What Is a Control Valve?
A control valve is a machine tool that is used to regulate a certain condition by fully or partially closing in response to signals.
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Conditions
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Conditions that are regulated by control valves include temperature, pressure, liquid and flow levels.
Operating Control Valves
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A control valve is signaled to regulate a particular level using either pneumatic, hydraulic or electrical systems. These systems can be automated or operated manually by a technician.
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Control Valve Benefits
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In manufacturing, control valves are vital components, as they increase safety, profitability, ecology and efficiency if maintained properly.
Control Valve Assembly
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A control valve assembly typically consists of the valve body, an actuator, internal trim parts and a variety of other accessories, which can include, transducers, supply pressure regulators, manual operators or limit switches.
Where are Control Valves Used?
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Control valves are used in almost all manufacturing settings. Wherever an end product is made and specific conditions need to be maintained within an appropriate range in order to ensure the quality of the end product, a control valve is used. Areas of manufacturing that use control valves are power plants, sewage processing plants, food processing plants and car manufacturers.
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