The sliding gate pressure reducing regulators are ideal for steam, liquid and gas media. A variety of regulators are available including self-operated, high flow, differential, vacuum, air loaded and pilot operated.
Jordan Valve has a large line of pressure reducing regulators to meet many different specifications and applications, from self-operated to pilot-operated. The sliding gate pressure reducing regulators achieve levels of performance, reliability and accuracy that are not found in other valve designs. Request a quote today.
What is a pressure reducing regulator?
Pressure reducing regulators are used to maintain a set downstream pressure point by reducing the supply, also known as inlet pressure, of a fluid or gas to lower the outlet pressure.
Types Of Pressure Reducing Regulators We Carry
We have a variety of pressure reducing regulators available, including self-operated, high flow, differential, vacuum, air-loaded and pilot-operated. Many of our pressure reducing valves have the sliding gate technology which offers precise control in a variety of applications.
How do pressure reducing regulators work?
Pressure reducing regulators monitor the downstream pressure and do not need any external power or air source to operate. Instead, they work by force balance. There are 4 main parts to a pressure regulator:
The compressed spring and diaphragm are the two opposing forces and the plug acts as the balance between the two. The set screw is used to show the regulator how much pressure we want by turning it to compress the spring. A compressed spring generates a force causing it to push down. This opens the plug and results in more flow (of water, air, or other media).
If there is a change in the controlled pressure, the diaphragm will be forced to move. For example, the pilot plug will allow upstream gas to flow under the diaphragm where the pressure is controlled by the position of the plunger. If any pressure exceeds your set point, the pressure below the diaphragm will be pushed up, closing off the pilot plug.
Benefits Of Using Pressure Reducing Regulators
Some benefits of using a pressure reducing regulator include:
Pressure regulators are much faster in response time because there is no need to go back to the controller.
Regulators can respond immediately to changes in the controlled pressure.
Regulators are usually easier to maintain and are cheaper to install.
Applications For Pressure Reducing Regulators
Our sliding gate pressure reducing regulators are ideal for steam, liquid and gas media applications. However, we also see use cases for the following applications:
Contact us for more information on the different applications of our pressure reducing regulators.
