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VMA NEWS
Fees for Knowledge Forum Rise After Feb. 23
Take advantage of early-bird pricing and register by Friday, Feb. 23 to attend the Valve Industry Knowledge Forum, April 11-13 in Savannah, GA. Topics are divided into three tracks: Technical, Manufacturing & Human Resources. Also on the agenda: 1.5 days of sessions, exhibits, networking and optional tours; plus, attendees receive 12 PDHs. MORE
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VALVE INDUSTRY NEWS
Emerson and AspenTech Form Alliance MORE
Val-Matic Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification MORE
Optimation Technology Joins VMA MORE
New REXA President & CEO Allows Organizational Restructure MORE
Rotork Receives Karbala Refinery Orders MORE
VanAire Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Recertification MORE
Pima Valve Joins VMA MORE
VALVEMAGAZINE.COM
Corrosion and Fouling: What's the Solution?
The total cost of corrosion was $1.2 trillion in 2017. That is one of the largest single expenses in the U.S. economy, not only costing money in lost productivity, but also costing lives from dangerous failures. However, a solution may be just around the corner. MORE
Putting Servo Valves Back to Work
A servo valve can last well above 1 billion cycles, but that longevity depends on selecting the right manufacturing techniques, mechanical designs and maintenance approach. Reducing the number of models and always using OEMs for repairs are key factors. MORE
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VALVE MAGAZINE
In the Winter magazine, we covered:
Achieving Predictable Valve Performance for Safety Applications
Data available today has revealed that element assemblies don’t always perform as expected and that application requirements, including mission torque, contribute to that reality. Root cause analyses can help to explain where those failures are coming from and what can be done. MORE
In Spring’s issue you’ll read:
Are Butterfly Valves Good for Control?
Butterfly valves are often selected in process installations because they have a smaller footprint and lower installation cost. However, these valves have limitations regarding process gain ranges. We’ll address the limitations and describe how butterfly valves can be properly sized to obtain desired loop control.
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NOW AVAILABLE IN THE VMA STORE
HOW'S YOUR MAINTENANCE & REPAIR KNOW-HOW? If you’re responsible for any aspect of maintenance, repair, modification and testing of valves—whether you work at a valve service facility or in a plant that uses valves—this is an excellent reference to have on hand… especially for industry newcomers! MORE
MANUFACTURING & THE ECONOMY
Global Growth Outlook Reflects Sustained Recovery MORE
NY Fed Survey Finds Decline in Expected Inflation MORE
December Manufacturing Technology Orders Cap a Good 2017 MORE
Texas Manufacturing Growth Moderates in January MORE
Mid-America Index Business Conditions Down Slightly MORE
U.S. Manufacturing Expanding Near Fastest Rate Since 2004 MORE
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