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Preventive Maintenance and Repair for Sleeved Plug Valves
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Preventive Maintenance and Repair for Sleeved Plug Valves

Preventive maintenance and repair for valves is an important part of keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.

MRO Thought Leadership Valves

January 18, 2011

Valve Repair Companies
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Valve Repair Companies

It’s unwise to pay too much, but it’s worse to pay too little.

MRO Thought Leadership

October 14, 2010

In the Ocean’s Depths, Valves Face Unique Challenges
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In the Ocean’s Depths, Valves Face Unique Challenges

As exploration for new oil and gas sources goes deeper into the ocean and further from shore, valves in service to that industry will have new pressure, temperature and durability requirements.

General MRO Valves

April 21, 2010

Just Read the Instructions
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Just Read the Instructions

Although the situation might change eventually, it’s a reality that most people working in the valve repair industry today are men.

MRO Thought Leadership

April 21, 2010

A Guide to Valve Cleaning and Specifications
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A Guide to Valve Cleaning and Specifications

Most of the time we only require that valves be free of basic dirt and debris before they are put in service.

MRO Thought Leadership Valve Basics

January 19, 2010

Valve Triage and Repair: When Water, Water is Everywhere
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Valve Triage and Repair: When Water, Water is Everywhere

It’s a fact of life that no matter how well we plot and plan, something can happen to upset those plans.

MRO Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

November 21, 2009

The Nuts and Bolts of Nuts and Bolts
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The Nuts and Bolts of Nuts and Bolts

Repairing a valve usually means ­discarding old fasteners and replacing them with new ones.

MRO Thought Leadership

October 14, 2009

Protect Me Please
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Protect Me Please

Everyone in the valve industry should be in the protection racket.

MRO Thought Leadership

July 17, 2009

Suspicious and Counterfeit Valves: An Avoidable ­Danger
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Suspicious and Counterfeit Valves: An Avoidable ­Danger

Counterfeit industrial products have been around a long time: The term “the real McCoy,” for example, comes from the self-regulating steam engine lubricator patented in 1872 by Elijah McCoy.

General MRO

July 17, 2009

Safety-Relief Valve FAQ
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Safety-Relief Valve FAQ

Our company routinely receives inquiries from end users about their safety-relief valves.

MRO Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

April 23, 2009

Three Golden Rules for Severe Service Valves
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Three Golden Rules for Severe Service Valves

If you’d just bought a new high-performance sports car, you’d likely protect your investment by following the manufacturer’s instructions for breaking in the engine.

MRO Thought Leadership

October 20, 2008

How to Avoid PRV Performance Problems
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How to Avoid PRV Performance Problems

A memorable story needs an attention-getting beginning, a compelling middle and a strong ending.

General MRO Valve Basics

October 19, 2008

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