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Read the ArticleFloating piston valves are unique among valves and worth learning about. In this article, we do a deep dive into floating piston valves, from what...
Read more →Cryogenic valves are not the same as standard valves, and they have specific design features that allow them to successfully function at cryogenic temperatures. In...
Read more →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...
Read more →Ball valves are found just about anywhere that you find a fluid system. In this article, we're taking a deep dive into ball valves, including...
Read more →Staying safe in the workplace--or keeping job site conditions safe--hinges upon a knowledge of Hazardous Locations, what this classification means, and how it all breaks...
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...
Read more →The ASME develops and revises codes and certification recommendations on a constant basis, seeking to both keep workers and the public safe, and to keep...
Read more →It would be simpler if one valve could suffice for more than one material, but all fluids, gases, oils, etc., as well as their respective...
Read more →While the difference between a vented ball valve and a standard ball valve may seem obvious on the surface, that distinction becomes far more critical...
Read more →Choosing the right seals for your cold-temperature and cryogenic valves depends on the stipulations of your media and processing needs. Various media present unique problems...
Read more →When selecting the right valve material, two of the most common options are brass and bronze. Both alloys are valued for their durability, corrosion resistance,...
Read more →Spring return actuators use air to move one way and a spring to return; double-acting actuators use air on both sides. But which one do...
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