1. Home
  2. Products
  3. Industrial Valves

Product family

Industrial Valves: Solenoid, Drain, Safety and Actuated Valves

Valves start, stop, direct and protect flow in every plant. Flotronics supplies industrial valves including solenoid valves for water, steam, gas, fuel oil and air, automatic and manual drain valves, safety valves, air vent and ball float valves, piston valves and actuator-driven valves.

Request a QuoteAsk an Engineer
Industrial Valves

Application-first selection

Tell us the medium, range and conditions — we match the product type to the duty.

Multi-category sourcing

Instruments, valves, filters, pneumatics and pumps on one enquiry.

Quotation against your specs

Every quote references the parameters you sent, so comparisons are like-for-like.

Engineer-to-engineer support

Ask a technical question before you commit to a model.

Product types

Industrial Valves — categories

Brands such as Tork are available through Flotronics for solenoid valve ranges. The right valve depends on the medium, pressure, temperature, line size, body and seal materials, and how it will be operated. Send us the details of your line and we will help identify a suitable type and prepare a quotation. Our team can also review an existing datasheet or nameplate and suggest equivalents, so you do not need a full specification to begin. Choose a category to see the range, specifications and quotation details.

Air Release, Air Vent & Relief Valves

Industrial Valves

Air Release, Air Vent & Relief Valves

Air release valves automatically discharge accumulated air and gas from a fluid system while it is running, preventing air pockets that…

View range
Pneumatic Piston (Angle Seat) Valves

Industrial Valves

Pneumatic Piston (Angle Seat) Valves

Piston or angle seat valves use a pneumatic actuator to open and close flow quickly, and are common in steam, condensate, hot water and…

View range
S1015 (Tork-G.3W) 3-Way Solenoid Valves

Industrial Valves

S1015 (Tork-G.3W) 3-Way Solenoid Valves

The S1015 (TORK-G.3W) is a Tork solenoid valve in a 3-way configuration for air, water and gas. A solenoid valve opens, closes or diverts…

View range
Tork S3010 Brass Vacuum Solenoid Valves

Industrial Valves

Tork S3010 Brass Vacuum Solenoid Valves

The Tork S3010 series is a normally closed brass-body solenoid valve rated for vacuum to low positive pressure service on water, air and…

View range
High Pressure Auto Drain Valve (HPAD10)

Industrial Valves

High Pressure Auto Drain Valve (HPAD10)

The HPAD10 is an electronic automatic drain valve for high pressure compressed air systems, with a rated working pressure of 40 bar. It has…

View range
High Discharge Auto Drain Valve (HDAD10)

Industrial Valves

High Discharge Auto Drain Valve (HDAD10)

The HDAD10 is a solenoid-operated, pilot-air high discharge auto drain valve for compressed air systems with large condensate volumes. It…

View range

How it works

Types and how to choose

Valves are grouped by function and by how they are operated. On/off valves open or close a line; control valves modulate flow; safety valves relieve overpressure; check and drain valves keep flow one-way or remove condensate.

Operation is manual, electric (solenoid or motor), or pneumatic through an actuator. A solenoid valve uses an electromagnetic coil to move a plunger. In direct-acting designs the plunger opens the orifice itself, so they work from zero pressure but suit smaller orifices. Servo-assisted (pilot-operated) designs use line pressure to help lift a diaphragm or piston, allowing larger flow with a smaller coil but needing a minimum pressure difference. Normally closed or normally open action determines the fail-safe state.

Material compatibility matters as much as function. Brass suits many water and air services, stainless steel handles aggressive or hygienic media, and seals such as PTFE, EPDM, NBR or FKM must be matched to the fluid and temperature. Coil voltage and enclosure protection, including explosion-proof versions, complete the specification. Browse solenoid valves, drain valves, safety valves and actuated valves.

Type Best suited for Consider when
Direct-acting solenoid valve Small lines, low or zero pressure difference Larger flow or higher flow capacity is needed
Servo-assisted solenoid valve Larger flow on water, air, oil with pressure available System can drop to zero pressure difference
Drain valve (automatic) Removing condensate from air lines, tanks and filters Condensate is heavily contaminated with oil sludge
Safety / relief valve Protecting vessels and lines from overpressure Set pressure and discharge capacity are not yet defined
Piston / pinch valve Steam, slurries and media with solids Absolute leak tightness is critical
Actuated valve Remote or automated on-off or modulating service Manual operation is sufficient
Air vent / ball float valve Venting air and controlling tank filling Pressurised steam duty is involved

Selection guide

Parameters to specify

Send these with your enquiry for an accurate, like-for-like quotation.

Send your operating parameters
Medium
Water, steam, gas, oil or chemicals decide body and seal materials.
Line size and connection
Thread, flange or clamp and nominal size must match the pipe.
Pressure range and differential
Servo-assisted types need a minimum differential; say min and max.
Temperature
Sets seal, coil insulation and body choice, particularly for steam.
Normal position
Normally closed or open defines fail-safe behaviour on power loss.
Operation and voltage
Coil voltage, AC/DC, frequency or actuator air supply.
Flow capacity
Required flow and acceptable pressure drop determine orifice size.
Enclosure and area
IP rating or explosion-proof requirement for the location.
Viscosity and cleanliness
Viscous or dirty media need suitable designs and upstream strainers.

Typical applications

  • Steam and hot-water control
  • Burner and fuel-oil shutoff
  • Gas line isolation
  • Water dosing and irrigation
  • Compressed-air condensate drainage
  • Pneumatic circuit control
  • Pump and tank protection
  • Process automation with actuated valves

Industries

  • Power and boilers
  • Oil and gas
  • Food and beverage
  • Agriculture and irrigation
  • Textile and chemical
  • Machine building (OEM)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions buyers most often ask before requesting a quotation.

What is the difference between direct-acting and servo-assisted solenoid valves?

A direct-acting valve lifts its seal by the coil force alone, so it operates from zero pressure but is limited to smaller orifices. A servo-assisted valve uses line pressure to help open a larger diaphragm or piston, giving more flow with a smaller coil, but it needs a minimum pressure difference. Tell us your pressure and flow and we can indicate which suits.

How do I choose the seal material?

Match the seal to the fluid and temperature. PTFE resists many chemicals and higher temperatures, EPDM suits hot water and steam, NBR works for oils and fuels, and FKM (Viton) handles many oils and chemicals at elevated temperature. Always check compatibility with the specific medium; send us the fluid and temperature.

What does normally closed or normally open mean?

It describes the valve's de-energised state. A normally closed valve shuts when power is removed and opens when the coil is energised, which is typical for safety shutoff on fuel or steam. A normally open valve does the reverse. Choose the state that is safest if power fails in your process.

Can you supply explosion-proof or gas solenoid valves?

Yes, we can source solenoid valves for gas and fuel services, and versions with explosion-proof coil enclosures for hazardous areas. Please state the gas or fluid, pressure, size, area classification and certification you require so that the correct version is quoted. Mention if the valve will sit in a classified zone so the coil enclosure and approvals can be checked before quoting.

What details do you need for a valve quotation?

Send the medium, line size and connection, pressure and temperature, normal position, coil voltage or actuator type, and any approvals or material requirements. If you are replacing a valve, its nameplate or model number is the fastest route to a match. Mention any burner, steam or gas code requirements so the correct valve family is considered from the start.

Technical resources

Related selection guides

Valves

How to Select a Solenoid Valve: Sizing, NC/NO, Direct vs Pilot, Seals

A solenoid valve opens or closes a line when its coil is energised. Correct selection covers media, flow capacity, pressure differential, normally closed or open action, direct or pilot operation, body and seal materials, coil voltage and area classification. This guide explains each.

Read guide

Need a valve for your line?

Send the medium, size, pressure, temperature and operation type, and we will help select a suitable valve and quote.

Request a QuoteAsk an Engineeror call +91 93214 07602WhatsApp +91 93640 87778
sovabet | sovabet giriş | Avrupabet | sovabet | sovabet | sovabet