PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 102 – V42 Series Cast Iron Valve Casting Updates

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Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2017 14:44

V42 Series Cast Iron Valve Casting Updates

The Cast Iron V42 series valve bodies are being updated to new tooling. While the key dimensional characteristics will stay unchanged, you will notice new AQ Matic branding. The fit, form, and function of the parts will remain unaffected and the new valves will be fully interchangeable with the old. These changes are being made to update branding, reduce variation, and streamline the supply chain.… Read article...

PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 101 – NXT Stager Control Update

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Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2017 13:30

NXT Stager Control Update

The NXT Stager Control will be updated with a few new features and options as shown below. These changes will become available in June 2017.

Valve Diaphragms, Seals & Discs – Types & Uses

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Published on Wednesday, 01 February 2017 08:16

Many people have been asking which type of diaphragm, seals and discs they should use with their AqMatic/AquaMatic valves, or need replacement parts for a valve they already have.

With a little bit of data we can determine what is the right kit to get.

I hope this helps.

General Uses

Buna-N = Standard operation for most liquids and air.

FKM = For high temperatures.… Read article...

Normally Open or Normally Closed?

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Published on Thursday, 12 January 2017 10:11

To determining what type of AquaMatic valve you have, or need, one must figure out if they have a Normally Open or Normally Closed valve.  These are the base configuration of all AquaMatic valves. To understand what type of valve you need you must understand the operation of the valve.

AquaMatic valves are controlled by pressure.  The two main types of pressure that are used are line pressure and control pressure.… Read article...