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Precision flow restrictors from The Lee Company have become an industry standard for manufacturers around the world. Flow restrictors are found in critical applications, including metering fluid controlling the speed of actuators, timing applications in setting equipment, or snubbing pressure pulses.
The Lee Company offers both single and multi-orifice restrictors to meet the needs of any application. Multi-orifice configurations may offer increased resistance to contamination and decrease the potential for erosion caused by cavitation. Lee Jets, Bender Jets, and Visco Jets are 100% tested for bi-directional flow with tight tolerances and come with an integral safety screen for added protection against debris and contamination. They are all constructed of stainless steel, capable of high operating pressures, and utilize the Lee expansion pin locking ends for easy installation and retention.
All products from The Lee Company are designed to maximize space savings but with strength far exceeding their size. Manufacturers will discover an exceptionally resilient product that demonstrates outstanding performance in the harsh environments required for downhole wells and subsea equipment.
In addition to the wide range of available catalog options, over half of the products The Lee Company supplies are customized for the unique needs of a specific application. Flow restrictors can be designed in custom envelopes, with unique flow rates or flow tolerances, constructed of special materials, and more.
For comprehensive information regarding flow restrictors, download our eBook. “An Engineer’s Guide to Selecting a Flow Restrictor” provides an unbiased look at different configurations, critical performance characteristics, design challenges, trade-offs, and common failure modes to be aware of.
Lastly, The Lee Company has developed a simple system of defining fluid resistance of flow restrictors and other components. Bernoulli’s equation allows you to calculate performance without needing to factor in coefficients of discharge and dimensional tolerances. It also allows the user to calculate the total effect of multiple restrictions in series or parallel. To learn more, visit the Lohm Laws page under our Engineering Tools section.
Partner with The Lee Company and get much more than just a supplier of top-quality fluid control products. Our reliable technical support team is available every step of the way to help you find solutions, maximize productivity, and drive efficiency across your operations. Check out these resources specific to the power generation industry.
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