The use of automated valves has increased continuously as the global demand for industrial and municipal infrastructure has grown around the world.
July 28, 2014
The conventional perception of a motorized valve is one of a large isolating valve with a heavy-duty valve actuator, usually powered by a three-phase electrical supply.
July 8, 2014
In deeply conservative industries, the introduction of new products or technology is subject to a particular circular logic.
June 30, 2014
In 1989, the member companies of the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) saw a need to promote both safety and quality in valve and actuator repair.
June 9, 2014
Because of the potential harm and damage to people and property, fires and explosions are a major concern in refinery, gas processing, petrochemical and offshore, and many other types of facilities.
March 28, 2014
More than 200 pipeline systems in the United States alone transmit natural gas through more than 300,000 miles of intrastate and interstate pipelines.
December 10, 2013
As you walk onto the switching valve deck of a coker, the first thing you notice is the heat.
November 25, 2013
There is something about opening a box labeled “some assembly required” that causes one of two reactions—the joy of the challenge or dread.
November 12, 2013
Plant operators across the world are tasked with maximizing efficiency and output from existing facilities — which can be a major challenge when there are many valves and actuators.
June 20, 2013
The second Valve World Americas 2013 Expo & Conference begins at Houston’s George R.
May 27, 2013
While technological advances, like those developed for the fracing industry, have made possible many processes previously thought near impossible, there is still much work to be done by valve, actuator and control manufacturers and their suppliers to meet the continually changing needs of the power industry.
March 18, 2013
With valve components sourced from numerous suppliers around the globe, valve, actuator and control manufacturers are faced with a significant number of challenges while attempting to meet the desired flow control at a competitive price.
March 8, 2013