Directional-control valves are common in pneumatic systems. They control compressed-air flow to cylinders, rotary actuators, grippers, and other mechanisms in packaging, handling, assembly, and ...

In recent years, much discussion has centered on C v ratings (also known as capacity coefficients or flow factors) and whether or not American, European, and Japanese pneumatic-valve manufacturers ...

The valves, which can move from fully-open to fully-closed in as little as 30 msec, reportedly can fit in a fraction of the package space ordinarily needed for comparably-rated valves using a linear ...