Here are some common types of regulating valve:
Pressure regulator valve
Used to control downstream pressure by regulating flow. Often used in plumbing and irrigation systems.
Back pressure regulator
Maintains a set downstream pressure regardless of flow or upstream pressure changes. Used in industrial processes.
Safety pressure relief valve
Mechanism opens if pressure exceeds safe levels to prevent damage. Required on boilers, pressure vessels.
Temperature regulator valve
Controls flow of hot or cold water to maintain set temperature. Found in thermostatic shower/bath valves.
Mixing valve
Balances hot and cold water to deliver temperature-regulated water. Common in commercial plumbing systems.
Check valve
Allows flow in one direction only to prevent reverse flow or backflow. Often used in pumping stations, drain lines.
Ball valve
Gradually meters flow through a partially open ball positioned in the valve body. Used for flow control applications.
Butterfly valve
Throttle valve that can gradually shut off or limit flow through a range of openings. Used for flow regulation.
Safety shut-off valve
Stops flow automatically if detecting issues like fire, earthquake, power failures.
Regulating valves control critical operating parameters like pressure, temperature, flow rates, and system safety functions.