An angle valve is a fluid control device with a 90-degree right angle between the inlet and outlet, hence the name angle valve. The unique inlet and outlet configuration of angle valves makes them an ideal choice for installation in confined spaces. They can effectively alter the direction of media flow or serve as a partition in piping systems. Angle valves are typically crafted from brass, stainless steel, or plastic and are renowned for their resilience to high pressure, corrosion, high and low temperatures, and other challenging conditions. These attributes ensure that angle valves can operate reliably in a diverse range of harsh environments.
Structure and Working Principle of Angle Valves
The structure of an angle valve is relatively straightforward, typically comprising the valve body, spool, handle, sealing gasket and other components. The spool is the central component of the angle valve and is responsible for controlling the on/off status and regulating the flow of water. By rotating the handle, the position of the spool can be altered, thereby controlling the fluid on and off. The sealing washer is situated between the spool and the valve body, ensuring the valve’s sealing performance when closed.
Angle valves regulate the on-off and flow of fluid by rotating the spool. When the handle is rotated, the spool moves inside the valve body, controlling the internal passage opening and enabling fluid control.
Open the valve: The spool lifts and the medium flows along the passage.
Close the valve: The spool presses tightly against the cover, blocking the flow of medium.
Types of Angle Valves
In terms of structure
Plug-type angle valve: Control the flow of water by rotating a plug on the valve stem to open or close the valve.
Ball-type angle valve: Use a rotating ball with a passage to control water flow, offering easy operation and good sealing.
Gate-type angle valve: Open or close the water flow channel by raising or lowering a gate.
Butterfly angle valve: Adjust water flow by rotating a disc, commonly used in situations requiring large flow control.
In terms of material
Brass angle valve: durable and rust-resistant.
Aluminum angle valve: lightweight but may not be as durable as metal.
Iron angle valve: lower cost, but easy to rust.
Stainless steel angle valve: corrosion resistance, suitable for high temperature and high pressure environment.
Carbon steel angle valve: Corrosion-resistant, high strength, excellent sealing, long service life.
Plastic angle valves: lightweight, low cost, mostly used for specific chemical fluids or non-critical applications.
In terms of operation
Manual angle valve: It is the most common form, directly by hand to operate the handle to control.
Electric angle valve: It is driven by a motor, suitable for the need for remote control or automated operation of the occasion.
Pneumatic angle valve: It employs compressed air as a power source for control.
Taloar stainless steel angle valves feature a Y-shaped body design, offering excellent regulating characteristics, high flow rate and low flow resistance.
Pneumatic actuators are available in plastic or stainless steel, with pneumatic control options including normally closed, normally open or double acting. Position feedback or positioning regulator can also be added. The angle seat valve is equipped with a switching position display, making it suitable for use in food, medical, chemical and other fields.
Function of Angle Valves
Fluid switching control
The primary function of an angle valve is to regulate the flow of water or other media in a pipeline. In the event that downstream equipment requires servicing, a localized water supply can be isolated by closing an angle valve without necessitating the shutdown of the entire water system.
Change fluid direction
The angle valve's 90°right angle structure allows for fluid directional changes, making it particularly suited to limited space or piping layouts where such adjustments are required.
Flow adjustment
Flow adjustment is achieved by modifying the opening degree of the angle valve, allowing for the control of fluid flow rates and the fulfilment of water saving or precise supply objectives.
Leakage prevention
The angle valve's sealing design effectively stops the flow of water when it is closed, preventing water leakage problems caused by pipe breakage or equipment failure.
Interface conversion
Angle valves are typically equipped with threaded connections, which can be readily connected to various pipe sizes or types of pipelines or equipment, serving as an interface transition.
Safety isolation
In instances where multiple equipment units share a single water source, angle valves can effectively isolate the water flow from different equipment to prevent interference.
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