Often, shut-off valves such as butterfly valves and gate valves are used to regulate the flow, although they are not suitable for throttling purposes. This improper use damages the material and considerably shortens the service life of the shut-off valves.
The damages can be circumvented with a needle valve, which is specifically designed for regulating and control purposes.
Özkan ductile iron needle valves features include:
Optimized body design for better flow guiding, minimum head losses in full open position
Single piece compact needle valve's body
Maximum service life due to cavitation-free location of the seal ring
Drive shaft supported on both sides in self-lubricating, maintenance-free bushings
Stainless steel internal parts and fittings
Wear- and corrosion-resistant, bronze weld overlay-finished piston guides
Double O-ring seal shaft
Optional control devices for optimum cavitation-free control requirements
No special tools required for seal ring replacement
Fusion bonded epoxy coating.