Structure length The distance between the inlet and outlet end faces of the valve; or the distance from the inlet end face to the outlet axis. Structural length of straight-through valve The distance between two planes perpendicular to the valve axis at the ends of the valve body passage. Structural length of angle valve The distance between the plane perpendicular to the axis at one end of the valve body passage and the axis of the other end of the valve body. Type of construction The main features of various types of valves in terms of structure and geometry. Through way type The inlet and outlet axes are coincident or…
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37 Basic Terminologies of Valves (A to Z)
1. Action sensitivity and reliability This refers to the sensitivity of the valve to respond to changes in medium parameters. Actuator 2. Wormgear actuator A device that uses a worm gear mechanism to open, close or adjust a valve. 3. Pneumatic actuator A pneumatic actuator is a drive device that opens, closes or adjusts the valve with air pressure. 4. Hydraulic actuator The drive device that opens, closes or adjusts the valve with hydraulic pressure. 5. Connection dimensions Dimensions of valve and pipe connections. 6. Disc A general term for a part used to cut off or regulate the flow of media, such as the gate in the gate valve,…
