Self-acting control valves – Guarantor of safety in plant and machinery operation

Industrial valves are vital components of plants and machines in that they perform necessary regulating and control tasks. When plants are planned and designed, their various elements are not considered in complete isolation from one another, but are instead selected to complement each other in their intended purpose. Therefore, the optimal valve selection is particularly important.

Self-acting control valves have special advantages with regards to the smooth interaction of all plant components. Industrial valves without auxiliary energy ensure safety first and foremost. A power failure, for example, has no effect on their function. The operating principle of control valves without auxiliary energy, which has been proven over centuries, also allows this type of valve to respond quickly. The low installation and maintenance efforts and the long operational lifespan of the valves when optimally selected also generate cost advantages in plant operation.