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Noise from Cavitation: Bad for Control Valves, Bad for Equipment

Noise from Cavitation: Bad for Control Valves, Bad for Equipment

Just as sound can have negative effects on the human body, certain frequencies can play havoc on industrial equipment.

Automation General

June 17, 2013

A Twist of Fate Leads to a Long Career

A Twist of Fate Leads to a Long Career

“The valve industry is all about people.”

Thought Leadership

June 10, 2013

Trends in Independent Valve Pressure Testing

Trends in Independent Valve Pressure Testing

Before the industry slowdown of 2008, end users performed third-party pressure testing of valves for use in critical service according to the acceptance criteria of ASME B16.34, API-598, API-6D, etc.

MRO Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership Valves

June 6, 2013

Modular Gas Valves: An Insiders’ Guide to Technology Breakthroughs

Modular Gas Valves: An Insiders’ Guide to Technology Breakthroughs

The main line of defense in combustion devices such as burners and boilers is fuel gas shutoff valves.

Automation General

May 29, 2013

The Tie Between Fugitive Emissions and Market Dynamics

The Tie Between Fugitive Emissions and Market Dynamics

Winners and losers in the world of valves are created as the players react to a constantly changing environment and marketplace.

May 23, 2013

In Line Weld Repairs of Valve Defects

In Line Weld Repairs of Valve Defects

Valve Repair Activities per ASME Section I & B31.1 If you have valves in your plant manufactured from F-91 or C12A material you may have problems and need repair services.

General MRO Quality/Compliance

May 20, 2013

Finding the Source of All that Noise

Finding the Source of All that Noise

Processing plants do everything they can to increase efficiency and productivity.

General

May 14, 2013

Success is a Family Affair

Success is a Family Affair

Randy Cowart took up the mantle of 8 predecessors when he became President, CEO and Chairman of the Wm.

Thought Leadership

May 13, 2013

Driving Valve Design in the Power Industry

Driving Valve Design in the Power Industry

Contrary to what might be expected, valve design in the power industry is not necessarily driven by codes and standards.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

May 6, 2013

Hope for a Challenged Global Economy

Hope for a Challenged Global Economy

If the U.S. can confront its own fiscal problems, it stands the best chance of all the major economies for returning to trend growth and dynamism and that might be the best path to renewed strength for the world economy.

General Thought Leadership

April 30, 2013

The Expanding Reach of Plastic Valves

The Expanding Reach of Plastic Valves

Although plastic valves are sometimes seen as a specialty product – a top choice of those who make or design plastic piping products for industrial systems or who must have ultra-clean equipment in place – assuming these valves don’t have many general uses is short-sighted.

Automation General Valve Basics

April 30, 2013

Third-Generation Valve Diagnostics, The Future of Predictive Maintenance

Third-Generation Valve Diagnostics, The Future of Predictive Maintenance

The ability to prevent unexpected shutdowns and maintain control valve performance is directly linked to profitability.

General MRO

April 22, 2013

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