Posts by Stuart Havill
Pressure Control Valve: All About Air Pressure Sensors
For optimal HVAC systems and the proper performance of such systems, accurate air pressure measurement is important. Air pressure sensors are used to measure very low to high pressures in air and refrigerants. Pressure control valve sensors provide precise measurement of air pressure, any differential pressure, and high accuracy volumetric flow needing reliable monitoring. Air…
Read MoreTypes of Pneumatic Valves: The Pneumatic Gripper
Pneumatic grippers are pick-and-place machines that use compressed air to operate gripper jaws that are also called gripping fingers. These fingers, almost similar in design to human fingers, help in holding, grasping, and releasing work or load items. Commonly, grippers have two fingers that can be parallel or angular, or three fingers with single or…
Read MoreUnderstanding Air Rams Shut Off Systems or Shut Off Valves
Shut off valves are also called air rams shut off systems, lockout valves, cut off valves, shutdown valves, emergency valves, ball valves, and exhausting valves. Shut off valves are designed to safely manage compressed air used for pneumatic applications. They are also used to block compressed air in any industrial automation process during emergencies or…
Read MoreThe Right Pressure Control Valve Matters: Poppet Valve or Spool Valve?
The most common designs for a pressure control valve are the spool and poppet. When you need to choose between 3- and 4-way valves for pneumatic or pressure control circuits, you need to take the internal design of a poppet valve or spool valve into consideration. Using either a poppet valve or spool valve will…
Read MoreThe Flow Control Valve Called a Spool Valve
A spool valve is a type of flow control valve that is part of a hydraulic or pneumatic system that controls or regulates the flow of fluid or compressed air in a system. The valve is made of cylindrical spools that slide or rotate which allows or stops the flow of liquid. The spool valve…
Read MoreMack Pneumatic Valves: Proudly Australian Made
Mack Valves are made in Australia. Its pneumatic valves and other valves and cylinder systems are widely known internationally for their reliability, robust designs, and longevity. Master Mac 2000 is proud to be one of its distributors, especially in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. And as the leading Australian valve manufacturer, Mack Valves is…
Read MoreAir Rams: What Makes Pneumatic Lockout Valves Important?
Many industries and facilities use compressed air to power production lines. However, improper management of compressed air utilities during maintenance or emergency situations will have serious consequences. To prevent accidents and personal injuries, there should be a proper installation and use of a simple device called a pneumatic lockout valve. These specialised air rams facilitate…
Read MorePressure Control Valve: All About The Check Valve
How does a check valve work? A check valve is a type of pressure control valve that allows only a single direction for the flow of fluids. There are only two ports: an inlet port and an output port. Since the media is only allowed to flow in one direction, check valves’ main purpose is…
Read MoreFlow Control Valve: What is a Quick Exhaust Valve?
A quick exhaust valve is a flow control valve that provides a rapid exhaust of controlled air when placed directly with an air cylinder after the control valve. Quick exhaust valves are often used with certain mechanical parts to make the reaction time of certain parts faster. The valves exhaust their air into the atmosphere…
Read MoreAll About Pneumatic Butterfly Valves Installation
Butterfly valves, also called flap valves, are regulating pneumatic valves with a simple structure. Butterfly valves are used in many varying fluid services and even perform well in slurry applications. These valves can be used in vacuum, firefighting, gasses, air, cooling water, cryogenics, steam, and liquids services. The valves can be used in all industries…
Read MoreAir Rams: What is an Air Filter Regulator?
Diaphragm pumps run on compressed air; but as the air exits the compressor going to the pump, the air is warm, dirty, and sometimes brings moisture. These can damage or shorten the lifespan of downstream equipment, such as valves. So, before this air can be used, it needs to be cleaned and controlled by air…
Read MoreYour Flow Control Valve Maintenance Checklist
We often talk about valve and cylinder performance. But like any part of a machine or system, flow control valves need to be inspected and maintained. So, how do you troubleshoot and do preventive maintenance on a flow control valve? Inspecting, confirming, and checking flow control valves for performance Confirm that the nuts and bolts…
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