What is Angle Valves and Use in Industry

 Angle Valves

Angle Valves uses a linear motion to move a closure member into and out of a seating surface. Angle valves are commonly used in boiler feedwater and heater drain service and in piping schemes where space is at a premium and the valve can also serve as an elbow. The valve can have cage-style construction or expanded outlet connections, restricted trim, or outlet liners for reduction of erosion, flashing, or cavitation damage.

What Is an Angle Valve?

An angle valve has an inlet and an outlet port which are perpendicular to each other. It is sorted as the manual valves and it is usually used to prevent or control the flow of a liquid in a pipe and this is the reason for it is sometimes called simply as stop valve. Stop valves are valves that entirely stop the flow of the liquid inside the pipe. But angles are mostly used as regulating device in residential plumbing and industry. Angle stops usually have an oval knob or twist handle. In public places where vandalism or stealing is a matter, removable handles are a great solution. The old version of angles’ knobs need to be rotated many times to make the flow shut off. But now most of the manufacturers provide angles with a ¼ turn handles to shut off the flow as fast as it is possible in emergency situations. Angle valves are the most common-in-use valves that we see everyday around; For example, there is often one connected to toilet and two to faucet allowing you to work on the repair of faucet without having to shut off the water of the whole house.

The Use of Angle Valves in Industry

for almost every mechanical operation which needs to be in control of flow, temperature, and pressure, there is a need for angle valves. However, valves used for industrial operations must be 100% reliable and dependable in order to be sure of safety and efficiency of operations.

Angle valves are mainly used for two reasons

• If you are upgrading or renewing your faucet or other fixtures or have to repair them in your home instead of cutting the flow of water in your entire home plumbing, you can simply use the angle stop valve to shut off the water to just that single appliance or fixture which needs to be repaired.
• At the time of water leakage or even complete burst, you can use the angle stop to shut off the flow to that appliance or fixture until the proper repairs are made.