Call Us: (973) 256-3000 Plast-O-Matic Valves, Inc. 1384 Pompton Avenue Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 USA Email: info@plastomatic.com 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

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