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A cone valve is a rugged and highly dependable liquid control valve which can accurately modulate flows under extreme velocity, pressure, and temperature. The cone valve is simple in basic configuration, and made up of three primary components | A cone valve is a rugged and highly dependable liquid control valve which can accurately modulate flows under extreme velocity, pressure, and temperature. The cone valve is simple in basic configuration, and made up of three primary components | ||
'''Actuation Mechanism''': Serves the function of lifting and rotating the plug in the body. | '''Actuation Mechanism''': Serves the function of lifting and rotating the plug in the body. | ||
'''Plug''': Conically shaped element with a cylindrical bore (full pipe diameter). | '''Plug''': Conically shaped element with a cylindrical bore (full pipe diameter). | ||
'''Body''': Supporting member for the plug. The body enables connection to adjacent piping or equipment, and supports the head which provides a mounting surface for the mechanism. | '''Body''': Supporting member for the plug. The body enables connection to adjacent piping or equipment, and supports the head which provides a mounting surface for the mechanism. |