Automation

The Case for Magnetostrictive
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The Case for Magnetostrictive

Today’s petrochemical and process industries increasingly depend on higher levels of automation, which in turn require enhanced monitoring and control of valve position and operational readiness.

Automation General Thought Leadership

July 8, 2014

Introducing Innovative Technology to Valve and Actuator Industries
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Introducing Innovative Technology to Valve and Actuator Industries

In deeply conservative industries, the introduction of new products or technology is subject to a particular circular logic.

Actuators Automation General

June 30, 2014

Tapping into Wastewater Heat
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Tapping into Wastewater Heat

Anyone who plans, builds or operates water distribution systems attachs great importance to efficiency as well as the reliability of system components.

Automation General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

June 24, 2014

OTC Attendance Reflects Booming Industry
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OTC Attendance Reflects Booming Industry

Valve professionals involved in the oil and gas industry were in abundance at this year’s record-breaking Offshore Technology Conference May 5-8 in Houston.

Automation General

May 28, 2014

VMA Manufacturers Workshop: Touring Mazak, Learning Lean
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VMA Manufacturers Workshop: Touring Mazak, Learning Lean

Nearly 60 attendees at VMA’s Manufacturers Workshop in Cincinnati, April 30-May 2, had in-depth learning experiences that revolved around the LEAN system, machine manufacturer Mazak and the MT Connect program.

Automation Thought Leadership

May 12, 2014

The Expanding Network of Valves
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The Expanding Network of Valves

As industry itself reaches into more and more areas of the world, getting the equipment needed to run that industry to the locations and projects where it’s needed when it’s needed has taken on increased importance.

Automation Thought Leadership

April 1, 2014

Valve Packing & Gasket Research and Development Devices
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Valve Packing & Gasket Research and Development Devices

The continuous improvement of valve packing technology has created a new baseline for the industry to achieve emission levels that previously were possible only with the use of bellows seals.

Automation General

March 31, 2014

Emissions’ Standards, Innovation and Safety Highlight Technical Seminar
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Emissions’ Standards, Innovation and Safety Highlight Technical Seminar

The theme of VMA’s 2014 Technical Seminar and Exhibition event was “Valve Emissions for Compliance, Standards and Technology” and the presenters covered the subject from every angle.

Automation General Quality/Compliance

March 11, 2014

Valve Automation Solution for Unconventional Shale Gas Challenge
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Valve Automation Solution for Unconventional Shale Gas Challenge

With the rapid development of unconventional shale plays throughout the U.S. has come the challenge of transporting product to refiners and markets.

Automation General Manufacturing

February 24, 2014

Five Key Criteria for Selecting Low-Temperature Valves
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Five Key Criteria for Selecting Low-Temperature Valves

Specifying and consulting engineers, engineering houses, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users depend on valves to control the flow of compressed air or other fluids and on cylinders to control motion.

Automation General

January 6, 2014

Non-Destructive Radiographic Inspection of Steel Castings
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Non-Destructive Radiographic Inspection of Steel Castings

Radiographic inspection technology has been used for industrial inspection for decades.

Automation General

October 29, 2013

Relief System Management Software: Helping Companies Achieve PSM Compliance
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Relief System Management Software: Helping Companies Achieve PSM Compliance

On Nov. 15, 1990, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) made into law the standard for process safety management (PSM) of highly hazardous chemicals (29 CFR 1910.119), as well as section 304 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) amendments.

Automation General Leadership Quality/Compliance

October 29, 2013

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