Sanitary Valves News – Adamant Valves https://www.adamantvalves.com Sanitary Valves And Fittings, Sanitary Pumps Thu, 12 Jan 2023 07:36:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.18 https://www.adamantvalves.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-Valves-Logo-1-32x32.jpg Sanitary Valves News – Adamant Valves https://www.adamantvalves.com 32 32 WHERE CAN I FIND THE BEST ELECTRIC ACTUATED BUTTERFLY VALVE MANUFACTURER IN THE USA https://www.adamantvalves.com/where-can-i-find-the-best-electric-actuated-butterfly-valve-manufacturer-in-the-usa.html https://www.adamantvalves.com/where-can-i-find-the-best-electric-actuated-butterfly-valve-manufacturer-in-the-usa.html#respond Thu, 07 Apr 2022 02:23:21 +0000 https://www.adamantvalves.com/?p=11528 One of the most common and popularly used sanitary fittings is the Valve. A valve is a device or natural object that regulates, directs, or controls the flow of a fluid (water, gases, liquids, fluidized solids, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. Valves have many uses, such as domestic uses for […]

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One of the most common and popularly used sanitary fittings is the Valve. A valve is a device or natural object that regulates, directs, or controls the flow of a fluid (water, gases, liquids, fluidized solids, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways.

Valves have many uses, such as domestic uses for controlling water for irrigation, industrial uses for controlling processes, and residential uses such as on/off and pressure control to dish and clothes washers and taps in the home. Valves are also used in the military and transport sectors. Valves are found in virtually every industrial process, including water and sewage processing, mining, power generation, processing of oil, gas, and petroleum, food manufacturing, chemical, and plastic manufacturing, and many other fields. They provide several functions, such as starting or stopping fluid or liquid flow based on the valve state, regulating fluid or liquid flow and pressure within a piping system, controlling the direction of flow within a piping system, throttling flow rates within a piping system, improving safety through relieving pressure or vacuum in a piping system.

The common and popular kinds of valves include but are not limited to Gate Valve, Globe Valve, Check Valve, plug valve, Ball Valve, Butterfly Valve, Actuated valves, Needle Valve, Pinch Valve, Pressure Relief Valve, Air Logic valves, Balancing valves, Line Blind valves, Cartridge valves, Casing valves, Cock valves, Diaphragm valves to mention a few. These valves typically perform the same functions and they serve the same purposes as mentioned above, for starting and stopping liquid or fluid flow and so on. The major difference that differentiates the various types from one another is the mechanism in which they perform their functions. For instance, the gate valve works in a linear motion to achieve its purpose and function likewise is the pinch valve while on the contrary, the ball valve, plug valve likewise the butterfly valve works in a rotary motion.

This article places focus on the electric actuated butterfly valve. As a type of valve. First, the Butterfly valve is a quarter-turn rotational motion valve, it is mainly used to start, regulate, and stop fluid or liquid flow. A butterfly valve controls fluid or liquid flow by using a disk that turns on a diametrical axis inside a pipe or by two semicircular plates hinged on a common spindle, which allows fluid or liquid flow in only one direction. The butterfly valves are made in a short circular body and due to their compact and lightweight design which unlike other types of valves, does not consume space. The Butterfly Valve is suitable as it perfectly fits in large applications and tight space usages. Its key specifications include the port connection, the valve size, and the materials that make up the valve body, further key specifications include its seat, seal, disc, as well as its stem packing. The Butterfly valves are mostly used in wastewater plants, power plants, and process plants for shut-off and for regulating and isolating services. The butterfly valves are especially popular and commonly used in very large diameter pipelines.

Furthermore, actuated valves are also known as automatic valves. These are valves that are often connected to electric motors, air or pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, or solenoids, these kinds of valves make use of an actuator mechanism or machine to remotely control and automate their functions. Unlike the ordinary and conventional valves that require manual operation, that is, valves that require someone’s physical attendance to operate, an actuated valve, on the other hand, does not require such physical attendance to be operated.

Blending all the above together, an electric actuated butterfly valve also known as an electric automatic butterfly valve is a butterfly valve with an electrical mechanical powered valve that starts, regulates, and stops the fluid flow without anyone in physical attendance to operate or control when the valve starts or when the valve stops.  In fact, the electric actuated butterfly valve is a type of butterfly valve that operates itself through an electric valve actuator for controlling its opening and closing. The electrical and mechanical actuator connected to the butterfly valve converts electricity supplied to it in either linear or rotary motion to open and close the lid (disk) of the butterfly valve. The electric actuated butterfly valve has several and numerous advantages over the traditional or conventional manual butterfly valves. For instance, the electric actuated butterfly valves aid the synchronization of multiple line valves, it also helps in remote isolation of fluid or liquid control, and the electric actuated butterfly valve is also desirable due to the safety it provides to prevent any possible misuse. The electric actuated butterfly valve is technologically advanced and easier to use. They can make fluid systems safer and easier to control.

Conclusively, the question now is, where can you get a quality of the above description of valves (electric actuated butterfly valve) in the USA? Adamant Valves manufacture and supply sanitary electric actuated butterfly valves of good quality and standards in different sizes and at competitive prices. Kindly visit our website at https://www.adamantvalves.com/electric-actuated-sanitary-butterfly-valves.html to view our various quality collections and make a purchase. You can also reach out to us via telephone at +1 (949) 407 8897 or send us an email at [email protected]

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Control valves such as linear globe valves, tri-clamp ball valves, and rotary valves are essential aspects of a production and manufacturing process and play a critical role in various process industries. Control valves are designed to control the flow of fluids in a system.

They are designed to allow adequate control of fluid by allowing easy on and off and throttle the fluid flow to ensure that the operation and process are smooth and efficient.  The importance of valves has increased over the years and they are used in different process industries.

Every valve has a different specification and is used for different purposes. Several factors must be considered before purchasing or using a valve. Users may be confused about what kind of valve to choose from a large selection of different valves.

Factors To Consider When Selecting A Valve For A Process

The following will help when selecting a control valve and will ease the selection process for your next project:

  1. Flow control characteristics: know the maximum and minimum pressure and the acceptable temperature that the fluid will be transferred. Knowing the maximum and minimum inlet and outlet pressure that the valve will handle will help you select a valve with the right specification that meets all of these requirements.
  2. Fluid to be transferred: the kind of fluid that is to be transferred in the process determines the specification of the valve to use. Control valves control the flow of fluids like natural gas, compressed air, steam, liquefied petroleum, hydraulic fluid, slurry, and water. The valve needs to be suitable for any of this kind of fluid.
  3. Compatibility with remote systems: the environment for certain processes may be hazardous, and as such, there will be a need for the process control to be done remotely. The kind of valve you select must be suitable for the remote process management systems. This will ensure easy remote control and monitoring.

How Temperature Affects Valve Selection

The temperature of the system media running through a valve and the ambient operating temperature of the process environment are significant factors that determine the kind of valve to use. The process may involve changing temperatures, or the temperature may be kept constant.

The valve selected must account for this temperature fluctuation to avoid expansion and contraction that may affect the flow of the process fluids and materials.

Metallic components can quickly lose strength at a very high temperature. This may affect their pressure ratings and reduce it as time goes on, so it is essential to select the right valve made from the right materials and meet the temperature specification and application needs.

How To Select Valves in Different Temperature? 

While selecting a valve for different temperatures, it is vital to consider the material it is made of, the operating temperature of the flowing media, and the process temperature.

When choosing a valve in a high-temperature process, materials with low-temperature resistance should not be considered. The kind of valves to consider are ceramic-lined special valves with a cooling jacket structure. Water circulates in the cooling jacket and ensures that the internal metal of the valve remains in place and within the allowable stress range.

When choosing a valve for a process with a low temperature below -29℃, you should select a valve made of low-temperature resistant materials. These kinds of materials have very high toughness and a good heat capacity such that the cooling load from the action would not crack the valve.

Using Tri-Clamp Ball Valves in High-Temperature Applications

Tri-clamp valves have significant application in the brewery, winery, dairy, and food processing industries. These valves have significant uses in this industry because their specification matches the temperature changes that usually accompany these processes.

They are made from high-grade stainless steel to ensure adequate hygiene needed for the food manufacturing process. The tri-clamp ball valve is a kind of sanitary ball Valve. The tri-clamp ball valve is a popular piece of Brewers Hardware. The brewery’s valves are manufactured from high-grade 304 stainless steel and a polished finish. You can get quality tri-clamp ball valves from adamant valves.

Final thoughts

The selection of a valve based on temperature depends on the temperature of the fluid media and the ambient temperature of the processing equipment. Different valves are suitable for different temperatures.

Are you looking for high-quality stainless steel tri-clamp ball valves? Look no further. You can visit Adamant valves to get the best sanitary valves, including stainless steel ball valves, butterfly valves, shut off and invert, check and diaphragm valves for different applications in different temperatures. You can quickly contact any of our experts to help you with a valve option best suited for your system by calling us at (949) 407 8897.

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Materials Used in Inlet and Exhaust Hygienic Valve https://www.adamantvalves.com/materials-used-in-inlet-and-exhaust-hygienic-valve.html https://www.adamantvalves.com/materials-used-in-inlet-and-exhaust-hygienic-valve.html#respond Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:37:41 +0000 https://www.adamantvalves.com/?p=11432 What are Hygienic Valves? Hygienic valves are special valves made from materials with very high purity. They are common in food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing as these are processes that do not need any form of contamination. Medical, chemical, pharmaceutical processes also require hygienic valves. Hygienic valves are generally crucial in processes that require a […]

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What are Hygienic Valves?

Hygienic valves are special valves made from materials with very high purity. They are common in food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing as these are processes that do not need any form of contamination. Medical, chemical, pharmaceutical processes also require hygienic valves.

Hygienic valves are generally crucial in processes that require a high level of cleanability. Standard features of hygienic valves include easy cleaning, crevice-free, and a well-polished contact surface.

Hygienic valves are different from aseptic valves. We use aseptic valves mostly in industries that require very high purity levels. They are used in injection drugs, cosmetics, microelectronics, and others.

Aseptic valves are mainly used to control processes and minimize contamination from different environmental sources.

The valves used and the design is fundamental in sanitary applications.

Types of Hygienic Valves

The different valves used in manufacturing processes require very high purity and easy cleanability. They are the globe, pinch, knife or gate, needle, butterfly, ball diaphragm, and plug valves.

  • Diaphragm valves: this kind of valve is related to pinch valves, but the valve body has a diaphragm made from an elastomer rather than an elastomeric liner. With this kind of diaphragm, flow is easily separated from the closure element.

 

  • Pinch Valves: this kind of valve makes use of a flexible elastomer in its lining that can easily be pinched to close and cut off the flow and reduce the fluid pressure. Pinch valves are used to control linear flow and as a throttling device using their on and off mechanism.

 

  • Gate or Knife valves: these are Linear motion kinds of valves. The valve uses a mechanism that involves a flat closure element that slides into the flow stream and shuts off flow. There are two types of gate valves: parallel and wedge-shaped.

 

  • Needle valves: These have a small, slender, and pointed end at the end of the valve stem. Lowering this tapered end restricts fluid flow through the valve.

 

  • Globe valves: the globe valves are generally linear motion valves with rounded bodies. These valves are used in the industry and other manufacturing processes to regulate fluid flow both on/off and throttling services.

 

  • Butterfly sanitary valves: These valves control fluid flow where high sensitivity is needed. They are quick opening valves and are used as throttling devices to manage fluid flow effectively.

 

  • Ball valves: These valves have a large sphere with a central hole equal to the inside diameter of the pipe where there is flow. As the ball rotates inside the valve, it restricts or permits fluid flow through it.

Specifications of the Hygienic Valves

There are certain important specifications that hygienic valves should have. This includes the diameter, working pressure, and operating temperature. We can measure the valve diameter by measuring the distance across the Inlet or outlet port. The working pressure is the designated pressure at which the valve operates. The operating temperature is the stipulated temperature that the valve can work at. The media types that the sanitary valve can regulate include glasses, liquids, and suspended solids.

Materials Used in the Hygienic Valves

Hygienic valves are made with a specific material that ensures their cleanability. Metals and plastics are the two common materials used in Inlet and exhaust hygienic valves. Examples of metallic materials that give quality hygienic valves are brass, bronze, copper, cast iron, ductile iron, stainless steel, and steel. Examples of plastic choices include PVC and CPVC.

Typical end connections of the hygienic valves include threaded, socket-weld, or buttweld. The different actuation of hygienic valves includes electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and manual.

The Inlet and exhaust of a valve need to be resistant to high temperature, corrosion, and fatigue. The valve seat can be hardened with molybdenum steel to meet this requirement. The valve spindle can be made from molybdenum chrome alloy with a layer of stellite welded onto the seating face — a heat-resistant nimonic alloy valve head.

Stainless steel valves are usually chrome-plated to improve their lubricity and reduce the wearing of the stem.

Final Thoughts

The kind of material used in the Inlet or outlet of a hygienic valve ensures a high level of cleanability and purity not to contaminate the flowing fluid. Suitable materials include stainless steel, brass, copper, and plastics.

Are you looking for high-quality hygienic and sanitary valves? Look no further. You can visit Adamant Valves to get the best hygienic valves made from stainless steel, brass, bronze, and quality plastic materials. You can contact us to get yours or speak to any of our experts to get a suitable material for your hygienic valve by calling (949) 407 889.

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What is the Difference Between a Check Valve and a Non-return Valve? https://www.adamantvalves.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-check-valve-and-a-non-return-valve.html https://www.adamantvalves.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-check-valve-and-a-non-return-valve.html#respond Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:07:05 +0000 https://www.adamantvalves.com/?p=11349 Valves play very crucial roles in mechanical engineering. The different types of valves available serve a similar purpose but are unique in their operating mechanism. Basically, a valve is a device used to control the flow of fluids (liquid, gas, and slurries). This control is achieved by a moveable element that restricts, partially obstructs, or […]

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Valves play very crucial roles in mechanical engineering. The different types of valves available serve a similar purpose but are unique in their operating mechanism. Basically, a valve is a device used to control the flow of fluids (liquid, gas, and slurries). This control is achieved by a moveable element that restricts, partially obstructs, or opens a passageway by means of the valve.

 

In this post, we will discuss the difference between two return valves of interest: a check valve and a non-return valve. These are two critical valves used commonly in some very importable applications.

 

A non-return valve lets the fluid flow in one direction. As the name implies, the primary function of a non-return valve is to keep the flow of fluid in just one direction. When fluid in the line reverses direction and begins to flow back the way it came, a check valve serves to stop or prevent the backflow by allowing flow in one direction. The check valves are primarily designed for pressure applications.

Check valves

Check valves are quite ubiquitous in their applications, in that they are found in almost every industrial application, where they act as one-way or non-return valves. Check valves are simple devices in their design. They help to execute an important function in fluid control. Check valves prevent reverse flows, therefore preventing damage and ensuring efficient operations.

 

When reverse water flow occurs, the phenomenon can result in a water hammer. High-pressure surges often follow this phenomenon in the existing pipework, valves, and pumps. It may result in severe damage or rupturing of the system, along with the pipework. Sometimes, the system may not break down immediately; the reverse flow of water could also lead to a gradual build-up of fatigue and the repeated impact of the water hammer, which might ultimately result in a loss of system integrity.

Properties and application

Check valves are two-port valves; hence, they have two openings; one for fluid to enter and the other for fluid to leave. Check valves have a single inlet and outlet. They are operated by a pressure differential. Above a certain upstream pressure, the check valve automatically opens without requiring any other intervention. The minimum operating pressure is a significant characteristic that describes all check valves. This pressure is known as the cracking pressure.

 

Check valves are used in many pumping applications and fluid flow. Examples include chemical processing, pulp and paper, food processing, water, and wastewater treatment, industrial, marine, and mining, pumps, pipelines, power generation, and HVAC. These are only a few of the many applications of check valves.

Non-return valve

Non-return valves are very important because they function in a unique style. They are an essential feature that helps in a typical retention system to prevent the return of water or reflux that may occur due to pressure loss or a reduction in the supply and flow of water. This helps to provide more excellent safety and precision for thermostatic tapware.

 

Non-return valves are unidirectional, allowing water to flow in just one direction. They are opened by the force of the liquid moving in one direction, and they close due to the effect of the gravity of the water trying to return in the opposite direction (counter-flow). The action of spring helps to close the valve.

 

Essentially, a non-return valve allows fluid flow in only one direction. The valve is designed and fitted to ensure that the fluid flowing through the pipe follows the right direction, especially in cases where pressure conditions can cause reversed flow. When the fluid flows through the non-return valve, it causes a reasonable pressure drop in the system. Typically, the design of the valve takes this into account when designing the device.

Properties and applications

They are two-port valves with two openings in the body; one for fluid to go in, while the other is for fluid to leave. Non-return valves are typical of different types. Common variants include the

 

  • Spring-loaded
  • Swing
  • Clapper
  • Swing check valves.
  • Flap check valves
  • Duckbill
  • Dual Disc check valves
  • Tilted Disc check valves
  • Silent check
  • Ball

 

Non-return valves are used in many different applications. For instance, non-return valves are applied extensively in mixing loops in heating and cooling systems to ensure proper operation, and with domestic water systems to prevent backflow.

What is the difference between a non-return valve and a check valve?

We’ve established that both valves are essential and that perform similar functions. In a nutshell, the design of a non-return valve allows it to prevent the backflow or reverse flow of a medium or fluid, and to protect the pump in question from getting damaged due to surge pressures of water hammer following pump shut-down.

 

The check valve, on the other hand, also known as a one-way valve, is a valve that allows fluid to flow through it in only one direction. To do more or order check and non-return valves for your industrial processes, feel free to contact us today at Adamant Valves.

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Which is Better, Gate Valves or Ball Valves? https://www.adamantvalves.com/which-is-better-gate-valves-or-ball-valves.html https://www.adamantvalves.com/which-is-better-gate-valves-or-ball-valves.html#respond Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:13:03 +0000 https://www.adamantvalves.com/?p=11111 Which is better, gate valves or ball valves? When it comes to choosing isolation or flow control valves that best suit your application, the two most common options that you can choose from are gate valves and ball valves. Both are essentially the same in functionality, but they are markedly different when you compare their […]

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Which is better, gate valves or ball valves?

When it comes to choosing isolation or flow control valves that best suit your application, the two most common options that you can choose from are gate valves and ball valves. Both are essentially the same in functionality, but they are markedly different when you compare their structural qualities.

 

If you’re wondering which option is right for you between gate valves and stainless steel ball valves, worry no more. In this post, we’ll highlight the main features of these valves, then explain how each of them can serve you.

What are Gate Valves?

Gate valves consist of a closure element that is connected to the stem of the valve. The closure element is a solid disk component that serves as the gate moving up and down to start or stop the flow of liquid or gas.

 

To open the valve, the gate is lifted, typically by rotating it, and to close the valve, it is returned down to its initial position. On top of the valve is a bonnet or handwheel, which, when rotated, opens or closes the gate. This valve turns typically more than 360° to fully open or close valve.

 

Gate valves are sturdy and durable. You’ll typically find them used in high pressure and high-temperature applications, which is one of the reasons they can prevent pressure drops in a system. They are used extensively in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, the automobile industry, and oil and gas applications.

What are ball valves?

A ball valve is a flow control device that uses a hollow, perforated, and pivoting ball to either stop or allows the flow of materials. By turning through 90°, the handle of the valve turns the hollow, rotary ball, which then restricts or allows the flow of fluid. Unlike the multi-turn gate valves, ball valves are quarter-turn valves by design. This is because they can only turn up to 90°, which is enough to open or close the valve fully.

 

When the handle is turned to a position parallel to the pipe, it is open. When it stands perpendicular to the pipe or flow of material, it is closed (i.e. the bore of the valve aligns with the pipe to allow materials to flow through).

 

Compared to gate valves, ball valves have a simple design, and you can easily or quickly turn them on or off. They hardly freeze, and as the gate valves, they are equally durable and reliable – and are used in oil and gas settings, manufacturing companies, and marine applications.

 

Ball valves are mostly available as stainless steel ball valves, such as the 3-piece, unibody, split-body, and 2-Piece stainless steel ball valves. However, the 2-piece stainless steel ball valve is about the most widely used ball valve.

Ball valves vs gate valves: differences

As explained above, the main difference between ball valves and gate valves lies in their structural qualities and how they are marked. While both valve types are commonly used in residential and industrial applications, this structure difference helps inform the applications in which each of these valve types is most suitable.

 

  1. Structure: A gate valve opens and closes by sliding a solid enclosure element up and down to allow or restrict the flow of fluid. Ball valves, on the other hand, have a stem and a ball with a bore that turns horizontally through 90 degrees to open or close the valve.

 

  1. Ports: The ports of a valve are also known as its inlets and outlets. Gate valves, on the one hand, are bi-directional, meaning that they typically come with just two ports. Depending on the application and type of hate valve, the ports of a gate valve can be threaded, soldered, or flanged.

 

Ball valves, on the other hand, can have two or more ports. Likewise, the ports can be threaded, soldered, or flanged depending on the type and application of the valve. In most cases, stainless steel ball valves with three ports are used for mixing and diverting material flow in pipes.

 

  1. Speed of opening and closing: Ball valves only need to turn 90 degrees to close or open. Therefore they are better suited for emergencies or applications that require fast opening and closing speed. Gate valves need to go more than 360 degrees to fully open or close, meaning that they operate slower and cannot be applied in emergencies.

 

However, keep in mind that if you want to prevent or reduce the risk of water hammering, you should go for gate valves, which typically open and close slowly.

 

  1. Cost: Bulb valves are normally more expensive than gate valves of similar specifications, but since stainless steel bulb valves are more durable and require less maintenance, they may prove to be a more economical option in the long run.

 

  1. Installation space: Bulb valves require more space than gate valves to accommodate a quarter-turn handle, while gate valves need smaller installation space than a ball valve.

Common applications

Shut-offs: Gate valves are generally suitable for applications that do not require frequent shutoffs, such as older plumbing systems and large water supply lines because gate valves have straight flow paths and fewer flow restrictions. Ball valves are used more in systems that require frequent shut-off requirements, such as new plumbing systems.

 

Ease of cleaning: Since gate valves are easier to clean, they are suitable in applications with slurries and viscous media. Ball valves are difficult to clean. Besides, the slurry particles could cause damage to the rotary ball. They are not suitable for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.

Gate valves are used in power plants, mining, and water treatment applications, while ball valves are best for fire protection systems and marine applications.

You can get high-quality sanitary valves at affordable prices

At Adamant Valves, we provide you with high-quality sanitary valves, including stainless steel ball valve, butterfly, shut off and divert, check, and diaphragm valves for different applications. Feel free to contact us at (949) 407 8897 and have one of our experts help you decide which valve type is best for your needs.

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The Classification of Common Hydraulic Valve https://www.adamantvalves.com/the-classification-of-common-hydraulic-valve.html https://www.adamantvalves.com/the-classification-of-common-hydraulic-valve.html#respond Fri, 06 Aug 2021 19:38:05 +0000 http://urlup What is a Hydraulic Valve? Hydraulic valve is a kind of component used in the hydraulic drive to control the pressure, flow, and direction of the liquid. The type that controls pressure is called pressure sanitary regulating valve. The type that controls flow is called the flow regulating valve. The type that controls the flow […]

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What is a Hydraulic Valve?

Hydraulic valve is a kind of component used in the hydraulic drive to control the pressure, flow, and direction of the liquid. The type that controls pressure is called pressure sanitary regulating valve. The type that controls flow is called the flow regulating valve. The type that controls the flow direction is called the direction regulating valve.

What are the types of Hydraulic Valves?

According to its use, the pressure regulating valve can be divided into a relief valve, pressure reducing valve, and sequential valve.

Relief valve

The relief valve can regulate the hydraulic system to maintain a constant state when it reaches the set pressure. A relief valve for overload protection is called a safety valve. When the system fails and the pressure rises to the limit that may cause damage, the valve port will open and overflow to ensure the safety of the system.

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Pressure reducing valve

Pressure reducing valve can control the branch circuit to get a stable pressure that is lower than that of the main circuit. According to the different pressure functions it controls, pressure reducing valve can be divided into set value pressure reducing valve (the output pressure is a constant value), set difference pressure reducing valve (the input and output pressure difference is a set value), and set ratio pressure reducing valve (The input and output pressure maintain a certain ratio).

Sequential valve

A sequential valve can make an actuator (such as hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic motor, etc.) act before making other actuators act sequentially.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading our article and we hope it can help you better understand the classification of common hydraulic valves. If you want to learn more about hydraulic valves, we would like to advise you to visit Adamant Valve homepage for more information.

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Why Do We Need Balancing Valves? https://www.adamantvalves.com/introduction-of-balancing-valve.html https://www.adamantvalves.com/introduction-of-balancing-valve.html#respond Fri, 06 Aug 2021 19:38:05 +0000 http://urlup What is a balancing valve in plumbing? A balancing valve is a specialized valve designed to regulate flow rates and maintain proper pipeline system function. Balancing valves have excellent flow regulation characteristics; they ensure consistency by controlling and equalizing pressure levels in disparate areas throughout piping systems. By ensuring proper flow rate performance, they ensure […]

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What is a balancing valve in plumbing?

A balancing valve is a specialized valve designed to regulate flow rates and maintain proper pipeline system function. Balancing valves have excellent flow regulation characteristics; they ensure consistency by controlling and equalizing pressure levels in disparate areas throughout piping systems. By ensuring proper flow rate performance, they ensure maximum efficiency and help prevent common issues that can lead to system malfunctions.

In this way, balancing valves act as critical insurance to protect other valves and piping components from high-pressure or high-temperature damages. The relative flow rate and the relative valve opening are aligned in a linear relationship. Each balancing valve should be equipped with an accurate valve opening indicator with a minimum reading of 1% of the valve’s full opening range.

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How do flow balancing valves work?

There are many different types of balancing valves that work in slightly different ways. However, all balancing valves are able to convert a variable input into a consistent output. As piping systems experience turbulence, pressure losses, and flow rate fluctuations, the balancing valve is there to create consistency. Let’s look at the working mechanism of one of the most popular types of balancing valves, the static balancing valve.

The static balancing valve uses an obturator, or spool, to increase and decrease the size of the pipeline opening, which mechanically regulates the exit flow capacity. This concept is displayed in the .gif image above. As you can see, the valve spool is threaded, making it easily rotate to open and close. Most static balancing valves are equipped with two access points for the installation of flow meters, automated flow regulation devices, or manual testing devices. These devices monitor the flow rate upon input and output to ensure and confirm proper balancing performance. System designers can use these tools for instant flow feedback.

Balancing valves can also be restored to their original locked position. They have a complete shut-off function, negating the need to install a sanitary shut-off valve if a balancing valve is installed. There are quantitative measurement functions and regulating functions. When performing system debugging, debugging staff adjusts the balancing valve by engaging in human-machine dialogue with a dedicated intelligent meter to achieve the hydraulic balance of the system.

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Applications of Balancing Valves

1) Balancing Valves can equalize boiler or chiller outputs

When a boiler or chiller is installed in a piping system, they often alter the flow rate of the entire system, decreasing its overall efficiency. Even these small differences in flow can affect the system’s ability to achieve maximum performance. In an industrial manufacturing system, these inefficiencies can result in productivity losses worth untold fortunes. In this case, balancing valves should be installed in each boiler or chiller unit to achieve the designed output flow and ensure the safe and normal operation of each surrounding component. When the chillers are connected to multiple cooling towers, each cooling tower should also be fitted with a balancing valve.

2) HVAC Balance Valves in commercial heating networks

Urban, commercial, and industrial heating pipe networks are often built around a boiler room or a heat station. They provide heating to a number of commercial spaces, industrial facilities, apartment buildings, or offices. Each building is a different distance from the heat source, and effective equipment must be installed to eliminate the remaining pressure near the loop. Otherwise, the flow distribution won’t meet the design requirements, resulting in overheating in the near-end and underheating in the far-end. A balance valve should be installed on each main pipe and each branch pipe to ensure the balance of flow between each main pipe and each building. In this way, balancing valves are truly essential to keeping the heat on.

3) Residential HVAC air conditioning pipe networks

In order for indoor heating systems and air conditioning pipe networks to meet stringent energy-saving requirements, risers and branch pipes must be aligned with the system’s designated target flow rate. Balancing valves should be installed on the main pipe, riser, and branch pipe in order to regulate flow rates throughout the system.

4) Thermal Stations

Systems where a thermal power plant or boiler room supplies hot water to several thermal stations also require the use of balancing valves. In order for each thermal station to achieve the required water flow, a balancing valve should be installed at the main loop side of each thermal station. In order to ensure that the water flow of each secondary loop is the designed flow, a balancing valve should also be installed at the secondary loop side of each thermal station.

Balancing Valves from Adamant Valves

Installing the correct balancing valve intended for your desired application is a critical step to ensuring the longevity of your piping network and its performance at maximum efficiency. Whether it’s a balance valve for HVAC, industrial use, or another purpose entirely, Adamant Valves is your trusted supplier of sanitary valves. If you have any more questions about sanitary balance valves, please contact us.

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What is a Regulating Valve?

Regulating valves, also known as control valves, control fluid flow by increasing or decreasing the size of their flow pathway. Some can be controlled remotely or integrated with automated systems. Regulating valves are specialized valves that monitor and adjust the volume, pressure, direction, and flow rate through the pipeline. There are many design variations used for specific applications such as blending, metering, flow control, and so on. Regulating valves are the best solution for precise control of pressure and flow rate.

Regulating valves are categorized by their actuating method. The main types are the electric regulating valves and pneumatic regulating valves, which meet different working conditions and processing techniques. Usually, the electric regulating valve is directly actuated by an electric actuator. The valve opening is regulated through an analog signal of 4~20mA or 0~10V.

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The Advantages of Regulating Valves

Valves that are used in angle stroke regulations include sanitary ball valves and sanitary butterfly valves. It’s easy to operate an electric regulating valve. There’s no need to compress air. But its response speed is slow, and the control precision and regulating performance is poor. It’s limited to applications with low precision control requirements and low switching frequency.

In comparison, with its high control precision, fast response, good stability, and versatility, the pneumatic regulating valve is widely used in the process control field of various industries and sectors. As the brain of the regulating valve, the valve positioner plays a decisive role in the control performance and field functions of the entire regulating valve.

The Advantages of Intelligent Valve Positioners

Compared with the traditional electric-gas switch type valve positioners, intelligent valve positioners have broader applications and market prospects in terms of control precision, response speed, function extension, and improving the level of automated control. As such, intelligent valve positioners are seen as the future direction and development of the valve positioner.

Features of Different Intelligent Valve Positioners

Various intelligent valve positioners have slightly different structures and functions while having their own characteristics. Standard valve positioners can be widely used in the position control of process control valves with pneumatic actuators.

As a process controller, it combines with pneumatic actuator valves to form an intelligent regulating valve. It can directly receive the real-time process value signal of the sensor and form a relatively independent complete process control loop with the sensor to achieve a closed-loop control function. It can not only be combined with pneumatic actuators such as angle seat valves, shut-off valves, and diaphragm valves to form a valve positioning control system using an external line position sensor. It can also be combined with angular stroke pneumatic actuators such as ball valves, butterfly valves, or diaphragm-type pneumatic regulating valves to form valve positioning control systems using built-in angular stroke sensors. It can be used in single-role actuators such as always-open or always-closed valves and be used for control of the double-role actuator.

The position feedback signal can send the valve’s actual position or the actual process value to the controller for easy system information collecting and monitoring. The binary output signal can expand the control function of the regulating valve and improve the automation level of the system.

A good human-machine interface is easy to operate. A large-screen digital LCD display shows the set value and the actual value in real-time. It can also show the environmental temperature of the valve. Three-button menu instructions make it easy for on-site debugging and maintenance.

Intelligent Valve Positioners from Adamant Valves

Intelligent valve positioners can upgrade the functional performance of regulating valves when paired up in strategic ways. They complement the capabilities of control valves, providing further control and automation when necessary. Adamant Valves is a trusted valve supplier working to remain at the forefront of valve innovation. If you’re curious about how intelligent valve positioners can benefit your valves and overall pipeline system, please contact us.

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The sanitary valve is an imperative element in any process or system where fluid flow should be monitored and manipulated. The selection of an appropriate and proper valve means you have to possess a thorough knowledge of the process for which it will be used.

While selecting the proper valve one should know not only which type of valve to use but the material of which it is made up and the size it must be to perform its desired task.

A valve is a very common but vital part as it controls the whole system and makes the entire system work properly. There are different types of materials used to make a valve-like: steel, bronze, cast iron, forged steel, brass, stainless steel, rubber vent, etc.

The usability of valves is increasing day by day with the rapid growth of factories and industries. So one should have at least some basic knowledge about these valves and their applicability. You can also seek advice from engineers to select the appropriate type of valve. By judging your system requirement and the features of the valve, they can suggest the exact one that caters to your demand.

There are many traders and manufacturers available online also to assist you and provide you with the best product and services also.

Nowadays you need not visit their shops at their location but to visit their site to choose the product you want. There is a wide variety of valves available at the market keeping in mind all your prospective requirements. Some inventions and research works are still going on to produce some new valves with some new and unique features added to them.

Sanitary sampling valve is a new type of valve used in process industries where sample testing and inspection at every stage are important.

It lets you draw a representative portion of fluid for testing and inspection purposes where quality is kept at the top of the priority list. This type of sampling valve is generally used in chemical process industries and pharmaceutical industries.

Some valves are operated manually and some are automatically by nature. For example, sanitary pressure relief valves are automatic by nature and act with the flow and density of pressure.

It starts operating and releases the excess pressure when the pressure in the vessel reaches a particular level. Each of the pressure relief valves has different levels of pressure ratings to release different amounts of material into the atmosphere in order to minimize environmental impact also.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading our article and we hope it can help you better understand sanitary valves and their usability. If you want to learn more about sanitary valves and their usability, we would like to advise you to visit Adamant Valve homepage for more information.

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What is A Sanitary Valve? https://www.adamantvalves.com/what-is-a-valve.html https://www.adamantvalves.com/what-is-a-valve.html#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:48:43 +0000 https://www.adamantvalves.com/?p=8626 A valve is a mechanical device that controls the speed of flowing any fluid. It can be used in the case of fluidized solids, gases, slurries, or liquids through the gateway of opening, closing, or sometimes partially obstructing different passageways. Most of the valves are used in water reticulation, oil and gas, sewerage, mining, power […]

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A valve is a mechanical device that controls the speed of flowing any fluid. It can be used in the case of fluidized solids, gases, slurries, or liquids through the gateway of opening, closing, or sometimes partially obstructing different passageways. Most of the valves are used in water reticulation, oil and gas, sewerage, mining, power generation, and also chemical industries.

The most common type of valve is the ball valve. These are durable and generally operate to get tight shutoff even after years of abandonment. Therefore, those are excellent alternative options for shutoff applications.

spherical disc valve

In a ball valve a spherical disc is attached which regulates the flow through it. This sphere has a hole, in the center so that when the port is in line with both ends of the valve, the flow began to continue. While the valve is blocked, the hole comes in perpendicular to the ends of the valve, which causes the flow to bring to an end. The lever will be inline through the port location which will give you a see-through position. The valves like ball valve, plug valve, and sanitary butterfly valve come under quarter-turn valves.

Usually ball valves come in two main designs. The first is Floating Bail and the other is Trunnion Mounted, with almost three basic construction variants: Three-piece, End Entry, and Top Entry. It works with either full or reduced bore designs, chiefly designed as an on/off isolation valve which can adjust to a very wide range of temperatures and pressures.

They are engineered with inherent quick opening flow features. Specially designed ball valves, however, may offer good flow regulation capabilities at a soaring Pressure.

All ball valves propose compact actuation because of their rotary quarter-turn operation system. The more safety version with Firesafe capability valves is now available, to be intended for the oil and petrochemical industries.

Sanitary ball valves are strong and long-lasting. Generally used where perfect shutoff still after long years of disuse is needed. However, this valve is not designed to offer the best control necessary in throttling applications, often they are used for this purpose also.

Ball valves are easy to repair and operate. It can be used extensively in discharging industrial applications as they are very versatile, and can work with a temperature up to 250°C, while supporting pressures up to 1000 bar. A ball valve body can be made of plastic, metal, and often metal with a ceramic center. A chrome-plated ball is more durable than anything else.

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