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The Evolution of the All-Encompassing Ball Valve

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.

General MRO Thought Leadership Valve Basics Valves

October 30, 2023

Which Gate Valve is Best for Today’s Waterworks Systems?

A historical perspective may provide the answer.

General Manufacturing Valves Water/wastewater

October 18, 2023

A Primer on Pressure Seal Valves

High pressure, high-temperature applications require a safe, leak-free pressure-containing boundary.

General Valve Basics Valves

August 9, 2023

Nuclear Component Testing: The Impact of Stress Wave Testing on Safety Relief Valves

Cold bar testing reveals a qualitative pass/fail status for valves, but more confirmation is needed for these critical components.

General MRO Renewables

August 8, 2023

Unlocking the Future: VMA’s Annual Meeting and Beyond Tackle Key Trends

Unlocking the Future: VMA’s Annual Meeting and Beyond Tackle Key Trends

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.

Renewables Sustainability Thought Leadership

August 7, 2023

Sustainable Protein Products: What’s Ahead for Manufacturers?

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.

Food & beverage General Manufacturing Sustainability

August 1, 2023

Control Valves for Hydrogen Applications

Proper sizing, material selection and monitoring are as important as ever.

General Oil & gas Renewables Sustainability Valves

July 25, 2023

Check Valve Installation Considerations to Maximize Process Performance

Key considerations in successful check valve performance.

General Valves Water/wastewater

May 10, 2023

Zero-Emissions, High-Power Demand Actuators in Off-Grid Locations

Alternatives to using process gas and electrically powered actuators are available.

Actuators General Oil & gas Sustainability

May 2, 2023

Updated Piping Codes and Valve Standards

Updated Piping Codes and Valve Standards

As with every intended use for valves, piping carries its own set of standards that valve companies and users need to understand.

General Quality/Compliance

April 27, 2023

Achieving Sustainability Goals Through Efficient Valve Technology

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.

Automation Controls General Sustainability

April 27, 2023

Sustainability, Security and Standards for Our Industry

Sustainability, Security and Standards for Our Industry

This spring, VMA convened members, nonmembers and the entire value chain in San Antonio at the VMA Valve Forum: Conference and Exhibits.

Quality/Compliance Sustainability Thought Leadership

April 25, 2023

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