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Common Control Valve Problems to Watch Out For

Control valves that aren’t working correctly can cause problems for your entire system. While some issues are easy to spot, others require a powerful diagnostic tool, like GE’s ValScope. This article provides a brief introduction to five common control valve … Continue reading

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5 Ways ValScope Improves Your Control Valve Maintenance and Saves You Money

In the opening of his book Control Valve Primer: A User’s Guide, control valve expert Hans S. Baumann writes: “Control valves may be the most important, but sometimes the most neglected, part of a control loop.” These valves are the … Continue reading

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Allied Valve Adds GE’s Masoneilan Product Line to Growing Array of Solutions

Allied Valve, Inc., and GE have reached an agreement allowing Allied Valve to sell, service and repair the complete line of Masoneilan products from GE, including control valves, smart positioners, instrumentation and associated software. Allied Valve is the upper Midwest’s … Continue reading

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Should You Repair Your Valve or Replace It?

You find a valve in your plant or along your pipeline that isn’t operating at peak performance. Should you repair your valve or replace it? Here are four factors to consider. Cost Depending on the type of valve and the … Continue reading

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What is the Industrial Internet of Things and How Will It Affect Your Valves?

Last week, Valve Magazine published an article by ARC Advisory Group consultant Peter Reynolds on how the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will be instrumental in improving control valve maintenance. Using data and analytics, companies will be able to time … Continue reading

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6 More Factors That Affect Valve Sizing and Selection

In a previous post, we identified six factors that determine the sizing and selection of pressure relief valves: Connection size and type Set pressure (psig) Temperature Back pressure Service Rated capacity In this post, we’ll explore six more factors you … Continue reading

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How to Winterize Your Valves and Actuators

Winter is coming! For outdoor valves and actuators, winterization is a key component of proper maintenance and a crucial step to keep your valves working properly year-round. For example, buried valves have a gap between the torque tube and the … Continue reading

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Our Top 5 Articles of 2015

Here are the five most popular articles on our site in 2015. Thanks for reading! 40 Reasons Your Actuator Isn’t Working Actuator troubleshooting is complex. Depending on the type of actuator, the system, and other factors, there are many reasons … Continue reading

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5 Ways Energy Companies Can Save Money in 2016

Falling oil and natural gas prices have hit the energy industry pretty hard this year. Fortunately, relief is on the horizon. Experts predict prices will gradually start to rise in 2016, though it will take some time before they reach … Continue reading

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Kunkle Pressure Relief Valve Adjustment, Install Guide

Your Kunkle pressure relief valves are the key to protecting your system, equipment, and personnel from damage related to overpressure. Here are 10 dos and 10 don’ts for installing and operating Kunkle valves. Dos DO handle your valve with care. … Continue reading

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