• FAQs About Flashing and Cavitation in Control Valves

  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 →

• A Guide to Masoneilan Anti-Cavitation Control Valves

  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 and Control Valves: What You Need to Know

  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 →

• 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 →

• How Valves Help Food and Beverage Processors Achieve Higher Output and Increased Efficiency

  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 →

• 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 →

• Our Top 5 Industrial Valve Articles of 2016

  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 →

• How to Improve Pipeline Safety

  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 →

• 3 Trends to Watch Out for in the Oil and Gas Industry in 2017

  As we make our way down the home stretch of 2016, it’s time to look ahead to what might be coming down the bend. Here are three trends that we think will shape the oil and gas industry in the … Continue reading →

• 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 →