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CAFE Actuator Communication Loss Options
Classification: Valve Actuators
"Communication Loss" sets the actuator''s behavior when the control signal is severed
CAFE Actuator Closed Loop Communication DIN and Relay Output DIN Wiring
Classification: Valve Actuators
Convenient how-to on using CAFE DIN terminals to meet your application wiring requirements
How to Control the Anti-Condensation Heater on the CAFE Nitro Actuator
Classification: Valve Actuators
The anti-condensation heater onboard the CAFE Nitro can be turned on or off, and customized among a wide range of temperatures by using the LED screen and the touchpad selector.
Selecting type of Analog Input or Output on a Modulating CAFE Nitro Actuator
Classification: Valve Actuators
CAFE Actuators with modulation feature can change analog input and/or output independently. This quick video shows how to change analog signals between 0-10V, 2-10V, 0-20mA, and 4-20mA.
Alarms / LED Indicator Lights
Classification: Valve Actuators
Using the LED ring & flashing light sequences to troubleshoot
CAFE Actuators: Password Protection
Classification: Valve Actuators
Step by step instruction to set up password protection for all actuator controls.
CAFE Actuators: Overload
Classification: Valve Actuators
The Overload Menu enables you to choose what the actuator will do when maximum torque is exceeded.
CAFE Actuators: Menu Navigation Primer
Classification: Valve Actuators
The 5 button keypad is your gateway to the CAFE OLED menu system
CAFE Actuator Drive Options
Classification: Valve Actuators
How to select between auto, manual or keypad control of the actuator
CAFE Actuators: Adjusting Hysteresis
Classification: Valve Actuators
To adjust for "slop" in the valve action, the user can adjust hysteresis using the screen and touch pad.
CAFE Actuators: Manual Override
Classification: Valve Actuators
How to use the keypad and OLED screen to manually control your actuator
CAFE Actuator Language Menu
Classification: Valve Actuators
Actuator menu language can be switched between English and Spanish
Introduction to the CAFE Actuator LED Ring status indicator
Classification: Valve Actuators
Plast-O-Matic engineer Zach Uhler provides a brief overview of the status lights displayed via the LED Ring indicator on the CAFE actuator. While some of the specific indications vary by actuator function, this brief video will help you understand what to look for.
CAFE Actuators: Switching (Reversing) the Operation
Classification: Valve Actuators
Changing the function between normally-open and normally-closed is conveniently accomplished via menu and keypad; no re-wiring or repositioning necessary.
CAFE Actuators: Relay Outputs
Classification: Valve Actuators
Feedback relay outputs can be selected to signal open, closed, or alarm.
CAFE Actuators: Power DIN Wiring
Classification: Valve Actuators
Understanding the functions and connections of the three DIN connectors
Ball Valve Seal Kit Service Tutorial
Classification: Ball Valves
Plast-O-Matic engineer Eric Holzer demonstrates complete piping removal, valve disassembly, seal kit replacement, and valve reassembly...and answers a number of questions you may have along the way.
QA at Plast-O-Matic Valves
Classification: Industrial Valves
Plast-O-Matic is an ISO9001:2015 registered company, and we''re proud that our annual audits run without a hitch. Kudos to Linda LaNotte and her team for bringing it home!
Creating a Product Cutaway
Classification: Pulsation Dampeners
Cutaways play a key role in valve marketing, as they enable an end user to peek inside and see just how the product works. In this short video, resident guru Glenn Weissman prepares a cutaway of a Series PDS Pulsation Dampener / Surge Suppressor
Angle Pattern Relief / Bypass Valves
Classification: Industrial Valves
Angle Pattern Relief Valves:https://plast
Advantages:
- Protect systems and equipment from dangerous overpressures.
- For use as back pressure valve, straight relief, by-pass relief orback pressure regulator.
- Offer wide range of pressure settings from 5-150 PSI (0.4-10.4 BAR)with sensitive operation.
- Designed with a PTFE shaft for non-sticking operation in RVT series.
- Diaphram design RVD eliminates crystallization problems.
- Available in-line and angle patterns.
- Provide minimum maintenance through simple and efficient design.
Video Library
Videos about Plast-O-Matic Valves, Inc.
Plast-O-Matic Corporate Overview:
Plast-O-Matic Corporate Overview
Air Valves
BSR Pressure Balanced Air-Operated Shutoff Valve:
Sneak peak at the new large size BSR pressure balanced air-operated shutoff valve coming soon from POM
Ball Valves
Testing and Troubleshooting with Glenn:
Lab guru Glenn Weissman describes some of the ongoing investigative testing we do at Plast-O-Matic
Meet Mike Zwerin, Plast-O-Matic''s Manufacturing Manager:
Mike joined POM after graduating with an engineering degree from NJIT nearly ten years ago.
Solvent Cementing How-To:
Plast-O-Matic's Bill Salvato explains the process of PVC/CPVC solvent cementing. Whether it's for parts assembly or pipe and fittings, it is essential to follow the proper procedures for a successful weld.
Using Characterized Ball Valves to Control Flow of Corrosive & Ultrapure Liquids:
Plast-O-Matic's Mike Zwerin describes manual and electronically controlled options using thermoplastic ball valves and the CAFE NITRO valve actuator.
Manufacturing Facilities at Plast-O-Matic Valves:
Behind-the-scenes tour of our ISO 9001certified plastic molding, machining, fabricating & assembly plant in Cedar Grove NJ
Check Valves
Diaphragm Check Valves vs Ball Checks:
Side by side comparison of two prominent check valve designs, ball checks and diaphragm checks.
Plast-O-Matic Series CKS Check Valve:
Normally-closed check valve designed for 1¼", 1½", 2", 3" and 4" pipe sizes, available with threaded or socket connections in PVC, CPVC, Natural Polypro, and Kynar PVDF. Marketing Director Andy Ryan describes how this valve functions.
Diaphragm Valves
Air-Operated PTFE Diaphragm Shutoff Valve Series BSDA for Corrosive and Ultrapure Liquids:
Series BSDA/BSDAM compact, air-operated PTFE diaphragm valves offered in PVC, CPVC, PVDF, and natural Polypropylene in 1/4" - 1 1/2" sizes.
Diverter Valves
Acrylic Degassing Valve Demo in Ozone Application:
Plast-O-Matic continuous, automatic degassing valve now available with clear acrylic body for easy visual verification. Demonstration shows ozone generation system with continuous outgassing, alleviated by the DGV.
Electric Valve Actuators
Introducing the Basiks Electric Actuator:
Features and smart screen functions are described for the compact Basiks Electric Actuator.
Electrohydraulic Valve Actuators and Hydraulic Valve Actuators
Plast-O-Matic CAFE Actuator & IOT:
Glenn describes MODBUS & IOT control development at Plast-O-Matic
Flow Switches
Plast-O-Matic Celebrates 50th Anniversary:
Plast-O-Matic Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Industrial Valves
Constant Flow Valves: How they work:
Series FC is an automatic flow control valve that converts high variable upstream flow rates to a constant, lower downstream flow rate, regardless of pressure changes. Plast-O-Matic engineer Eric Holzer explains how this small but mighty valve works
Common Installation Mistakes that will Destroy a Plastic Valve:
Industrial plastic piping will handle the nastiest chemicals with ease, but can have all kinds of unexpected problems if you treat it like a metal piping system during installation
Plast-O-Matic Valves Company Tour:
Get to know us and our modern facilities!
Behind-the-scenes tour of our ISO 9001certified plastic molding, machining, fabricating & assembly plant in Cedar Grove NJ
Scan Controls, Chile, Introduces the Plast-O-Matic Product Line:
POM's Raquel Kripzak was a special guest of Chilean distributor Scan Controls. Raquel demonstrated the role of engineered valves in some exciting new mining projects
Slo-Mo Failure Test with an Explosive Ending:
Working on a new true union connection design, this prototype valve went over 6X the rated pressure before failing. If you use the settings tool you can tweak the speed...
Vince describes how we test o-rings for future valve designs:
Take a look inside the Plast-O-Matic product test lab to see the custom fixtures we use to test o-ring styles and sizes for a variety of valve designs
Bar feeders on multi-axis CNC lathes:
Tim DeLorenzo describes how automatic bar feeders accelerate the manufacturing process at Plast-O-Matic Valves
Series EAST Seal Kit Replacement - Addendum: How to Disassemble the Valve:
Further information provided by Plast-O-Matic Engineer Greg Wakeman, for importance of maintaining proper component structure and length when disassembling the valve.
Liquid Flow Meters
Advantages of Plast-O-Matic Calibration Columns:
Rick explains the UV resistance, timing accuracy, and many options available with Plast-O-Matic Calibration Columns
Pinch Valves
Function of an Air Operated Pinch Valve:
All-thermoplastic pinch valve is designed for positive shutoff, suitable for corrosive liquids with entrained particulate. Unique sleeve design seals around particulate.
Plastic Valves
Plast-O-Matic Pressure Regulators:
Introduction to the line of pressure regulators -- also known as pressure reducing valves -- offered by Plast-O-Matic.
ckm-vs-ballcheck.wmv:
Comparison of a normally-closed, diaphragm style check valve vs. a typical ball check valve.
Pressure Gauges
What, How, Where & Why of Gauge Guards:
Plast-O-Matic Advertising Manager Rick Bolger provides an intro to pressure gauges, Bourdon tubes, diaphragm seals, and describes the role of a Gauge Guard, AKA Instrument Isolator, in a corrosive or ultrapure liquid piping system
Pressure Regulators
Pressure Regulators vs Back Pressure Regulators - Identify and Know the Difference:
Plast-O-Matic Technical Sales Manager Andy Ryan describes how to identify the differences in P&ID pressure valve icons, and the key differences between pressure reducing valves vs. backpressure regulators.
PRHM Pressure Regulator Seal Kit Replacement:
shows step-by-step instructions to replace seals in Plast-O-Matic Series PRHM high performance pressure regulators (or pressure reducing valves) sizes 3/4" through 2"
How to set a Plast-O-Matic Pressure Regulator:
Static method for setting a pressure regulator, also known as a pressure reducing valve. By setting statically, Series PRHM assures that pressure will not "creep" across the valve and exceed the set point.
507praweb.wmv:
Plast-O-Matic thermo plastic pressure regulators compared to competitive offerings.
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Pressure regulator
Pressure Relief Valves
RVT Angle Pattern Relief / Bypass Valve -- unpacking, spring selection, pressure setting & assembly:
Unless the valve is ordered with a pre-set pressure, Plast-O-Matic Series RVT requires spring selection, final assembly and pressure setting. It's important to note that the fasteners should be installed on the lowest torque setting.
Solenoid Valves
How a Pilot-Operated Solenoid Valve works:
Plast-O-Matic Engineer Eric Holzer explains how pilot-operated solenoid valves differ from standard solenoid valves in the amount of flow they can provide, as well as permitting higher inlet pressures
Valve Actuators
CAFE Actuator Hardware Monitor:
The Hardware Monitor enables you to read internal measurements on the hardware of the CAFE Nitro, including load, internal temperature, battery, and run time.
CAFE Actuator Factory Settings Menu:
The settings menu is one of the many tools you have to customize the CAFE Nitro actuator for your application. It can also be used to restore the original factory settings if necessary.
CAFE Actuator with Fail safe:
Fail-Safe option enables you to control the actuator via onboard battery during power loss. This video explains how to set up and customize the fail safe action using the touchpad and the OLED Control submenu.
Start Up and Status Screen:
The CAFE Nitro OLED displays key information on the "home" screen including hardware configuration, firmware release, current power source, and much more.
CAFE Actuators: Presetting the Desired Deadband:
Deadband limits the response of the actuator within a range of the input control signal. Deadband is a buffer that prevents the CAFE Actuator from over-reacting to minor fluctuations.
Variations of the Plast-O-Matic CAFE Actuator:
POM's Eric Holzer describes the multiple levels of tech available in the CAFE series, from simple on/off to fully programmable, ultra high speed with OLED screen and MODBUS control.
CAFE and CAFE NITRO 90º Auto Voltage Electric Valve Actuators:
Brief video describing the new full-featured Plastomatic electric actuator line. Options include 4-20mA control, fail-safe, MODBUS, and FAST 1-second actuation.
Backpressure Regulator in a Closed Loop Piping System:
Plast-O-Matic Valves'' Andy Ryan describes the use and function of a normally-closed, 2-port "relief/backpressure" valve at the downstream end of a closed loop piping system.
Water Valves
Tour of Plast-O-Matic''s High Flow Testing Loop:
POM Engineer Catherine Chiarella describes the testing and evaluating capabilities, as well as the redundant safety measures, in our newly revamped flow loop for large pipe size and high GPM testing.
Five-Axis Turning Centers at Plast-O-Matic:
Plast-O-Matic President Tim DeLorenzo describes how the single-setup nature of 5-axis turning centers combine the capabilities of lathe and vertical machining in one unit
Other
Introducing Plast-O-Matic Valves.mov:
Introducing Ed Cellucci, who describes Plast-O-Matic''s cost-of-ownership and performance advantages to our distributors.