Thought Leadership

Zogby Talks Politics with VMA
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Zogby Talks Politics with VMA

John Zogby, one of America’s most respected and accomplished pollsters, spoke to members of the Valve Manufacturers Association at its 70th Annual Meeting in Tucson, AZ.

General Thought Leadership

October 28, 2008

Industry, Government Strike Back at Metal Thieves
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Industry, Government Strike Back at Metal Thieves

The theft of valves for their scrap metal value that began several years ago continues, although law enforcement, legislatures and industry associations are increasingly recognizing the seriousness of the problem.

Thought Leadership

October 20, 2008

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

Indices that Measure Water Scaling
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Indices that Measure Water Scaling

Q: Why do my carbon steel valves and piping corrode when the Langlier index says they shouldn’t?

General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

October 20, 2008

Understanding Differential Pressure Flow Transmitters
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Understanding Differential Pressure Flow Transmitters

A differential pressure flow measurement system consists of a differential pressure primary flow element and a differential pressure flow transmitter.

Automation General Thought Leadership Valve Basics Valves

October 20, 2008

The A to Z of Valve Materials
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The A to Z of Valve Materials

If you walk through any large PVF warehouse and look around, it seems that valves come in three flavors: black, silver and gold.

Thought Leadership Valve Basics

October 19, 2008

Emerson Users Exchange Recap
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Emerson Users Exchange Recap

The new Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, located just outside Washington DC, hosted the 2008 Emerson Users Exchange, which ended earlier today.

Thought Leadership

October 3, 2008

Investing in Water Infrastructure: Good for the Economy
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Investing in Water Infrastructure: Good for the Economy

The water infrastructure in the United States is aging and in dire need of repair and replacement, yet despite the enormous size and scope of this problem, little has been by Congress to allocate funding to keep our water and sewage systems functional.

General MRO Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

September 23, 2008

First Lean & Green Summit Helps Advance Industrial Efficiencies and Sustainability
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First Lean & Green Summit Helps Advance Industrial Efficiencies and Sustainability

For what some people are saying is the first time, “greens”—persons interested in greater movement to sustainable resources—and “leans”—those interested in manufacturing improvements—are making a point of talking together and sharing ideas.

Sustainability Thought Leadership

August 21, 2008

Two-Year Colleges Can Help Meet Recruitment Needs
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Two-Year Colleges Can Help Meet Recruitment Needs

Valve manufacturers and distributors are scrambling to find young workers who will be the next generation of engineers and managers.

General Thought Leadership

July 29, 2008

Conversion of Hardness
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Conversion of Hardness

Q: Are there any issues regarding conversion of hardness from one method or scale to another?

General Thought Leadership

July 21, 2008

Position Sensor Fundamentals
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Position Sensor Fundamentals

The success of automated industrial processes depends on many individual components working together flawlessly to provide a high-quality end product.

General Thought Leadership Valve Basics

July 21, 2008

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