Balancing Valves

Balancing valves help maintain the balance in the system by fluid flow and pressure. This results in a
more even distribution of water in a heating or cooling system. This optimizes operation and energy
costs, and ensures the correct temperature levels. The difficulty of achieving balance in a hydronic
system depends on its size and configuration.

There are many different variations of balancing valves. Static balancing valves provide a fixed resistance
to water flow. Automatic balancing valves are also known by the name of dynamic balancing valves, as
their name implies, they are designed to maintain a fixed value of flow rate despite changes in the
differential pressure.

Pressure-independent flow control valves possess the capabilities of balancing valves, control valves,
and differential pressure regulators. They feature built-in differential pressure regulators that
automatically accommodate changes in system pressure to stabilize flow within the heating or cooling
components to meet different temperature demands. Pressure-independent control valves can matched
with actuators that provide remote flow control capabilities.