Cybersecurity is one of the major risks facing the valve industry, and it is not a problem that can merely be solved by other parties besides the intended victim.
March 11, 2019
Valve modification can be defined as: adding value to standard or “commodity” valves by installing actuators, special trims, different end-connections, packing and gaskets, and other accessories or upgrades not provided on the original product.
February 25, 2019
When commissioning an isolation valve, you must ask yourself whether it is torque-seated or position-seated.
January 30, 2019
In the last year, one word has dominated U.S. trade policy: tariffs.
January 20, 2019
A walk through a typical valve distributor’s warehouse will yield a contrasting view of either silver or black products.
December 17, 2018
Seventy-plus attendees participated in the Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 at the Houston Area Safety Council in Pasadena, TX.
November 7, 2018
Valves are a vital part of the piping systems that run like arteries and veins throughout industrial plants.
November 7, 2018
The manufacturing industry has struggled to attract younger workers over the last two decades and now, with nearly 25% of the manufacturing workforce being comprised of baby boomers who are about to retire, the situation is becoming critical.
September 10, 2018
While metal AM provides a host of positive advantages, it’s important to understand the realities of as-printed surface roughness.
August 20, 2018
From time to time, we re-publish well-received or particularly valuable articles that have previously run on VALVEMagazine.com so that those who might have missed them will be able to catch up on the best of the best.
August 6, 2018
Like the superhero that can leap tall buildings, the valve industry is made of steel.
July 19, 2018
It is no news to the valve manufacturing industry, and it is something VMA with its Valve Careers initiative is working to alleviate: As the most experienced and knowledgeable workers retire from manufacturing and process control, business leaders must find ways to fill the positions they leave.
June 25, 2018
