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Plastic Valves 101
A Very Basic Introduction
if you aren't familiar with Plast-O-Matic or engineered industrial thermoplastics at all, this is the best place to start.
What Is A Valve?
specifically, what is a plastic valve?
Intro To Plastic Valves:
The Why, When & Where of Plastic Valves
Definitions
Valve terms & acronyms explained
Types of Seals
u-cups, o-rings, rolling diaphragms, spools...
Advantages, disadvantages & brief explanation of each type
Solvent Cementing
Do's & Don'ts for making socket connections in PVC & CPVC
Threaded Connections
Do's & Don'ts for making threaded connections in plastic valves
Applications
PLAST-O-MATIC APPLICATION BULLETINS
Downloadable .pdf versions of the Application Bulletins found in our popular "Applications 3-Ring Binder." These are in the same numerical order used in the binder.
Winery Fermentation Process
Series EBV solves corrosion woes in glycol system at Edna Valley Vineyards.
Case History: CKS Valve Ends Backflow Troubles in R. O. System
Case History: Thread Sealant Compatibility Issues with Plastic Piping at Semiconductor Fab
Case History: Water Utility Corrosion Problems Solved in Jacksonville, Florida using Plast-O-Matic solenoid valves, check valves, and gauge guards.
Application: Sight Glass used to monitor leakage in double containment piping system
Application: Vacuum Breaker prevents implosion in intermediate bulk containers
Case History: Pilot Solenoid Valves used for water treatment at Bremerton Public Works
Published Articles
VALVE ACCURACY AND FLOW CAPACITY
Effect on centrifugal pump efficiencies, MTBF, and energy use.
Modern Pumping Today, June 2013
SAVING BIG WITH THERMOPLASTIC CONTROL VALVES
A Plast-O-Matic thermoplastic control valve was compared side by side to a metal control valve and was found to be 80% more accurate than its metal counterpart.
WaterWorld Magazine, March 2013.
MINIMIZING PARTICLE AND METAL ION CONTAMINATION ON FLUID CONTROL COMPONENTS -- UPDATE
Describes POM's continuing efforts to improve mitigation of particle contamination in PVDF materials, and current test results.
Ultrapure Water Journal, June 2013.
MINIMIZING PARTICLE AND METAL ION CONTAMINATION ON FLUID CONTROL COMPONENTS
Original findings and report on efforts to improve mitigation of particle contamination in PVDF materials, resulting in the cleanest pressure regulators available.
Ultrapure Water Journal, June 2012.
Valve Body & Seal Materials
Introduction Page
to materials used in plastic valves
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride. Plast-O-Matic uses Geon® brand Grade 1, Type 1 PVC.
CPVC
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride. Plast-O-Matic uses Corzan® and Temprite® CPVC. Temprite is a type of Corzan used for injection molding.
PVDF
Polyvinylideneflouride. Plast-O-Matic uses various formulas of Kynar® PVDF depending on the application.
PP
Polypropylene. Plast-O-Matic uses Natural, unpigmented homopolymer polypropylene & glass-filled polypropylene.
PTFE
Polytetrafluoroethylene. A high purity fluoropolymer. Teflon® is a popular brand of fluoropolymers.
PPO
Polyphenylene ether blended with polystyrene. Plast-O-Matic uses Noryl GFN1.
FKM
Fluoro rubber. Viton® is a popular brand of FKM.
EPDM
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. An olefinic thermoplastic elastomer.
BUNA-N
Buna-nitrile rubber.
AFLAS®
Tetrafluoroethylene/propylene dipolymer.
FFKM
Perfluoroelastomer
EPOCAP Epoxy
used in Series FS & FSA Flow Switches
UV Stabilized Body Materials
Valve Pressure Loss & Flow Properties
Water Hammer & Pulsation
Causes, effects, & calculating potential water hammer
Pipe Flow Velocity & Friction Loss Chart
Schedule 40/Schedule 80 Comparison
How to Avoid these 5 Common Mistakes when Specifying Valves
Valve Pressure Loss & Flow - Q & A and Equations
Valve Pressure Loss & Flow - Equations Only
Considerations of Piping Volume and Velocity when specifying Solenoid Valves
Types of Valves Explained
What, How, Where & Why of CHECK VALVES
What, How, Where & Why of PRESSURE REGULATORS
How to Specify a PRESSURE REGULATOR
What, How, Where & Why of RELIEF VALVES
Pressure Regulator vs. Backpressure Regulator
What's the difference?
Not All Backpressure Valves are Created Equal
Plast-O-Matic RVDT vs. competitor's BPV
What, How, Where & Why of SOLENOID VALVES
How to Determine Amperage for a Plast-O-Matic Solenoid Valve (.doc file)
Trunnion Ball Valves
What is a "trunnion?" and how it relates to a ball valve
Fail-Safe Valves
Normally-Closed Valves, Normally-Open Valves, and Valves that can be Converted between Normally-Open and Normally-Closed
Series PRA Air-Loaded Regulator ¼" thru 3" 5 to 125 psi set
Considerations for Various Applications
Optional Clean & Double-Bag (CDB) Procedure
Important notes about Chemical Resistance
Vented Ball Valves
for sodium hypochlorite (bleach)
Air Release or Degassing?
how to determine if your system requires an air release valve, a degassing valve, or both
Actuated Ball Valves vs. Solenoid Valves
Which is better for your application?
Air Actuated Ball Valves vs. Air Actuated Shut-off Valves
Which is better for your application?
2-Port Relief Valve vs. 3-Port Relief Valve
Which is better for your application?
Listing of Voltages by Country
PDF file provides quick look up & verification
Plast-O-Matic Valves, Inc. 1384 Pompton Avenue Cedar Grove,
NJ 07009 USA Phone: (973) 256-3000 Fax: (973) 256-4745
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USA phone: (951) 686-2852 Fax: (951) 686-6328
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