What Is a Valve?
The most crucial mechanical parts that go into making a valve are the body (the exterior shell), the trim (a collection of interchangeable wetted parts), the stem, the bonnet, and an actioning mechanism (manual lever, gear or actuator).
Commercial valves with a bore size more than 2 inches have cast body materials; smaller valves (usually 2 inches) or those with high pressure and temperature requirements have forged steel bodies.
Butterfly Valves - Meaning:
Butterfly valves are quarter-turn valves used for on-off or modulating services. They are lightweight, have a small installation footprint, are less expensive, operate quickly, and come in a variety of orifice sizes. The "butterfly" is a disc that is attached to a rod. The disc rotates when the valve opens, allowing fluid to pass through. When the rod rotates the disc a quarter turn to a position perpendicular to the flow direction, it closes. Learn more about butterfly valves and when to use them in various applications.
This blog will look at the various uses and types of Butterfly Valves. But first, let's look at how Butterfly Valves work and what they are.
Butterfly Valves - Meaning:
In this Blog, we will explore the uses and types of Ball Valves. But first, let’s see how Ball Valves operate and what they really are.
Ball Valves - Description
What Is a Valve?
A valve is created by putting together a variety of mechanical components, the most important of which are the body (the outer shell), the trim (a group of changeable wetted components), the stem, the bonnet, and an actioning mechanism (manual lever, gear or actuator).
Commercial valves larger than 2 inches in diameter have cast body materials; valves with smaller bore sizes (typically 2 inches) or that require great resistance to pressure and temperature are manufactured with forged steel bodies.
What are Check Valves?
