One of the challenges of designing new equipment, machines, systems, and operations is in finding the correct valves and fittings. For pneumatic types of applications using high pressure or high volume air flow for control or equipment operation, choosing the top custom pneumatic valve manufacturers can be instrumental in getting the ideal valve for the application.
The Off-the-shelf Challenge
There are substantial sizes, types, and designs of pneumatic valves already available. If an OEM can use these standard types of valves in their system, this can be a cost-effective option. However, trying to limit the design options in a new device can be cost-ineffective, in which case custom designed valves are actually a way to save on the initial cost of production as well as ongoing manufacturing.
The benefit of ordering from custom pneumatic valve manufacturers is the ability to design the valve to meet the system needs and not the reverse. This allows for greater freedom in the design and development phase, in addition to creating a valve that is specialized for the given application.
Look For Experience
Not all pneumatic valve manufacturers have extensive experience and expertise in working directly with OEMs for custom orders. The best companies offer both online design software tools that offer the specific options they can provide, plus they also provide top levels of customer service and support during the design and manufacturing process.
In most cases, the experienced manufacturers are a good choice for both small and large volume valve production requirements, but be sure to check any order minimums or maximums before placing your order.
