Gate valves are critical components for controlling fluid flow in many different types of applications. Their primary function is to provide an on/off service, meaning they are designed to be either fully open or fully closed, rather than for throttling or regulating flow. At Williams Valve, we are experts in our field. We’ve been a […]
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Butterfly valves are valves that can be used for regulating, isolating, stopping, or starting the fluid flow. These valves are mostly used as control valves in applications where the pressure drops required of the valves are relatively low. These valves can be used as either shutoff valves or as throttling valves. Butterfly valves are rotary
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How to Choose a Pneumatic Actuator? What Is Considered? Things to Know About PneumaticActuators Pneumatic actuators work with the compressed air force. It also works with pressurized gas if needed. Generally, 90-degree final control elements such as butterfly valves, ball valves, and plug valves are used for on-off and proportional control purposes. Features to Consider
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Are you a beginner new to the valve world, ready to learn more about the various types of valve actuation options? Perhaps you’ve come across terms like linear actuators, double acting actuators, solenoid and pneumatic valves, and are looking to expand your knowledge? Fear not, the team at ValveMan is here to help! Valve actuators are,
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Hydraulic control valves are used to adjust the flow rate of hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic system. These valves have a port that is able to be adjusted so that the flow area may be changed to provide an alteration in the flow rate through the valve. How Does a Hydraulic Control Valve Work? Within
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What is a Hydraulic Control Valve? Hydraulic control valves start and stop fluid flow into hydraulic cylinders or hydraulic motors. They operate either manually or electronically (solenoid-operated). The number of cylinders or motors that a control valve can operate depends on the number of spools. The flow rates represent the maximum allowed GPM (Gallons Per
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Angle seat valves are 2-position valves with a built in pneumatic actuator. The actuator can be spring return or double acting. The obstructer is a plug that enters the valve at an angle to sit in an angled seat molded into the valve’s flow path. The plug gets retracted almost completely out of the flow
Coaxial valves are 2-position valves that can be pneumatically or electrically actuated. The electric versions use an electromagnetic coil vs. a spring, similar to solenoid valves. The pneumatic versions use air pressure vs. a spring (spring return), or air pressure in both directions (double acting). Coaxial valves use a shuttle type obstructer that the media
Solenoid valves operate using a linear sliding obstructer that opens and closes the valve, or changes the flow from one outlet to another. There are many different types of obstructers used including plunger, shuttle, spool, and diaphragm. The linear motion is achieved by energizing an electromagnetic coil to pull the obstructer in one direction. A
These are very similar to a globe valves with 2 main differences. One, they are smaller and for finer control of flow on smaller lines. Two, instead of a disc shaped plug, they use a “needle” which has a conical shape, and moves in and out of an orifice. While effective as an on/off valve,
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