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The catalog says that the flow velocity through the solenoid valve should not be greater than 5 feet per second. Why?

April 26, 2017catalog feet flow greater solenoid valve velocity

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The catalog says that the flow velocity through the solenoid valve should not be greater than 5 feet per second. Why?

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As the flow velocity increases so does the potential for generating damaging shock pressures as the valve opens and closes. At flow velocities above 5 feet per second, this shock pressure can be great enough to damage the valve, especially the diaphragm seals.