Valve in performance in any application

In any fluid handling system, valves are the controlling element: starting or stopping flow, regulating or throttling flow, preventing backflow, or relieving and regulating pressure. Since Crane valves are used in a variety of applications, the following descriptions may provide a basic guideline in the selection of steel valves.

Gate valves serve as efficient stop valves with flow in either direction. They are commonly used where a minimum pressure drop is important. Throttling is not recommended because partially open gate valves exhibit flow characteristics not conducive to accurate and consistent flow control. Also, the valves may be damaged by the high velocity across the seats. They function best fully open or fully closed.

Swing Check valves prevent reversal of flow through pipe lines. Most Crane swing check valves can be installed in horizontal or vertical, upward flow, piping. They offer low resistance to flow and are particularly suited to low velocity service.

Stop check valves are essentially the same as globe and angle valves, except there is no mechanical connection between the stem and disc. However, they are not designed for throttling. They are used in steam boiler outlet piping when two or more boilers are connected to a common header. Valves must be installed with pressure under the disc, and when the stem is raised, only boiler pressure can raise the disc, whenever boiler pressure exceeds header pressure. They prevent steam backflow from the header to the boiler.