control valves

How to Size a Control Valve

Pneumatic control valve Control valve sizing refers to the procedure determining the correct size of a valve body. A valve…

2 months ago

Steam Traps – Basic Features, Types & Applications

A steam trap is a control valve whose basic function is to allow condensate to flow, while preventing the passage…

10 months ago

Control Valve Selection Guide

Valves are manual or automatic fluid controlling elements in a piping system; in other words, valves isolate, switch, and control…

10 months ago

Electro-Pneumatic Valve Positioners: Function & Features

Valve positioners are motion-control devices that are made in such a way to actively compare valve stem position against the…

10 months ago

Valve Positioners: Function & Types

Basic Features of a Positioner Pneumatically operated valves depend on a positioner to take an input signal from the process…

10 months ago

Directional Control Valves: Function & Principle of Operation

Directional control valves are used to regulate the flow rate of hydraulic fluid; they are also utilized in pneumatic systems…

10 months ago

Key Factors to Consider in Selection of Valves

Valves are the final element in a control loop, and are critical in providing the correct flow. The valve, usually…

2 years ago

Pneumatic Actuators

Valves cannot control a process by themselves. Manual valves require an operator to position them to control a process variable.…

4 years ago