7 types of valves
What is lug type of butterfly valve? This is a valve designed with lugs that have threads on the valve body flanges. Lug type butterfly valve is connected to the pipe using bolts. The bolts are inserted through the threaded lugs. Lug butterfly valve manufacturers use this design so that it is easy to disconnect … Read more
What is a gas plug valve? This is a type of plug valve that is used in transporting gaseous and flammable products such as natural gas, steam, LPG, and chemical vapors. Gas plug valve manufacturers design this type of valve with a handwheel or valve actuator. The handwheel is used where the valve is to … Read more
What is an eccentric plug valve? This is a type of plug valve designed with a half plug. This type of valve is suitable for use in applications that need minimum friction and high seat forces from the open to the closing position. Eccentric plug valves are used in a variety of applications such as … Read more
What is a Y-check valve? This is a check valve which is a modification of a standard check valve in which the valve disc/ball is mounted at an angle to the axis of the pipe. This angle of the disc to the pipe creates a valve of Y-shape. As such, it was named the “Y-check … Read more
bath shower diverter valve black concealed shower valve symbol of pressure reducing valve diverter shower valve What is a small check valve? As the name suggests, a small check valve is a small sized valve used to prevent reverse fluid flow. Reverse fluid flow occurs in the piping system when the pump is turned off … Read more
What is a dual plate wafer check valve? A dual plate check valve is a type of valve designed with two plates that are used to prevent reverse fluid flow. Reverse flow happens in the piping system when the pump is turned off or when there is backflow. Dual plate wafer check valve manufacturers design … Read more