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.
June 6, 2013
The main line of defense in combustion devices such as burners and boilers is fuel gas shutoff valves.
May 29, 2013
Winners and losers in the world of valves are created as the players react to a constantly changing environment and marketplace.
May 23, 2013
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.
May 20, 2013
Processing plants do everything they can to increase efficiency and productivity.
May 14, 2013
Randy Cowart took up the mantle of 8 predecessors when he became President, CEO and Chairman of the Wm.
May 13, 2013
Contrary to what might be expected, valve design in the power industry is not necessarily driven by codes and standards.
May 6, 2013
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.
April 30, 2013
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.
April 30, 2013
The ability to prevent unexpected shutdowns and maintain control valve performance is directly linked to profitability.
April 22, 2013
Oil wells drilled in deep waters typically face many difficulties with pressure, especially as the wells are placed on the bottom of the ocean floor.
April 16, 2013
The surprise stumble in job growth in March appears to have been an “aberration” according to economists analyzing the new unemployment figures released this week.
April 12, 2013
