Part Number
Definition:
A MANUALLY OR POWER OPERATED VALVE HAVING THREE OR MORE PORTS. THE DIRECTION OF THE FLOW THROUGH THE VARIOUS PORTS IS CONTROLLED BY EITHER ONE OR MORE RECIPROCATING SLIDE(S) OR SPOOL(S) WITH RECESS AREAS WHICH MATE WITH PORTS IN AN INTEGRAL OR REPLACEABLE PORTED SLEEVE, OR ONE OR MORE POPPET(S). IT IS DESIGNED TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF FLUID FLOW FROM ONE VALVE PORT TO ANOTHER. AN OFF (NO FLOW) POSITION IS NOT A FLOW PATTERN. THE VALVE IS DESIGNED TO ACTUATE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF A FLUID SYSTEM. A POWER OPERATED VALVE MAY HAVE A MANUAL OVERRIDE. FOR ITEMS WHICH STOP, START, OR CHANGE THE FLOW OF FLUID, SEE: VALVE, SOLENOID. EXCLUDES VALVE, PLUG. SEE ALSO SERVOVALVE, HYDRAULIC; BODY SECTION, WORKING, LINEAR DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE; AND VALVE ASSEMBLY.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 14775 | RG INDUSTRIES INC DIV VAN AIR HYDRAU |
Federal Supply Class
Title
VALVES, POWERED
Inclusions:
INCLUDES ELECTRIC MOTOR OPERATED VALVES; HYDRAULIC OPERATED VALVES; SOLENOID OPERATED VALVES.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES ENGINE INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES (FSC 2990, 2815); VALVES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT (FSC 4210); PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, AND THE LIKE (FSC 4540).