Articles

From Safety Silos to Strategic Insights: SIS Management Transformed

Phillips 66 charts a clear path for downstream and processing operations turning decades of data into actionable, digital insights for safety, operations and uptime.

Controls General Manufacturing Oil & gas Quality/Compliance

June 20, 2025

The Evolution of Valve Automation for Emergency Shutdowns

Valve failures happen, but having a well-planned and tested emergency shutdown system can limit lost time and expenses.

Automation Controls General Manufacturing Valves

May 8, 2025

Optimizing Actuator Performance in Harsh Mining Environments

Optimizing Actuator Performance in Harsh Mining Environments

How to overcome maintenance challenges and improve precision control in flotation applications for better performance and increased profitability.

Actuators General MRO Sustainability Valve Basics

May 6, 2025

Strength Through Community and Collaboration

Strength Through Community and Collaboration

In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.

Sustainability Thought Leadership

May 6, 2025

From the Editor

From the Editor

Welcome to the Spring 2025 issue of Valve.

Thought Leadership

May 2, 2025

Purpose Built Forged Parts Optimized for End Use

Experienced forging suppliers prioritize end use of the part from the early stages of the process to ensure quality, performance and safety in critical applications.

General Manufacturing

May 1, 2025

Understanding Metallurgy for Valve Applications

Materials should always be part of the consideration for optimal performance.

General Oil & gas Sustainability Valve Basics

April 29, 2025

Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson

Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.

General Thought Leadership

April 28, 2025

Industry Profile: David Bayreuther

David Bayreuther leads product management for Valmet Flow Control and is President of the Board of Directors of the Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS).

Thought Leadership

April 16, 2025

3D Printed Inconel Sleeve Protects Critical Valves from Thermal Shock

Valve manufacturer Velan has developed a double-walled sleeve using lattices as thermal insulation to protect critical severe service valves from thermal shock and stress.

General Oil & gas

March 18, 2025

How Much Carbon Can 3D-Printed Valve Components Save?

Additive manufacturing is often assumed to be more sustainable than subtractive production but there has been relatively little evidence to support that claim — until now.

Controls General Manufacturing MRO Oil & gas Supply Chain Sustainability

February 12, 2025

The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Nuclear Power

As some countries have worked to phase it out for other sustainable renewables, others find it to be the most efficient and best choice for their systems.

General Renewables Sustainability Valves

February 11, 2025

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