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PVC is simply an acronym for polyvinyl chloride, a blend of synthetic material that, in its completed state, is not only structurally integral, but is also fairly corrosive resistant. A PVC valve, then, is nothing more than a valve made from this same material. Since there are piping systems made from other materials besides metals, […]

OEMs or Original Equipment Manufacturers make up a large portion of our clients at ValveMan. With this type of business, the engineers, purchasing agents, and others that are specifying and buying valves rely on us tons. We have taken this reliability to the next level by offering something we call kitting also known as bundling

What is pneumatic automation and–ultimately–how do pneumatic valves work? Well, our blog covers all types of information about valves, the valve industry, and the industries that valves serve. Sometimes very technical, other times less. Today, I am going to talk about the less technical, I am going to focus on pneumatic (air) actuation. The two most common valves types

Otherwise known as a spring return handle, a deadman handle on a valve serves a specific purpose. Without it, tasks like drawing a media from a drum or tank; introducing an addition to a media; or performing any job that demands that an unattended valve must not be left open would be rather difficult. A deadman

Favored for offering low power consumption, a compact space envelope, superior speed of operation, and a high cycle life, a solenoid refers to a specific classification of valve that relies on the principle of electromagnetism to actuate the subject device.  How does a solenoid valve work? Generally, a solenoid valve will consist of a coil, an

The advantage of the Bonomi valve brand extends to check valves, as well, and here’s why you can’t afford to overlook them.  While a check valve would seem like a relatively simple, low-tech, and fool-proof valve, that’s not always the case: factors such as cracking pressure–the amount of pressure required to open a valve–appear straightforward on

Most types of  valves will require one of two types of actuators to use: the spring return (also known as the single acting) actuator and the double acting actuator.  While there are a variety of other types and categories of actuators, these two are the most important and are frequently the go-to choice for use

Apollo is a name synonymous with quality, and that very quality is built into the Apollo  safety relief valves line. Water boilers and similar equipment must have an escape route for excess pressure in case something within the system fails. As a relief valve is the last line of defense for anything under pressure, they

Cryogenic Seals Choosing the right seals for your cold temperature and  cryogenic valves will depend on the stipulations of your media and processing needs. Various medias present unique problems when it comes to the success rate of a seal: wear and tear is caused by repeated valve cycling, pressure, and thermal expansion, as well. In