Translation guide
A control valve is a device used to regulate fluid flow, pressure, temperature, or level in industrial processes. In Japanese, the most common term is 制御弁 (せいぎょべん), but other terms exist depending on context.
A valve that modulates fluid flow in response to a control signal, used in process control.
The standard technical term for a control valve in industrial automation and process control.
This control valve accurately regulates the flow rate.
Often used interchangeably with 制御弁, but can emphasize the regulating or adjusting function. Common in HVAC and general fluid systems.
We control the temperature by changing the opening of the control valve.
Katakana loanword from English, widely understood in engineering contexts. Often used in product names or manuals.
This control valve operates pneumatically.
Referring to a particular kind of control valve based on actuation or design.
An electrically actuated control valve. Common in building automation and remote control systems.
We control the flow of hot water with an electric control valve.
A pneumatically actuated control valve. Often used in process industries where compressed air is available.
A hydraulically actuated control valve, used in heavy machinery or high-force applications.
When talking about a control valve within a particular context like automotive, plumbing, or appliances.
Flow control valve, emphasizing the regulation of flow rate. Used in hydraulic circuits and fluid systems.
Adjust the cylinder speed with the flow control valve.
Pressure control valve, used to maintain or limit pressure in a system.
Idle control valve, specific to automotive engines for regulating idle speed.
Both are used for control valves, but 制御弁 is more common in process automation and control engineering, while 調節弁 is often used in HVAC and building systems. In many contexts they are interchangeable.
コントロールバルブ is widely understood, especially in product catalogs and manuals. It's safe to use when you're unsure of the exact Japanese term.
Pneumatic control valves have fast response.
Hydraulic control valves can withstand high pressure.
It's dangerous if the pressure control valve fails.
After cleaning the idle control valve, it runs better.