Thought Leadership

Christmas Tree or Wellhead?
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Christmas Tree or Wellhead?

In the complicated but vital industry of drawing oil and gas out of the earth and getting it to the surface, people often get confused about the difference between a Christmas tree assembly and a wellhead.

General Thought Leadership

September 27, 2017

Six Secrets to Attract, Hire and Retain Sales Professionals
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Six Secrets to Attract, Hire and Retain Sales Professionals

Manufacturers and distributors across all economic sectors are adopting and integrating inside sales models in record numbers.

Thought Leadership

September 25, 2017

Sizing Electric Actuators for Use on Linear Valves
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Sizing Electric Actuators for Use on Linear Valves

The valve industry is made up of many types of valves that are used in countless types of applications, locations and service conditions.

Actuators General MRO Thought Leadership

September 13, 2017

The Road to Valve Knowledge
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The Road to Valve Knowledge

Valve expertise is a journey, not a destination.

General Thought Leadership Valve Basics

August 30, 2017

Applications in Water Harvesting Systems
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Applications in Water Harvesting Systems

Water harvesting in commercial projects involves collecting rooftop rainwater, stormwater runoff, condensate from air handlers and greywater from showers, baths and lavatory sinks.

General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

August 16, 2017

VMA’s 2018 Market Outlook: Some Optimism, But Issues Remain
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VMA’s 2018 Market Outlook: Some Optimism, But Issues Remain

The attendees of VMA’s 2017 Market Outlook Workshop in Boston, Aug. 3-4, came away with a generally more positive outlook than they have for the last couple of years.

General Thought Leadership

August 7, 2017

Thermal Spray Coating
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Thermal Spray Coating

Q: What are the pros and cons of using a thermal spray coating like HVOF?

General Thought Leadership

July 6, 2017

Lubricants: Always Important—Sometimes Essential
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Lubricants: Always Important—Sometimes Essential

Most valve professionals take more notice of the oil or fluid flowing through the valve than the oil that lubricates the valve’s mechanical parts.

MRO Thought Leadership

June 21, 2017

Why Air Valves are Needed in Water Applications
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Why Air Valves are Needed in Water Applications

Air valves are hydromechanical devices designed to automatically release air and wastewater gases or admit air during the filling, draining or operation of liquid piping systems for water and wastewater services.

General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

June 21, 2017

The Future of Coal: Efficiency Over Politics?
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The Future of Coal: Efficiency Over Politics?

Many changes in the power industry have taken place over the last decade.

General Thought Leadership

May 15, 2017

Water Hammer
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Water Hammer

Water hammer is a shock wave transmitted through fluid contained in a piping system.

Automation Thought Leadership Valve Basics Water/wastewater

May 9, 2017

Studying What Went Wrong
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Studying What Went Wrong

In October of 2016, the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released its findings into the tragic 2013 explosion and fire at the Williams Olefin Plant in Geismar, LA that killed two workers and injured 167.

General Thought Leadership

April 25, 2017

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