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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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The Best Valves for Methanol
Body materials, PTFE seats, fire-safe and low-emission standards, and transfer-line specs for methanol service, from a team with 60+ years in valves.
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Direct-acting valves
Solenoid Valve Selection Guide: Direct-Acting vs Pilot-Operated, Cv Sizing, and Coil Specs
A solenoid valve is the cheapest, fastest way to put a fluid line under electrical control. It is also one of the most commonly mis-specified...
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electric ball valve
A Beginners Guide to Electrically Actuated Ball Valves
Learn electric ball valve basics: how actuators work, torque sizing, duty cycle, 4-20mA control, voltage, and fail-safe options. Spec help: 888-825-8800.
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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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Agricultural Irrigation Maintenance Checklist
Reactive maintenance costs more than preventive maintenance — every time. A season-by-season guide to keeping agricultural irrigation pumps, filters, and fertigation systems running at peak...
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Apollo ball valves
Why Choose a Valve with a Deadman Handle?
Otherwise known as a spring return handle, a deadman handle on a valve serves a specific purpose. And in this blog post, we look at what exactly...
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NSF Certification
What Does NSF Mean? An Overview of NSF Certification
NSF stands for the National Sanitation Foundation. When a valve, fitting, or pipe is NSF certified, it meets or exceeds particular standards enforced by state...
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Beverage processing
Valves Influencing the Food and Beverage Processing Industry
The food and beverage processing industry spans a wide range of categories, from milk and dairy to baked goods, beverages, meat, and many other products....
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valve
Valve Selection Guide: What to Think About When Buying a Valve
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...
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valve
Valve Industry Changes and Effects of the Global Recession
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...
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Top 10 Coolest Valve Applications - Valve Supplier Wholesale Valveman
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...
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check valve
The Perfect Check Valve for Water Processing
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...
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