In many different types of equipment and industries, specialized types of valves are required for specific applications. As valves are used in smaller and smaller lines, tubes and hoses, the need for precision design, quality control and testing throughout the manufacturing process becomes more important.
There are a lot of different places to purchase miniature pneumatic valves. Many general contractor supplies or industrial supply types of companies sell these products, and they are readily available in bulk lots or as individual items on a wide variety of websites.
Unfortunately, not all of these sellers and these purchase options offer top quality miniature pneumatic valves. Buying them a few cents per unit cheaper often ends up costing money for an OEM, repair service or the equipment owner if the new valve fails or is simply inefficient and does not seal or function correctly.
Buy Direct From the Manufacturer
One of the easiest ways to ensure quality and precision craftsmanship in miniature pneumatic valves is to buy directly from the manufacturer. Look for a US-based company that specializes in the production of miniature valves and small valve sizes.
The best of these companies have extensive on-hand, standard valve options. This selection can include toggle, push button, needle, check, routing and pinch valves as well as pilot and shuttle valves. Most of these companies also offer all the fittings necessary for installing their miniature valves, which makes ordering much easier.
A small number of companies also provide the option to custom design valves for their customers. They may offer a step-by-step online configuration program, which is an ideal option for those companies with in-house engineers and designers. Customer service and support should also be available to help customers with valve selection or design based on the specifics of their equipment, system or application requirements.
