Flow 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 MorePressure Control Valve: What are Manometres and How Do They Work?
Manometres are precision instruments that are used to measure pressure. This is because pressure is the force exerted by either liquid or gas and its effects are owed to the weight of that gas or liquid. The pressure or the exerted force must be measured accurately. Depending on how their pressure control valve is configured,…
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…
Read MoreHow to Select the Right Pneumatic Valves
Any pneumatic system uses compressed air to power anything. This is why you can find pneumatic valves in a wide range of industrial applications. With almost all pneumatic systems, you will always find a pneumatic valve of a specific type. Pneumatic valves are responsible for controlling the compressed air, the rate of this air, and…
Read MoreSingle- vs Double-acting Air Rams or Air Cylinders: Which One Should You Choose?
Pneumatic cylinders, also called air cylinders, air rams, and air actuators, are mechanical devices that use compressed air to move a load on a straight path. The most common type of pneumatic cylinder is a rod and piston moving inside a closed cylinder wherein the piston moves only in one direction. Pneumatic cylinders use compressed…
Read MorePressure Control Valve: What are Precision Pressure Regulators?
Pneumatic precision pressure – or simply precision – regulators are designed to provide a constant pressure output due to fluctuating supply pressure. The tool is similar to how a voltage regulator works. Precision regulators can give out varying degrees of accurate pressure concerning reduced pressure output. For more pressure-critical applications, precision regulators with a pressure…
Read MoreFlow Control Valve: What is an Air Suspension System and What Are Its Benefits?
The first air suspension system using a flow control valve was first developed by the United States during World War II for their heavy bombers. From this, the first self-levelling air suspension system was developed for use in less heavy aircraft and cargo trucks. Today, the air suspension system offers several benefits for drivers who…
Read MoreAir Rams: All About Pneumatic Clamps
Pneumatic clamps, also called power clamps, are heavy-duty pneumatic locking clamps that use air rams and are mostly used in the automotive industry. Power clamps began to replace manual clamps when they were first developed in the mid-1980s. Today, modern pneumatic clamps are used in all industries because of their automation, reliability, and robust design…
Read MorePressure Control Valve: Clever and Unique Uses for Air Compressors
Air compressors are used to convert normal air into denser and high-pressure air for different uses. These machines are found in a wide range of environments. The most common you often see are the uses in the professional and industrial sectors such as tire inflation at petrol stations, compressed air tools, airbrushing or spray painting,…
Read MoreThe Barostat and the Flow Control Valve in the Medical and Health Industry
A barostat is a device used in the medical or health industry to maintain constant pressure in an enclosed environment. The main principle of the device is to provide a constant pressure in a balloon employing a flow control valve and pneumatic pump. A barostat is normally used in neurogastroenterology research. The device measures sensory…
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