WTI crude oil surged past $111 per barrel in April 2026 — the highest level since June 2022. For plant managers, procurement teams, and engineers in the oil and gas industry, this price spike has immediate consequences for your valve and actuator supply chain. Why $111 Oil Changes Your Procurement Timeline When oil crosses the [...]
The global energy transition is accelerating — and it's not replacing the valve industry. It's expanding it. From hydrogen pipelines to carbon capture plants, geothermal facilities to LNG terminals, renewable and transitional energy projects require the same critical flow control equipment that oil and gas has relied on for decades. Renewable Energy Needs Valves Too [...]
Guide to Choosing Smart Valves Valves are a vital, yet often overlooked, component of any industrial operation that uses liquids or gases. This has historically been the case because, at their most fundamental, valves have a very basic purpose: to open and close. Smart valves have changed that simplistic outlook. They offer capabilities that afford automation [...]
Guide to Choosing Electric and Pneumatic Valve Actuators Imagine an industrial process that operates like a well-oiled machine, with every valve opening and closing smoothly on cue. The secret behind this seamless operation? The often-overlooked valve actuators that power the entire system. They provide the necessary mechanical force to open and close valves, which allows you to [...]
How to Select Positioners for Control Valves to Measure Position and Control Selecting the right positioners for your control valves can be confusing. Not sure which type of positioner to choose for your control valve? Confused about how they work? Don't worry, we're here to help. In this article, we'll explain the basics of positioners and how [...]
How to Select a Rack and Pinion and Scotch Yoke Actuator The valve manufacturing industry is worth $50 billion today. This industry is important because so many different processes rely on them for productivity and efficiency. Industrial businesses often use rack and pinion and scotch yoke actuator products as part of their setup. If you're in the market [...]
How to Select Fail-Safe Pneumatic and Hydraulic Actuators for Rotary and Linear Valves Not sure how to go about searching for the right pneumatic and hydraulic actuators? Pneumatic and hydraulic valve actuators are parts of rotary and linear valves. It can be hard to choose the right one. There are many things to think about when [...]
Guide to Choosing Gear Actuators for Rotary and Linear Valves If you're trying to outfit your industrial business with the right equipment, it takes an understanding of the most critical parts. Industrial valves make up a $65 billion market today. There are several different types of valves that large operations use daily. In addition to finding and [...]
How to Select an API 6D Trunnion Ball Valve, Plug Valve and Double Expanding Gate Valve Are you wondering what valve you need for your project and don't know where to start? It can be hard to know among all of the valve options out there, which type of valve to select for your needs. Not all [...]
API 6DSS Subsea Ball Valve Buyer's Guide Total announced in 2020 it was preparing to drill an offshore well at a record water depth of more than 3.6 meters. As the demands of subsea production increase, you need valves that can perform under these severe conditions. As water depth increases, water pressure also increases. Valves must [...]
