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From a Humble Beginning, an Industry Rises

From a Humble Beginning, an Industry Rises

Although VMA members might think the valve industry began with formation of the Valve Manufacturers Association on Sept. 1, 1938, in reality, the industry in this nation was around for 100 years before that date, its roots firmly attached to the American industrial landscape.

Thought Leadership

April 12, 2012

Intellectual Property Theft: Part One

Intellectual Property Theft: Part One

As part of the Valve Manufacturers Association’s ongoing efforts to help manufacturers defend against IP Theft, and to protect end users and the public against dangerous products, Valve Magazine is presenting a two-part Web feature covering the far-ranging effects of counterfeit products.

Manufacturing

April 12, 2012

Qualification Standards on Performance Type Testing

Qualification Standards on Performance Type Testing

The Valve Manufacturers Association held its annual Technical Seminar & Exhibits at the Hilton NASA Clear Lake in Houston, March 8-9.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

April 5, 2012

Common Bellows Failures and Suggestions for Mitigation

Common Bellows Failures and Suggestions for Mitigation

While it is an extremely rare event, bellows can and do fail.

MRO Thought Leadership

April 2, 2012

Technology the Key to Profitability in the Oil Sands

Technology the Key to Profitability in the Oil Sands

The Valve Manufacturers Association held its annual Technical Seminar & Exhibits at the Hilton NASA Clear Lake in Houston, March 8-9.

Automation General

March 29, 2012

A Case for Mechanical Temperature Control

A Case for Mechanical Temperature Control

Instrument, mechanical or project engineers may see a multitude of temperature applications cross their desks.

Controls General Thought Leadership Valve Basics

March 19, 2012

NACE MR0103 Material Compliance

NACE MR0103 Material Compliance

Q: I have a material certified to be compliant with NACE MR0175.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

March 12, 2012

Multi-Stage Flash for Water that’s Fresh

Multi-Stage Flash for Water that’s Fresh

While fresh drinking water is becoming scarce, the need for desalination is growing.

General Water/wastewater

March 10, 2012

Garlock Announces the Addition of a Non-Sparking, Conveyor Roller Bearing Isolator

Garlock Announces the Addition of a Non-Sparking, Conveyor Roller Bearing Isolator

Garlock Sealing Technologies announces the addition of a Non-Sparking, Conveyor Roller Bearing Isolator.

General

March 5, 2012

Geothermal: A Bottomless Pit of Power?

Geothermal: A Bottomless Pit of Power?

As economic, environmental and geopolitical conditions have become increasingly volatile, sustainable and dependable sources of electricity have taken on new importance.

General Sustainability

March 1, 2012

Concentrated Solar Power Generation

Concentrated Solar Power Generation

As Germany shuts out nuclear, Japan deals with the backlash over Fukushima and North American governments institute environmental regulations that make coal-fired power generation more expensive, the appeal of exploiting natural alternative energy sources becomes even greater.

General Quality/Compliance

February 27, 2012

Life-Cycle Costing

Life-Cycle Costing

For most of us, the purchasing process is relatively simple: Find the lowest cost for the desired item, make the purchase and then move on to the next task.

Thought Leadership Valve Basics

February 27, 2012

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