Articles

HVOF Coatings for Severe Service Valves

Chrome carbide is one coating that can be done during manufacturing or repairs that extends service life of valves and other flow control components.

General MRO Oil & gas Sustainability Valves

January 28, 2025

Industry Profile: Stuart Prestridge

A personal profile of Stuart Prestridge from Setpoint Solutions, and long-serving member of the Valve Magazine editorial advisory board.

Actuators Thought Leadership Valves

January 24, 2025

Reflections on Leadership: Lessons Learned in My Career

Giving your team autonomy and always listening and learning leads to strong teams and confident salespeople.

General Leadership Thought Leadership

January 22, 2025

The Eccentric Plug Valve

The first non-lubricated eccentric plug valve was developed in the late 1920s, designed to solve the issue of pitch buildup in paper mill valves.

General Valve Basics Valves Water/wastewater

January 6, 2025

Air Valves: The Unsung Heroes of Water Infrastructure

Air in pipelines can cause significant problems in systems, so prevention is critical.

General Water/wastewater

November 21, 2024

What Does It Really Cost?

Calculating the costs and benefits of low emissions technologies.

General MRO Oil & gas Quality/Compliance Sustainability

November 1, 2024

Solenoid Valves: Direct-Acting Versus Pilot-Operated

Solenoid Valves: Direct-Acting Versus Pilot-Operated

During a recent training session with VMA members, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from people came up: What’s the difference between direct-acting and pilot-operated solenoid valves (SOV), and how do we choose between them?

General Thought Leadership Valve Basics Valves

October 31, 2024

Connection, Learning and Innovation: The Power of Industry Events

Connection, Learning and Innovation: The Power of Industry Events

Industry events help us learn, connect and grow and everyone should try to be more involved.

Automation Thought Leadership

October 30, 2024

Infrastructure Project Growth Expected to Continue

Speakers at the recent Market Outlook Workshop conducted by VMA and HI have mixed predictions across industry sectors.

General Sustainability Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

October 29, 2024

Floating Production Storage and Offloading

Designing valves for harsh environmental and processes conditions.

General Valves

October 29, 2024

Gratitude and Recognition for All Involved

Gratitude and Recognition for All Involved

Celebrating achievements, industry Support and future growth

Thought Leadership

October 28, 2024

Industry Profile: Phil Mahoney

Valve Magazine talks with Phil Mahoney of A. W. Chesterton Company about his industry experience and what he does for fun.

Thought Leadership

October 25, 2024

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