Pinch valves are used in maintaining and control of several fluid systems in industries today. Apparently, these valves are intended to control or seal the flow of fluids, slurries, or powders in such areas as water treatment, mining, and food industries. Among them, the most usual types contain manual pinch valve and the control pinch valve. This article focuses on describing how pinch valves work, its types including the hose pinch valve and the pneumatic as well as electric actuated pinch valve.