Shuttle Valve

A shuttle valve is a type of valve that is classified under the supply class Valves, Nonpowered in the supply group Valves.

A shuttle valve is designed to control the flow of fluid or gas in a system by diverting it between two different paths. It consists of a housing with three ports - an inlet port, an outlet port, and a common port. The shuttle valve has a movable shuttle or piston inside the housing that can block or allow flow between the ports.

When the shuttle valve is in its default position, the common port is connected to the inlet port, allowing fluid or gas to flow through. However, when pressure is applied to the common port from another source, the shuttle or piston moves, blocking the flow from the inlet port and connecting the common port to the outlet port instead.

Shuttle valves are commonly used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems where there is a need to switch between two different sources or paths of fluid or gas. They are often used in applications where redundancy or alternate flow paths are required for safety or operational reasons.

Overall, shuttle valves are essential components in various industries and applications, providing reliable and efficient control of fluid or gas flow.