What types of coatings are available for valves in severe service abrasion service?
April 15, 2008
Process manufacturers are faced with multiple considerations when choosing a valve controller or switchbox that will best meet their application needs.
April 15, 2008
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?
April 15, 2008
The "live loading" of valve packing has been the topic of many articles and papers over the past few years.
April 15, 2008
At a recent sales meeting in California, I was surprised to discover the lack of awareness regarding linear valve actuators.
April 15, 2008
Expansion of oil and gas production into remote and inhospitable areas of the world challenges actuator manufacturers to produce rugged, reliable and often specialized products to meet the pipeline industry’s needs.
April 13, 2008
Oil and natural gas operators can help reduce methane and other emissions—and increase revenue—by replacing traditional pneumatic devices with energy-responsible pneumatic pressure and level control devices.
April 13, 2008
Yes, we are making strides toward developing alternative, cleaner energy sources such as wind, biomass and hydrogen technologies… but many in the industry believe coal gasification and nuclear power are the ‘real’ keys to reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
April 13, 2008
The graying of America—and the less-than-sexy appeal of a career in manufacturing and industrial settings—means an ever-increasing shortfall of experienced engineers and technicians.
April 13, 2008
One of the best-received presentations at the Valve Manufacturers Association annual meeting held last October in Naples, FL, was a panel discussion that explored the changing relationships within the industry's supply chain.
April 13, 2008
