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Category Archives: Industrial Solenoid Valves

FAQ: Slow Opening (Dampened) Solenoid Valves

Q: What are the advantages to using a slow opening valve? I notice that it is an option for the VAS solenoid valves for gas. Are slow opening valves used for air, also? A: Slow opening solenoid valves (or “dampened” solenoid valves) are available for both gas and air control. VAS solenoid valves are manufactured Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published January 4, 2013

FAQ: Valvario Proof of Closure and Visual Indication

Q: Why do I have to specify a flow direction when ordering valVario solenoid valves with proof of closure and visual indication? A: Perhaps the best way to answer this question is to start with a quick description. Many manufacturers differentiate between models featuring proof of closure (POC) and those with visual indication (VI), but Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published August 23, 2012

Pulse-Fire 101 – Pulse-fire Implementation

Now that you’re familiar with the history, ideas, and benefits of pulse-fire, it’s time to look at implementation. Knowing what you do about the demands that pulse-firing exacts upon components, you want to make sure to get the most for your money, so you don’t wind-up spending your fuel savings on replacements. ValVario Kromschröder’s valVario Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published July 27, 2012

Industrial Solenoid Valve VGP Stock Alert

Industrial Solenoid Valve VGP Kromschroder has discontinued manufacture of Industrial Solenoid Valve VGP. Stock on these robust and long-lasting valves is fast approaching zero. We do, however have some still left. We have one (1) Model VGP 10TN02Q6 (3/8 inch NPT internal thread connection) and two (2) Model VGP 25TN01Q6 (1 inch NPT internal thread connection). If Read More

Posted by c911-webmaster ; Published July 26, 2012