Guide to Control Valves

Narrow down your selection of control valves by specification

With so many options available, it would be nice to narrow down your search by the specifications you need. Whether you need a gas control valve, a pneumatic control valve, a pressure control valve or a water control valve, it would be nice to only search through companies catalogs with type and control your design is calling for.

I recommend: ThomasNet and GlobalSpec make finding the right valve easy. ThomasNet has the ability to search parts from geographic location, and gives a description of what the company specializes in supplying, while GlobalSpec provides easy clickable specs that narrow your listings instantly. You'll need to complete free registration to use GlobalSpec.

Find flow control valve suppliers with which you can build a long term relationship

You want a company that you can build a relationship with, so when the unexpected happens you are ready. A flow control valve suppler that puts your needs first is priceless in an emergency.

I recommend: M&M Control Service has that personal touch. Not only do they have personal sales professionals serving your needs, they go out of their way to build relationships with their customers. Jordan Valve, a division of Richards Industries, has an instant call back system and direct access to customer service.

Look for quick shipping and easy online ordering capabilities to get your flow control valves fast

Online ordering makes the whole process easy if you know exactly what you need or are replacing an existing control valve. Companies that supply this service to their customers enable faster valve delivery in emergency situations so you can keep things running.

I recommend: F.W. Webb Company has a free inventory inquiry and order service available directly through a login at their website. Dwyer Instruments has easy online ordering capabilities and carries pneumatic and temperature control valves and control valve bodies.