A buttefly valve is similar to a throttle in a carburettor. It is used to give a degree of proportional control to a flow. A butterfly valve is a valve that isolates or regulates the flow of a fluid. The closing mechanis...
Globe valves are used to control the flow of liquid in a pipeline. They can be used to either stop fluid flow completely, slow it down or allow the fluid to flow freely. Globe valves have a globe-shaped body, a flat piec...
A ball valve can be used to stop and start as well as throttle or regulate the flow or movement of media through a system. Ball valves are best used for fast-acting stop/start applications. They are considered quick-acti...
PVC pipe is a widely recognized modern alternative to metal piping, which is made of polyvinyl chloride, a widely used thermoplastic material that can be molded into different shapes. CPVC is always described as a 'cousi...
The name of the Diaphragm valve comes from a flexible disc which comes into contact with a seat at the top of the valve body to form a seal. A diaphragm is a flexible, pressure responsive element that transmits force to ...