Inventors:
Charles W. Cross - Willoughby OH, US
Robert W. Jacobs - Mayfield Heights OH, US
Gary W. Scheffel - Streetsboro OH, US
Michael M. Stankovich - Lakewood OH, US
Assignee:
Swagelok Company - Solon OH
International Classification:
F16K 3100
Abstract:
A valve and actuator assembly includes a valve body, an actuator and a bracket that snap fits onto the valve body. The bracket includes a plate on which an actuator can be installed. In one form, the bracket is saddle shaped with depending legs that snap over a part of the valve body. Means such as bolts are provided to apply a gripping force to the legs so that the bracket is clamped onto the valve.