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Thought Leadership

July 6, 2022

Valve Basics: Electric Actuator Controls

Electric valve actuators control the opening and closing of valves. With a motor drive that provides torque to operate the valve, these actuators are frequently used on multi-turn valves such as gate or globe and also on ball, plug and other quarter-turn valves.

Actuators Automation Controls General Valve Basics

July 6, 2022

Editor’s Product Picks

Neles introduces valve-sizing and selection software for all intelligent automated process valves.

Automation Controls General Manufacturing

July 5, 2022

U. S. Steel Announces Update on Metallics Strategy

U.S. Steel Corporation announced it would expand its low-cost iron ore competitive advantage and increase its self-sufficiency by supplying domestic feedstock to its growing fleet of electric arc furnaces (EAFs).

Leadership Manufacturing Valves

June 28, 2022

CASE STUDY: Building the World’s Most Secure Data Center Inside a Mountain

Securing data is vital to a world that has come to depend on it. All options are on the table as long as they deliver added protection.

General

June 1, 2022

CASE STUDY: McCannalok Valves Improve Safety and Productivity in Sugar Mill Evaporator

KEY RESULTS Significantly improved safety — protecting the lives of operation and maintenance personnel.

General Leadership Quality/Compliance

May 24, 2022

CASE STUDY: Water Utilities Can Better Manage Flow Fluctuations with Single Rolling Diaphragm Valves

Without proper pressure management, high-pressure incidents can occur when pumps are turning on or off or when a valve suddenly closes, sending water hammer back through a piping system. Having the right valves to manage large fluctuations in water flow is one way that utilities can balance erratic flows and stay ahead of evolving community demands.

General Water/wastewater

May 17, 2022

Free VMA Webinar: Valve Materials, Part 2

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 3 p.m. EDT.

Manufacturing

May 17, 2022

Five Reasons Why the Right Strategy Leads to the Success of Digital Transformation Implementation

The past few years have proven that digital transformation (DT) is more than just a trend. It is becoming one of the frontrunners for ensuring business continuity through modernizing times. However, despite being an essential component for adaptability in a competitive industry, not all companies would consider their DT implementation a success.

Automation General Leadership Thought Leadership Valve Basics

May 17, 2022

The Supply Chain Professional’s Elevated Role in Today’s Environment

Market constraints highlight the importance of supply chain and distribution experts. Here are four ways those experts can help mitigate the current crisis.

Supply Chain Thought Leadership

May 2, 2022

CASE STUDY: ValvTechnologies’ Purge Design Saves More Than Half a Million Dollars

Coker inlet feed valves at a bitumen upgrader in Canada’s Oil Sands were experiencing run-time and reliability issues due to coking up. The severe internal damage to the valve body and actuation reduced the plant’s efficiency and significantly affect daily operation output and performance for the client.

Actuators General

May 2, 2022

CASE STUDY: Victaulic Brings Santa Barbara Desalination Facility Back Online in Record Time

An innovative solution solves the challenge of missing subsea pipe 2,500 feet offshore and 50 feet underwater. The facility now supplies 30% of the city’s water supply demand.

General MRO Water/wastewater

April 27, 2022

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