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Why Sanitary Diaphragm Valves Are Ideal

The name diaphragm is derived from a flexible disc that comes into contact with a seat at the top of the valve to form a seal. Diaphragm valves are some of the most common valves on the market today. This valve is a flexible element that responds to the pressure transmitting force to open and close. This type of valve is in some way related to the pinch valves, but unlike pinch valves, the ...

Apr. 16, 2018

By Adamant Valves

Hoffman Specialty PRV Troubleshooting

Q. How do I test a spring pilot? A. The easiest way to test a pilot operated valve is to disconnect the pilot line and observe the pilot’s operation. Keep in mind you are handling steam. Use proper safety precautions. When you turn the adjusting nuts in, the pilot valve should open and steam should shoot out the end of the tube. When you back out the adjusting nuts, the pilot should ...

Aug. 11, 2016

By Goulds Water Technology - a Xylem brand

Sanitary Diaphragm Valve in Biopharmaceutical Industry

Diaphragm valves are developed from plastic or metal. It is essentially based on the producer. These valves have two or more ports, and they are typically used in subsistence, refreshment, pharmaceutical and preparation activities. Stomach valves can reach a pristine close much after many years of neglect. The floodgates grew in fame during the previous decade. An expansive number of commercial ...

Apr. 10, 2018

By Adamant Valves

Diaphragm Valve Vs Globe Valve for Chemical Processing Applications

Both diaphragm valves and globe valves are used to control the flow of liquids through a pipeline. Each has both advantages and disadvantages, particularly when looking at chemical resistant valves for use with the types of aggressive media that might be found in chemical processing applications. We take a look at both diaphragm and globe valves, consider their differences and offer some guidance ...

Dec. 15, 2020

By MGA Controls Limited

The Generation of Pure Water

As a world leading manufacturer of complex multi-port stainless steel diaphragm valves, GEMÜ has earned an excellent reputation in the biotech and pharmaceuticals’ markets. GEMÜ is now transferring the skills acquired in biotech and pharmaceutical applications, to water applications by designing and manufacturing plastic multi-port block valves. The space saving compact build, ...

May 1, 2016

By Modern Pumping Today

Spare Replacement Parts for Your Dust Collection System: We’ve Got You Covered

In a recent blog post, C.P. Environmental talked about the importance of maintaining your Routine Baghouse Maintenance & Inspection Schedule for risk mitigation & optimizing the performance of your baghouse. That is as important as ever in these unprecedented times. Develop A Spare Parts Replacement Plan to Optimize Your Baghouse’s Performance Your team knows that safety/risk ...

May 13, 2020

By C.P. Environmental, LLC (CPE)

How to Replace Your Dust Collector Diaphragm Valve

Is your dust collector showing signs of trouble? It could be your diaphragm valve. As your dust collector goes through it’s life cycle, your parts will start to wear out. Diaphragms are one of the 5 most commonly replaced dust collector parts. Look out for these common symptoms of a worn out diaphragm. Common Symptoms of a Worn Out Diaphragm Rubber has crack or holes in it Diaphragm ...

Sep. 9, 2019

By U.S. Air Filtration Inc.

Cavitation damage at Yarra Valley Water, leads to the purchase of a Single Rolling Diaphragm Valve with Anti-Cav trim

The Challenge: Yarra Valley Water needed to prevent the cavitaion caused by extreme pressure drops that was destroying their control valves. The current system had 3 valves trying to manage the fluctuating pressure, but was not working. The Result: By replacing the 50mm valve with the 150mm SRD and Anti-Cav, not only is cavitation eliminated but the stability is so good that the other two ...

Sep. 1, 2012

By Mueller Water Products

Top 10 Reasons to Choose a Diaphragm Actuated Control Valve

Every water system typically consists of piping networks that distribute water from a source or storage reservoir to the end users. This frequently requires miles of piping mains along with pumps systems and controls that all have to be monitored and controlled somehow. Whether this control is to regulate pressure, a level or a flow, this usually will require some form of a valve that will have ...

Apr. 27, 2016

By Mueller Water Products

What You Need to Know about Electronic Automation of Hydraulically-operated, Diaphragm-actuated Control Valves

Hydraulically controlled, diaphragm-actuated control valves are the mainstay of the waterworks industry to control pressure, flow, level, pump control, and at times to meter. These automatic control valves are controlled by pilots to do specific tasks and are mainly single-set-point systems. With the need to remotely actuate and control the valves and the applications becoming more complex, ...

May 9, 2014

By IWA Publishing

The Electromagnetic Valve

Electromagnetic pulse valves (also known as diaphragm valves) are compressed air "switches" for pulse bag filter dust cleaning systems. By the control of the output signal of the pulse jet control instrument, the filter bag is cleaned by one row (chamber), so that the resistance of the filter is kept within the set range, so as to ensure the processing capacity and dust collection efficiency ...

Nov. 2, 2019

By Hebei Outai Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd.

Sizing and Selection for Diaphragm Actuated Control Valves

In order to size a valve correctly one must be sure they understand what the valve is required to do, what the system parameters are, and then use this information to pick the valve that will do a proper job while keeping the economic desires in mind. While graphs, charts and even software calculators are necessary, the person responsible for sizing needs to have a clear understanding of the ...

Jul. 1, 2014

By Mueller Water Products

Filter Your Air with Cartridge Dust Collector

A cartridge dust collector uses filtering cartridges and is a self-cleaning dust collector. The cartridges it uses are made from synthetic fibers and cellulose that is treated chemically. This ensures the particles are efficiently collected without forming an excessive pressure drop in the system. Structure A cartridge dust collector uses an air-jet cleaning structure to preserve high ...

Jun. 25, 2014

By ProVent, LLC

Dust Collector Troubleshooting

Are you having problems with your dust collector? Troubleshoot your dust collector now. Is your dust collector showing signs of trouble ahead? Then your next step is dust collector troubleshooting. Keeping your dust collector healthy is going to prevent unscheduled down time, production loss, or a costly shut-down. Here are some of the common indicators your dust collector is having issues, ...

Nov. 21, 2019

By U.S. Air Filtration Inc.

How to Size Diaphragm Actuated Control Valves

There are many options and several conditions that need to be considered when purchasing the right valve for a job. The more information from the field, the better the choice will be. The ultimate goal is to have the best valve for the job required at the most economical price. While it is not rocket science to do this, there is some fundamental information that needs to be taken into account to ...

Mar. 16, 2016

By Mueller Water Products

Dust Collector Maintenance Plan

How do you ensure your dust collector is running at peak efficiency? By being proactive with a maintenance plan. Following a maintenance plan for your bin vent or cartridge collector will help you address any issues before they create a larger issue. Some benefits include: Longer filter life Reduce unplanned down time throughout the year Prevent a dust collector explosion On-Going ...

Sep. 30, 2019

By U.S. Air Filtration Inc.

5 Most Commonly Replaced Dust Collector Parts

Proper upkeep of your dust collector is essential to long term health and performance. As your dust collector ages, it’s parts will be prone to wear and tear. Keep your dust collector performing at peak efficiency with the right maintenance plan. This will ensure you are performing critical inspections on these 5 most commonly replaced dust collector parts. 5 Most Commonly Replaced Dust ...

Oct. 21, 2019

By U.S. Air Filtration Inc.

Replacement Fill Control Valves with Electronic Flow and Metering Improve Pressure, Stop Leakage and Prevent Valve Failures

The City of Modesto, California is situated 90 miles east of San Francisco and has approximately 200,000 residents relying on 200,000 of gallons of water a day. The City needed to upgrade three water storage tanks that hold approximately 750,000 gallons each. After years of using motor operated valves to fill water storage tanks, the city recognized that there were just too many problems. ...

Feb. 28, 2013

By Mueller Water Products

What are the most commonly used control valves in the oil and gas industry?

Here at MGA Controls, we are experts when it comes to the range of industrial control and instrumentation devices. Our expertise spans a wide range of industrial applications and environments, including the oil and gas industry. Read on to learn about the 5 most commonly used control valves within oil and gas applications and why MGA Controls are one of the leading oil and gas valve suppliers. ...

Aug. 10, 2020

By MGA Controls Limited

Singer’s SRD valve with Anti-cav trim reduces yarra valley station from 3 valves into 1 - Case Study

Their Challenge To prevent cavitation with extreme pressure drop, address the excessive noise, severe erosion, valve damage and downstream pipeline issues - all caused by valve cavitation. Our Solution Singer Valve’s 150mm (6") Single Rolling Diaphragm (SRD) fitted with Anti-Cavitation trim The Result Cavitation problems addressed with the 150mm SRD fitted with Anti-Cav trim ...

Nov. 12, 2014

By Mueller Water Products