A floating ball valve is a type of ball valve where the ball is not supported by trunnions. Instead, the ball is free to float within the valve body. This design allows the ball to move freely in response to changes in pressure, providing a tight seal even when the valve is not perfectly aligned.... (Read More)
Trunnion ball valves are quarter-turn valves which are used to stop or start the flow of a media in a pipeline. It is a type of ball valve that has the ball supported by trunnions, which are short, sleeve-like bearings that extend from the body of the valve. This design provides more support for ... (Read More)
A 4-way ball valve is a type of ball valve that has four ports. The ball in the valve has three or four openings, which are aligned with the ports in the valve body when the valve is in the open position. When the valve is closed, the ball rotates 90 degrees, blocking flow through one or more of ... (Read More)
An eccentric butterfly valve is a type of butterfly valve where the axis of the valve stem is offset from the center of the valve body. This design reduces the amount of friction between the valve disc and the seat, making the valve easier to operate and increasing its lifespan.
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A concentric butterfly valve is a type of butterfly valve where the axis of the valve stem is aligned with the center of the valve body. This design makes the valve simpler to manufacture and maintain, but it also reduces the sealing capability of the valve.
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A double offset butterfly valve is a type of butterfly valve that has two offsets in the axis of the valve stem. The first offset is located in the valve body, and the second offset is located in the valve disc. This design provides a number of advantages over other types of butterfly valves, inc... (Read More)
A triple offset butterfly valve is a type of butterfly valve that has three offsets in the axis of the valve stem. The first offset is located in the valve body, the second offset is located in the valve disc, and the third offset is located in the seat ring. This desig... (Read More)
A swing check valve is a type of check valve that uses a disc to prevent backflow. The disc is mounted on a hinge and is held in the open position by a spring. When fluid flows in the forward direction, the disc is forced open by the pressure of the fluid. When the flow stops or reverses, the dis... (Read More)
A lift disc check valve is a type of check valve that uses a disc to prevent backflow. The disc is mounted on a stem and is lifted off its seat by the pressure of the fluid flowing in the forward direction. When the flow stops or reverses, the disc falls back onto its seat and prevents backflow.... (Read More)
A tilting disc check valve is a type of check valve that uses a disc to prevent backflow. The disc is mounted on a spindle and is free to rotate on a hinge. When fluid flows in the forward direction, the disc is lifted off its seat by the pressure of the fluid. When the... (Read More)
A gate valve is a type of valve that uses a gate or wedge to control the flow of fluid. The gate is mounted on a stem and can be raised or lowered to open or close the valve. Gate valves are typically used in applications where there is a need to isolate or regulate the... (Read More)
A globe valve is a type of valve that uses a disc or plug to control the flow of fluid. The disc or plug is mounted on a stem and rotates within a housing. When the stem is turned, the disc or plug moves up or down, blocking or allowing flow. Globe valves are typically ... (Read More)
Flanges are used to connect pipes with each other, to valves, to fittings, and to specialty items such as strainers and pressure vessels. Forged Flanges manufactured accordi... (Read More)
Spectacle blinds are devices that are used to block the flow of fluid in a pipe. They are typically made of metal or plastic and have a hole in the center. The hole is sized to match the pipe diameter. Spectacle blinds are used to isolate sections of pipe for maintenanc... (Read More)
A ring joint gasket is a type of gasket that is used to seal two flanges together. It is typically made of metal or elastomer and has a raised ring in the center. The ring is compressed when the flanges are bolted together, ... (Read More)
Rings: Rings are typically made of metal or elastomer and have a raised ring in the center. The ring is compressed when the flanges are bolted together, creating a seal that prevents the flow of fluid or gas.
Flushing Rings: Flushing r... (Read More)
A self-reinforced nozzle is a type of nozzle that does not require any external reinforcement to withstand the forces generated by the fluid flowing through it. The nozzle is typically made of a thick-walled pipe that is tapered to a smaller diameter at the outlet. The ... (Read More)
A tube sheet is usually made from a round flat metal plate or sheet with holes drilled to accept the tubes or pipes in an accurate location and pattern relative to one another.
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Stub ends are installed in pairs and mated together with two lap joint flanges.The surface of the stub end has a phonographic serrated gasket surface which prevents leakage at the joint.Using stub ends allows sections of the line to be opened for cleaning, inspection or quick replacement etc, wit... (Read More)
The most common orifice plate is the square-edged, concentric bored design. A concentric square edge orifice plate is a type of orifice plate that has a square hole in the center. The hole is concentric with the pipe, meaning that it is centered on the pipe axis. The square edge orifice plate is ... (Read More)
Eccentrically bored orifice plates are plates with the orifice off-center, or eccentric, as opposed to concentric. The bore of the eccentric orifice normally is inscribed in a circle which is 98% of the pipe diameter, so that solids or slurries may pass through. Eccentric orifice plates are used ... (Read More)
A conical entrance orifice plate is a type of orifice plate that has a conical entrance. The conical entrance is designed to create a smooth flow of fluid past the orifice, which reduces turbulence and improves the accuracy of the flow measureme... (Read More)
A quadrant edge orifice plate is a type of orifice plate that has a hole in the center that is beveled on one side. The beveled edge is called the quadrant edge. The quadrant edge orifice plate is used to measure the flow of viscous fluids, such as heavy crude oils, syrups, and slurries. The quad... (Read More)
A segmental edge orifice plate is a type of orifice plate that has a hole in the center that is beveled on one side. However, unlike the quadrant edge orifice plate, the beveled edge is only a segment of the circumference of the hole. The segmental edge orifice plate is used to measure the flow of f... (Read More)
A multi-hole orifice plate is a type of orifice plate that has multiple holes in the center. The holes are typically arranged in a circular pattern. The multi-hole orifice plate is used to measure the flow of fluids with high concentrations of solids, such as slurries.... (Read More)
Orifice Ring (without Valve Manifold for transmitter direct mounting)
An orifice ring is a type of flow meter that is used to measure the flow rate of fluids. It consists of a thin plate with a hole in the center that is installed in a pipe. The pressure difference between the upstream and downstream sides of the orifice plate is used to ... (Read More)
The flow nozzle is a type of orifice plate that is used to measure the flow rate of fluids. It is a relatively new type of orifice plate that is designed to provide improved accuracy and repeatability.
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A venturi is a device that is used to measure the flow rate of fluids. It is a type of differential pressure flow meter that works by creating a constriction in the flow path. This constriction causes the fluid to accelerate, which creates a pressure drop. The pressu... (Read More)
A multihole restriction orifice plate is a type of orifice plate that has multiple holes in the center. The holes are typically arranged in a circular pattern and are surrounded by a ring. The orifice plate is used to measure the flow of fluids with high concentrations of solids, such as slurries... (Read More)
Direct Mount Orifice Ring (with 3 Valve or 5 Valve Manifold for transmitter direct mounting)
A direct mount orifice ring is a type of orifice ring that is mounted directly to a transmitter. This eliminates the need for a separate valve manifold, which can simplify the installation process.
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An orifice flange assembly is a type of flow meter that is used to measure the flow rate of fluids. It consists of an orifice plate, which is a thin plate with a hole in the center, and two flanges, which are used to connect the orifice plate to the pipe. The pressure d... (Read More)
An orifice meter run is a section of pipe that is used to measure the flow rate of a fluid. It consists of an orifice plate, which is a thin plate with a hole in the center, and two flanges, which are used to connect the orifice plate to the pipe. The pressure differenc... (Read More)
A long radius flow nozzle is a type of orifice plate that is used to measure the flow rate of fluids. It is characterized by its long, tapered inlet, which helps to create a smooth flow of fluid past the orifice. This improves the accuracy of the measurement compared to... (Read More)
PTC-6 is a performance test code for steam turbines developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). It is used to determine the performance of steam turbines, such as the power output, efficiency, and heat rate.
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A fabricated venturi is a type of venturi that is made by welding or brazing together individual components. The components are typically made of metal, such as stainless steel or carbon steel.
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A bi-directional venturi is a type of venturi that can measure the flow rate of fluids in both directions. It is typically used in applications where the flow direction may change frequently, such as in pipelines that are used to transport both gas and liquid.
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Venturi Nozzles combine the best features of a Venturi tube and a flow nozzle into one single unit. These accurate devices are ideal for measuring the flow of high velocity, non-viscous fluids (e.g. Steam and other high velocity gases). Venturi Nozzles are particularly suitable for erosive fluids wh... (Read More)
A wedge flow meter is a type of differential pressure flow meter that uses a wedge-shaped restriction to create a pressure drop. The fluid flows through the restriction, and the pressure drop is measured between the inlet and outlet of the restriction. The flow rate is ... (Read More)
A V-cone is a type of differential pressure flow meter that uses a conical restriction to create a pressure drop. The fluid flows through the restriction, and the pressure drop is measured between the inlet and outlet of the restriction. The flow rate is then calculated... (Read More)
Metabar (multi-port, averaging pitot tube) are easily implementable across a diverse range of environments, such as, high pressure conditions and high temperature conditions, in circular or rectangular pipes or ducts. Ideal for Steam mass flow m... (Read More)
Metabar (multi-port, averaging pitot tube) are easily implementable across a diverse range of environments, such as, high pressure conditions and high temperature conditions, in circular or rectangular pipes or ducts. Ideal for Steam mass flow m... (Read More)
Metabar (multi-port, averaging pitot tube) are easily implementable across a diverse range of environments, such as, high pressure conditions and high temperature conditions, in circular or rectangular pipes or ducts. Ideal for Steam mass flow m... (Read More)
A thermowell is a structure that surrounds the thermocouple (or RTD) probe and protects it from aspects of the process such as fluid flow rates or caustic or degrading materials.... (Read More)
A needle valve is used to accurately control flow rates of clean gasses or liquids. Gradual adjustments of the stem and plunger enable smooth flow control.... (Read More)
2 Valve Manifolds combine valves into one block to perform isolation, bleed, and calibration of pressure transmitters, gauges, and switches. Process, Instrument, and Vent connections can be provided in a variety of sizes and threaded forms.... (Read More)
A three-way manifold valve is a mechanism that prevents the capsule from being over-ranged. It also permits the transmitter to be separated from the process loop. It comprises two block valves, one for high pressure and the other for low p... (Read More)
The 5 Valve Manifolds that concentrate in a single block the functions of isolation, equalise and vent are designed to allow both direct and remote mounting. ... (Read More)
A Y-type strainer is a type of strainer that has a Y-shaped body. The strainer is typically made of metal or plastic and has a screen or mesh insert that prevents solids from entering the pipe.
Y-type strainers are typically used in ap... (Read More)
A basket strainer is a type of strainer that has a basket-shaped screen or mesh insert that prevents solids from entering the pipe. The basket is typically made of metal or plastic and is held in place by a frame.
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A tubular level gauge is a device used to measure the level of a liquid in a tank or vessel. It is a simple and reliable device that is often used in industrial applications.
The tubular level gauge consists of a glass tube that is sea... (Read More)
