Articles

Hybrid Work is Here to Stay: Expert Advice and Industry Input

COVID-19 has forever changed the way we work.

Thought Leadership

April 6, 2022

An Introduction to Axial Flow Check Valves

Check valves are self-actualizing devices that respond to both pressure and flow changes in a piping system.

Thought Leadership Valves

April 6, 2022

The Fundamentals of Gate Valves

The venerable gate valve remains a primary choice for many service applications.

General Thought Leadership Valve Basics Valves

April 6, 2022

The Different Types of Solenoid Valves and How They Work

Solenoid valves are automatic flow control devices popular across different industrial applications.

General Valves

March 31, 2022

CASE STUDY: Stainless-steel Piping Solutions for Remote Mine Sites

Stainless-steel piping has a long history on mine sites. The robust, corrosion-resistant material is ideal for mine process piping systems that are designed to provide a long service life.

General

March 9, 2022

CASE STUDY: Twenty-four Years of Reliable Service in Pulp and Paper

Boiler drum vent valve saves customer replacement and yearly downtime labor costs and lost fuel.

General

February 15, 2022

CASE STUDY: North Wales Water Authority Switches to Valve Automation for Complete Remote Pressure Control

Warrington Township in Pennsylvania is home to 25,000 residents and more than 375 businesses. The township’s water comes from seven wells and five interconnections from another water supply district.

Automation General Manufacturing Water/wastewater

February 8, 2022

Inspection and Maintenance Can Alleviate Supply Chain Woes

As industrial companies confront the challenges posed by global supply chain constraints, extra attention should be paid to maintenance as a strategy for minimizing the need for new equipment and components.

MRO Supply Chain Thought Leadership Valves

January 25, 2022

Understanding Torque for Quarter-Turn Valves

Valve manufacturers publish torques for their products so that actuation and mounting hardware can be properly selected.

Actuators Controls General Thought Leadership Valve Basics Valves

January 11, 2022

Dealing with Sand Erosion in Control and Choke Valves

Sand erosion in control and choke valves is a significant consideration offshore.

General Thought Leadership

January 11, 2022

Metal Additive Manufacturing: the Evolving Road to Adoption and Standardization

Greater knowledge and acceptance of metal AM valve components—especially with various standardization efforts underway—will spur the technology’s growth.

General Materials

January 11, 2022

Minerals and Metals Industry Demands Robust, Reliable Flow Control Solutions

Major valve technology providers work with various customer industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to sugar and energy to minerals and metals.

General

January 11, 2022

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