Valve inspection - main points of valve testing in Manufacture setting

Posted by Mark Trainer on Apr 16th 2024

Industrial facilities rely on different types of valves (such as check valves, for example) to control fluid flow, which is necessary for the continuity of several manufacturing processes. The desig … Read More

Types of Ball Valves

Posted by Mark Trainer on Apr 16th 2024

Ball valves are important components in a vast range of systems, from small family-owned workshops to huge industrial facilities - ball valves are everywhere. However, despite the widespread use … Read More

What is a Backflow Preventer, and How Does it Work?

Posted by Gilbert Welsford on Apr 16th 2024

When a simple check valve is inadequate for the job, you need a backflow preventer. But knowing you need one and understanding how they work are two different things entirely. Unlike an inline ch … Read More

Understanding valve standards and specifications

Posted by Mark Trainer on Mar 22nd 2024

Hey there, fellow valve enthusiasts! Today, we're looking at valve codes, standards and specifications. Now, I know what you're thinking, this seems like such a 'dry' topic. Believe me, it's anything … Read More

How to Tell if a Valve is On or Off

Posted by Russ Bailey on Mar 22nd 2024

We have all been there before. You are staring at a valve; you know that you should know if it is off. You are pretty sure—like 99.85% sure— that it's off. But you're not 100%. You don't want to just … Read More

Understanding Different Types of Valve Connections and Fittings

Posted by Russ Bailey on Jan 29th 2024

Hey there, fellow valve enthusiasts! We know valves play a crucial role in regulating the flow of liquids and gasses in a broad range of applications. Something you might not know much about are valve … Read More

Types of Valve Handles: Lever and Handwheels

Posted by Mark Trainer on Jan 29th 2024

Whether you're involved in industrial work, plumbing, or you're a DIY enthusiast, you come across valves all the time, which means you come across valve handles too. But how much do you know about a v … Read More

The Basic Parts of a Valve

Posted by Gilbert Welsford on Jan 29th 2024

Valves quietly work in many different areas, even places you wouldn't expect. They're truly everywhere—power plants, drug factories, chemical plants, water treatment centers, heating and cooling sy … Read More

Gas Ball Valves In Industrial Applications - 5 Things to Keep in Mind

Posted by Russ Bailey on Jun 21st 2023

Unlike the standard ball valves, most gas ball valves are tested and approved by CSA. These valves are vital for combustible gas service in different industrial applications. They are used in natural … Read More

How To Correctly Use A 3 Way Valve In Different Applications

Posted by Jason Welsford on May 17th 2022

To understand the "T"-port and an "L"-port 3-way valves and what makes them different, it's important first to establish what each of these terms mean. By clearly defining each term, the difference in … Read More

Industrial Ball Valves - 9 Questions To Make The Right Choice

Posted by Gilbert Welsford on Feb 22nd 2022

Ball valves are versatile flow control devices suitable for extensive industrial applications. They are available in different sizes and designs, making them adaptable to diverse sanitary, petrochemic … Read More

Everything you need to know about valve types

Posted by Russ Bailey on Dec 20th 2021

Valves play crucial roles in production lines and equipment performance across a multitude of industries.In the selection process of valves, you have to take into consideration different factors that … Read More

What is a Duty Cycle and How Does it Relate to Electric Ball Valves?

Posted by Mark Trainer on Nov 9th 2021

Electric actuation improves the efficiency of processes by maintaining the accuracy of the repetitive opening and closing of the ball valves. Electric actuators are compact and scalable flow co … Read More

Actuated Butterfly Valves 101: All You Need To Know About Their Application In Piping Systems

Posted by Jason Welsford on Aug 10th 2021

Butterfly valves are quarter-turn flow control or isolation devices, used for quick shut-off in piping systems.They have compact and lightweight designs that improve the coefficients of flow, limit … Read More

Practical Guide To Electric and Pneumatic Actuators – Which One To Choose?

Posted by Gilbert Welsford on Aug 9th 2021

While electrical and pneumatic actuators have several unique benefits and are preferred in different applications, using the wrong one for your application can have serious consequences. However, c … Read More

How Do Check Valves Affect Water Pressure in the Piping System?

Posted by Russ Bailey on Jun 25th 2021

Check valves also known as "one-way" valves are autonomously operated unidirectional valves that allow fluid to flow in a singular direction, thus reducing or preventing backflow. They are created wit … Read More

Using an Actuated Ball Valve Or a Solenoid Valve For Best Fluid Control In The System

Posted by Mark Trainer on Apr 8th 2021

Both ball valves and solenoid valves serve a wide variety of applications. From a 3 way ball valve to a gas solenoid valve, one can find them employed anywhere from the domestic to the indu … Read More

What are the types of solenoid valves?

Posted by Jason Welsford on Mar 12th 2021

Favored for offering low power consumption, a compact space envelope, superior speed of operation, and a high cycle life, a solenoid refers to a specific classification of valve that relies o … Read More

What does a double acting actuator do?

Posted by Gilbert Welsford on Feb 22nd 2021

To properly convey the function of a double acting valve actuator, one must first cover some background material on actuators as a general category. Whether as a simple linear piston actuator or an ex … Read More

What is the cracking pressure of a check valve?

Posted by Russ Bailey on Jan 11th 2021

Featured image created by fanjianhua - www.freepik.comCheck valves, regardless of the individual design, serve the specific purpose of permitting the flow of the service medium in one direction while … Read More

What Check Valve Should I Use for my Application?

Posted by Mark Trainer on Oct 29th 2020

From industrial gas lines to household appliances, from wastewater treatment to pharmaceutical processing, from fuel pumps to air compressors, the functionality of check valves remains diverse, runnin … Read More

What is the Purpose of a Vented Ball Valve?

Posted by Jason Welsford on Oct 13th 2020

Whether closing off flow to a sink’s supply lines in a home plumbing application, isolating a leg of pipe to service a device in a refinery, or directing the flow of clean steam for sterilization in a … Read More

Top 10 Coolest Valve Applications - Valve Supplier Wholesale Valveman

Posted by Gilbert Welsford on Sep 24th 2020

Our online valve store has been selling valves for over 50+ years but we took some time to think over the years and come up with some of the coolest valve application we have worked on! We hope y … Read More

How Does A Floating Piston Valve Work?

Posted by Russ Bailey on Sep 9th 2020

About Floating Piston Valves Floating piston valves, as used in NASA, have several applications. Floating piston valves have a very unique construction. Composed without an actuator a … Read More

The Top Three Car Wash Valves to Keep Your Business Moving

Posted by Jason Welsford on May 16th 2017

A Brief History of Car Washes With the modern convenience of today’s automatic car washes, it may be difficult for one to remember what the industry looked like before the world got so high-tech. … Read More

Valves Influencing the Food and Beverage Processing Industry

Posted by Gilbert Welsford on May 1st 2017

The food and beverage processing industry spans a wide range of categories from milk and dairy to bread and baked goods. With such diversity in an infinite array of process media's, und … Read More

Why You Should Never Use Direct Mounted Valves During Steam Applications

Posted by Russ Bailey on Apr 6th 2017

While many direct mount ball valves are steam rated, they are not recommended as an actuated valve package in a steam application. The reason for this is rather simple, though not always readily … Read More

Everything You Need to Know About ASME Standards and Certifications

Posted by Mark Trainer on Mar 30th 2017

Everything You Need to Know About ASME Standards and Certifications The acronym ASME stands for, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. This fellowship develops codes and stan … Read More

The Apollo 76-500 vs. JFlow SRDM3833 vs. Bonomi 2200 SRL

Posted by Jason Welsford on Mar 17th 2017

The Apollo 76-500, J-Flow Controls SRDM383, and the Bonomi 2200 SRL have numerous attributes in common. All three valves utilize a spring return handle. A spring return handle, als … Read More

The Future of Electric Flow Actuation

Posted by Ryan Driscoll on Mar 14th 2017

Historically, a litany of perceived disadvantages, ranging from the cost of acquisition to the complexity of implementation, have challenged the ready adoption of electric actuation solu … Read More

The Apollo 94A-200 vs. Red White Valve 5049F vs. Bonomi 1715

Posted by Mark Trainer on Feb 22nd 2017

When comparing the Apollo 94A-200 vs. the Red-White Valve 5049F vs. the Bonomi 1715, it's important to keep in mind that each of these valve is of exceptional quality. Each of these brass, … Read More

What is NSF Certification?

Posted by Jason Welsford on Feb 14th 2017

If you manufacture, distribute, or use valves for potable water or food processing, you most likely have come across the acronym NSF. A valve that does not clearly have a NSF … Read More

The Perfect Check Valve for Water Processing

Posted by Gilbert Welsford on Feb 7th 2017

Check valves for water applications require just as much thought as you would put into any other valve selection. Like every liquid and other various media, water has its own peculiar characte … Read More

Choosing a Vane Actuator vs a Traditional Rack & Pinion

Posted by Jason Welsford on Jan 12th 2017

When it comes to a critical service valve, you want the best valve actuator you can buy. For decades, rack & pinion designs have dominated the field. However, recently vane ac … Read More

Why Choose a Valve with a Deadman Handle?

Posted by Gilbert Welsford on Dec 9th 2016

Otherwise known as a spring return handle, a deadman handle on a valve serves a specific purpose. Without it, tasks like drawing a media from a drum or tank; introducing an addition … Read More

What Types of Valves are Piggable?

Posted by Mark Trainer on Nov 25th 2016

Pigging, an operation typically used in larger bores, is becoming more popular as a means of keeping smaller pipe lines clean. However, while miniaturizing the process is relatively s … Read More

What is the Difference Between Lug and Wafer Type Butterfly Valves?

Posted by Jason Welsford on Nov 9th 2016

What is the Difference Between Lug and Wafer Type Butterfly Valves? Butterfly valves have been around for a long time, and are used for various applications quite frequently today. They made t … Read More

Choosing Between Bronze and Brass Valves

Posted by Gilbert Welsford on Oct 10th 2016

While a valve's intended application often determines its composition, as one media or another may be more compatible, it's not always clear as to why this is true. Choices of materials, however … Read More

How Do Cryogenic Valves Work?

Posted by Russ Bailey on Oct 6th 2016

As its name suggests, cryogenic valves are designed to be used in very cold applications. They are thus most popularly used by companies that work with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) or Compress … Read More

How Do Ball Valves Work?

Posted by Mark Trainer on Oct 4th 2016

A ball valve, as its name neatly suggests, is any valve that utilizes a ball to control the flow of substances from one opening to the next. The center of the ball includes a … Read More

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