What Are the Common Types of MOV Valves?

MOV Valve (Motor Operated Valve) refers to all valve types driven by an electric motor.

It does not denote a specific valve category but rather a method of electric actuation.

MOV valves can be applied to various valve body structures and are commonly used in water treatment and automation systems.

 

 

 

 

Motorized Ball Valve

The motorized ball valve is the most common type of MOV valve.

It uses an electric actuator to drive the ball valve for opening and closing pipelines.

Common configurations include:

2-Way Motorized Ball Valve

3-Way Motorized Ball Valve

Advantages: Exceptional sealing performance, rapid switching speed, and cost-effective pricing.

Applications: Water supply systems, HVAC systems, etc.

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Motorized Butterfly Valve

Electric butterfly valves are suitable for large-diameter pipelines, offering large bore sizes and low cost.

They rely on an electric actuator to drive the butterfly disc rotation for opening and closing the valve.

Common configurations include:

Centerline butterfly valve

Double-eccentric butterfly valve

Triple-eccentric butterfly valve

Application areas: Wastewater treatment plants, fire protection systems, etc.

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Motorized Gate Valve

A motorized gate valve uses an electric motor to raise or lower the gate plate to open and close the valve.

It cannot regulate flow and can only be fully open or fully closed.

Applications: Petrochemical industry, steam systems, etc.

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Motorized Globe Valve

The motorized globe valve uses an electric motor to lift and lower the valve disc.

It enables precise flow control and is well-suited for regulation.

Applications: Industrial control, precise flow regulation.

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Electric Control Valve / Modulating Valve

Modulating valves support electrical signals such as:

4-20mA

0-10V

PWM

Common configurations include:

Modulating ball valves

Modulating butterfly valves

Modulating globe valves

Applications: Industrial automation, water temperature regulation systems, etc.

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Other MOV Valve Types

Motorized Plug Valves

Motorized Diaphragm Valves

These valve types are less common but also utilize MOV drive mechanisms.

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Summary

Motor-operated valves (MOV) feature multiple valve configurations.

Common types include:

Motor-operated ball valves

Motor-operated butterfly valves

Motor-operated gate valves

Motor-operated globe valves

Motor-operated control valves (4-20mA, 0-10V signals, etc.)

MOV valves offer high automation levels and support remote control. Consequently, they are widely utilized in water treatment and automation systems.