What is a solenoid valve? A solenoid valve is an electromechanical device used to control the flow of a liquid or gas. It comprises two features: a solenoid and a valve. The solenoid is an electric ...

Directional-control valves are vital in any pneumatic circuit, directing or blocking airflow to control the speed or sequence of operations. One method of classifying directional-control valves is by ...

When selecting a valve, your choices may seem overwhelming. Start by asking the question: what do I want the valve to do? Michael Adkins outlines considerations for two of the most popular valve ...

Valve Basics Seminar and Petting Zoo to take place on Nov. 9-11 in Pasadena, Texas. The Valve Manufacturers Association of America is presenting its Valve Basics Seminar and Petting Zoo on Nov. 9-11 ...

ControlGlobal.com has partnered with Cashco to make the Fluid Flow Basics of Throttling Valves technical reference book available for free download. Sept. 17, 2007 Valves that are utilized as fluid ...

When running any type of disc brake system on a car you need to remember which proportioning valve you should run. This is very important because the job of a proportioning valve is to distribute the ...

Fittings such as these, for connecting a compressed air line to the spark plug hole for valve support, are available at most auto parts stores. Occasionally it is necessary or desirable to inspect or ...

In the huge and intricate arena of liquid management, check valves are the crucial parts which make sure that the fluids flow only in one direction and backflow is avoided and therefore the adverse ...

On engines equipped with hydraulic tappets, zero lash at maximum tappet plunger rise can be determined by rotating the pushrod with your fingertips while slowly turning the lash adjusting nut. The ...