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 [...]
What is the Difference Between a Gate, Globe, and Check Valve? Did you know that check valves are crucial for every water system? You may not think about them much, but they are in everything from simple house sprinklers to complex municipal water pipes. There are several types of valves, in addition to a check [...]
A Guide To Choosing Control Valves Did you know that at least 30,000 gallons of water can be saved for a family of four when control valves are properly used in residential settings? Imagine how much water can be saved for other applications, especially for commercial projects with expected high consumption rates of water. Control valves are [...]
How is the Valve Industry Relevant in Water and Waste Management Market? Most of us don't know much about water management, much less waste management. But we are all reliant on these systems for consistent access to clean, safe water. And as the global population increases, our dependence on water and waste management grows with [...]
Pneumatic vs Electric Actuators: Which One is Best for Your Project? Are you looking for the perfect actuators for your engineering project? The consistent growth in the actuators market highlights the demand for new and advanced options. Industries like robotics, equipment, vehicles, and industrial automation cannot thrive without actuators. Two types of actuators are favorites [...]
The Difference Between a Knife Gate Valve and Slide Gate When most people describe plumbing valves, they generally do not take the time to distinguish between the different types—which are often differentiated by only minute details. However, when it comes time for either construction or repairs, knowing what kind of valve to use when is [...]
