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Pressure activated valve / locking mechanism

Pressure activated valve / locking mechanism

Pressure activated valve / locking mechanism

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Does anyone know of a manufacturer of pressure activated valves?

I want the valve to activate at a depth of 2Mtrs and be able to survive submersion to 100Mtrs (fresh and saline water).  The valve should release on ascent at a depth of 2Mtrs.

Thanks

Aron  

RE: Pressure activated valve / locking mechanism

Does the valve have to shut off the sea as it descends?  Let in the sea?  Switch a hydraulic circuit?  I.e., what medium must the valve switch?  Is it on/off (2 ports), or a selector valve (3 ports) or a directional valve (4 or 5 ports)?

Does it have to change position instantaneously at 2.000 meters?  Could it change position gradually between 1.5 and 2.5 meters?  Could it have a little hysteresis?

Does it ever come out of the water?  Will it be flushed or serviced regularly?  Will the valve be fully surrounded by water, or housed in a sealed container, i.e., will there be a pressure difference available for operating the valve, or will it need to have its own baroid?

Answer some of those question, and maybe someone will have an idea.



Mike Halloran
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DeAngelo Marine Exhaust Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA

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