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The Next Step in Functional Safety

The Next Step in Functional Safety

The primary goal of functional safety is to prevent accidents.

General MRO Quality/Compliance

May 6, 2021

Christmas Tree or Wellhead?

Christmas Tree or Wellhead?

From time to time, we re-post well-received editorial from VALVEMagazine.com.

General

May 6, 2021

Emerson Accepting Applications for ASCO Engineering Scholarship

Emerson Accepting Applications for ASCO Engineering Scholarship

Emerson reminds U.S. college students to apply, by May 31, to its 2021 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program.

General Manufacturing

April 28, 2021

Spirax Sarco Names Ivan Gottberg President and General Manager

Spirax Sarco Names Ivan Gottberg President and General Manager

Spirax Sarco has appointed Ivan Gottberg as President and General Manager.

General Manufacturing

April 27, 2021

The Future of Valve Manufacturing is Already Here

The Future of Valve Manufacturing is Already Here

Companies in the valve and control products industry are responding to a confluence of forces that are changing the landscape of manufacturing — automation, agility and digitalization to name a few.

Automation General Manufacturing Valve Basics

April 21, 2021

Extended Reality Tools Enhance Training

Extended Reality Tools Enhance Training

Training becomes increasingly critical as companies deal with the retirement of more and more knowledgeable, experienced staff.

Leadership Thought Leadership Valve Basics Workforce Development

April 16, 2021

OBITUARY: Gary Ostrowski, 1961 – 2021

OBITUARY: Gary Ostrowski, 1961 – 2021

We are saddened to report the passing of Valve Repair Council member Gary Ostrowski, who died at the age of 59 at his home in Plymouth, surrounded by loved ones after a long fight against medullary thyroid carcinoma.

Thought Leadership

April 12, 2021

Creating a Standard for Severe Service Valves

Creating a Standard for Severe Service Valves

Severe service valves are offered in several standard designs, including non-return, isolation and control types.

General MRO Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership Valves

April 8, 2021

Managing Valve Repair on Short Turnarounds and Downtimes

Managing Valve Repair on Short Turnarounds and Downtimes

Valves are integral components in most industrial processes' overall operating efficiency, especially those in power, chemical and paper plants.

General Leadership MRO

April 6, 2021

A Reference Manual on Elastomers

A Reference Manual on Elastomers

The history and general application of elastomers in pipes, valves and fittings is the subject of the Manual of Practice developed by the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

March 23, 2021

Gas and Liquid Valves for Medical Devices

Gas and Liquid Valves for Medical Devices

Gas and liquid valves are used throughout the medical device industry, in major part due to their automated functions, along with their excellent reliability and long life.

General

March 23, 2021

Isolation Valves for High-solids Severe Service

Isolation Valves for High-solids Severe Service

Understanding suspended solids and their effect on equipment is critical in choosing isolation valves for slurry service.

Automation General MRO

March 9, 2021

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