A new valve is used to provide Smart Waste Gate control in the Dodge Ram Diesel Turbocharger, wherein it is subject to extreme temperatures, vibration and moisture.
The Mark III Command Valve, manufactured by Norgren - KIP Fluid Controls, Farmington, CT, is a proportional valve used to provide Smart Waste Gate control in the Dodge Ram Diesel turbocharger. In this application, it is subject to extreme temperatures, vibration and moisture.
Void-free potting is important to maintain the integrity of the valve coil when exposed to moisture. Voids in the potting material provide a direct path for ingression of moisture, which would in turn cause premature failure of the valve's coil.