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4 Reasons Your Valve Technicians Should Be Factory Trained
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
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Winter Flush and Lube: Allied Develops New Process for Pipeline Preventative Maintenance in Sub-Freezing Temperatures
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
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Getting Ready for Winter: Q&A on Protecting Your Valves and Actuators from the Cold
Winter is just around the corner. And according to the current predictions, this one will be quite a doozy. Most of the northern part of the country is expected to get hit pretty hard. The Midwest should prepare for bitter … Continue reading
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A New Option: EVT 2.0 Pro X Pressure Relief Valve Recertification
We understand that you face numerous regulations regarding the ongoing certification of pressure relief valves. These regulations and timeframes can vary from state to state, and from OSHA 1910.119 process safety requirements, to insurance carrier requirements, even to local jurisdictional … Continue reading
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Valves: Sustainability and Cost Savings for the Oil and Gas Industry
Oil prices fluctuate, but environmental sustainability needs to remain a constant focus, even during downturns like we’re seeing now. The good news for oil and gas companies looking to comply with the EPA and environmental guidelines is that the sustainable … Continue reading
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What is a Masoneilan Authorized Repair Center (MARC)?
Earlier this year, we announced an expansion of our relationship with GE. Allied Valve is now authorized to sell, service, and repair GE’s complete line of Masoneilan products, including control valves, smart positioners, instrumentation, and the associated software within our … Continue reading
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Is Unplanned Downtime Eating Away at Your Profits?
Do you know what downtime at your facility costs you every year? A frequently cited statistic is that downtime eats up about 5% of a plant’s productivity. As big as that number sounds, the real statistic is likely higher — … Continue reading
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Fugitive Emissions and Industrial Valves: 7 Things You Need to Know
Earlier this year, the EPA released a draft report showing that methane emissions from the oil and gas industry were much higher than previously thought. And just last month, the agency finalized the first-ever standards to cut methane emissions from … Continue reading
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Comprehensive Control Valve Repair: What It Is and Why You Need It
A faulty control valve can cause major problems in your plant. For example, it’s not unusual for companies to lose upwards of $1 million per year because they can’t maintain the correct steam pressure in a line. If operations have … Continue reading
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Preventative vs. Predictive Valve Maintenance: What’s Right for You?
You already know that maintenance is the key to keeping your valves working at their best and your facility running at its smoothest. But what type of valve maintenance program should you choose: preventative or predictive? The answer is that … Continue reading
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