They regulate flow through pipes by opening or closing an aperture (6)
I believe the answer is:
valves
(Other definitions for valves that I've seen before include "Devices to control flow of fluids" , "Devices for controlling the flow of a liquid" , "Hinged shells of certain molluscs" .)
I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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