Today, the total cost of corrosion in the U.S. exceeds $1 trillion annually—and from oil & gas operations to municipal infrastructure, metal-based components like valves are in some of the most corrosive environments imaginable.
November 24, 2015
About a century ago, pressures of 300 psi and temperatures of 400°F (204°C) were normal for steam power plants.
November 23, 2015
At VMA’s first-ever Human Resources Workshop: Promoting Valve Careers to the Next Generation, member HR professionals gathered in Arlington, VA, Nov. 9-10, to hear from recruiting experts on how to attract and develop manufacturing talent, build a strong workforce, employ essential mobile and social media tools, expand college presence, and employ best practices in recruiting.
November 20, 2015
Q: Is it possible to produce remanufactured cast valve bodies that comply with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 and NACE MR0103?
November 12, 2015
Strong jobs numbers on Friday enhanced the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will begin to increase short-term interest rates in December, which was already becoming the conventional wisdom.
November 9, 2015
Knowledge in instrumentation and control is critical in the process and manufacturing industries.
November 9, 2015
“For want of a nail, the kingdom was lost,” is the final line of an old proverb that reminds us that seemingly unimportant acts or omissions can have grave consequences.
November 3, 2015
Low-temperature sealing with elastomers is critical in both arctic regions and subsea valves.
October 26, 2015
At this year’s API Tanks, Valves and Piping Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Oct. 14-15, more than a dozen presenters shared their expertise in the installation, repair and maintenance of valves, pipes and tanks.
October 19, 2015
Plant engineers are saddled with an important task: outfitting their plants with the most reliable, high quality and cost-effective valves for their applications within their allotted budgets.
October 15, 2015
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached an all-time high at 18312.39 on May 19.
October 12, 2015
Some of the following questions may seem unrelated, but they all involve key concepts that explain the sometimes-misunderstood phenomena of flashing and cavitation:
October 12, 2015
