How Much Carbon Can 3D-Printed Valve Components Save?
Additive manufacturing is often assumed to be more sustainable than subtractive production but there has been relatively little evidence to support that claim — until now.
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HVOF Coatings for Severe Service Valves
Chrome carbide is one coating that can be done during manufacturing or repairs that extends service life of valves and other flow control components.
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What Does It Really Cost?
Calculating the costs and benefits of low emissions technologies.
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Latest Launches
Valtorc International Launches New Fugitive Emissions Valve
Series 197 ball valves for fugitive emissions applications.
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Moving from Fossil Fuels to a Hydrogen Economy
Manufacturers, standards organizations and industry are collaborating to accelerate hydrogen as a replacement fuel to power our grid and our economy.
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High-Purity Labs Require Careful Planning and Care
When a new product is required to meet a minimum level of “clean” consistently, your existing quality lab environment may not be sufficient in its current state.
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SAMSON Awarded Certification for Additively Manufactured Pressure Equipment
Major milestone for valve engineering and manufacturing of pressure equipment.
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Westinghouse’s Additive Manufacturing Innovation Improves Safety and Efficiency in Operating Nuclear Reactors
This industry-first milestone increases bottom nozzle debris resistance from 65% to 96%.
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Curtiss-Wright Receives ASME III Division 5 Certification for High Temp Reactors
Certification authorizes design, fabrication and testing of metallic components to be used in Gen IV high-temperature reactors.
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Additive Manufacturing Versus Cavitation
By: Stephanie Hendrixson, Editor-in-Chief
The design freedom possible with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing is making it faster and easier to produce complex anticavitation devices for valves.
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Motion & Control Enterprises Acquires Daughtridge Sales Company Inc.
Acquisition is the company’s 10th since January 2023.
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Advances in Pressure Regulator Technology Helps Boost Semiconductor Fabrication Yields
In addition to product innovations, supplier relationships is key to keeping fabs operating at peak production levels.
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Editor's Product Picks
Reducing Fugitive Emissions; Exhaust Vapor Condenser; Bi-Directional Knife Gate Valve; Digital Valve Controller
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Spirax Sarco Introduces Exhaust Vapor Condenser
New product utilizes flash steam from discharge and exhaust vent pipework to preheat makeup or process water, recovering energy that would otherwise be lost to atmosphere.
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Industrial Valve Manufacturer Adds Additive Manufacturing
UK industrial valve manufacturer, KOSO Kent Introl, invests to continue R&D in additive manufacturing for its valves and components.
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IMI Critical Engineering Korea Adds Additive Manufacturing Capability
IMI Critical Engineering has enhanced its additive manufacturing capacity with the installation of a new 3D printing machine at its South Korea facility.
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Podcast Episode Explores 3D Printed Valve Components
Fisher Cavitrol Hex trim from Emerson divides fluid flow using geometry produced by additive manufacturing.
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Using Additive Manufacturing for Valve Repairs Across the Globe
Printing components on-site will allow for faster repairs and parts replacement for critical applications.
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Materials Can Impact Product Design Life and Produce Safer Drinking Water
Some manufacturers are investing in R&D to improve products by using new materials to extend product life and value.
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New Technology Helps to Reduce Valve Erosion From Flashing
Flashing caused by pressurized steam is a destructive phenomenon that occurs in many industries.
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