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Going Beyond Torque

The values of ASME PCC-1 Appendix O on bolted flange joint assembly.

Insights

Keeping Track: PFAS Bans in Industrial Operations Continue to Evolve

With the new administration still finding its footing with bans, VMA continues to work as part of a coalition to influence policy decisions.

Technical

What Does It Really Cost?

Calculating the costs and benefits of low emissions technologies.

Design

Latest Launches

Valtorc International Launches New Fugitive Emissions Valve Series 197 ball valves for fugitive emissions applications.

Insights

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.

Insights

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.

Design

SAMSON Awarded Certification for Additively Manufactured Pressure Equipment

Major milestone for valve engineering and manufacturing of pressure equipment.

Alfa Laval Launches AI-Based Condition Monitoring Solution

Alfa Laval launched Clariot, a next-generation, AI-based condition monitoring solution, built for hygienic process equipment to deliver accurate analysis and support.

Manufacturing

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%.

Technical

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.

Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Versus Cavitation

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.

Motion & Control Enterprises Acquires Daughtridge Sales Company Inc.

Acquisition is the company’s 10th since January 2023.

Manufacturing

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.

Design

Editor's Product Picks

Reducing Fugitive Emissions; Exhaust Vapor Condenser; Bi-Directional Knife Gate Valve; Digital Valve Controller

MRO

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.

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.

Manufacturing

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.

Manufacturing

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.

Manufacturing

Podcast Episode Explores 3D Printed Valve Components

Fisher Cavitrol Hex trim from Emerson divides fluid flow using geometry produced by additive manufacturing.

Using Additive Manufacturing for Valve Repairs Across the Globe

Printing components on-site will allow for faster repairs and parts replacement for critical applications.

Applications

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.

MRO

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.

New Technology Helps to Reduce Valve Erosion From Flashing

Flashing caused by pressurized steam is a destructive phenomenon that occurs in many industries.

Technical

Do Current Headwinds Affect the Repair or Replace Decision for Valves?

Perspectives from a valve repair company and and OEM on what drives end users to make this determination.

Applications

Alleviating Control Valve Erosion Critical for Uptime

Process steam leakage can affect power plant uptime.

Applications

Flowserve and Chart Industries Announce Partnership to Further Enable Hydrogen Economy

Flowserve will acquire in-process R&D related to Chart’s liquid hydrogen fueling pump and will be Chart’s sole manufacturer and supplier of the pump.

Technical

ITT Expands Compact Actuation Portfolio with Acquisition of Clippard Cylinder Product Line

ITT Inc. announced in August 2022 the acquisition of Clippard Instrument Laboratories' product lines of durable, low maintenance and cost competitive interchangeable pneumatic cylinders.

Design

New Surface Compact Regulator for Downstream Hydraulic Equipment

New design can be used in low- and high-pressure applications

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