Hospitals and clinics rely on many different systems, machines, and equipment to ensure their patients receive adequate care. Medical gas systems, for example, are essential for running life-saving machinery that supplies oxygen, offers pain relief, and maintains safe, breathable air for everyone in the facility.
At Hy-Lok Canada, we manufacture top-quality manifold valves that help keep your hospital’s gas line equipment up and running and your patients’ welfare accounted for. Keep reading to learn more about the role of manifold valves in medical settings and where you can find the right components from Hy-Lok.
The Role of Manifold Valves in Medical Settings
Manifold valves are crucial for any system that requires efficient flow control. These components are designed to consolidate the flow of liquid and gas into one single unit, reducing the need for multiple fittings and connectors. This helps streamline maintenance, ensuring the quality of fluid systems remains intact.
Hospitals, clinics, and other medical centres rely on equipment that requires a functional gas system to operate properly. Via a high-quality manifold valve, operators can ensure a consistent gas flow and seamless switch between sources for uninterrupted patient care.
Types of Medical Gas Systems
Several types of medical gas systems are used in hospitals to run medical equipment and maintain the facility’s safety. Here are some standard medical gas systems that benefit from flow control components:
- Oxygen delivery systems: These supply oxygen to patients who require mechanical assistance to breathe. They also include temporary/portable oxygen tanks.
- Medical air systems: Provide patients with clean, breathable air via mechanical ventilation.
- Nitrous oxide delivery: Commonly used as a pain reliever during childbirth and surgery. You can provide a consistent flow of gas using a 316 stainless steel manifold valve from Hy-Lok, ensuring compatibility between the metal and nitrous gas chemicals.
When these vital medical gas systems are equipped with the right components, hospitals and clinics can operate essential, life-saving machinery, including:
- Oxygen concentrators
- Flowmeters and regulators
- Portable liquid oxygen systems
- Vacuum suction regulators
- Medical ventilator
- Oxygen cylinders
Not only do these valves improve the operation of gas systems, but they’re a true asset to a functional medical facility. Properly fitted and installed manifold valves prevent important gas-based instruments from leaks and equipment failure, and in turn, maintain the health and safety of patients.
Choose Hy-Lok for a Top-Level Gas Manifold Valve
Since 1977, Hy-Lok has been Canada’s leading supplier of fittings, valves, and other components for fluid and control systems. We provide Canada’s top industries with the tools they need to keep their equipment running and workplaces safe and efficient. If your medical facility requires reliable and durable manifold valves, partner with Hy-Lok for the best quality components on the market.
Our instrument manifold valve from Hy-Lok includes the following features:
- Pressure ratings up to 6000psig (410 bar) at 100°F (38°C)
- Temperature rating up to 1200°F (648°C)
- Flange seal grooves according to MSS SP 99 requirements
- Available in 316 stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy 400
- 100% factory tested with nitrogen at 1000psig and hydrostatic shell test (we also provide other quality testing upon request)
Visit our Products page or download our M Series Instrument Manifold and Gauge Valve manual to learn more about this essential component, and contact us to place an order.