Things you should know when buying valves
Valves are essential to control flow & pressure in processing plants. Before starting the valve selection, it is important to have basic information about it such as types and sizes available, the material of construction, maintenance, and performance requirements. Choosing the right valve can be a daunting and time-consuming process. If you have basic knowledge it will make it easier to find the right type of valve according to your requirements. Here are some points that will help to choose the most suitable valve. Media flowing - Media flowing through the pipeline largely impact valve selection. Valves are constructed with different configurations and technology for each application. For example, to regulate the flow of granules or bulk materials solid valves are required while controlling the flow of liquid necessitates a liquid or hydraulic valve. Size and Material of construction - Proper sizing of valve is also important. Common types of valves are ball valves, gate valves, ...