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Which valves survive steam condensate? Flashing, erosion, trim and body materials, check valve cracking pressure, and a worked flash steam example.
Read the ArticleWhich valves survive steam condensate? Flashing, erosion, trim and body materials, check valve cracking pressure, and a worked flash steam example.
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Read more →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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Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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...
Read more →A few of the valves we have on our website have 50/50 seats available -- learn what they are and how they differ.
Read more →Learn when to choose PVC ball valves, and why.
Read more →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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