Problems with electric valve installation
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Can an electric valve be installed upside down, with the electric actuator facing downward and the valve body on top?
It depends on the structure of your valve core; generally, it is not recommended to install it in this inverted position. It is not advisable from a maintenance perspective, and it also makes maintenance difficult in cases where there is leakage from the packing
It is generally not recommended to install it upside down; it can be installed at any position from horizontal to vertical.
If you install it upside down, the people who will do maintenance later will definitely scold you.
Is the electric valve located under the platform? Otherwise, why would one think of filling it in reverse?
Space is limited. The pipeline is at a high position, and with the electric head facing upward, it touches the ceiling slab, making maintenance and operation inconvenient.
This post was last edited by Pandora on 2017-10-10 at 16:05. Although the butterfly valves in our company are installed vertically, the connection between the valve body and the actuator is located on the side. More consideration can be given to valve selection. For manual valves on horizontal pipes, the valve stem should be vertical or angled 45 degrees to the left or right; it can also be installed horizontally, but not downward. Inversion can cause the medium to remain in the valve cover area for an extended period, leading to corrosion of the valve stem; it is also prohibited by certain process requirements. It is also very inconvenient to replace the packing at the same time. It is recommended that you consult the manufacturer.