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Short, practical videos from the ValveMan team — actuators, seat and end-connection options, Cv, and more. Click any video to watch it right here.

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    Actuation

    Choosing a Vane Actuator vs. a Traditional Rack and Pinion

    How to choose between a vane actuator and a traditional rack-and-pinion design.

  • 2:03
    Actuation

    What Is an Actuator?

    A quick explainer on valve actuators.

  • 1:28
    Actuation

    What Is NEMA?

    A quick explainer on NEMA ratings.

  • 0:55
    Actuation

    What Is a Limit Switch?

    A quick explainer on limit switches.

  • 0:53
    Ball Valve Options

    Escaping Metal Seated Ball

    A look at metal-seated ball valves and their alternatives.

  • 1:27
    Ball Valve Options

    What Is a Cryogenic Ball Valve?

    A quick explainer on cryogenic ball valves.

  • 0:49
    Ball Valve Options

    What Is a Cavity Filled Ball Valve?

    A quick explainer on cavity-filled ball valves.

  • 1:06
    Ball Valve Options

    What Is a Vented Ball?

    A quick explainer on vented balls.

  • 0:54
    Valve Basics

    Weld Into Place

    A look at weld-end connections.

  • 2:13
    Valve Basics

    End Connections

    The common valve end connections, explained.

  • 1:42
    Valve Basics

    The Various Seats

    Valve seat options, explained.

  • 1:59
    Valve Basics

    What Is a Cv?

    The Cv flow coefficient, explained.

  • 1:43
    Valve Types

    Sanitary Valves

    An overview of sanitary valves.

  • 2:22
    Valve Types

    The Compact Series Valves

    An overview of the Compact Series valves.

  • 0:59
    About ValveMan

    Welcome to ValveMan.com

    An introduction to ValveMan.com.

  • 0:45
    About ValveMan

    The ValveMan Story

    The story behind ValveMan.

  • 1:10
    About ValveMan

    Explanation of the ValveMan Brand

    What the ValveMan brand stands for.

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