Tag: basics

Introduction to Ball Valves

Ball valves are one of the most common type of valves that can be found in industrial plants. They provide good sealing, can be made from a vast array of materials, and can provide a huge reduction in weight and space requirements when compared to other valve types.

How Does a Valve Work?

Picture, for a moment, players of a sports team dogpiling to celebrate a victory. As one person lies down, others pile up on top. Each player added to the pile increases the weight on top of the person on the ground, making it harder and harder for he or she to move or breathe. This immobilizing phenomenon can be referred to as being mechanically restrained. The original person lying on the ground is mechanically restrained and the more weight that is added, the more restricted they become.

The Minimum You Should Know About Valve Standards

we do not hear much about boiler explosions, but in the late 19th century, they happened every other day in the United States.

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