Clarke Industrial Engineering, whose headquarters are located in Rhode Island, recently announced immediate availability of the ¼” Shutter Valve™. A valve this size offers both Class 6 bubble-tight shut off to 3,600 PSI (pounds per square inch) and precise flow control from a fine mist up to full bore.
Previously, customers were forced to use small diameter ball valves which were not designed for flow control in ¼” lines. Typically, these valves were used for on/off service but usually ended up in a partial open state creating excessive turbulence and cavitation.
The new Shutter Valve from Clarke has all of the benefits of previous shutter valve designs including zero pressure drop across the valve, reduced turbulence, cavitation and water hammer, and a low torque requirement for actuation. It also features a compact footprint and is easily maintained.