But bless her-and yes she's a lady-she's not working as she used to. ...

Description: The Basics of Pressure Relief Valves - Pressure relief valves are commonly used to protect fluid systems from experiencing excessive pressures. They are designed to open at a preset pressure and ...

Description: Your mixture of blues and yellows have cooperated well and achieved a shade of green that even the amazon jungle would envy. ...

Description: Getting the same, high-quality product that you meticulously planned for depends on pellet shape, and getting the right features in your equipment that won't degrade your feedstock ...

Description: Inboard bearings are a great option if you love throwing money into your valve and watching it get shredded before your eyes. ...

Description: Select the proper cooling water manifold for your application. ...

Description: Minimum flow rates for maximum cooling. ...

Description: Understanding Airlocks: The key to increasing ROI Learn the fundamentals of airlock performance, how to minimize air leakage and how improve efficiency. Suddenly food safety becomes much more of a ...

Description: Manifolds are used in my many fluid power applications, depending upon the application. Manifolds are used in hydraulics as well as pneumatics, and can be used to mount valves or to consolidate ...

Description: It's finally here, the panacea of combustible dust control. We're talking about NFPA 652: Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust. ...

Description: If an explosion happens in your machinery, there are ways to stop the spread of the flames before they get out of control. ...

Description: 2-Port Relief Valve vs. 3-Port Relief Valve: Which is better for your application? ...

Description: Comparison of features and limitations, as well as recommendations when to use one or the other... ...

Description: Comparison of features and limitations, as well as recommendations when to use one or the other... ...

Description: Quite simply, the difference between an air release valve and a degassing valve is volume and repeatability. ...

Description: There are many variables that affect success or failure of a particular material with any given chemical, including concentration, temperature, and the specific compound of the plastic. A material ...

Description: An optional vent is added to all True Blue trunnion ball valves specified for bleach applications. Without a vent of some sort, sodium hypochlorite would be trapped inside the ball whenever it is in ...