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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
Posted in Allied News, Allied Valve News and Trends in the Valve Industry, The Valve Expert
Tagged Actuators, Control valves, Valve Maintenance, Valve Testing
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Warning: Hydrostatic Testing of Systems with Valves Containing Thermodiscs May Damage the Valves
Safety valves that contain a Thermodisc, such as the Consolidated 1811 series or the Consolidated 1700 series (Maxiflow), are designed for steam service only. If the valve is opened even slightly with water, it may, at minimum, damage the Thermodisc. … Continue reading
Posted in The Valve Expert, Troubleshooting, Valve Leakage
Tagged Control valves, Valve Leakage, Valve Testing
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Allied Valve Barbee Testers Increase Customer Confidence
How confident are you that your control valves are performing to API specifications? If you couldn’t answer 100%, there’s a problem. These valves are the final control elements in your industrial control systems. You need to know you can count … Continue reading
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Tagged Control valves, Valve Testing
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Hydrostatic / Pressure Testing Valves Requirements
ANSI/ISA-75.19.01, from the American National Standards Institute and the International Society of Automation, provides requirements for the hydrostatic testing of control valves. Scope ANSI/ISA-75.19.01 applies to all control valves. It establishes the requirements for the structural integrity and leak tightness … Continue reading
Posted in The Valve Expert, Valve Standards
Tagged Control valves, Valve Testing
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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
Posted in The Valve Expert, Troubleshooting
Tagged Control valves, Valve Testing
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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
Posted in The Valve Expert
Tagged Actuators, Sizing and Selection, Valve Testing
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How Often Should Pressure Relief Valves Be Replaced?
Your pressure relief valves are the most important pieces of safety equipment in your facility or along your pipeline system. There’s no margin for error. Your PRVs need to work — every time. So how do you know when you … Continue reading
Posted in Preventative Maintenance, The Valve Expert, Valve Leakage, Valve Standards
Tagged Preventative Maintenance, Valve Leakage, Valve Testing, ValveKeep
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5 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Valves
Depending on their service and application, and the local jurisdictional requirements, all valves need to be replaced sooner or later. However, if you find that “sooner” happens more often than “later,” you may not be getting as much life out … Continue reading
Posted in Preventative Maintenance, The Valve Expert
Tagged Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting Actuators, Valve Maintenance, Valve Operation, Valve Testing
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Is It Time for a Plant Survey?
Have you ever had a state or insurance inspector come to audit your facility, but you couldn’t find your valve records? Do you have valves that have never been operated and you aren’t sure when they were last tested? Are … Continue reading
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Tagged Preventative Maintenance, Valve Testing
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Control Valve Leakage Tests Explained
All valves are inspected and tested by the manufacturer to ensure that they conform to the required valve leakage standards. In addition, optional testing can be requested by the purchaser, and regular testing is critical for ongoing valve maintenance and … Continue reading