Different Types of Industrial Valves


Posted August 13, 2016 by thomasshaw9688

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We typically see the set up as a whole rather than looking at its many components that are working independently, when we look at pumping and piping systems externally. But there is that certain part that plays a function that is very critical. They are the valves. They behave like tiny knobs modulating the flow of fluids as well as cutting off supply completely if needed.


Industrial valves are of diverse types, with each based on a different principle that is working and performing a function that is different. Right here, we have discussed the 9 most common types of industrial valves.


1. Ball valves - It's a hollowed out ball shaped disc which is fitted in the pipe. The valve starts and stops flow by the quarter turn rotational movement of the disc. The hollowed end closed it sits perpendicular to the direction of the flow and is aligned in the direction of the flow when the valve is open.


2. Plug valves - Also called cock valve, it works on the cylindrical or tapered plug with a weary passage to obstruct, start or throttle flow. Turning the handle or wheel, orders the hollow opening of the stopper with the inlet and outlet ports opening the passage. When the solid part aligns itself it is obstructed.


3. Butterfly valves - It's another valve that uses the rotational movement; plug and ball valves function in the same way. It just works on the thin-disc in the flow path in place of a ball shaped unit or a cylindrical stopper. They may be easily adaptable, exceptionally lightweight and fast to use.


4. Gate valves - This is the type of valve used in a faucet. Opening and closing the valve involves raising and lowering metal gates. A wedge is inserted into a seat. With gate valves, the passageway can be fully open or completely closed; there's no in between. They are called sluice valves.


5. Globe valves - It is similar to a gate valve in that it uses linear movement to throttle flow. It differs in its use of a disc as an alternative to a wedge. Additionally, it may be corrected raise or to lower flow; the edge of a globe valve is that it doesn't leak just as much as other valves. They are also among the most popular kind of valves used across various applications.


6. Crimp valves - The construction features a sleeve of molded rubber or synthetic substance and a pinching mechanism. The flow path in the open position is unobstructed. The flow is cut off by pinching the flexible membrane, by lowering a bar or gate.


7. Diaphragm valves - They work similar to pinch valves; a flexible diaphragm is inserted such that it fastens itself to the seat blocking the flow. Its edge over crunch valves is that it creates an incredibly tight seal and therefore is used in applications that have a high purity requirement.


8. Security and relief valves - As fluids pass through the system, there is certainly a possibility of an unprecedented increase in pressure, which if unchecked could prove hazardous. This applies particularly if you should be dealing with hazardous fluids. Security and relief vales discharge pressure occasionally, whenever it goes to prevent damage.


9. Check valves - Check valves allow for unidirectional flow of fluids; they don't let it stream back. The non- slam nozzle check valves check pressure surge and avoid water hammer.


To ensure the valves give you the greatest service, you should buy them from a trusted industrial valve maker. It's the only way to get high quality industrial valves that are built to survive.
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Last Updated August 13, 2016