Linear motion valves operate by moving a disc in a linear motion, restricting the flow.
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Why are actuators used with directional control valves?
Directional-control valves are one of the most basic components of any system that controls the flow of a fluid or gaseous medium and are used in numerous applications. Directional control valves perform three basic functions.
Generic Installation Instructions – Double Union Plastic Ball Valves
The double union valve allows easy replacement of body gasket, seats and seals without the need for any specialist tools. They are a floating ball deign, the ball is free to move horizontally inside the valve body when induced…
Generic Installation Instructions – 2 Piece Flanged Ball Valves
The 2 piece split body valve allows easy replacement of body gasket, seats and seals without the need for any specialist tools.
What is a Butterfly Valve?
A butterfly valve is a designed to isolate the flow in pipes using a disc which, when aligned with the pipe allows flow, but when perpendicular isolates it.
What is an Electric Actuator?
An electric actuator in the valve automation field is a device that converts electrically generated high speed low rotary motor torque into low speed high rotary torque which, when coupled to a part-turn or multi-turn valve, drives the valve.
What is a Fail Safe Electric Actuator?
BASIC PRINCIPLE OF FAIL SAFE ELECTRIC ACTATORS An electric actuator in the valve automation field is a device that converts electrically generated high speed low rotary motor torque into low…
What is a Modulating Electric Actuator?
Basic Principle Of Modulating Electric Actuators An electric actuator in the valve automation field is a device that converts electrically generated high speed low rotary motor torque into low speed…
Pneumatic Actuators Information
WHAT IS A PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR? A pneumatic actuator converts the energy in compressed air into rotary torque used to drive a valve. Using the principle of force = pressure x…
Electric Actuators Information
What is an Electric Actuator? An electric actuator or to be more precise an electric valve actuator, is a machine that converts electrical energy into rotary torque which is used…