A pressure regulator for gas distribution systems includes: a connection body for connection between an upstream pipe and a downstream pipe, the following elements being defined inside the connection body: an inlet duct an outlet duct, a high-pressure chamber connected to the inlet duct, a low-pressure chamber connected to the outlet duct, a passage opening between the high-pressure chamber and the low-pressure chamber, a movable shutter designed to obstruct the passage opening, components for moving the movable shutter in a controlled manner. The components for moving the movable shutter in a controlled manner include: a first main control head fixed to the connection body and configured to operate the movable shutter through a first control rod, a second auxiliary control head configured to operate the movable shutter through a second control rod fixed to the same movable shutter.

A pressure regulator for gas distribution systems includes: a connection body for connection between an upstream pipe and a downstream pipe, the following elements being defined inside the connection body: an inlet duct an outlet duct, a high-pressure chamber connected to the inlet duct, a low-pressure chamber connected to the outlet duct, a passage opening between the high-pressure chamber and the low-pressure chamber, a movable shutter designed to obstruct the passage opening, components for moving the movable shutter in a controlled manner. The components for moving the movable shutter in a controlled manner include: a first main control head fixed to the connection body and configured to operate the movable shutter through a first control rod, a second auxiliary control head configured to operate the movable shutter through a second control rod fixed to the same movable shutter.

Gate valve (1) with a valve casing (4) and a closing body (3) arranged longitudinally movably in the valve casing (4). An inlet channel (5) and an outlet channel (6) are formed in the valve casing (4). The closing body (3) via longitudinal movement cooperates with a valve seat (8) formed in the valve casing (4) and hence opens and closes a hydraulic connection between the inlet channel (5) and the outlet channel (6). The inlet channel (5) and the outlet channel (6) are each formed as a spiral.

An actuating apparatus for operating a valve assembly includes an actuator body that selectively couples to the valve assembly and an actuator stem that has an end that extends into the actuator body. The valve assembly has having a valve body, a valve member in the valve body, a valve stem attached to the valve member, and a profile on an end of the valve stem distal from the valve member. The actuating apparatus also includes an adapter assembly in the actuator body having a threaded end that engages the actuator stem, and a profiled end distal from the threaded end that engages the profile on the valve stem and couples to the valve stem, so that selectively applying axial forces to the adapter assembly moves the valve stem and the valve member.

A valve device includes: a body having a substantially block shape in which first and second valve chambers are recessed from an upper surface, and three flow paths communicating with the first valve chamber and three flow paths communicating with the second valve chamber are formed inside the body; first and second valve members disposed in the first and second valve chambers, respectively, to switch between communication and disconnection between one of the three flow paths and the other two flow paths; and first and second actuators for respectively driving the first and second valve members, wherein the other two flow paths communicating with the each of valve chambers have respective ports on the lower surface of the body, while the one flow path has a common port on the lower surface of the body.

A valve device includes: a body having a substantially block shape in which first and second valve chambers are recessed from an upper surface, and three flow paths communicating with the first valve chamber and three flow paths communicating with the second valve chamber are formed inside the body; first and second valve members disposed in the first and second valve chambers, respectively, to switch between communication and disconnection between one of the three flow paths and the other two flow paths; and first and second actuators for respectively driving the first and second valve members, wherein the other two flow paths communicating with the each of valve chambers have respective ports on the lower surface of the body, while the one flow path has a common port on the lower surface of the body.

A diaphragm valve includes: a valve body having formed therein a first valve chamber, a second valve chamber and a communication passage communicating between the two valve chambers; a valve seat formed in the communication passage; a valve mechanism including a diaphragm supporting a valve element that comes in contact with and separates from the valve seat and a second diaphragm; a pressurizing unit being configured to pressurize the first diaphragm so as to press the valve element against the valve seat; and a bonnet for holding an outer peripheral part of the second diaphragm between the bonnet and the valve body. The pressurizing unit is configured as a single integrated unit holding therein a movable body that moves in conjunction with the valve element via a stem.

A diaphragm valve includes: a valve body having formed therein a first valve chamber, a second valve chamber and a communication passage communicating between the two valve chambers; a valve seat formed in the communication passage; a valve mechanism including a diaphragm supporting a valve element that comes in contact with and separates from the valve seat and a second diaphragm; a pressurizing unit being configured to pressurize the first diaphragm so as to press the valve element against the valve seat; and a bonnet for holding an outer peripheral part of the second diaphragm between the bonnet and the valve body. The pressurizing unit is configured as a single integrated unit holding therein a movable body that moves in conjunction with the valve element via a stem.

A force actuated modulating control valve such as a direct acting solenoid valve or pilot actuated bellows valve with a knife edge seat so that the metering location on the seat is at the very outer diameter. In one embodiment, a portion of the valve seat outside of the metering edge is removed to substantially the outside diameter to reduce contact with high velocity fluid flow. In certain embodiments, a flow shield may be positioned just outside of the metering edge of the seat to prevent the high velocity fluid from circulating toward parts of the spool assembly. In some embodiments, the flow shield may be fixed to the body of the instrument so all fluid forces are transmitted to the body. Embodiments of the force actuated modulating control valve may be employed in a mass flow controller for controlling fluid flow.

A force actuated modulating control valve such as a direct acting solenoid valve or pilot actuated bellows valve with a knife edge seat so that the metering location on the seat is at the very outer diameter. In one embodiment, a portion of the valve seat outside of the metering edge is removed to substantially the outside diameter to reduce contact with high velocity fluid flow. In certain embodiments, a flow shield may be positioned just outside of the metering edge of the seat to prevent the high velocity fluid from circulating toward parts of the spool assembly. In some embodiments, the flow shield may be fixed to the body of the instrument so all fluid forces are transmitted to the body. Embodiments of the force actuated modulating control valve may be employed in a mass flow controller for controlling fluid flow.