Industry Profile: Stuart Prestridge
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Industry Profile: Stuart Prestridge

A personal profile of Stuart Prestridge from Setpoint Solutions, and long-serving member of the Valve Magazine editorial advisory board.
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Equilibar announces new sanitary valves

Equilibar announces new sanitary valves

The expansion is in the company’s FDO series of sanitary fluid control valves and back pressure regulators.

Reflections on Leadership: Lessons Learned in My Career
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Reflections on Leadership: Lessons Learned in My Career

Giving your team autonomy and always listening and learning leads to strong teams and confident salespeople.  

NEWS

VMA's Policy Agenda and President Trump's Priorities

Update from the VMA on recent Executive Orders signed by President Trump and their impact on the flow control industry.  

NEWS

Velan Announces Initiatives to Reduce Cost and Risk

Company enters into agreements for divestitures to strengthen financial position.

NEWS

Precision Spray and Coatings Announces Expanded Capacity

The company is expanding its capability by adding three new surface grinders.

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Precision Spray and Coatings Announces Additional Capability
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Precision Spray and Coatings Announces Additional Capability

Ball lapping capabilities enable the company to meet tight demand tolerances and surface finish requirements.
#maintenance-repair #ball-butterfly-plug

Emerson's Updated Edge Technology Improves Batch Consistency

Emerson's Updated Edge Technology Improves Batch Consistency

DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0 offers improved consistency, quality and innovation in batch processing industries.  
#controls #automation

Emvolon Selected by DOE and EPA to Adapt Technology Eliminating Flaring
Design

Emvolon Selected by DOE and EPA to Adapt Technology Eliminating Flaring

Emvolon, an MIT spin-off, will work with Pioneer Energy to adapt its technology at an oil and gas facility in Texas.  

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Westinghouse Awarded Contract to Develop Microreactors for NASA-DOE

The contract will enable the company to continue development of a space microreactor design through the Fission Surface Power (FSP) project.  

Design

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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Curtiss-Wright Completes Acquisition of Ultra Energy

Ultra Energy offers a diverse portfolio of monitoring tools and protection systems for nuclear facilities.

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VMA MEMBER NEWS

VMA's Policy Agenda and President Trump's Priorities

Update from the VMA on recent Executive Orders signed by President Trump and their impact on the flow control industry.  
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Successful Conference on Fluoropolymer Restriction Impact on Flow Control Industry

Successful Conference on Fluoropolymer Restriction Impact on Flow Control Industry

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VMA, the Hydraulic Institute and the Fluid Sealing Association collaborated as part of the Flow Control Coalition to bring together industry experts and stakeholders on this topic.  
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VMA News

VMA News

VMA and VRC Annual Meeting Elicits Positive Attendee Experiences The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) celebrated its 86th Annual Meeting October 2-4, 2024, in Park City, Utah, with strong attendance and positive reviews from attendees.
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Infrastructure Project Growth Expected to Continue

Infrastructure Project Growth Expected to Continue

Speakers at the recent Market Outlook Workshop conducted by VMA and HI have mixed predictions across industry sectors.  
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High-precision positioner for industrial valves

High-precision positioner for industrial valves

ifm’s MVQ positioner is used to move valves to the required position, based on a signal from the control level indicating the degree to which the valve is open in percentages.
#actuators #solenoids

IoT Breakthrough Awarded to Emerson
Design

IoT Breakthrough Awarded to Emerson

The ninth annual award recognizes Emerson’s workflow management software for its work helping life sciences companies efficiently develop, scale and manufacture.

PVI Holdings Announces Name Change to Vytl Controls Group

PVI Holdings Announces Name Change to Vytl Controls Group

Company includes A-T Controls, Setpoint Integrated Solutions, Valsource and W&O.  

NEWS

More than $1 Billion in Nuclear Procurement by U.S. Government Combined Contracts Awarded

Constellation will supply power to more than 13 government agencies and perform energy savings measures.

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First LNG Produced at Corpus Christi Stage 3 Project

Cheniere announced the first production from the first train of this project.  

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Texas Clean Energy Project Completed Ahead of Schedule

Adapture Renewables solar project in Hunt County, Texas, online ahead of schedule, can power up to 12,500 homes.  

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Emerson Cavitrol Hex Trim
Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Versus Cavitation

The design freedom possible with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing is making it faster and easier to produce complex anticavitation devices for valves.
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Additive Manufacturing

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The Eccentric Plug Valve

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

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.
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Valve Basics: Plastic Valves

Valve Basics: Plastic Valves

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