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Effective Check Valve Selection and Placement for Industrial Piping Systems
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Effective Check Valve Selection and Placement for Industrial Piping Systems

When planning a check valve installation, the primary goal is to achieve a valve and piping system that offers the longest service life at the lowest cost.

Automation General MRO Valves

June 2, 2021

MSS Publishes Revised and New Industry Standards
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MSS Publishes Revised and New Industry Standards

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry is excited to announce publication of the new Standard Practice SP-158-2021, Supplemental High-Pressure Gas Test Procedures for Valves.

General Manufacturing Quality/Compliance Valves

June 2, 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

Christmas Tree or Wellhead?
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Christmas Tree or Wellhead?

From time to time, we re-post well-received editorial from VALVEMagazine.com.

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May 6, 2021

Emerson Accepting Applications for ASCO Engineering Scholarship
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Emerson Accepting Applications for ASCO Engineering Scholarship

Emerson reminds U.S. college students to apply, by May 31, to its 2021 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program.

General Manufacturing

April 28, 2021

Spirax Sarco Names Ivan Gottberg President and General Manager
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Spirax Sarco Names Ivan Gottberg President and General Manager

Spirax Sarco has appointed Ivan Gottberg as President and General Manager.

General Manufacturing

April 27, 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

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

Managing Valve Repair on Short Turnarounds and Downtimes
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Managing Valve Repair on Short Turnarounds and Downtimes

Valves are integral components in most industrial processes' overall operating efficiency, especially those in power, chemical and paper plants.

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April 6, 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

Gas and Liquid Valves for Medical Devices
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Gas and Liquid Valves for Medical Devices

Gas and liquid valves are used throughout the medical device industry, in major part due to their automated functions, along with their excellent reliability and long life.

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March 23, 2021

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