Valve Basics

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VMA’s Valve Basics Seminar and Valve Forum Programs Announced

The Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits is the most dynamic gathering for professionals across the entire valve industry value chain.

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January 27, 2026

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Rope, Steam & Sealing: The Basics of Valve Packing

Mechanical packing may look simple, but it has a long history shaped by ships, steam engines, industrial growth and environmental responsibility.

General Valve Basics

November 25, 2025

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What’s the Chatter About Check Valves?

Sizing and selecting the right check valve type can avoid any problems before they start.

General Valve Basics Valves

July 28, 2025

Optimizing Actuator Performance in Harsh Mining Environments
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Optimizing Actuator Performance in Harsh Mining Environments

How to overcome maintenance challenges and improve precision control in flotation applications for better performance and increased profitability.

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May 6, 2025

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Understanding Metallurgy for Valve Applications

Materials should always be part of the consideration for optimal performance.

General Oil & gas Sustainability Valve Basics

April 29, 2025

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The Eccentric Plug Valve

The first non-lubricated eccentric plug valve was developed in the late 1920s, designed to solve the issue of pitch buildup in paper mill valves.

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January 6, 2025

Solenoid Valves: Direct-Acting Versus Pilot-Operated
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Solenoid Valves: Direct-Acting Versus Pilot-Operated

During a recent training session with VMA members, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from people came up: What’s the difference between direct-acting and pilot-operated solenoid valves (SOV), and how do we choose between them?

General Thought Leadership Valve Basics Valves

October 31, 2024

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Case Study: Sizing of Tailings Tank Level Control Valves in Mining Applications

A comprehensive engineering approach is needed to ensure valves are properly designed to handle abrasive services such as mining applications.

General Mining Valve Basics Valves

August 1, 2024

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Valve Basics: Plastic Valves

Polymer materials of construction expand capabilities of valves for specific applications.

General Pharmaceutical Valve Basics

July 25, 2024

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Operational Basics of Safety Valves

These spring-loaded valves provide overpressure protection for downstream equipment.

General Valve Basics Valves

May 21, 2024

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Fundamental Operation of Pilot-Operated Safety Relief Valves

In this second of a series, we explore another type of pressure relief valves used in common applications.

General Quality/Compliance Valve Basics Valves

February 5, 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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