FAQ
What does the valve do?
Regulates flow and pressure in piping systems. Controls the direction of flow within a piping system. Throttle flow rate in piping system. Increases safety by relieving pressure or vacuum in piping systems.
What are valves and types?
Valves are used to start or stop flow, regulate or throttle flow, prevent backflow or relieve and regulate pressure in fluid or gas handling applications. Common valve types include: ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, diaphragm valves, gate valves, globe valves, knife gate valves, parallel slide valves, pinch valves, piston valves, plug valves, gate valves, etc.
Why do we need valves?
Valves are used in many ways including controlling water for irrigation, industrial use for process control, residential use
Examples include on/off and pressure controls for dishwashers, washing machines and water taps in your home.
What parts does the valve consist of?
Regardless of type, all valves have the following basic components: body, bonnet, trim (internal components), actuator and packing.
How do you know if the valve is open?
Open or Closed: When the handle of the ball valve is parallel to the valve or pipe, it is open. When it's vertical, it's closed.
This makes it easy to know if a ball valve is open or closed, just by looking. The lower ball valve is in the open position.
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