Process Valves
Process valves include any type of mechanical device that can stop, start,
or regulate the flow of liquid, gas, solid material, or steam. These valves
are attached to one or more ports or passageways through which a substance
flows. Process valves are used in procedures involving chemical or mechanical
steps to aid in the manufacture of a wide range of items.
Some common process valve types include ball valves, poppet valves, gate valves,
diverter valves, butterfly valves, and sanitary valves. Industries which use
process valves can include mining, pulp and paper, chemical, waste treatment,
food and beverage production, powder and bulk processing, and many others.