Valcor’s Latch Valve Reaches 10 Years in Space on NASA’s MESSENGER

NASA’s MESSENGER has just celebrated its 10 year anniversary in space. Valcor Engineering Corporation is proud to have one of its latch valves, V27200-818, operating onboard this spacecraft.

The MESSENGER mission is a scientific investigation of Mercury. It is only the second spacecraft to be sent there, and has provided a vast amount of data and images of the planet.

Valcor’s V27200 family of latch valves utilize solenoids that also include permanent magnets to maintain the valve in both the open and closed position. This provides secure valve open/close operation with only a short pulse of electrical power.

“The continued operation of the latch valve on Messenger is a perfect example of Valcor’s technology and quality,” said Paul Meyers, Director of Sales & Marketing at Valcor.

About Valcor

Valcor Engineering Corporation, founded in 1951, designs and manufactures solenoid valves and control components for liquids and gases in critical applications in the aerospace, nuclear, light industrial and scientific industries. Headquartered in Springfield, New Jersey, Valcor’s world-class staff of engineers, designers, and technical support personnel utilize fully-equipped, modern test facilities to test the most precise and exacting standards.

With a library of more than 18,000 designs, Valcor’s design team can modify existing technology to suit practically every hard to handle application. Valcor specializes in custom applications and can create an entirely new product to meet your needs.