Abstract: A valve module with a wireless energy-transfer unit. The wireless energy-transfer unit has at least one energy-transmitting unit and at least one energy-receiving unit. The energy-receiving unit is arranged on a valve piston, on a valve spindle, on a valve actuator housing, on a valve housing, or on a valve-closing element. The energy-receiving unit may be connected to a sensor unit located inside the valve actuator housing.

Abstract: A valve including a housing, a valve seat provided in the housing, and an armature assembly positioned in the housing proximate the valve seat. The armature assembly is movable towards and away from the valve seat, and includes a first armature, and a second armature that is movable relative to the first armature. The valve also includes a coil that is configured to actuate the armature assembly away from the valve seat to open the valve, wherein upon application of a first current to the coil, the first armature and the second armature are each actuated away from the valve seat to a first open state, and upon application of a second current that is greater than the first current to the coil, the second armature is actuated away from the first armature to a second open state that is greater than the first open state.

Abstract: A flush valve has a relief valve that has a stationary valve element and a rotatable valve element each having at least one opening, and being rotationally positionable relative to one another to regulate fluid flow. A disc contacts a diaphragm valve seat to form a seal between the disc and the diaphragm valve seat when the diaphragm assembly is in the closed position and with the relief valve closed. When the flush valve is activated, the relief valve is opened to permit a flow of water from the chamber into the fluid outlet. The opening of the relief valve relieves fluid pressure in the chamber and causes diaphragm assembly to move from the closed position to the opened position. The disc is unseated from the valve seat which permits water to pass from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet when the diaphragm assembly is in the open position.

Abstract: A sectional valve includes a working valve and a control valve, which controls the working valve. In order to permit a greater flexibility with respect to possible settings and/or use or operation by comparison to known solutions, it is proposed, for example, that the control valve have a control spring (34, 34?), which presses the anchor (5) onto the control valve seat (17), and against which the control coil (26) lifts the anchor (5) from the control valve seat (17), a permanent magnet (29), which in an actuation state is configured to hold the anchor (5) lifted from the control valve seat (17) by the core (35), and a magnet holder (28), in and/or on which the permanent magnet (29) is held in the actuation state, and which permits a distance from the permanent magnet (29), and/or that the control valve is configured to variably position the core (35) along a force generated by the control spring (34, 34?).

Abstract: A prior art demand valve has been modified to make it more responsive to persons with impaired oxygen delivery by replacing its sensing diaphragm and associated mechanically actuated valve actuator with a solenoid activated proportional control valve coupled to an analog pressure transducer via a pulse width modulated current driver circuit. The pressure transducer responds to detected pressure changes in a patient's breathing tube.

Abstract: A solenoid valve (1) is described comprising a first port (2), a second port (3), a valve element (4) and a valve seat (5) arranged between said first port (2) and said second port (3), a coil (12) and a yoke arrangement (14-16), said coil (12) being magnetically linked to said yoke arrangement (14-16), said yoke arrangement (14-16) having a movable armature (16). In such a solenoid valve the generation of noise should be kept low.

Abstract: A valve device, in particular solenoid valve device, having at least one throughflow region (12), having at least one valve seat (14) and having an actuating unit (16) which has at least one valve body (18), at least an actuating element (20) provided for transmitting an actuation force to the valve body (18), and at least one first ventilation opening (24) arranged outside a fluid contact region (22) of the actuating element (20). The actuating unit (16) has at least one second ventilation opening (26, 28) arranged outside the fluid contact region (22) of the actuating element (20).

Abstract: An adjustment element for a divert-air valve. The adjustment element includes an actuation element which moves translatorily, and a control body which moves with the actuation element. The control body includes a first hollow body and a second hollow body. The first hollow body includes an outer surface which is circumferentially closed so as to define an interior, a first axial end, and an annular plate which extends radially inward from the first axial end. The second hollow body includes a radially outer annular plate which is sealingly fastened in an encircling manner axially to the annular plate of the first hollow body, and a radially inner region in which an outer surface extends in a direction of the actuation element in the interior of the first hollow body.

Abstract: A solenoid valve (1) is provided comprising a housing, an inlet, an outlet, main valve means located between said inlet and said outlet, said main valve means comprising a main valve element, pilot valve means adjusting a pressure difference over said main valve element and having a pilot valve element, a coil, a yoke arrangement magnetically linked to said coil, and armature means for moving said pilot valve element. Such a solenoid valve should achieve a large opening stroke without unduly increasing the coil and yoke arrangement. To this end said armature means comprise a first part attractable by said yoke means to perform an opening stroke, and a second part carrying said pilot valve element, wherein said first part is movable relative to said second part in a first section of said opening stroke and is dragging said second part in a second section of said opening stroke following said first section.

Abstract: Switching valve for controlling a mass flow in a cold or hot circuit. The valve includes a valve housing having a feed opening and a discharge opening; a valve piston which has a valve-closure member directed towards the discharge opening and which, in a closed position, abuts a valve seat of a through-bore between the feed opening and the discharge opening; a pilot valve having a pilot bore in the valve piston, which bore opens into the through-bore and traverses the valve piston; a path-generating device having an actuatable ram accommodating a closure member which closes the pilot bore and, with the closure member, can be moved into an opening position which opens the pilot bore; and a bypass duct formed between the feed opening and the pilot bore. At least one connection element forcibly transfers at least some of the stroke movement of the ram onto the valve piston.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a water system includes a compressor, a condenser fluidly coupled to the compressor by refrigerant tubing, a modulating motor-controlled valve configured to alter a flow of water through the condenser, an accelerometer mechanically coupled to the water system, and a water system controller. The water system controller may be configured to perform an automated anti-water hammer procedure.

Abstract: A fluid control device includes: a valve body accommodating chamber having an inner space divided into a first chamber and a second chamber by a first valve body; a receiving port, which opens to the first chamber and through which a fluid from an accumulator is received in the first chamber, and a discharge port, which opens to the first chamber and through which the fluid is discharged from the first chamber; a guide path guiding the fluid from the accumulator to the second chamber such that the first valve body moves to a valve-closed position to close the discharge port; a second valve body switchable between a state of maintaining pressure of the fluid guided to the second chamber and a state of releasing the pressure; and a bias member biasing the first valve body to the valve-closed position.

Abstract: A magnetic valve (1) in which a valve housing (2), an armature tube (3), an inlet connection (4) and an outlet connection (5) form a single valve part is provided. An armature (9) made from a soft magnetic material is arranged movably inside the armature tube (3). A coil (16) is arranged externally to the armature tube (3) in such a manner that the armature tube (3) and the armature (9) are arranged inside the windings of the coil (16). A valve closing element (10) is connected to the armature (9) and is movable between a position in which it abuts a valve seat (8) and positions in which it does not abut the valve seat 8, thereby closing and opening the valve (1). In one embodiment, the flow path through the valve (1) from the inlet opening (6) to the outlet opening (7) does not pass through the windings of the coil (16). In another embodiment, the armature tube (3) comprises a closed end part (3a).

Abstract: In order to prevent deterioration of sliding performance of a piston and center core misalignment of the piston when the piston moves for its stroke, there is provided an air bypass valve including: a coil casing in which a coil is accommodated; a pilot valve section covered by the coil casing and having a movable iron core inserted in the coil; and a piston section fitted in the coil casing and having a piston with a hole. The air bypass valve further includes a protrusion provided at an edge of an opening portion of the piston casing which constitutes the piston section.

Abstract: An electromagnetic valve for controlling the flow of a pressure medium, said electromagnetic valve comprising a valve housing with an inlet port and an outlet port for the pressure medium; at least one passage opening, which connects the inlet port to the outlet port, for the pressure medium; a valve slide that can be moved axially between a first basic position, which closes the passage opening, and a second basic position, which opens the passage opening, by means of a solenoid coil; and a spring assembly, which positions the valve slide in the first or the second basic position when the solenoid coil is not energized. A spring excursion limiting means limits a specified spring excursion of the second spring portion to position the valve slide in an intermediate position between the first and second basic position by the energized solenoid coil. The valve slide releases at least a partial cross section of the passage opening in the intermediate position.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein generally relate to a fluid pressure pulse generating apparatus with a primary seal assembly, back up seal assembly and pressure compensation device. The pressure compensation device comprises a membrane support and a longitudinally extending membrane system. The membrane support has a longitudinally extending bore therethrough for receiving a driveshaft of the fluid pressure pulse generating apparatus. The longitudinally extending membrane system comprising a longitudinally extending outer membrane sleeve and a longitudinally extending inner membrane sleeve with the inner membrane sleeve positioned inside the outer membrane sleeve. The membrane system is sealed to the membrane support to allow flexing of the membrane system in response to fluid pressure on either an inner longitudinal surface of the membrane system or an outer longitudinal surface of the membrane system and to prevent fluid on the inner longitudinal surface mixing with fluid on the outer longitudinal surface.

Abstract: An irrigation valve has a liquid passage, a sealing diaphragm and a control port that can receive control signals. The sealing diaphragm is held in the valve in a non clamped manner and is adapted to seal the passage. Upon receipt of a control signal the sealing diaphragm bends and opens a path for liquid around the sealing diaphragm that can exit the valve.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a cage and a main plug disposed in the cage. The main plug is movable between a main plug closed position and a main plug open position. A seal assembly disposed on the main plug, the seal assembly having a seal that is configured to contact the cage when the main plug is in the main plug closed position, and configured to reduce contact with the cage when a pressure differential across the seal is reduced. The apparatus includes a pressure balancing assembly movable between a closed position, an overtravel position and an open position. The pressure balancing assembly is configured to balance the pressure differential across the seal when in the overtravel and open position.

Abstract: An electromagnetic valve includes: a valve main body including an inlet and an outlet of a fluid; a valve body to be seated on a valve seat provided between the inlet and the outlet; a movable iron core separating the valve body from the valve seat to communicate the inlet with the outlet; and a fixed iron core attracting the movable iron core by energization of a coil to axially drive the movable iron core. The valve main body includes an insertion hole into which a guide member is inserted and a stopper portion to stop the guide member biased by a pressure of the fluid. The guide member includes a sliding hole in which the movable iron core is axially movable, and is arranged in the insertion hole in a slidable manner with respect to the valve main body to be biased by the pressure of the fluid.

Abstract: Water valves and methods of regulating fluid flow for low ambient pressure water sources that reduce the amount of filtration needed for valve mechanisms operating in the water source.

Abstract: An electromagnetic valve (32) for use in controlling fluid flow between first and second passageways (P1, P2) in a hydraulic valve block (4), includes a valve body (51). The valve body (51) defines a central axis (A), has a central opening (51A) therethrough, has a lower end (54) adapted to be inserted into a bore (19) of the valve block (4), and is provided with a lower cylindrical opening (70). An armature (56) is axially movable within the valve body (51) and is biased by a spring in one axial direction (57A). A closing element (88) is carried by a lower end (54) of the armature (56). An electromagnetic coil (64) coaxially surrounds the armature (56) and is operable to effect axial movement of the armature (56) in an axial direction opposite the one direction (57B). A valve seat member (62) is carried by the lower end (54) of the valve body (51) and has an orifice (98) providing fluid flow between the first and second valve block passageways (P1, P2).

Abstract: A solenoid valve device that includes a body (2, 7) with an inlet (3) and an outlet (4) for the fluid, and with a main valve seat (6) through which the fluid can flow from the inlet (3) to the outlet (4); a main plug (8, 9); a control chamber (11) partially delimited by the main plug (8); a first passage (8d, 9b, 9c) for communication between the inlet (3) and the control chamber (11); a second passage (12, 13) for communicating the control chamber with the outlet (4); and a control solenoid valve (14) including a control solenoid (15) which controls a movable unit (17) including a first core (18) which can interact as a movable plug with the second passage (12, 13). Activation of solenoid (15) causes attraction of first core (18) towards a second core (21) and the opening of the second passage (12, 13).

Abstract: A valve arrangement is provided for selectively connecting a source of fluid pressure to a consumer in order to actuate the consumer in a predetermined direction. The valve arrangement utilizes a valve cone arranged in the valve body which connects the valve ports with each other when the valve cone is in its open position, and is actuated by a holding force which is greater than the force acting on the pressurized fluid side of the valve cone and dependent on the medium pressure in the input port.

Abstract: An electromagnetically-actuated piloted valve includes a housing provided with a plurality of cavities through which a pressurized operating fluid can enter or exit the valve, a driving device including an electromagnet, and a plugging device that is longitudinally movable along two opposite parallel directions and driven by the driving device. The valve includes an abutting element provided with at least one through hole arranged for being selectively engaged or disengaged from the plugging device so as to alternatively enable or prevent the operating fluid from traversing the hole and thus alternatively enabling or preventing the passage of the operating fluid through the valve.

Abstract: A controlled pressure release valve includes a valve body having a gas inlet for connection to a gas container and a gas outlet for delivering gas to a protected area. The controlled valve comprises a slidable spool housed in the valve body that is slidable between a first position and a second position. The slidable spool has a first end and a second end. A primary flow passage connects the gas inlet and the gas outlet and increases with lineal movement of the slidable spool. The sliding spool is biased towards the first position by a gas pressure applied by the second chamber and a spring.

Abstract: A proportional valve is provided comprising a valve (1) comprising a housing (2) having an inlet (3) and an outlet (4), a valve element (5) being positioned between said inlet (3) and said outlet (4), said valve element (5) being moveable in said housing (2), said valve element (5) having a pilot valve opening (7), a first pressure chamber (16), a pressure in said first pressure chamber (16) acting on said valve element (5) in a first direction, a second pressure chamber (17), a pressure in said pressure chamber (17) acting on said valve element (5) in a second direction opposite to said first direction, a pilot valve element (6) cooperating with said pilot valve opening (7) to form a pilot valve, said pilot valve element (6) being actuated by drive means (8), wherein a flow resistance between said inlet (3) and said first pressure chamber (16) is smaller than a flow resistance between said inlet (3) and said second pressure chamber (17).

Abstract: A flow control valve including a linear electric actuator for controlling flow through the valve, and a closure device operable to close the valve independently of the linear electric actuator if the linear actuator is disabled when the valve is open.

Abstract: An electromagnetic valve having a flow control function. A valve body has an inlet, an outlet, a valve chest, and a valve plate contained inside the valve chest. The valve plate opens and closes a valve seat using a movable core in order to control the flow rate of water and to prevent backflow. A first channel is disposed inside the outlet. A flow control means, configured as a single unit, is inserted into the outlet, and includes a mover for opening and closing a flow of water by being detached from and brought into contact with the first channel, a stator disposed coaxially with the mover. The stator allows the mover to be elastic and freely movable using a restoring element. A flow rate control element is supported on the stator, and has a predetermined interval from the stator to form a second channel.

Abstract: A control device for automatic water discharge installed at position where water is discharged in apparatus for automatic water discharge in a kitchen and sanitary environment is provided. The device comprises a housing, a sensor unit disposed inside the housing, a water discharge unit, and an electromagnetic valve assembly. The housing comprises a first holding chamber configured to receive the sensor unit, a second holding chamber configured to receive the electromagnetic valve assembly, a third holding chamber configured to receive the water discharge unit, and a water intake chamber. The sensor unit comprises a circuit board and a sensor set at the circuit board. The circuit board is provided with a processor. The electromagnetic valve assembly comprises an electromagnetic valve electrically connected with the circuit board and a diaphragm unit.

Abstract: A flush valve assembly including a discharge receiver with a plug opening therein, a sleeve, a main valve assembly positioned within the sleeve, and a main diaphragm sealingly connected between the main valve assembly and the sleeve. The main diaphragm and the main valve assembly define a control chamber on an upper side thereof and an inlet region on a lower side thereof. The assembly also includes a discharge plug with a flange portion configured to be received in the plug opening in the discharge receiver. When the flush valve assembly is in a non-pressurized condition, the flange portion of the discharge plug is not seated within the plug opening of the discharge receiver, and when the flush valve assembly is in a pressurized condition, the flange portion of the discharge plug is seated within the plug opening of the discharge receiver. The flushing operation may be electronic and/or manual.

Abstract: A valve has a valve body including a main chamber having a first port and a second port, and a main poppet disposed within the main chamber. The main poppet includes a first surface forming a control chamber within the main chamber. The valve has a first passage communicating the control chamber with the first port, and a second passage communicating the control chamber with the second port. The valve also includes a pilot valve having a pilot poppet for controlling fluid flow from the control chamber to the first port through a third passage, and to the second port through a fourth passage, respectively. The valve may further have a feedback spring coupled between the main poppet and the pilot poppet to provide a force relative to a distance between the main poppet and the pilot poppet.

Abstract: A swivel fitting is specifically configured for mounting a pressure regulator and a solenoid to a valve having a female threaded solenoid mounting port. The swivel fitting includes a generally cylindrical upper body having a first female threaded bore for having a male threaded neck of either a solenoid or a pressure regulator screwed into the first bore. A generally cylindrical lower body is mated to the upper body and has a male threaded segment for screwing into the female threaded solenoid mounting port of a valve. A swivel body surrounds and encloses the upper body and the lower body and has an extension with a second female threaded bore for having the male threaded neck of either the solenoid or the pressure regulator screwed into the same. The swivel body is freely rotatable relative to the cylindrical bodies.

Abstract: An electromagnetic valve includes a valve body, a valve element, a movable iron core, a guide tube, a coil, a yoke, and a fixed iron core. The valve body includes a fluid flow path. The valve element is movable and seated on a valve seat provided in the fluid flow path of the valve body. The movable iron core moves the valve element with respect to the valve seat. The guide tube is cylindrical and movably supports the movable iron core. The coil is mounted on an outer periphery of the guide tube. The yoke covers an outside of the coil and forms a magnetic circuit. The fixed iron core is provided facing the movable iron core and attracts the movable iron core by energization of the coil. The valve body is coupled to the guide tube on one opening end side of the guide tube, and the fixed iron core is provided on an other end side of the guide tube with a clearance spaced from an inside of the guide tube.

Abstract: An on-off flow valve extends along an axis and has a valve body through which a supply duct and a delivery duct pass; a main shutter assembly; and a cover fitted to the valve body by means of a snap-on coupling system.

Abstract: A control valve includes a main poppet that moves in response to pressure in a primary control chamber and thereby controls the flow of fluid through a valve seat between first and second ports. A passageway extends between the second port and the primary control chamber and includes a variable flow restriction that decreases as the main poppet moves away from the valve seat. An electrohydraulic pilot valve has a pilot poppet which controls fluid flow from the primary control chamber to the first port in response to pressure in a pilot control chamber. A sub-pilot valve selectively releases pressure in the pilot control chamber to operate the pilot poppet to open and close a path between the inlet and the outlet. Using an electrohydraulic pilot valve enables the main poppet to operate quickly in controlling large fluid flow rates. Unidirectional and bidirectional versions of the control valve are described.

Abstract: A diaphragm valve for use in an irrigation system is disclosed that is adapted to reduce the water hammer effect, reduce debris in a flow path through a valve seat, improve bleed operation and/or reduce manufacturing and materials costs.

Abstract: A valve assembly comprising a pilot valve; a solenoid; and a main valve, the main valve having an actuator in communication with a pressure control; the pilot valve may facilitate opening the main valve in proportion to an energized level of the solenoid. The solenoid may move the first disc to isolate the inlet port from the pressure control and/or move the second disc to communicate the outlet port with the pressure control. The actuator may move the second disc to isolate the outlet port from the pressure control and/or move the first disc to communicate the inlet port with the pressure control. The pilot valve may isolate both the inlet port and the outlet port from the pressure control when the pilot valve experiences forces in equilibrium from the solenoid and the actuator.

Abstract: A fast-acting, pneumatic diaphragm valve includes a diaphragm valve closure member, a pneumatic piston that provides a closure force on the closure member, and a solenoid pilot valve that controls pressurized air to the piston to cause the piston to move in a reciprocal manner so that the closure member opens and closes the valve. The valve seat seal can be elastomer for enhancing speed, and the solenoid pilot valve can be positioned and configured with air flow longitudinally through or past the solenoid armature to enhance speed.

Abstract: A solenoid valve has a main body defining a gas inlet passage, a gas outlet passage, and a cavity; a core tube forming a closure for said cavity so as to prevent an escape of gas; a cylindrical main piston slidably movable in said cavity of said main body, said main piston forming a front chamber and a back chamber in said main body, said main piston having a gas conduit for passing the gas from said gas inlet passage to said front chamber and an axial hole for passing the gas from said back chamber into said gas outlet passage with a bleed orifice at one end of said axial hole; said main piston being spring biased to a closed position; a spring biased pilot piston; and electrical coil means associated with said core tube to provide a magnetic field for movements of said pilot piston and said main piston, so that when said coil means is deenergized said pilot piston closes said outlet passage and causes a pressure equalization allowing said return spring to push said main piston to close the valve, while when

Abstract: An apparatus (such as a valve assembly or other actuator) includes a pressure plate having a first hole and a second hole. The apparatus also includes a plunger configured to selectively cover the second hole of the pressure plate. The apparatus further includes a coil configured to move the plunger away from the pressure plate to uncover the second hole of the pressure plate in order to allow a material to flow through the apparatus. The coil is also configured to move the plunger towards the pressure plate to cover the second hole of the pressure plate in order to block the material from flowing through the apparatus. Pressure may equalize on a first side and a second side of the pressure plate after the plunger covers the second hole of the pressure plate.

Abstract: A flush valve assembly including a discharge receiver with a plug opening therein, a sleeve, a main valve assembly positioned within the sleeve, and a main diaphragm sealingly connected between the main valve assembly and the sleeve. The main diaphragm and the main valve assembly define a control chamber on an upper side thereof and an inlet region on a lower side thereof. The assembly also includes a discharge plug with a flange portion configured to be received in the plug opening in the discharge receiver. When the flush valve assembly is in a non-pressurized condition, the flange portion of the discharge plug is not seated within the plug opening of the discharge receiver, and when the flush valve assembly is in a pressurized condition, the flange portion of the discharge plug is seated within the plug opening of the discharge receiver. The flushing operation may be electronic and/or manual.

Abstract: A dual position pilot operated valve assembly having a main piston, with a valve member, reciprocable within a valve body, wherein the valve body is adapted for sealingly mating with a valve seat and passage located intermediate the valve body inlet and outlet ports, the valve body having a cylindrical adapter secured to an open end thereof and housing a secondary piston, reciprocable therein, with an axial stem depending from the second piston bottom surface and extending through the adaptor to the first piston cavity for intermittent contact therewith; and an end cap secured to and closing the adapter and having an inlet port interconnected with a source of high pressure control gas and respective first and second conduits leading to the main and secondary piston bore cavities, with an adjustment mechanism controlling the degree of opening/closing of the valve assembly. Several methods of operation are also set forth.

Abstract: A solenoid valve for a brake system, which has a simplified configuration and can be easily manufactured with reduced manufacturing costs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piloted valve, particularly a piloted proportional throttle valve, having a valve piston (29) displaceably guided in the longitudinal direction in a valve housing (13) having a fluid inlet (2) and outlet (1), the front side (27) whereof can be pressurized against a main valve seat (25) by fluid pressure acting on the back side thereof, having a pilot valve device comprising an actuating member (7) displaceable in the longitudinal direction by means of an electrically actuatable magnet system (4), working together with a pilot valve seat (37) in a bore (17) of the valve piston (29) connecting the back side thereof to the fluid outlet (1) on the front side of the piston, in order to reduce the fluid pressure on the back side of the piston (29) for an opening motion when the pilot valve seat (33) is released, a flow baffle device (39) being disposed between the back side of the piston and the fluid inlet (2) of the housing (13) for building up the fluid pressure pressurizing the piston

Abstract: A valve assembly comprises a diaphragm valve, a pressure regulator and a solenoid. The pressure regulator is operatively coupled to the diaphragm valve for maintaining a predetermined pressure in water exiting the diaphragm valve despite fluctuations in the pressure of water entering the diaphragm valve. The solenoid is mounted on the pressure regulator so that a plunger axis of the solenoid extends through a coil spring of the pressure regulator. The solenoid is operatively coupled to the diaphragm valve through the pressure regulator for opening and closing the diaphragm valve.

Abstract: The invention provides a servo valve which is operable in vacuum systems and can be switched between an open and a closed state even by use of low forces. For that purpose, the valve has a closure member (4) moving between the open and a closed position under influence of a difference between a control pressure of a control chamber (13) and the pressures of the intake (2) and outlet (3), respectively. The control chamber is in constant fluid communication with the intake, and in adjustable fluid communication with the outlet to influence the control pressure mainly by the intake pressure and the outlet pressure depending on the adjustable fluid communication. The invention further provides a vacuum system with such a servo valve.

Abstract: A high pressure valve for hydrogen gas includes a valve seat and a valve member, which is movable to selectively open and close the valve seat. One of the valve member and the valve seat is formed of austenitic stainless steel, and the other one of the valve member and the valve seat is formed of flexible synthetic resin or soft metal.

Abstract: A clog resistant, pilot operated pilot valve having two fluid paths, one path for fluid flow from the valve input to the valve output, and the second path for fluid flow through input and output pilot apertures. The opening and closing of the pilot apertures controls the flow of fluid between the input and output of the pilot valve. A clog resistant pilot operated valve in which fluid flows through the pilot fluid path only during the time of transition from an valve open to a valve closed condition, or vice-versa, thereby reducing the probability of failure due to contaminants blacking the pilot activation path. A clog resistant pilot operated valve in which the plunger, used to open and close the pilot fluid paths, is ribbed in construction to reduce the probability that contaminants will cause seizure of the plunger movement.

Abstract: A dual position pilot operated valve assembly having a main piston, with a valve member, reciprocable within a valve body, wherein the valve body is adapted for sealingly mating with a valve seat and passage located intermediate the valve body inlet and outlet ports, the valve body having a cylindrical adapter secured to an open end thereof and housing a secondary piston, reciprocable therein, with an axial stem depending from the second piston bottom surface and extending through the adaptor to the first piston cavity for intermittent contact therewith; and an end cap secured to and closing the adapter and having an inlet port interconnected with a source of high pressure control gas and respective first and second conduits leading to the main and secondary piston bore cavities, with an adjustment mechanism controlling the degree of opening/closing of the valve assembly. Several methods of operation are also set forth.

Abstract: A fluid control device is disclosed that is configured to vent pilot volume through an exhaust port or exhaust passageway (140) integrated into the fluid control device. The fluid control device has a fluidic switch (112) configured to switch a pilot volume into the exhaust port or exhaust passageway (140) when a signal port or signal passageway (114) is de-pressurized. The fluidic switch (112) couples the signal port or signal passageway (114) to the pilot volume when the signal port or signal passageway (114) is pressurized.