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Before we select an appropriate ball valve, there are many factors we need to take into consideration. Seat type is one of important perspectives. Soft Seated Ball Valve The seat ring in contact with the ball part is made of soft material, such as PTFE, RPTFE, Nylon, Devlon, Peek and so on. For floating ball valve, there is only one soft seat ring for one side seat. But for trunnion ball valve, th...
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For trunnion-mounted ball valve, there is a metal seat ring and a soft seat insert to ensure the sealing performance of seat. The seat inserts are element mounted inside a metal seat ring and perform the same sealing functions as seat ring. There are mainly two types of seat insert materials, elastomeric and thermoplastic. Elastomeric seat insert is softer to achieve zero leakage of ball valve. Wh...
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If the medium remained in the cavity after the cryogenic gate valve is closed, the residue will gradually absorb the heat in the air and re-gasify. After the gasification, it will expand violently up to 600 times and generate extremely high pressure on the valve, which is called 'abnormal boost'. When the unusual occurrence happens, the wedge will be pressed firmly onto the seat and can’t be opene...
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Bronze and brass are two of the most common materials used to produce valves. This preference comes because both metals are quite malleable. They both are artificially made from natural metallurgical elements: brass is made from copper and zinc, while another is made primarily from copper and tin. Each metal offers valves numerous and various advantages...
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There are four common types of plug valves, each of which has specific characteristics and advantages. Lubricated plug valve The lubrication plug valve uses lubricant to reduce frictions and make each port tightly sealed. Lubricants are basicly base oils that increase the viscosity of moving parts, such as amorphous or fumed silica, which are injected between the valve plug surface and the valve b...
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The V-type ball valve is a single-seat ball valve with a metal seat. The adjustment performance is the best in the ball valves, whose flow characteristics are equal percentages, and the adjustable ratio is up to 100:1. It has a shearing action between the V-shaped slit and the metal seat, and is especially suitable for media containing fibers, tiny solid particles, and slurry. During the...
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