New State Feedback Pinch Valve Introduced by Clippard

Clippard has released to market its new State Feedback Pinch Valve, a product that provides precise, real-time valve status information for enhanced automation, improved diagnostics, and smarter process control. This plug-and-play design verifies valve position both electronically and visually, providing a direct feedback signal that mirrors valve operation and turning a standard pinch valve into a data-ready control component.

Using a built-in sensor, the state feedback circuit detects exactly when the valve plunger moves and outputs a 0 or 12/24 VDC signal to the user’s control or data acquisition system. For normally-closed valves, the output is 0 when the valve is off and 12/24 V when open; for normally-open valves the logic is reversed. LED indicators provide clear, color-coded visual diagnostics: green for power, blue for trigger, yellow for feedback, and red for warnings such as overcurrent, overtemperature, or short circuit. This provides immediate confirmation of valve activity—no external sensors or flow meters required.

The State Feedback Pinch Valve helps verify valve performance, instantly detect faults, and meet traceability or regulatory requirements. With less than 50 ms response time, it delivers fast, reliable verification of every cycle, according to the company. It operates on 12 or 24 VDC and accepts 3.3-24 VDC trigger inputs, simplifying integration with PLCs and automation systems.

Key features include:

• Real-time status monitoring through output signal and visual LED feedback
• Closed-loop capability for intelligent, precise control
• Color-coded LED indicators for quick, easy troubleshooting
• Integrated hit and hold circuit for efficient, cool-running operation
• Compact, plug-and-play integration with existing systems

Ideal for smart automation, medical and analytical instrumentation, process control systems, and high-cycle OEM applications, Clippard’s State Feedback Pinch Valve delivers intelligent, reliable valve monitoring in a compact, efficient package, company executives claim.

Clippard is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer specializing in precision pressure control, high-resolution flow control, and ultra-low leak solutions. Serving analytical instrumentation, medical device, and miniature process equipment markets, the Cincinnati-based firm is trusted for its accuracy, reliability, and performance. From Spider Technology valves to advanced electronic controls and custom-engineered assemblies, Clippard partners with OEMs and design engineers to develop solutions that overcome complex challenges, optimize system performance, and support critical applications.