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A valve assembly is a complete valve mechanism including all peripheral devices directly
related to the installation and functioning of the valve. The term may be applied to all
valve types, including gas or fluid flow control valves and internal combustion engine
valves. A valve assembly typically includes the entire fluid control mechanism and its
casing, electrical or mechanical actuation mechanisms, and any related connectors,
external sensors, and fasteners. In some cases, valve assemblies are supplied with
ancillary devices, such as mounting adapter sets, shim selections, and spare seals.
In fluid and gas system flow terms, a valve is understood to be any mechanical device
used to stop, start, or throttle a flow of fluid or gas through a system. In this sense,
"throttle" refers to the act of controlling the extent of the flow. In these applications,
"valve assembly" is a collective term used to describe the entire valve mechanism and all
parts that play a direct, physical role in its actuation, operation, and control during
operation. Valve assemblies are generally purchased complete to ease the process of
replacement, but may, in the case of larger valves, be ordered on a part-for-part basis to
reduce costs.

Solenoids are inherently simple valve

devices, with a solenoid assembly usually
consisting of only two or three sections.
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The main component in any valve assembly is the fluid or gas control mechanism and its
casing where relevant. In some applications, this may be as simple an entity as an internal
combustion engine valve, while, in others such as gate, ball, or butterfly types, a complex
arrangement of parts encased in a external casing known as the valve body. In the case of
a manually-actuated valve, the actuation mechanism will usually be an integral part of the
main valve body. If the valve is automated, the second component in the assembly will be
the actuator. This may be an electric motor, hydraulic or pneumatic unit, or a solenoid,
along with all related hose or electric connections and cables.

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Depending on the nature of the application, the valve assembly may also include external
controllers such as stop/start stations and travel limit sensors. Valve specific fasteners
such as grub screws, bolts, and circlips will also be included in the valve assembly
description. Any ancillary equipment necessary for the installation and operation of the
valve such as thread and flange adapters would also be considered to be part of the valve
assembly and are often supplied as standard accessories. In the case of tappet-type
valves, sets of valve shims may also be included. These peripherals will often also include
replacement parts for high-wear parts of either the internal or external mechanisms,
including spare O-rings, bushes, or seal elements.

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Written By: Paul Scott
Edited By: E. E. Hubbard
Last Modified Date: 17 January 2015
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