Category: Valve Operation
Are All Valves Closed Clockwise and Opened Counterclockwise?
In daily life, we use many valves. We might follow a simple rule: “Turn right to tighten (clockwise), turn left to loosen (counterclockwise).” But is this rule always true? Are all valves really closed clockwise and opened counterclockwise? The answer is: Yes, in most cases. But there is a very important exception. The General Rule: Righty-Tighty, […]
Read moreWhere Should a Check Valve Be Installed?
How is the installation location of a check valve determined? What is the difference between installing a check valve before the pump versus after the pump? Where is pre-pump installation suitable? Check valves are often used with other valves. So, where should the check valve be installed when used in combination with other valves? Let’s […]
Read moreGuide to Choose Sanitary Butterfly Valves
Sanitary butterfly valves are key parts in fluid control systems. They are widely used in industries with strict hygiene needs, like food, beverage, pharma, biotech, and cosmetics. These valves help control fluid flow accurately while keeping the product safe from contamination. Picking the right type and size is very important. It affects how well the […]
Read moreWhat to Do If a Sanitary Valve Leaks or Gets Stuck
Sanitary valves are essential parts of piping systems. Sanitary valves are used in pharma and food industries. When sanitary valves leak or clog, problems arise. Production can be put behind schedule. Product quality is compromised. Understanding why this happens and how to repair it is essential. Why a Sanitary Valve Could Leak and How To […]
Read moreCommon Failures of Automatic Valve
Four common failures associated with automatic valves are found at a high frequency in poorly performing control loops. These are Dead band, Stiction, Positioner overshoot, Incorrect valve sizing, and Nonlinear flow characteristic. Let’s take a closer look at each of these problems. Failure one: the valve is blocked up. The reasons are: 1. The control channel […]
Read moreFAQs in Using Valves
1. Why is the sanitary double seat valve easy to oscillate when working? For single-core, when the medium is an open type, the valve stability is good; when the medium is a closed type, the valve stability is poor. The double seat valve has two spools, the lower spool in the flow closed state, and the […]
Read moreWhat are the Common Connection Types of Valves?
1. Flange connection This is the most used connection type of valve. According to the shape of the contact surface, it can be divided into the following subtypes: 1) Smooth type: it’s used in valves of pressure that is not high. The processing is rather convenient. 2) Concave and convex type: the operating pressure is […]
Read moreLarge Diameter Sanitary Butterfly Valve Leakage Reasons
Large-caliber sanitary butterfly valve leakage sometimes occurs during use. Due to the large diameter butterfly valve size being relatively large, so it is time to pay special attention to the installation and maintenance. So what are the reasons for large diameter sanitary butterfly valve to leak? It has two aspects. 1. Butterfly valve itself quality […]
Read moreThe Proper Ways to Clean the Filth of Hydraulic Valve
Many users don’t have problems with the use of hydraulic valves. But they don’t have a clue about the subsequent maintenance and cleaning. Here is the introduction to the cleaning technology of hydraulic valves. How do you clean hydraulic valves? Note the following when we do the cleaning Filth of the Hydraulic Valve: 1. For […]
Read moreHow to Maintain a Sanitary Butterfly Valve?
Sanitary butterfly valves, like other mechanical products, also require maintenance. By doing this work well, the service life of the valve can be extended. Here, Adamantvalves will introduce the maintenance of sanitary butterfly valves. 1. During the application of the sanitary butterfly valve, it should always be kept clean. The driving thread must be lubricated […]
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