When it comes to a critical service valve, you want the best valve actuator you can buy. For decades, rack & pinion designs have dominated the field. However, recently vane actuation have begun to take a significant portion of the marketplace; this is due impart to its versatility and compact design. Regardless, the question remains, … Read more
ValveMan is announcing today that they will now be offering stainless steel and ductile iron wafer or lug butterfly valves on their website. To continue with their past commitments to unmatched prices, quick availability, and high quality, they are offering the Delta-T line of butterfly valves. Delta-T is a supplier of butterfly valves with warehouses across the … Read more
If you’re contemplating choosing an ASCO solenoid valve, you need not to think about it too long; ASCO Valves should always be your number one choice when it comes to solenoid valve applications. Founded in 1888, ASCO has been around for well over a century, and is well known as a world-leader in solenoid valve technology … Read more
As its name suggests, cryogenic valves are designed to be used in very cold applications. They are thus most popularly used by companies that work with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) or Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). For instance, the oil and gas industry frequently uses cryogenic temperature ranges starting at -238 degrees Fahrenheit (-150 degrees Celcius). … Read more
Ball valves are important components in a vast range of systems, from small family-owned workshops to huge industrial facilities – ball valves are everywhere. However, despite the widespread use of these clever little devices, many are unaware of the sheer range of ball valve types available. Through this article, we hope to shed some light … Read more
Pigging, an operation typically used in larger bores, is becoming more popular as a means of keeping smaller pipe lines clean. However, while miniaturizing the process is relatively simple, designers wanting to capitalize on it may have to rethink their valve choices for any new or upgraded piping system, as only certain valve types are … Read more
What is the Difference Between #150, #300, and #600 Pound Flanges? Pressure class definitions for flanged valves can be a little confusing at first, but they’re actually quite simple. Part of the confusion in this rating system stems from the interchangeability of the pound symbol–#–the abbreviation, lb or lbs, and pound or pounds. While all of … 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 backflow. They are created with some key factors in mind, like the fluctuating nature of the closing assembly and pressure changes in the fluid flow upon closing of the flow … 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, is that all there all there is to know ANSI Classes for Valves? The answer is, “No.” Download our … Read more
Whether closing off flow to a sink’s supply lines in a home plumbing application, isolating a leg of pipe to service a device in a refinery, or directing the flow of clean steam for sterilization in a pharmaceutical process, the ball valve proves a ubiquitous institution across both domestic and industrial landscapes. The typical design … Read more