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split-wedge gate

Energy; Natural gas

A flow control element of a gate valve made of two separate pieces.

spring-return actuator

Energy; Natural gas

A valve Actuator that compressed an internal spring when the actutor moves the flow control element away from its starting position (open or closed) and then uses the energy ...

spur gear

Energy; Natural gas

The simplest of gears - in a gear set, the pinion and ring gear are aligned on parallel shafts. Can be added to another gear operator to further increase the mechanical advantage ...

spur gear operator

Energy; Natural gas

A gear operator that uses a spur gear set.

square operating nut

Energy; Natural gas

A nut, usually 2" x 2", which is attached to a valve stem or the pinion shaft of a gear operator allowing use of wrenches to quickly operate the valve.

steam working pressure

Energy; Natural gas

The maximum working pressure capability of a valve when used with team, provided that the steam temperature does not exceed the maximum for the valve shell material; it is marked ...