Abstract: A barstock body fluid control valve comprising a barstock body of preselected material having an inlet end and an outlet end, and a preselected cross section defining the outer walls; a through machined main flow port located eccentrically on the inlet and the outlet ends wherein the main flow port eccentric location increases the available barstock thickness at one outer wall location and decreases barstock thickness in the opposite wall.

Abstract: A double-acting, piston driven actuator for providing a double action rotary powered output, having a stepped bore housing a double acting piston having a larger diameter end and a smaller diameter end therein; a three way valve selectively to supply pressurized fluid to the larger end the pressurized fluid continuously supplying the pressurized fluid to the smaller diameter portion of the bore. An optional safety mechanism having a spring biased second piston for biasing the double acting piston to a safe position upon failure of the pressurized fluid delivery system is also provided.

Abstract: A double-acting, piston driven actuator for providing a double action rotary powered output, having a stepped bore housing a double acting piston having a larger diameter end and a smaller diameter end therein; a three way valve selectively to supply pressurized fluid to the larger end the pressurized fluid continuously supplying the pressurized fluid to the smaller diameter portion of the bore. An optional safety mechanism having a spring biased second piston for biasing the double acting piston to a safe position upon failure of the pressurized fluid delivery system is also provided.

Abstract: A connection for joining an actuator to a valve comprising providing at least two flanged pins each in the body of the valve, providing at least two mating holes in a body of the actuator, the mating holes being aligned with the pins, providing a tapped hole transverse to each of the mating holes, the valve body being joined to the actuator such that the pins mate slidably with the holes, with set screws in the tapped holes engaging the flanged pins to axially tension the pins to draw the valve body into physical contact with the actuator.

Abstract: A barstock body fluid control valve comprising a barstock body of preselected material having an inlet end and an outlet end, and a preselected cross section defining the outer walls; a through machined main flow port located eccentrically on the inlet and the outlet ends wherein the main flow port eccentric location increases the available barstock thickness at one outer wall location and decreases barstock thickness in the opposite wall.

Abstract: An improved latch mechanism for a fluid flow control valve. The latch mechanism having a latch body, a spring, a plunger and a thumb release lever for disengagement of the plunger. The latch mechanism is attached to a valve handle which controls the fluid flow rate through the valve. Provided with the latch, the handle and thereby the valve can be locked into either a closed or open position at the limits of the valves' necessary rotation thereby preventing inadvertent opening or closing of the valve. The thumb release lever disengages the plunger with detent notches provided in the valve body allowing safe and efficient single handed operation of the handle and latch mechanism even under adverse environmental conditions when operator dexterity is impaired by gloves.