Know All About Valves To Get The Most From Your Valves

Industrial valve manufacturers conduct continues research to develop innovative products that are of high quality, durable and can be manufactured at lower costs. As the quality and price of the valve changes, the complete cylinder industry is affected.

Industrial valves include Chlorine valves, medical cylinder valves and welding cylinder valves. The valves are usually operated by hand though innovation and technology has led to valves being of the automatic type that are operated by computerized control systems.

A few commonly asked questions have been answered here for your convenience. We are attempting to give you information on valves. In case you do have some queries, do feel free to write to us and our experts will get back to you.

Q) which is the best valve for oxygen service?

The slow opening needle valve is best suited for O2 service. Ball valves should not be used as they may pose a potential hazard by creating circumstances that are right for ignition.

Q) What kind of valve can be used for vacuum applications?

Diaphragm valves are best suited for vacuum applications due to their diaphragm and metal seal design.

Q) Should ball valves be used for throttling functions?

No. Absolutely not, as throttling causes premature wear of the side discs and packing.

Q) Is there a difference between Cv and orifice size?

Cv stands for U.S gallons flow of water per minute at 21 Deg C with a pressure drop of 1 psi across the valve.  Orifice size is the actual measurement of the size of the flow path.

Q) JTC valve sales stocks valves manufactured by?

JTC valves sales stocks all American made valves that are manufactured by Rego and Sherwood who are leading valve manufacturers.

Q) how to handle cylinders and containers when being moved?

Damage to valve or ruptured cylinder is hazardous. The handler must:

• Wear gloves to protect against pinch injuries
• Safety glasses must be worn to protect the eyes from injuries related to pressure release
• Metatarsal support safety shoes are a must to protect against foot injuries

Q) what are the safe practices for moving cylinders?

• Shut the outlet valve completely
• Valve protection caps should be secured tightly in place
• Use carts or hand trucks to move the cylinders
• Do not allow the cylinders to bang or strike violently against each other
• Do not lift cylinders by the cap or lifting magnet
• Store the cylinders as per the NFPA codes

Q) How to test the cylinder valve for leaks?

The leak test method is used to check cylinder valves for leaks. 

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Everything Deserves Attention, So Does Your Gas Cylinder Valves And Regulators

Gas cylinder valves and gas cylinder regulators are devices that provide safety and control. The gas cylinder regulator has two important functions. With the movement of the diaphragm, the vent either restricts the gas flow or moves away from it when the pressure alters. Air gets sucked in through the vent. The vent has to be clear to regulate the pressure safely. The regulator exhausts the gas when internal relief valves open.

General Maintenance guideline for gas/Cryo cylinder regulators

• Gas regulators fall into three categories as per the gas service they are used for. Corrosive, non-corrosive and mildly corrosive. If you are unable to identify the category, consult JCT Valve sales to identify the type
• Check the connections for any leak when the gas cylinder regulator is under high pressure and low pressure. If you detect a leakage, shut down the gas source immediately. Tighten the leak and if it still leaks, shut the gas source and call the expert to prevent any casualty
• Conduct a creep test which is a phenomenon when delivery pressure rises above the set point.  This tests the motion of the spring and ensures that no foreign material is lodged between the seat and the poppet which causes regulator failure
• All gas regulators should be purged to maintain the integrity of the cylinder. Purging means simply allowing an amount of gas to flow through the regulator and alternately depressurizing and pressurizing the regulator with the gas. This is done by opening and closing the regulator, and  the safety valve after each cycle. Not sure of it, contact the gas cylinder maintenance experts
• All the gas regulators should be removed periodically and inspected for proper functioning. If required, overhauling should be carried out
• Replace the gas regulator and gas valves when its life expectancy is over. This will prevent accidents and failures

The maintenance of the pressure regulators is mandatory for safety. Follow a maintenance schedule to minimize regulator failure and downtime. Always purchase gas regulators and valves that are manufactured by companies that have all the various certifications. Safety is of utmost importance. All valves should be made from the highest quality material which is brass and stainless steel as per the usage. The valves and seals play a major role in safety. 

JTC Valve sales are the leading stockiest for the best quality of valves and regulators, which are manufactured by Rego, Sherwood. These manufacturers have standard accreditions which include ISO certification, PED certificate, TPEDADR-IS inspection certificate which ensures that only the best quality raw material is used, stringent manufacturing procedures are followed and the safest valves and regulators are available at JTC Valve sales. Find everything you need in valves and regulators right here. Every penny you pay is worth your safety!

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Facts You Need To Know About Oxygen Tank/Cylinder Regulators

Oxygen was discovered by a French chemist, Antoine Lavoisier, who was born on 26^th August 1743. He gave the name to Oxygen in 1778 and to hydrogen in 1783. Two third weight of the human body is oxygen and it is the third abundant element which forms about 21% of the Earth’s atmosphere.

Did you know?

·         Liquid oxygen is a beautiful pale blue at -183 degree C

·         At room temperature, oxygen is a colorless gas

·         The boiling point of oxygen is – 183 degree C while the melting point is -218 degree C

·         The symbol of Oxygen is O and its atomic number is 8

The Importance of oxygen cylinder regulator to prevent fire

There have been reports of oxygen cylinder regulators exploding during medical service, during equipment check and a few cases are reported by the fire department. The firefighter suffered burn injuries with extensive damage to property as well. 

Forensic analysis recognized that the cause for the explosion was a leakage in the oxygen cylinder regulator. The gas slowly weeps out of the damaged seal and ignites due to the friction caused by the flow of the gas. Use of improper seals/gaskets/washers on the regulators is the major cause of ignition and the damage causing fire.

There are two types of washers that are used to enhance the seal at the valve/regulator interface in oxygen cylinders. The two types are a metal bound sealing washer and the other common type is the plastic crush gasket suitable for single use, unlike the sealing washer that is designed for multiple uses. The crush gasket which is usually made of nylon (CGA 870) requires higher torque to seal the interface as compared to the elastomeric sealing washers. The cylinder regulator/valve connection is designed to be tightened by hand. Any additional torque causes the gasket to be deformed, which damages the cylinder valve and regulator.

A deformed cylinder valve seat lets the oxygen leak out. Oxygen itself is not flammable, but when it flows with a high velocity it produces enough friction to heat up the washer and ignite the crushed nylon gasket. Metallic seal washers are less prone to leaks, but are not leak proof.

Safety precautions when dealing with oxygen cylinders

It is always better to be safe than sorry. Take these precautions to prevent explosions that cause damage to life and property due to fires from oxygen cylinder regulators.

• Clear the outlet port of the valve by opening it a wee bit to let gas escape for a short time then attach the regulator to the cylinder
• It is mandatory to follow the instructions as given in the manufacturer’s manual when attaching the regulator to the oxygen cylinder
• Make sure you are using the sealing gasket as specified by the manufacturer
• Check the regulator for a clean sealing washer or new crush gasket which should be in good condition
• Inspect the regulator and CGA seal before you attach the regulator to the valve
• The gaskets, valves, regulator must be free from any contaminants like grease or oil, which literally add fuel to the fire
• Never use a wrench or any other hand tool to tighten the T-handle. It is designed to be tightened by hand only
• Verify that the regulator is attached properly and the gasket is in good condition. Open the valve slowly, if gas escapes shut it immediately

JTC Valve sales is the leading stockiest for the best quality of oxygen tank regulator and safety valves. Find the regulator you require and get safety at the most affordable prices.

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All You Need To Know About Gas/Cryo Regulators

A regulator is a valve that automatically shuts the flow of liquid or gas at a pre-defined pressure.  The application of gas cylinder regulators is very common in all industries. The pressure in most gas cylinders or tanks ranges from 100 psi to 6000 psi. The pressure regulator reduces the pressure at the point of use for safety or controlled pressure for various applications.

How does a gas cylinder regulator work

The primary function of regulators, whether they cryogenic gas regulators or compressed gas cylinder regulators is to control the flow of the gas as required in the system. The regulator should permit higher flow or reduce the flow so as to maintain the controlled pressure in the tank or the cylinder.

The Gas/Cryo regulators are constructed with a loading element, restricting element and a measuring element. The restricting element in the valve lets you control the flow within a certain variable range. Globe valve, butterfly valves works on this principle. The loading element is usually some weight, piston or a spring that applies force to the restricting element. The diaphragm valve uses this combination. The measuring element determines when the flow from the inlet is equivalent to the outlet flow. The diaphragm used in valves often serves as a combination element. There are two types of pressure regulators, the single stage regulator and the double stage regulator.  

How a single stage regulator works

Through the needle valve inlet, high pressure gas enters into the body of the regulator. As the pressure rises, the diaphragm is pushed up which closes the inlet. This prevents more gas from entering into the regulator. The gas is drawn out from the outlet that is fitted with a pressure gauge. As the gas is drawn out, the diaphragm is pushed back as the pressure in the regulator body falls.  The springs push back the diaphragm and the valve is opened, which lets more gas enter till an equilibrium is attained between the spring and the outlet pressure. The outlet pressure can be adjusted as it depends on the force of the spring which can be controlled. Single stage gas regulators are used in cylinders and pumps where the supply is pressurized gas. 

How a double stage regulator works

The double stage regulator is basically two single stage regulator that operates progressively in two stages to reduce the pressure. In the first stage, the pressure at the supply is reduced to an intermediate stage. The gas at this reduced pressure passes to the second stage. The pressure at this stage is set to a working pressure by adjusting the control knob. This kind of gas regulator has two safety valves which prevent explosion if the pressure becomes too high. 

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