Technical Blogs on Valves, Automation, Piping, Valve standards & Instrumentation

What is an actuator? Understanding Actuators-Unveiling the Power behind Dynamic Motion

July 16, 2023 by Editorial Staff

WHAT IS AN ACTUATOR

In the world of automation and robotics, the term “actuator” holds very significant importance. While …

What is a Butterfly Damper valve?

July 13, 2023July 12, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Butterfly Damper Valve

We thank you for taking the time to read this blog on the topic of …

What is Check valve? Types, function, and application in details

December 13, 2022 by Editorial Staff

What is Check valve

In this article, we will go through what is check valve, the parts of a …

What is Butterfly valve? An introduction guide

December 5, 2022June 22, 2022 by Editorial Staff

Butterfly-valve

Flow control is an area where many different types of valves are used. They are …

What is Ball valve? Types and functions in detail

December 4, 2022June 4, 2022 by Editorial Staff

Ball-valve-in-pipeline

A ball valve is one of the most common valves used for commercial as well …

Gate valve vs. Ball valve: Which is better?

June 5, 2022June 3, 2022 by Editorial Staff

Gate-valve-vs-ball-valve

Gate valve vs. Ball valve: This article will take you through the key differences between gate …

What is Gate valve? Types and functions in detail

June 22, 2022June 3, 2022 by Editorial Staff

Gate-valve-details

A gate valve is also known as a Sluice valve, one of the most common …

What is Knife Gate valve? Types and functions in detail

July 12, 2023June 3, 2022 by Editorial Staff

Knife-Gate-valve-in-system

When the industrial installation is planned there are plenty of options you have to go …

Damper valve quick introduction guide

July 12, 2023June 3, 2022 by Editorial Staff

Damper-valve

What is a damper valve? A Damper is a type of valve or plate that …

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