Abstract:
The invention relates to a pressure-actuated member (1), in particular a paint pressure controller or a coating agent valve, for influencing a mean coating agent pressure of a coating agent to be applied in a painting system, comprising a component (6, 14), which is subjected directly to the coating agent during operation and is mobile and/or can be deformed to influence the pressure. It is proposed that the component (6, 14) subjected to the coating agent at least partially comprises a ceramic material in order to achieve a longer service life.
Abstract:
Multi-stage fluid regulators are described. An example fluid regulator includes a regulator body having an inlet in fluid communication with a source of pressurized fluid. A first fluid valve is disposed within the regulator body and coupled to the inlet to regulate a pressure of the pressurized fluid at the inlet. A second fluid valve is disposed within the regulator body and coupled to the inlet and, via a passageway, to the first fluid valve. The second fluid valve is to cause a fluid pressure in the passageway to be regulated to a predetermined portion of the pressure of the pressurized fluid at the inlet.
Abstract:
A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through a fixed orifice and into a first chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through the variable orifice of the variable orifice assembly and into a second chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. The main valve is hydraulically opened or closed in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers of the control pilot valve apparatus so as to manage fluid pressure downstream of the main valve between the selected upper and lower set points.
Abstract:
A pneumatic controller for controlling a process advantageously reduces fluid consumption by providing a proportional adjustment to a feedback signal. The pneumatic controller comprises a pneumatic control stage such as a relay, a process pressure detector, and a rack-and-pinion feedback assembly. The a rack-and-pinion feedback assembly provides the proportional adjustment of the feedback signal, thereby reducing the fluid consumption of the pneumatic controller.
Abstract:
A pneumatic controller for controlling a process advantageously reduces fluid consumption by providing a proportional adjustment to a feedback signal. The pneumatic controller comprises a pneumatic control stage, a process pressure detector, and a feedback proportioning device. The feedback proportioning device uses a feedback cantilever component to provide the proportional adjustment of the feedback signal, thereby reducing the fluid consumption of the pneumatic controller.
Abstract:
A relief valve (1) comprising a diaphragm (2) for control of process pressure. The diaphragm (2) has a fluid pressure, fed buy a conduit (30), on a first side (20) and a process pressure on a second side (21). The second side (21) is engageable with a process void (11) via an inlet (31) and at least one vent void (12) such that when the process pressure is below the fluid pressure, the diaphragm (2) is engaged with the vent void (12). When the process pressure is above the fluid pressure, the diaphragm (2) is not engaged with the vent void (12).