The core requirements for storing valve fittings are moisture prevention, rust prevention, deformation prevention, and damage prevention. The aim is to protect the performance of the fittings and prevent aging, corrosion, deformation, and breakage during storage, ensuring normal operation during subsequent installation and use. Specific storage requirements are as follows:
Storage Environment Requirements:
1. The environment should be dry and well-ventilated, with relative humidity controlled below 60%. Avoid damp environments that can cause metal fittings to rust and sealing fittings to age and soften. The storage area should be far away from water sources, steam sources, and corrosive gases (such as acidic or alkaline gases) to prevent moisture and corrosion. Storage in open-air, damp, or dusty areas is strictly prohibited. If temporary open-air storage is necessary, appropriate rainproof, moisture-proof, and dustproof measures must be taken (such as covering with rainproof cloth or wrapping with dustproof bags).
2. The ambient temperature should be suitable, controlled between -5℃ and 35℃. Avoid extreme high or low temperatures that can damage the fittings. High temperatures can cause sealing fittings (rubber, PTFE) to age, soften, and deform; low temperatures can cause rubber fittings to crack and metal fittings to become brittle, affecting performance.
3. The storage area should be clean and orderly, free of debris, oil stains, and corrosive impurities to prevent impurities from adhering to the surface of the parts, which could lead to rust and wear. This also facilitates the retrieval and management of the parts.
