Your First Step to Fixing That Drip A dripping gate valve is more than just annoying. It signals that your plumbing needs attention. The constant drip wastes water. If ignored, it can lead to bigger damage. The good news? You can often handle a gate valve repair yourself. Most leaks come from two spots: the […]
Butterfly valves — Valves identifiable by their butterfly-like disc which handles fluid flow, follow a 90 rotation which controls their opening/closing. And that’s why they’re also termed as quarter turn valves. Once lined with layers of PFA or PTFE, these butterfly valves can handle strong chemicals and higher temperatures. Continue on to learn more about […]
Pneumatic Pinch valves are fast-acting valves that control fluid flow. When left alone, these valves are open, allowing fluid flow. Pneumatic pinch valves use compressed air to pinch the elastomeric internal sleeve at the center to close the valve. Pinch valves are apt for operations that need to deal with grainy or corrosive fluids. And […]
