Thread: Flow Control Valves

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Looking for a source for inexpensive yet functional flow control valves. The ones I like from McMaster Carr are $17 each and I need 6. Any help would be appreciated

Do you have a Harbor Freight nearby?

These work well, are very inexpensive, but aren't exactly precise.

-dgm

I've never puchased from Power-Aire, but they have everything and their prices are not that bad. I have heard their name mentioned on here before. Have you also looked on Ebay ? I have bought in bulk from a supplier there with good luck. I'll try to find their name.

Poweraire [ Over 500,000 Pneumatic Parts 1-(800) 526-7661 ] - Poweraire.com

What size are you looking for??

Regards,

Steve

Thanks dadgonemad there is a HF close by for that price I'll have to pick a couple up and try them.

Diabolik, this one from speed air looks great especially the push in connectors Union Straight - O.D. Tube 1/4 and at $5 each its not bad. Don't know what the difference between speed and flow control is though.

Fright the ideal size would be for 1/4" od tubing push in connectors would be nice but not required just make things a lot easier.

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We have around 50 or so SMC flow's with 1/4 threaded end (for the cylinder port) and accepts 1/4" od hose (push in connection) for 8 bucks each. Let me know if your interested.

Steve

the speed control will give you full speed in one direction, but then will restrict your speed in the other direction (ex. a trash can pop up prop that you want to jump up quickly, but then go slowly back into the can without slamming) a flow control is going to restrict your speed in both directions.