This pressure reducing Regulator is a
direct-acting spring-loaded Valve, designed with a large
Diaphragm, and effective working area to secure sensitive
control and more accurate regulation of reduced pressure,
and is recommended for small systems where a tight
closing Valve is required to prevent the pressure on the
system from building up.
Construction: These Regulators are made with
Bronze Body, Stainless Steel Valve and Seat, and Spring.
For steam service, a metal Diaphragm is used, and a
rubber Diaphragm with fabric insertion for air.
The advantage of this regulator is that it is compact
and light in weight, simply constructed, easily adjusted,
economical and accurate for small systems where a tight
closing valve is required.
Operation: This Regulator is normally held open
by the spring tension, and the steam or air enters
diaphragm chamber through the port on delivery side of
Valve, the pressure under the diaphragm forcing the
diaphragm upward against tension of spring, causing Main
Valve to close, forming a balance between the delivery
pressure and the tension of the adjusting spring.
The reverse or indirect action is very
simple and has few moving parts. Adjustment is easily
made with common tools. Turning the adjusting screw into
the top cap increases the reduced pressure. Capacity of
this valve is approximately one-third the pipe line of
any given size. The Type D Valve is a high quality valve
and can be recommended for light exacting service.
Applications: Controlling steam pressure to
stills, kettles, sterilizers, presses, washers and many
others for both air and steam.