Do you have pressure relief valves with inlet pressure losses greater than 3% of the valve set pressure? Do you have oversized pressure relief valves causing valve chatter? Did you know a restricted lift pressure relief valve could solve these … Continue reading
Flashing and cavitation are common, harmful, and frequently misunderstood occurrences in control valves. Here, we’ll answer some FAQs about these phenomena. What’s the difference between flashing and cavitation? The words flashing and cavitation are frequently uttered in the same breathe. … Continue reading
In a previous article, we described the problems associated with cavitation in control valves. Namely, cavitation can damage your valves and cause them to fail. Since a valve is often the final control element in your system, failure simply isn’t … Continue reading
Cavitation is a phenomenon that occurs in control valves. It can cause severe damage to your valves, significantly shortening their lifespan. In this article, we’ll look at what cavitation is, what effect it has on your valves and other equipment, … Continue reading
We understand that you have choices when it comes to valve maintenance and repair. You may even have technicians on-site that you task with keeping your valves in good working order. Here are four reasons why anyone who performs any … Continue reading
The U.S. manufacturing industry is strong and getting stronger, according to the results of the latest Institute for Supply Management report. The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), which measures the economic health of the manufacturing sector based on new orders, inventory … Continue reading
According to a new report by Transparency Market Research, increased use of valves in the food and beverage industry is a key driver of global valve market growth. The report attributes the rise in the use of valves to the … Continue reading
Every winter, sub-freezing temperatures blanket much of the United States for months at a time, putting many outdoor service operations on hold. Until recently, that included pipeline valve maintenance. In the past, it was a challenge to perform this maintenance … Continue reading
2016 was quite a year! The manufacturing industry saw a significant rebound, and oil prices started to recover as well. Both of these trends are expected to continue in 2017. At Allied Valve, we also saw some big changes this … Continue reading
Earlier this year, President Obama signed a bill to renew the federal government’s pipeline safety program. The bill was passed unanimously in both chambers of Congress. This bipartisan effort, which was lauded by industry organizations like the API, is evidence … Continue reading
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