anyone built a steam operated cylinder valve?

anyone built a steam operated cylinder valve?

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3 June 2016 at 07:23 #241240
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im looking for a drawing of the type with the nylon disc inside
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3 June 2016 at 07:23 #24577
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3 June 2016 at 15:47 #241289
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bump!
3 June 2016 at 19:59 #241318
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Is this valve operated by steam or is steam the medium being controlled or shut off?

Nylon does not seem to be the best choice at the temperature that steam exists

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