PVC is simply an acronym for polyvinyl chloride, a blend of synthetic material that, in its completed state, is not only structurally integral, but is also fairly corrosive resistant. A PVC v … Read More

Going lead free is more than just a health trend or another mandate by the EPA. In today's health and environmentally conscious world, lead has become the latest target of debate. While it offe … Read More

There are literally dozens of types of valve actuators and valves. Wherever there is a valve, there must be a means to operate it. There are a range of options to do this that include gears, lev … Read More

Difference Between a 1, 2, and 3 Piece ValveA valves construction must meet or--very often--exceed engineered performance levels.  This means the body construction of each valve type has ver … Read More

A steam valve application is very common in many of the industries ValveMan works in. In fact, the parent company of ValveMan was founded on steam applications. The first product Fred Welsford Sr … Read More

What is the Difference Between Full Port and Standard Porting? Valve terminology is much like any other jargon. Some words and descriptions mean the same thing, and can be used interchangeably, while … Read More

When shopping for a valve selection, it can seem complex to try and select the right valve for your application. However, once you know what to look for, it's fairly straightforward. In this article, … Read More

What is pneumatic automation and--ultimately--how do pneumatic valves work? Well, our blog covers all types of information about valves, the valve industry, and the industries that valves&nb … Read More

The global recession has caused changes in most industries but sometimes in more peculiar ways than you would expect. Our company has built our niche in high quality products but generally with non-br … Read More

50/50 seats are generally used in ball valves for steam and other high temperature services, up to 500 degrees F at 200 psi. A 50/50 seat is actually 50% teflon and 50% stainless steel powder. Due to … Read More

June 2012, Philadelphia, PA: A Fortune 500 company that designs and manufactures industrial and laboratory ovens and furnaces and environmental temperature cycling and stability test chambers contact … Read More

Download Our "Valve Seats and Seals Selection Guide for Industrial Valves" eBook for FREE At ValveMan.com, our valve store engineers are often asked to help customers vet through all of the … Read More

What are the Different ANSI Classes for Valves? In the valve industry, we often have to adhere to different ANSI classes for valves such as ANSI, ANSI 300, ANSI 600, ANSI 900, or even above. However, … Read More

A limit switch is a device that is used to prove the open or closed position of a valve. These switches can either be a mechanical device or a proximity switch. Many times when it is a proximity swit … Read More