Regulators
Differential Pressure Regulators
May 3, 2018
The important point to understand with differential pressure regulators is that there are two loading pressures acting on the diaphragm. …
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Benefits of Remotely Set Pressure Reducing Valves
April 19, 2018
In previous blogs, we’ve touched on the “Regulator Hierarchy”. As a review, the hierarchy is as follows: Self-operated PRVs are…
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Did I Mention…We Do Specials?
March 22, 2018
Every manufacturer makes “standard” products. Many manufacturing processes today are well suited to large runs of standard products that are…
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Regulators in Series
March 1, 2018
Occasionally, you may have an application where a single Jordan Valve Sliding Gate regulator will not be able to handle…
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The Use of a Line Strainer
February 15, 2018
Last week, we discussed the Ideal Installation of a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV). A commonly asked question about regulators and…
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Ideal Installation of a Pressure Regulator (PRV) in a Steam System
February 8, 2018
Your Pressure Regulator will provide long, trouble-free service if it is correctly installed and maintained. Figure 1 shows the ideal…
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Regulators in Parallel Installations
February 1, 2018
When sizing regulators, many manufacturers will suggest selecting a Cv that will allow the regulator to operate between 30% and…
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Back Pressure Regulating Valves (BPRV)
January 21, 2016
Back pressure regulators perform the opposite of pressure regulators. A back pressure regulator is normally closed while a pressure reducing…
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Differences Between Direct & Pilot-Operated Regulating Valves ( Part 2)
December 16, 2015
Last week, we discussed the basic differences between direct and pilot-operated regulators. Today, we will discuss the differences in operation…
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Differences Between Direct & Pilot-Operated Regulating Valves ( Part 1)
December 11, 2015
Regulators, both pressure and temperature, can be classified as either “direct” or “pilot” operated depending on their design characteristics. The…
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Calculating A Reasonable Safety Factor When Sizing Control Valves & Regulators
November 13, 2015
I am often asked, “How do I calculate a safety factor when sizing a control valve or regulator?” It is…
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Application Training
November 5, 2015
Applying the proper valve is critically important. Proper valve selection can determine the success or failure of a system or…
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Temperature Regulator Applications
September 23, 2015
In our last post, Tim Gainer, Richards Industries Regional Sales Manager, presented a case for mechanical temperature control. Let’s take…
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Temperature Regulators
September 18, 2015
Most of our recent posts focused primarily on pressure regulators as they represent the vast majority of industrial regulators applied…
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Regulators in Parallel
September 9, 2015
When sizing regulators, many manufacturers will suggest selecting a Cv that will allow the regulator to operate between 30% and…
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