What is gear operated gate valve?

ZECO gear operated gate valve is defined according to the driving mode. Gear operated gate valve is mainly used for large-diameter gate valve. Because of the large torque, it is almost impossible to open the valve by manual operation.

What is a gear operator?

The AVCO quarter turn gear operators are a rugged, low profile design that enable effortless operation of high torque valves when there isn’t enough space for a long handle. Available in torque ratings from 2640 in-lbs through 115,500 in-lbs, these high-efficiency operators cover most applications with ease.

What is worm gear actuator?

Worm Gear Actuator Val-Matic’s worm gear actuators provide precise quarter turn actuation in accordance with AWWA Standards. They are standard on Plug Valves and available on Ball and Butterfly Valves.

Which gear is used in butterfly valve?

Large Butterfly Valves are usually comprised of a gearbox, where the hand wheel by gears is joined to the stem….Butterfly Valves.

Part Name		Material Option
Body	:	CAST IRON / CAST STEEL / S.S.304 – 316
Disc	:	CAST IRON / CAST STEEL / S.S.304 – 316
Spindle	:	SS 410 / 304 / 316
Body Lining	:	NITRILE / E.P.D.M. / NEOPRENE / SILICON / VITON

What is bevel gear for valve?

Bevel gearbox for multi-turn valves are used to operate (open-close) linear type of valves like gate valve, globe valve and pen stock valve. These models are used for both manual operation and motorised operation (with adaptable changes). Any VGB model can be chosen by the torque requirement or valve size.

What are worm gears used for?

Worm gears are widely used in power transmission applications, in which a compact high reduction and a relatively low speed drive is required.

What are worm drive gears used for?

Worm gears are power-transmission components primarily used as high-ratio reductions to change the direction of shaft rotation and to decrease speed and increase torque between non-parallel rotating shafts. They are used on shafts with non-intersecting, perpendicular axes.

Why is it called a worm gear?

The reason why the worm gear is called a worm gear is derived from bionics. The appearance of worm gears is the result of bionics: a mechanism like a volute. In the absence of a spiral mechanism, the “spiral” that gives a perceptual cognition has only a volute.