There are many types of valves used in industries. Some of the most common ones are top entry and side entry ball valves. Both types have certain advantages and disadvantages, but they are both used in a wide variety of applications. The side-entry ball valve is ideal for industrial and pipeline applications. Its small size,…
Floating ball valves have different ways of working. One is to increase the flow of fluid through the valve by partially turning the ball disc in one direction. In the other, the ball is rotated 90 degrees to face the flow of media. This system also creates an orifice that changes size as upstream pressure…
End entry ball valves are designed for closed-loop, bidirectional shut-off applications. The ball, which is attached to the valve stem, is held in place by two elastomeric seats. When upstream pressure is generated, the ball is pressed against the downstream seat, creating a tight seal. In some applications, this valve allows for bi-directional shut-off, as…
While both ball valve and butterfly valve are used in the same way, there are a few key differences. Ball valves provide better cutoff characteristics in high-pressure applications. Butterfly valves require a pressure-balancing scheme to regulate the flow. This makes them better suited for a variety of services. Both types of valves can control flow…
These valves are designed to control the flow of fluid in a pipeline. Their unique function is to open when the bore of the valve is aligned with the pipeline and close when the bore is perpendicular to the flow of fluid. These valves are not well suited for throttling flow, but their open/closed state…
Ball valves are made of different materials, including brass, bronze, stainless steel, etc. Out of all types of ball valves, the bronze ball valve is mostly used for commercial applications. It is a ball valve with a full threaded end, which means that the end will not fit through a standard pipe. A bronze ball…
Floating ball valves are an industry standard for regulating flow in piping systems. They are composed of two concave seats that sandwich a ball inside. The seats do not move, creating a tight seal. The actuation shaft is not fixed to the ball; instead, it pivots as the ball axis rotates. The valves are also…
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Anyone working in the construction industry today can hardly be unaware of channel support systems and most will be aware of the original brand, Unistrut which is the market leader in channel support. Unistrut offer channel in various sizes, types and finishes along with brackets and fixings which can be combined to create your required…
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Channel support systems are often fixed to walls or ceilings to provide solid support for other building services. Whether you are using Unistrut fixings or generic strut work, you probably don’t need to be told that, when anchoring structures to concrete walls or ceilings it is important to use the right sort of fixing for…
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Unistrut channel support systems are one of those often unnoticed yet vitally important aspects of the construction industry. Being rather like a grown-up Meccano set, the range of applications is limited only by your vision and objectives. Typically, strut-work is used to suspend or support M&E and HVAC services in a simple and cost-effective way. Often…
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When looking at channel systems from a wide range of suppliers, you will often see the words “Unistrut compatible” mentioned. This is hardly surprising when Unistrut is the best-known brand and overall market leader in channel support systems. So let’s take a look at Unistrut and find out why the name carries such significance in…
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Fixmart offers a comprehensive range of channel support system components allowing you the flexibility to build almost any configuration you can conceive. Here we take a brief look at the different types of components which make up channel support systems; channel lengths, brackets, and fixings. From the simplest brackets for a few cables or runs…
The world of lubricants is a critical domain that ensures the seamless functioning of machinery and equipment across diverse industries. In this article, we will explore the intricate details of lubricants, addressing common queries, and applications, and emphasizing the pivotal role of lubrication in various sectors.