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(Updated 4 November 2025) Understanding how a pneumatic pressure switch works can mean the difference between smooth system operation and costly downtime. These workhorses of industrial automation rely on simple physics to deliver reliable switching action across countless manufacturing and processing facilities. What Makes a Pneumatic Pressure Switch Different From Other Control Valves? A pneumatic…

A binary counter valve is a pressure control valve that is a pulse operated 5/2-way valve. Control signal inlet and outlet ports are alternately used or exhausted and energised. A binary counter valve can be electric actuated or pneumatic actuated. Main features One switch or button is the way to control electrical or pneumatic actuations…

What is a solenoid valve? A solenoid valve is a type of pressure control valve that is electrically controlled. The valve gets its name from the solenoid or electric coil in its centre. This coil acts as a movable ferromagnetic core or plunger. In the rest position, the plunger shuts off a small orifice. An…

Ever wondered how dairy products are machine homogenised? The homogenising pressure control valve or nanovalve can homogenise dairy products, as well as food, beverages, and even chemical emulsion processes. Nanovalves use pressure to get the best of and improve product viscosity and stability. It also minimises running costs. Generally, nanovalves are high-efficiency homogenising pressure control…

Water pressure control valve regulators, or simply water pressure regulators, are plumbing valves that reduce water pressure from the local supply line to more localised lines. Water pressure can be a bane or a boon when it comes to local lines such as showers or opening the tap in the kitchen sink. You need the…

Updated 13 October 2025. A pressure control valve is the difference between steady production and costly downtime. In lube oil systems, the wrong valve can starve bearings of oil, overheat machinery, and halt operations. This guide explains how the right valve keeps your equipment running reliably in demanding industrial conditions. How Harsh Conditions Destroy Your…

If you own a car and you need to check the pressure of your tires, you probably have those pen-sized tire-pressure gauges. If you don’t, you then brought your car to an auto shop or petrol station, and you probably observed that their tire pressure gauges are bigger and look more like a pressure control…

The water heater temperature valve or pressure control valve is also called the T&P valve. It is the safety feature found on all water heater tanks. The valve must always be in good working order to ensure the water heater can operate safely in the event of extreme pressure build-up. The valve is designed to…

Challenged water distribution companies are committed to identifying and installing control mechanisms because of the rising cost of water leakage. The leakage problem has never been more prevalent than in this period of the coronavirus pandemic. Lockdowns and quarantines are forcing people to stay home or work from home, resulting in increased water consumption. To…

A pressure control valve is found in every hydraulic system. This type of valve assists in a variety of functions such as keeping system pressures safely below a pre-set pressure as part of a circuit. There are different types of pressure control valves, including relief valves, reducing valves, sequence valves, counterbalance valves, and unloading valves.…

At least one pressure control valve is found in virtually every type of hydraulic system. These valves can help in a variety of functions, such as keeping the system pressure safely below a desired upper limit as well as maintaining a set pressure as part of a circuit. Why do we need a pressure control…

When it comes to water suppliers, everyone appreciates some good water pressure, especially at home and at work. However, too much high pressure can be a significant cause of wasted water, pipe damage, and leaks. This is why many industries involved in water distribution or even chemicals and petrochemicals highly invest in pressure control valve…