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1. Where Values Make the Difference

   ... widely varied. Within the life sciences industry, the valve inside the inflatable cuff that is used to take your blood pressure is an ... our best years are ahead of us.” Original Article, December 2017 By Ryan Cartner   Download Article ...

2. Electronic Valve Actuation Types Explained

   ... Product Information Selecting the appropriate valve for any application is imperative to ensure proper direction of flow, ... to obtaining the correct valve for the application. In this article, we will explain some of the common terms and options related to valve ...

3. Isolation Valves - An Overview of Different Types

   ... analytical equipment utilize media isolation valves. This article explores the characteristics of three main types of valves commonly ... will provide useful information for determining which valve type will best meet the needs of a specific application. ... valves. Isolation valves are devices that isolate a valve’s actuation mechanism from the media being moved. They can be ...

4. The Importance of Zero Dead Volume Fittings

   ... Just as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, a valve or system’s quality of operation is only as good as its connections—specifically, its fittings. This article will discuss what zero dead volume fittings are, explain why they are ...

5. Gas Mass Flow Controllers - An Overview of Technologies

   ... controllers to measure and control the flow of gases. This article explores several mass flow controller technologies commonly used to ... an outlet port, a mass flow sensor, a proportional control valve, and a closed loop control system. The control system compares a flow ...

6. What Is a Proportional Isolation Valve?

   ... or decreasing amount of power/current to the proportional valve’s coil. This input to the coil will generate an ever-increasing (or ... • Proportional Product Manager • Clippard This article was featured in  Medical Design & Outsourcing   ...

7. Solutions for Controlling Blood Flow in Dialysis Equipment

   ... equipment demands special features and capabilities. In this article, we will discuss how Clippard pinch valves provide unique benefits ... specified in their systems to control the flow of blood. Valve components controlling blood flow are of particular concern since they ...

8. Hysteresis and How it Affects Proportional Valves

   ... to biology, chemistry, and even economics. In this article, we explain the fundamentals and complexities as we explore how ... For example, consider a standard current driven proportional valve with a nominal hysteresis of 10%. If we apply 0.15 amps to achieve 1.0 ...

9. What You Need to Know About CV

   ... is not always as straightforward as it may seem. This article outlines the common methods that manufacturers utilize to express flow ... gravity of the fluid, and P is the pressure drop across the valve (psi). Because air is compressible, CV must have additional ...

10. Pneumatics in Small Medical Devices

    ... Original Article, January 2011 By Al PRESHER, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR ... devices,” says Howe. “The unit uses a proportional servo valve with embedded electronics and software, and it has a very specialized ...

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