We rely on valves to stop and seal the flow of media in its various forms: solids, liquids, and gases. Leakage of solids or liquids is relatively easy to spot, but some gas leakage isn’t something that can be detected by the naked eye. With the...
Media flow hydraulic processes and procedures are heavily dependent upon quality valves. Failure in a piping system from faulty valves can incur considerable and costly damage. In some cases, these failures may risk catastrophic property damage or injury and death to workers. Because of the critical...
Solenoids are useful in a wide array of mechanical functions. How does a solenoid work? An electromagnetic coil of wire converts electrical energy to mechanical energy. Positive and negative poles make a linear motion within the electromagnetic field to move the piston either backward or...
For many processes that involve fluid material moving through pipe systems, butterfly valves are needed to stop or regulate flow. With this mechanism, a circular disc is designed to move perpendicular to the passage from fully closed to fully open or anywhere in between. It’s...
What is an actuator? Actuators are a common part of industrial mechanics and everyday life. To put it simply, an actuator is a device that makes a component move or operate tasks. There are two types of actuators: linear and rotary. For mechanics that require a...
Butterfly valves and control valves are two types of valves both commonly used in various processing applications. They both deal with the control of flow in a process, but the terms aren't synonymous. If you're wondering if butterfly valves are excellent replacements for the control...
If you work with petrochemicals at your plant, safety is constantly at the top of your list of everyday concerns. But how do you know just how safe your emergency shutdown valves are? In this post, you’ll learn how you can tell if your emergency...
A butterfly valve restrains the flow of any sort of semi-liquid or liquid you need to process, such as waste, oil, water, or gas. What makes it different from a regular valve is it has a disk that covers the passage to stop the flow...
Zero Offset Butterfly Valve - Rubber Seated The disc rotates around the center axis allowing for a potential 360º rotation. Sealing is achieved by the Disc deforming the soft seal resulting in full friction through the full operating cycle. Double Offset Butterfly Valve - High Performance To allow...
It’s important to pick the ideal device for your chemical or power plant, and the type required depends on its application. Triple offset butterfly valves are often considered the highest standard for virtually any application because they are durable, long-lasting and require minimum maintenance. However,...
