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Differences Between Double Block and Bleed and Double Isolation

Differences Between Double Block and Bleed and Double Isolation

There is an important distinction between DBB and DIB, as they often fall under the same category and are used interchangeably within the industry.

Thought Leadership Valve Basics

July 13, 2021

New Ransomware Study Reveals True Cost to Business

New Ransomware Study Reveals True Cost to Business

Cybereason, a leader in future-ready attack protection, released research findings from a global ransomware study of nearly 1,300 security professionals that reveals more than half of organizations have been the victim of a ransomware attack, and that 80% of businesses that chose to pay a ransom demand suffered a second ransomware attack, often at the hands of the same threat actor group.

Leadership Thought Leadership

July 8, 2021

Benevolent Dolphins and Flange Sealing Training

In the mid-18th century, there was a common theory from sailors that dolphins are a mariner’s best friend.

Leadership Thought Leadership Valve Basics Workforce Development

July 1, 2021

What’s Your Temperature?

What’s Your Temperature?

For decades, valve manufacturers have provided the maximum recommended working pressures and temperatures for their products, based on the materials used in the pressure-containing parts.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership Valves

June 29, 2021

ValvTechnologies and Severn Form Strategic Partnership

ValvTechnologies and Severn Form Strategic Partnership

ValvTechnologies and Severn Glocon have reached a partnership agreement that will see collaboration between two of the world’s leading engineering and manufacturing companies specializing in innovative, high-end, severe-service valves.

General Manufacturing MRO

June 23, 2021

National Compassion Fund and Mueller Water Products Establish Survivors’ Fund

National Compassion Fund and Mueller Water Products Establish Survivors’ Fund

In the wake of the Albertville tragedy, National Compassion Fund, a subsidiary of the National Center for Victims of Crime, announced the launch of the Albertville Survivors’ Fund with support from GoFundMe and Mueller Water Products.

General Manufacturing Water/wastewater

June 21, 2021

N.A. Manufacturers: Shifting Sourcing Requirements

N.A. Manufacturers: Shifting Sourcing Requirements

A major trend in North American manufacturing this year is widespread interest in bringing sourcing and production back from offshore, according to the State of North American Manufacturing 2021 Annual Report from Thomasnet.

General Manufacturing Supply Chain

June 16, 2021

Virtual Work and the Workplace

Three in five workers who have been working remotely during the pandemic say they would prefer to continue working at home after the pandemic. 50% of workers believe they are as productive at home as they are at the office.

Thought Leadership

June 16, 2021

Selecting Non-metal Materials for Valve Components and Coatings

Selecting Non-metal Materials for Valve Components and Coatings

Non-metallic materials are commonly used for valve components, and the selection of non-metallic materials for valve design and for application-specific conditions is critical to ensuring product reliability.

General

June 3, 2021

Effective Check Valve Selection and Placement for Industrial Piping Systems

Effective Check Valve Selection and Placement for Industrial Piping Systems

When planning a check valve installation, the primary goal is to achieve a valve and piping system that offers the longest service life at the lowest cost.

Automation General MRO Valves

June 2, 2021

MSS Publishes Revised and New Industry Standards

MSS Publishes Revised and New Industry Standards

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry is excited to announce publication of the new Standard Practice SP-158-2021, Supplemental High-Pressure Gas Test Procedures for Valves.

General Manufacturing Quality/Compliance Valves

June 2, 2021

Enhanced Safety in LNG Applications

Enhanced Safety in LNG Applications

For more than 40 years, the safety record of the global LNG industry has been excellent, due to attention to detail in engineering, construction and operations.

General Quality/Compliance

May 17, 2021

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