Valve Basics

Differences Between Double Block and Bleed and Double Isolation
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Differences Between Double Block and Bleed and Double Isolation

There is an important distinction between DBB and DIB, as they often fall under the same category and are used interchangeably within the industry.

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July 13, 2021

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Benevolent Dolphins and Flange Sealing Training

In the mid-18th century, there was a common theory from sailors that dolphins are a mariner’s best friend.

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July 1, 2021

The Future of Valve Manufacturing is Already Here
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The Future of Valve Manufacturing is Already Here

Companies in the valve and control products industry are responding to a confluence of forces that are changing the landscape of manufacturing — automation, agility and digitalization to name a few.

Automation General Manufacturing Valve Basics

April 21, 2021

Extended Reality Tools Enhance Training
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Extended Reality Tools Enhance Training

Training becomes increasingly critical as companies deal with the retirement of more and more knowledgeable, experienced staff.

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April 16, 2021

Standards for Actuator/Gearbox Flanges
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Standards for Actuator/Gearbox Flanges

“Many variations in valve and actuator dimensions and characteristics have come into play especially now that we have worldwide vendors,” said Paul Souza, training manager at AUMA Actuators in a presentation at the Valve Manufacturers Association Virtual Valve Forum in November 2020.

Actuators General Quality/Compliance Valve Basics

January 27, 2021

Practical Steps for Retaining Expertise
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Practical Steps for Retaining Expertise

Losing the skills of experienced, trained engineers has always challenged original equipment manufacturers.

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January 12, 2021

Virtual Valve Forum and Basics Event Draws Attendees from Across the Industry
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Virtual Valve Forum and Basics Event Draws Attendees from Across the Industry

More than 200 people from across the valve industry participated virtually in the VMA Valve Forum and Valve Basics event, which included 4 days of presentations on technical, manufacturing, management and marketing, valves 101, and valve repair.

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November 20, 2020

Stress Wave Monitoring
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Stress Wave Monitoring

Surfaces in relative motion or in contact with each other — such as bearing or gear components — produce a frequency response when they interact.

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June 30, 2020

Maintaining Hygienic Diaphragm Valves
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Maintaining Hygienic Diaphragm Valves

The biopharmaceutical industry relies on hygienic diaphragm valves for its demanding process applications because of the unique needs for cleaning and draining, and for pressure and temperature capabilities.

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May 20, 2020

Using Immersive Technologies for Troubleshooting, Training and Maintenance
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Using Immersive Technologies for Troubleshooting, Training and Maintenance

As immersive reality technologies continue to grow in scope and scale, more industrial applications are being developed to solve longstanding issues.

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December 2, 2019

How to Get the Most from Your Control Valves
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How to Get the Most from Your Control Valves

There’s a lot to know about valves in order to select the right ones and use them effectively.

General Valve Basics

November 18, 2019

Triple Offset Butterfly Valves
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Triple Offset Butterfly Valves

From time to time VALVEmagazine.com will open up the archives and re-publish some of our most popular articles from years past.

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October 18, 2019

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