Pitco A8032101-C

PG VALVE SHIELD DG14

Generally, a shield is a protective plate or screen on machinery or equipment. There are various types of shields used in restaurant equipment from screw and bolt shields, splash shields, splatter shields, heat shields, burner shields, radiation shields, sneeze guards, frost shields, lamp and bulb shields, drip shields, and many others.

Valves are widely used in different restaurant equipment designs. A valve is a device that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid (gases, steam, liquids, fluidized solids, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. In an open valve, fluid flows in a direction from higher pressure to lower pressure. 

Valves may be operated manually, either by a handle, lever, pedal or wheel. Valves may also be automatic, driven by changes in pressure, temperature, or flow, allowing control over a variety of operational requirements.