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Ball valves
The Best Potable Water Valves
Five NSF 61 lead free potable water valves compared: full port ball, DZR brass, check, and butterfly. Specs, Cv, and selection advice.
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The Best Potable Water Valves
Five NSF 61 lead free potable water valves compared: full port ball, DZR brass, check, and butterfly. Specs, Cv, and selection advice.
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2 piece ball valve
Ball Valve Guide: How They Work, Types, Ratings, and Selection
How ball valves work, floating vs trunnion, WOG and Class ratings, seat materials, and how to spec the right one. From ValveMan, in valves since...
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Ball valves
Top 10 Best Ball Valves
Explore the Top 10 best ball valves by model and manufacturer. Compare performance and shop trusted ball valve options at ValveMan.
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2 piece ball valve
Types of Ball Valves
Master ball valve selection in 5 simple steps. Compare full vs. reduced port, 2-piece vs. 3-piece bodies, vented balls, and pneumatic vs. electric actuators.
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2 piece ball valve
Ball Valve Body Styles: 1, 2, and 3-Piece Compared, Plus Full vs Reduced Port
Compare 1, 2, and 3-piece ball valve bodies plus full vs reduced port, with Cv math, pressure ratings, and a decision framework from ValveMan.
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2 piece ball valve
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 others are almost...
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50/50 seat
50/50 Seats for Ball Valves
A few of the valves we have on our website have 50/50 seats available -- learn what they are and how they differ.
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Ball valves
Choosing PVC vs Brass Ball Valves
Learn when to choose PVC ball valves, and why.
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Ball valves
Steam Valve Application for Fortune 100 Company
ValveMan recently helped a prominent Fortune 100 pharmaceutical company based in Northern New Jersey build a valve for an on/off application on one of its...
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3-way solenoid valve
Using an Actuated Ball Valve Or a Solenoid Valve For Best Fluid Control In The System
Both ball valves and solenoid valves serve a wide variety of applications. And when trying to decide between these two categories of valves, many considerations...
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angle seated valve
Understanding the Different Types of Valves for Your Application
Once you really get into the different types of valves, it can seem a little overwhelming. That's why we put together this guide to the...
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Ball valves
The Top Three Car Wash Valves to Keep Your Business Moving
Power car washes are a common sight now, but that wasn't always so. And as they have evolved into the automated wonders we have today,...
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