EDUCATION

Education

Valves & Actuators 101 Precedes Valve World Americas Expo & Conference 2015

VMA is presenting a one-day version of its popular Valves, Actuators & Controls 101 educational program on July 14, the day before Valve World Americas Expo & Conference.
#actuators #VMAnews #controls

Education

Mechanical and Compression Packing

Mechanical packing dates back more than 5,000 years when horse hair was braided and coated with animal fat for lubrication and additional sealing ­characteristics.
#basics

Insights

Hacking: Control Systems Are Not Immune

Almost every day we read about a cybersecurity breach of a major bank, retailer or government computing system.
#iiot #automation

Education

Veterans: An Untapped Resource for Manufacturers

“We can’t find skilled workers.

Applications

A Primer on Castings

Valve components, such as bodies, bonnets and caps, are manufactured either by forging or casting.
#components #standards #basics

Insights

Filling the Gap with Valve Basics Training

Five years after the first Valve Basics Seminar was held, the course continues to attract a diverse array of young industry professionals from across the U.S. and Canada.
#VMAnews #basics

Education

Standards, Safety, Training Top Topics at Meeting

Twenty-five years ago, the member companies of the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) saw a need to promote both safety and quality in valve and actuator repair.
#basics #maintenance-repair #standards

Education

Valve Basics: It’s a Zoo Out There!

When VMA launched its Valve Basics course in 2009, it soon became clear the program would be in great demand.
#VMAnews #basics

Education

You Don’t Have a Malware Problem

Cyber security is of increasing concern around the world.

Education

Define Success: The First Step to Becoming an MVP

At a recent valve industry event, Mark C.