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Published 07 Jul 2020
by Manny Arceo Solenoid Valves Solenoid valves are a vital component of many process automation systems. Users must depend on these valves to operate flawlessly in hazardous or explosive environments; to comply with safety regulations; and to stay up and running for continuous and safe operation of the process and...
Published 07 Jul 2020
A White Paper From ASCO Valve, Inc. by David Park and George Wahlers Introduction Solenoid Valves Regulatory modifications in 2010 raised important issues in the design and use of industrial safety systems. Certain changes in IEC 61508, now being widely implemented, mean that designers and users who desire full...
Published 07 Jul 2020
A Management Brief From ASCO Numatics Controlling the flow of profit A fluid automation product such as a valve operates to shut on and off – to control – the flow of a process liquid, or the supply of compressed air. However, perceptive managers realise that valves, pneumatic actuators,...
Published 07 Jul 2020
DuPont™ Zenite® LCP liquid crystal polymer helps assure reliability of RedHat Next Generation solenoid valves from ASCO® in exposure to water, aggressive chemicals, hazardous conditions. Solenoid Valves The valve’s solenoid is encapsulated in Zenite® 6130 and has a coil bobbin molded from the same material inside. An earlier model...
Published 06 Jul 2020
A White Paper from ASCO by Bob Cadwell, Gerry Longinetti, and James Chiu Introduction To Solenoid Valves Low-temperature stainless steel fuel shutoff valves are usually utilised for on/off control of fuel gas within gas fuel trains in process heating system burners. These systems are widely used by oil and...
