The compact design, simplicity of use, ease of repair and wide performance capability have helped to make the ball valve a dominant design in modern industrial applications.
October 30, 2023
A historical perspective may provide the answer.
October 18, 2023
High pressure, high-temperature applications require a safe, leak-free pressure-containing boundary.
August 9, 2023
Cold bar testing reveals a qualitative pass/fail status for valves, but more confirmation is needed for these critical components.
August 8, 2023
This time of year I’m spending time planning VMA’s Annual Meeting, and a significant part of that is working with our member leaders to discuss and understand what’s on their minds, and how that translates into topics to cover at the Annual Meeting.
August 7, 2023
As alternatives to conventional meat products are being introduced to relieve environmental and ethical implications of farming, process engineers are presented with both challenges and opportunities.
August 1, 2023
Proper sizing, material selection and monitoring are as important as ever.
July 25, 2023
Key considerations in successful check valve performance.
May 10, 2023
Alternatives to using process gas and electrically powered actuators are available.
May 2, 2023
As with every intended use for valves, piping carries its own set of standards that valve companies and users need to understand.
April 27, 2023
From low-power valves to cloud devices, smart valve technologies are a critical part of net-zero strategies that can help reduce energy use and industrial emissions.
April 27, 2023
This spring, VMA convened members, nonmembers and the entire value chain in San Antonio at the VMA Valve Forum: Conference and Exhibits.
April 25, 2023