What is the difference between a direct-acting pressure reducing valve and a pilot-operated pressure reducing valve?

Date: 2026-04-20Views: 385

A direct-acting pressure reducing valve is a type of pressure reducing valve that uses changes in outlet pressure to directly control the movement of the valve disc.

A pilot-operated pressure reducing valve consists of a main valve and a pilot valve; changes in outlet pressure are amplified by the pilot valve to control the operation of the main valve.