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Planning for Your Spring Outage? Don’t Forget About Your Valves

Spring is in the air! If you’re in the power industry, you know this as the short period between when people turn off their heaters and turn on their air conditioners. Spring also tends to be a slower time for … Continue reading →
What You Need to Know About Your Service to Select a Valve

“Service” is a critical piece of information for valve selection — it determines the type of valve you need, the valve material, and more. Here are some key pieces of information to have on hand when you’re deciding which valve … Continue reading →
Allied Valve Expands Service Capabilities with the Groth Authorized Repair Dealer (GARD) Program

We’re thrilled to announce that we have once again expanded our service capabilities by joining the Groth Authorized Repair Dealer (GARDTM) Program. That means our technicians are factory-certified by Groth Corporation to provide fast, high-quality repair services for all of … Continue reading →
Is a Consolidated 2900 Series Pilot-Operated Safety Relief Valve Right for Your Application?

BHGE’s Consolidated 2900 Series pilot-operated safety relief valve provides a cost-effective solution for applications with improperly specified direct spring pressure relief valves. The 2900 was specifically developed for high-temperature applications that require the benefits of POSRVs, including a small size … Continue reading →
High Inlet Losses? Valve Damage? Time to Upgrade Your Direct Spring PRVs

Are you experiencing high inlet losses? Do you want to operate your systems at a higher pressure to increase production? If you’re using direct spring pressure relief valves, you might want to consider upgrading to a Consolidated 2900 Series pilot-operated … Continue reading →
Replacing Your Reciprocating Valves? Improve Performance and Reduce Stem Leakage with the Camflex GR

If you’re in oil and gas, hydrocarbon processing, or similar industries, you know how frequently reciprocating globe valves need to be replaced. This is because the sliding stem travels through the packing, causing the packing to wear out. The result … Continue reading →
Repairing Pipeline Slab Gate Valves: A Solution for Aging Facilities

U.S. oil production has ramped up to a level not seen in decades. Last November, production hit 10 million barrels a day for the first time since 1948, and according to some estimates it could reach 12 million barrels a … Continue reading →
Should You Install Automated Valves Along Your Pipeline?

In a recent interview about pipeline safety, senior health and safety advisor Dale Gross recommended installing remote-actuated valves because they can be controlled from a central location, rather than requiring a technician to drive out and adjust them. This allows … Continue reading →
Pipeline Safety: Class Locations and Valve Placement

In a recent interview about pipeline safety, senior health and safety advisor Dale Gross recommended installing valves at closer intervals to allow you to isolate smaller sections of the pipeline. Pipeline valve spacing is covered under Title 49 of the … Continue reading →
Pipeline Safety Tips from a Senior Health and Safety Advisor in the Oil and Gas Industry

Roughly 200,000 miles of liquid petroleum pipelines crisscross the United States, delivering oil to refineries and other plants that produce the fuel that powers our lives. Safety is a primary focus of the oil and gas industry, and the industry … Continue reading →