Any type of fluid or air system needs correctly placed valves to regulate flow. Without control, systems are either not functioning to their peak performance or not performing at all. To keep control, every system should undergo valve maintenance. Proper valve care is critical to sustain valve functionality and eliminate disruptions that may be extremely…
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Butterfly Valve Basics
Butterfly valves are commonly used in a wide range of applications. Chances are if you’re researching valves, you’ve come across the various offerings of butterfly valves. Flomatic is here to help answer all of your questions related to valve basics: What is a Butterfly Valve? Butterfly valves are a family of valves called quarter-turn valves…
Cycle Gard® Valves: Reliable, Consistent, and Excellent Under Pressure
Exploring the Many Benefits of Constant Pressure Pump Control Valves Adequate and dependable water pressure is one of the simplest yet greatest luxuries of the modern-day household. Whether you’re washing dishes, running a sprinkler system, getting the kids ready for the day, or finishing up a load of laundry, the benefits of consistent pressurized water…
Selection Guide: Buna, EPDM, Or Viton In Valve Products
Buna, EPDM, Viton® are all similar seal materials but what stands each of these apart? Choosing the right elastomer or polymer material is important for a number of reasons. While it may not seem like a major decision, the material chosen determines the quality, lifespan, and performance of an application. From snapping to peeling to…
Nail Down The Facts About Water Hammer
Water hammer is a serious threat to the overall health and function of a pipeline system. The more you understand it, the easier it is to avoid. The clunking, thumping and banging sounds of water hammer in a pipeline system are not only annoying, but can very often be a sound that indicates costly repairs…
How To Choose The Right Size Air Release Valve
One size-fits-all is not a good way of thinking when it comes to selecting air and vacuum valves and air release valves. In fact, choosing the wrong size valve can negate the purpose of a release valve completely. Air valves are hydro-mechanical valves designed to automatically release or admit air during the filling or draining…
Choose The Proper Check Valve To Reduce Maintenance And Roping In Wastewater Pumping Systems
Recent increases in flushed nondegradable items can mean serious problems, but using the right valves will help Choosing the appropriate check valve for wastewater applications isn’t as simple as it used to be, as the amount and type of modern trash going through wastewater pipelines is steadily increasing and changing. Today’s increased use of cleaning…
Shutoff Valves: When And Where To Select A Butterfly Valve, A Gate Valve Or A Plug Valve
As their name suggests, shut-off valves are designed to ultimately stop fluid flow or throttle it back to achieve desired flow parameters. These mechanisms serve a vital role in system function and are all too often overlooked when it comes to essential components. All shut-off valves are built to stop or slow water at a…
Choosing The Right Check Valve For A Wastewater Application
There are many questions you should ask to determine which check valve is best for your application Check valves are often one of the most overlooked and misunderstood components of a water flow system, but using the proper size and style is essential for efficient operation. Simply stated, check valves are designed to allow flow…
