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New Humphrey Valve Saves Energy
Last February, Humphrey announced its new L310 Latching Valve. The L310 is based upon proven Humphrey technology of the balanced-poppet, direct-acting 310 solenoid valve design. The L310 Latching Valve saves energy, compared with traditional solenoid valves, with its low power consumption. It also offers the benefit of low heat generation, which can be important in Read the full article…
Major Trends in Pressure Transmitter Technology
The pressure transmitter market has grown substantially in recent years, according to a study done by Flow Research. In an article due to be publish in the Flow Control Magazine this August, several important new trends are revealed. Energy Market Growth: Increased investments in the energy markets are driving pressure transmitter growth. More measurement points Read the full article…
Air Piloted Valves for Dummies
When you hear ‘Air Piloted Valves,’ the first thing that should come to mind is one simple word: control. Essentially, the force output of an air pilot valve is significantly more impactful and more powerful than that produced in electrical solenoids or actuators. That makes the Air Pilot the perfect choice for remote and miniature Read the full article…
All about Gate Valves
Gate Valves – put succinctly – are on/off devices that are used to control the flow of gasses, liquids and steam. They’re not exactly a break-though technology (in fact, they’ve been around for 100+ years), but they are one of the most reliable, dependable valves you can invest in. They come in a variety of Read the full article…
Understanding Water Check Valves
Whenever you’re dealing with chemical or petrochemical materials, you can bet that those valves are made of steel. That steel comes in a variety of stripes – including carbon steel, stainless steel and the like. Due to their ability to resist heat and corrosion, they have become a popular product over the years. Conversely, one Read the full article…
The four most important things to consider when designing a valve
It’s no secret that valve manufacturing has come a long way in the last decade or so. With so many appealing options to choose from, selecting the right kind of steel or alloy is crucial because it can dramatically impact the cost and life span of the equipment being deployed. To make things more complicated it’s Read the full article…
Pneumatic Valves and the different ways they control pressure
Pneumatic valves are part of a wide range of components that are charged with controlling pressure, rate and the amount of air that moves through a pneumatic system. The force of the compressed air needed in order to transmit power usually dictates the kind application you’ll find a pneumatic system in – ranging from diesel Read the full article…
Basic Valves & Selection Tips
Valves isolate, switch and control fluids in piping systems. Choosing which one you’ll need for yours depends on a variety of factors, but before jumping in it can be good to know the basics. This week, we’ll discuss some of your run-of-the-mill valve types and what their advantages and disadvantages are. Gate valves Designed to Read the full article…
The most commonly used metal alloys in Butterfly Valve manufacturing
There are a whole swath of materials that can be used when designing a butterfly valve. In many cases, you’ll find several different materials within the same design in order to achieve the best possible combination of functionality and cost. This month’s post talks a little bit about some of the more common materials used Read the full article…
Getting to know Butterfly Valves
What they are Butterfly valves are quarter-turn valves that are used to regulate flow. A metal disc in the body of your application is positioned perpendicular to the flow in the closed position and rotated one quarter of a turn to be parallel to the flow in the fully opened position. They come manufactured in Read the full article…
