Valves are mechanical devices used in piping systems to start, stop, regulate, or direct the flow of fluids (liquid, gas, or slurry).
Valves are mechanical devices used in piping systems to start, stop, regulate, or direct the flow of fluids (liquid, gas, or slurry).
Function: Used for on/off control (fully open or fully closed).
Has a sliding gate (wedge) that blocks or allows flow.
Not suitable for throttling.
Common in water supply, oil, and gas pipelines.
Function: Used for throttling (flow regulation) and shutoff.
Has a disk that moves up and down against the flow.
Higher pressure drop compared to gate valves.
Common in cooling water, fuel, and chemical systems.
Function: Quick shutoff, quarter-turn operation (90°).
Uses a spherical ball with a hole through it.
Provides tight sealing, easy operation.
Common in gas lines, water systems, and compressed air.
Function: Used for on/off and throttling.
Has a disc that rotates (quarter-turn) inside the pipe.
Lightweight, compact, and cost-effective.
Common in water supply, HVAC, and fire protection.
Function: Allows flow in one direction only (prevents backflow).
Operates automatically (no hand operation).
Common in pumps, water systems, and compressors.
Function: Similar to ball valve, quarter-turn operation.
Uses a cylindrical or conical plug with a hole.
Good for quick operation but less efficient for throttling.
Function: Uses a flexible diaphragm to control flow.
Suitable for corrosive and slurry fluids.
Common in chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Function: Automatically releases pressure when it exceeds a set limit.
Essential for boilers, compressors, and pressure vessels.
Function: Uses a pinching mechanism on a flexible tube to stop/allow flow.
Excellent for slurries, corrosive, and abrasive fluids.
Function: Used for precise flow control (fine adjustments).
Small size, common in instrumentation and fuel systems.
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