Valve selection
Electric sleeve regulating valve ZDLM-16C
ZDLM-16C electric sleeve regulating valve
Product Specifications
| Product Model | ZDLM-16C |
| Structural form | Direct sleeve guided balanced structure |
| Nominal Diameter | DN25-DN300 |
| pressure rating | PN16/PN40 |
| Valve body material | WCB/CF8M |
| sealing form | Metal hard seal |
| Drive Type | Intelligent linear electric actuator |
| Applicable temperature | -20℃ to 400℃ |
| Applicable Medium | Steam, gas, water, and process liquids |
Structure and Application
The ZDLM-16C electric sleeve regulating valve adopts a straight through sleeve guided balanced structure, which is designed for automatic opening and closing or flow control of petrochemical, power, metallurgical, and process control devices. The sleeve guide and balance structure is used to reduce the unbalanced force under high pressure difference and improve the stability of valve core movement. Project selection should not only be based on the connection diameter, but should also synchronously confirm the medium state, design pressure, normal temperature, maximum pressure difference, operating frequency, allowable leakage level, and on-site control signals to avoid mismatch between valve mechanical capabilities and system operating conditions.
Specifications and materials
The nominal diameter of this model covers DN25-DN300, with a pressure rating of PN16/PN40. The valve body material can be configured according to WCB/CF8M. Material selection should take into account the corrosiveness of the medium, chloride ion content, erosion particles, and environmental temperature; When there are low temperature, high temperature or frequent thermal cycles, the material combination of the valve stem, fasteners and packing should also be checked, and the diameter and pressure standards should be unified in the ordering documents.
Sealing and Media
ZDLM-16C uses a metal hard seal and is suitable for temperatures ranging from - 20℃ to 400℃. The choice of sealing pair will affect the closing performance, operating torque, and maintenance cycle. For media such as steam, gas, water, and process liquids, the risks of scaling, wear, adhesion, and cavitation should be evaluated separately; When a stricter leakage level is required, the sealing form should be determined under the premise of meeting temperature and pressure difference conditions, and a single material cannot cover all working conditions.
Drive and Control
The driving part adopts an intelligent linear electric actuator, which can be configured with switch values, analog values, valve position feedback, limit switches, and fault interlocks according to the control scheme. The output force or torque of the actuator should have a reasonable safety margin, while verifying the action time and power or gas source conditions. The protection level of control cabinets, junction boxes, and accessories should be suitable for indoor, outdoor, humid, or hazardous environments.
Installation requirements
Before installation, the nameplate parameters, flow direction identification, connection dimensions, and random files should be checked, and welding slag, iron filings, and sealing residues in the pipeline should be removed. The pipelines at both ends of the valve must be coaxial and independently supported, and it is forbidden to forcefully straighten them with fastening bolts. When lifting, the valve body or designated lifting point should be selected, and cables, air pipes, handwheels, and actuator housings should not be used as load-bearing points.
debugging method
The first debugging requires completing a full stroke test under safe isolation conditions, recording the switch position, action time, feedback signal, operating current or gas source pressure. The adjustment purpose should also check the correspondence between the input signal and the actual valve position, and if necessary, perform zero point, range, and dead zone calibration. When encountering jamming, abnormal noise, vibration, or misalignment, the continuous operation should be stopped and the mechanical or control cause should be identified.
operation and maintenance
After being put into operation, a spot check cycle can be established based on the cleanliness of the medium and the number of actions, with a focus on inspecting connecting bolts, valve stem areas, sealing surfaces, actuators, limit devices, and electrical or pneumatic accessories. If there is external leakage, internal leakage, slow response or valve position drift, the problem should be judged based on the process trend to determine whether it comes from the valve internals, driving device or control circuit, in order to avoid increasing the driving force without diagnosis.
Maintenance safety
Before maintenance, the process medium must be cut off, the pressure in the valve chamber must be released, and all power sources must be isolated. During the disassembly process, record the direction and pre tightening status of the parts, and after replacing the seals, tighten them evenly in the prescribed order. Static sealing, movement, and interlocking checks should be conducted before reusing; When dealing with high temperature, flammable or toxic media, on-site work permits, replacement and testing requirements must also be followed.
Selection Guide
Differential pressure balance, low vibration, and continuous adjustment are the main application features of this product, but the actual performance depends on the correct caliber calculation, material selection, and control parameters. For transient conditions such as minimum flow rate, bypass operation, pump start stop, or system water hammer, they should be jointly reviewed by the process and self-control specialties. The project documentation should clearly state the medium name, flow range, upstream and downstream pressure, and failure location to facilitate the formation of traceable selection criteria.
order proposals
Fouten Flow Control (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. suggests providing operating condition data sheets, pipeline grades, connection standards, control signals, and accessory lists when purchasing ZDLM-16C. After arrival, verify the physical object and technical agreement, and save the debugging records and vulnerable parts information. By standardizing selection, installation, commissioning, and periodic maintenance, the operational stability of electric sleeve regulating valves in petrochemical, power, metallurgical, and process control devices can be improved, and the risk of unplanned shutdowns can be reduced.
Common problems in product selection
ZDLM-16C is used for larger pressure differentials, do we still need to choose specialized valve internals?
Need. Please provide the upstream and downstream pressure, medium temperature, and flow range to assess the risks of noise, cavitation, flash evaporation, and erosion. The name of sleeve or cage does not equal the already configured multi-stage pressure reducing or anti cavitation valve internals, and the specific plan should be confirmed according to the working conditions.
Do I need to confirm the input signal and valve position feedback when connecting ZDLM-16C to DCS?
It is necessary to confirm the control input, valve position feedback, power or gas source conditions, interfaces, and fault location separately. Input and feedback are not the same function, and it cannot be assumed that all analog signals or communication protocols are fully equipped based solely on the name "regulating type".
Will ZDLM-16C automatically shut down after a power outage?
The power-off action cannot be determined solely by the name of the electric drive. Ordinary electric actuator cannot default to having automatic valve closing function when power is lost; If the process requires fault closure, the energy storage or other fault safety scheme of the actuator should be confirmed at the time of ordering, and the entire valve interlock verification should be completed.

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