Pneumatic directional valves, such as the Festo CPE 10, control compressed-air flow in countless industrial applications. Actuator types Actuation method determines how a valve turns on and off.

Directional valves such as Parker Hannifin's B3G-Series threeway (left) and four-way valves are often used to control pneumatic operations. Directional-control valves are vital in any pneumatic ...

The lesson is: Valves matter to help improve driver safety and comfort. This article focuses on proper troubleshooting, maintenance, and upkeep of valves in a compressed air system.

A faulty air compressor unloader valve can cause the compressor to stall out, but replacement valves are readily available and the fix is easy and inexpensive.

With high-pressure air moving the valves up and down and way less moving parts, the engine rpm can go to more than 20,000, even though Guidotti says Avintia bikes only work in the 15k range.

Cleaning the idle air control valve (IACV) on your vehicle periodically helps keep carbon and other particles from building up on the valve, which can negatively affect the operation of the car ...