Fail Closed (FC)

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A control valve which should go to closed position on control signal failure should be labeled FC - Fail Closed. The control signal may be pneumatic, hydraulic or electric.

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• Fail Last (FL) - A control valve which should stay put on control signal or air failure would be labeled FL
• Fail Open (FO) - A control valve which should go to the open position on control signal or air failure should be labeled FO
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