What is Double Block and Bleed Valves ?
- May 08, 2019
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API 6D defines a double-block-and-bleed valve (DBB) as a “single valve with two seating surfaces that, in the closed position, provides a seal against pressure from both ends of the valve with a...
What are lined Valves
- Apr 29, 2019
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Valves used in seawater systems are always subject to metal corrosion due to the exposure to seawater, so their life period gets reduced shorter. On top of that, there are maintenance hurdles from sea...
Diaphragm Valves Types
- Apr 29, 2019
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All diaphragm valves are bidirectional. They can be used as on-off and throttling valves. Diaphragm valves offer advantages in certain low-pressure applications not possible with other types of valves....
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Bronze Valve VS Brass Valve
- Apr 24, 2019
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What is Bronze? Bronze is one of the original metal alloys. Using copper and tin, metal workers developed a material that was both strong and malleable, meaning it would not crack as easily as something...
What are Plastic Valves and Their Advantages
- Apr 18, 2019
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Plastic valves are made from plastic materials and are used in applications that require corrosion resistance and/or chemical handling. There are many types of plastic material, including...
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How to Select a Strainer
- Apr 18, 2019
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Basket strainers and Y-Strainers each have design parameters that will affect their success in specific applications. Taking a little time to identify application specifics will ensure that you select...
What is difference between pressure control valve and flow control valve?
- Apr 13, 2019
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Valves are important parts of a hydraulic system. Depending on the application, the type and number of valves used will vary. The primary duties of valves are to direct the flow of fluids, regulate...
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What is a control valve
- Apr 13, 2019
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A control valve is a valve used to control fluid flow by varying the size of the flow passage as directed by a signal from a controller. This enables the direct control of...
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HOW DOES A KNIFE GATE VALVE WORK
- Apr 01, 2019
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A knife gate valve is a component that utilizes a blade to cut through clogging of heavy liquids. These valves were designed to work in some of the most corrosive, erosive and abrasive environments...
GATE VALVES VS KNIFE GATE VALVES
- Apr 01, 2019
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While gate valves and knife gate valves share many similar characteristics, there are some fundamental differences that set them apart. While knife gate valves and gate valves share many similarities...
Stellite 6 Coating for Valves
- Mar 26, 2019
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Stellite Alloys are a family of Cobalt- Chromium ‘super alloys’ consisting of complex carbides. They are completely non-magnetic and offer a high level of wear resistance and are...
Trim of Valves
- Mar 26, 2019
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THE REMOVABLE AND REPLACEABLE VALVE INTERNAL PARTS that come in contact with the flow medium are collectively termed as VALVE TRIM. These parts include valve seat(s), disc, glands, spacers,...