2021

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Ball Valve Basics

Welcome to the first in a series of Valve Basics articles, each focused on a major product type and written especially for newcomers to the industries that use and make valves and related products.

General Valve Basics Valves

August 9, 2021

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America Moves Toward a Stronger Infrastructure

Here’s what you need to now about the multi-billion-dollar funding designated for the water and wastewater markets as part of the American Jobs Plan.

General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

July 28, 2021

Differences Between Double Block and Bleed and Double Isolation
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Differences Between Double Block and Bleed and Double Isolation

There is an important distinction between DBB and DIB, as they often fall under the same category and are used interchangeably within the industry.

Thought Leadership Valve Basics

July 13, 2021

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Virtual Work and the Workplace

Three in five workers who have been working remotely during the pandemic say they would prefer to continue working at home after the pandemic. 50% of workers believe they are as productive at home as they are at the office.

Thought Leadership

June 16, 2021

Selecting Non-metal Materials for Valve Components and Coatings
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Selecting Non-metal Materials for Valve Components and Coatings

Non-metallic materials are commonly used for valve components, and the selection of non-metallic materials for valve design and for application-specific conditions is critical to ensuring product reliability.

General

June 3, 2021

Enhanced Safety in LNG Applications
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Enhanced Safety in LNG Applications

For more than 40 years, the safety record of the global LNG industry has been excellent, due to attention to detail in engineering, construction and operations.

General Quality/Compliance

May 17, 2021

The Next Step in Functional Safety
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The Next Step in Functional Safety

The primary goal of functional safety is to prevent accidents.

General MRO Quality/Compliance

May 6, 2021

The Future of Valve Manufacturing is Already Here
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The Future of Valve Manufacturing is Already Here

Companies in the valve and control products industry are responding to a confluence of forces that are changing the landscape of manufacturing — automation, agility and digitalization to name a few.

Automation General Manufacturing Valve Basics

April 21, 2021

Extended Reality Tools Enhance Training
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Extended Reality Tools Enhance Training

Training becomes increasingly critical as companies deal with the retirement of more and more knowledgeable, experienced staff.

Leadership Thought Leadership Valve Basics Workforce Development

April 16, 2021

Creating a Standard for Severe Service Valves
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Creating a Standard for Severe Service Valves

Severe service valves are offered in several standard designs, including non-return, isolation and control types.

General MRO Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership Valves

April 8, 2021

A Reference Manual on Elastomers
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A Reference Manual on Elastomers

The history and general application of elastomers in pipes, valves and fittings is the subject of the Manual of Practice developed by the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

March 23, 2021

Isolation Valves for High-solids Severe Service
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Isolation Valves for High-solids Severe Service

Understanding suspended solids and their effect on equipment is critical in choosing isolation valves for slurry service.

Automation General MRO

March 9, 2021

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