Figured I’d cross post in this section since its more applicable.
A pinch valve is a full bore or fully ported type of control valve which presents no obstruction to flow passage. There are a few types of pinch valves based upon application…Pinch valves used for fluids usually employ a device that directly contacts process tubing. Forcing the tubing togethor will create a seal that is equivalent to the tubing’s permeability.
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