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New NACE Standard MR0103

New NACE Standard MR0103

Q: I've seen references to a new NACE standard, MR0103.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

April 16, 2008

NACE MR0175

NACE MR0175

Q: I've heard there are major changes to the 2003 revision of NACE MR0175.

General Thought Leadership

April 16, 2008

The Case for OEM Certified Valve Repair

The Case for OEM Certified Valve Repair

In today’s competitive business environment, myriad challenges face the owner/operator of an industrial process plant.

MRO Thought Leadership

April 16, 2008

Check Valves: Repair or Replace?

Check Valves: Repair or Replace?

In today’s environment of shorter outage windows and shrinking maintenance budgets, the maintenance team should explore all available options when faced with a decision to repair or replace a valve.

MRO Thought Leadership Valves

April 16, 2008

Effective Valve Field Service

Effective Valve Field Service

The field service repair industry offers a number of on-site options for production plants needing regular or emergency maintenance.

MRO Thought Leadership

April 16, 2008

Grease for Motor Actuator Maintenance

Grease for Motor Actuator Maintenance

Maintaining the right amount of grease inside motor actuators that use grease for lubrication is a vital part of valve maintenance, and can save time and money by preventing problems before they happen.

Actuators MRO Thought Leadership

April 16, 2008

Putting the “P” in PVF

Putting the “P” in PVF

Of course, the “P” in PVF stands for pipe, those long round things with the hole down the middle!

Thought Leadership Valve Basics

April 16, 2008

Advances in Mechanical Seals

Advances in Mechanical Seals

Manufacturers of mechanical seals today are constantly working to engineer longer-lasting, safer, easier-to-use and lower-emission seals for the benefit of seal users, the products they produce and the environment.

General Thought Leadership

April 15, 2008

Use of Hard Coatings for Valves

Use of Hard Coatings for Valves

What types of coatings are available for valves in severe service abrasion service?

MRO Thought Leadership

April 15, 2008

How to Select a Valve Controller

How to Select a Valve Controller

Process manufacturers are faced with multiple considerations when choosing a valve controller or switchbox that will best meet their application needs.

Controls Thought Leadership Valve Basics

April 15, 2008

Water Hammer—Check It Out

Water Hammer—Check It Out

Have you ever been in an area of the plant that had just shut down a pump, only to hear an explosive sound a few seconds later?

Thought Leadership Valves Water/wastewater

April 15, 2008

Valve Live Loading Using Belleville Springs

Valve Live Loading Using Belleville Springs

The "live loading" of valve packing has been the topic of many articles and papers over the past few years.

General Thought Leadership

April 15, 2008

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