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Advances in Pressure Regulator Technology Helps Boost Semiconductor Fabrication Yields

In addition to product innovations, supplier relationships is key to keeping fabs operating at peak production levels.

General Manufacturing Semiconductor Valves

January 23, 2024

New Standard Proposed for Corrosion Resistance
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New Standard Proposed for Corrosion Resistance

Proposed Nanostructured Zinc-Nickel Coating Standard Will Support Corrosion Protection.

General News Quality/Compliance

January 16, 2024

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Pressure Relief Valve Basics – Spring-Loaded Safety Relief Valves

Learn for the first time or brush up on this common valve product.

General Valve Basics Valves

November 13, 2023

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Water Hammer’s Impact on Valve Operation and Piping System Design

The risks of water hammer to fluid systems can be catastrophic.

General Valves

November 8, 2023

The State of the Valve Industry Today Is…Mixed
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The State of the Valve Industry Today Is…Mixed

VMA and HI members participated in an interactive, two-day workshop to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for industrial manufacturing.

Automation General Oil & gas Sustainability Thought Leadership

October 31, 2023

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Flow Control Valves: Common Problems and Solutions in Energy

When systems are operating optimally, they can improve productivity, lower operating costs, increase reliability, reduce emissions and enhance safety.

Controls General Oil & gas Sustainability

October 30, 2023

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The Evolution of the All-Encompassing Ball Valve

The compact design, simplicity of use, ease of repair and wide performance capability have helped to make the ball valve a dominant design in modern industrial applications.

General MRO Thought Leadership Valve Basics Valves

October 30, 2023

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Which Gate Valve is Best for Today’s Waterworks Systems?

A historical perspective may provide the answer.

General Manufacturing Valves Water/wastewater

October 18, 2023

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A Primer on Pressure Seal Valves

High pressure, high-temperature applications require a safe, leak-free pressure-containing boundary.

General Valve Basics Valves

August 9, 2023

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Nuclear Component Testing: The Impact of Stress Wave Testing on Safety Relief Valves

Cold bar testing reveals a qualitative pass/fail status for valves, but more confirmation is needed for these critical components.

General MRO Renewables

August 8, 2023

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Sustainable Protein Products: What’s Ahead for Manufacturers?

As alternatives to conventional meat products are being introduced to relieve environmental and ethical implications of farming, process engineers are presented with both challenges and opportunities.

Food & beverage General Manufacturing Sustainability

August 1, 2023

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Control Valves for Hydrogen Applications

Proper sizing, material selection and monitoring are as important as ever.

General Oil & gas Renewables Sustainability Valves

July 25, 2023

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