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Clearing the Blockages and Sealing the Leaks
From: Vaughan CompanyDescription: A European sewage treatment works was experiencing problems with constant blockages and leaking glands. Access difficulties meant that maintenance costs were high. The installation of Vaughan Chopper ...
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Waste Goes Away in Chopperitaville
From: Vaughan CompanyDescription: Washington's Jefferson Street pump station handles the in-flow from six smaller stations. By 2007, the original dry pit submersibles were experiencing plugging due to disposable wipes mixing with rags ...
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Improved Pump & Seal Reliability & Where It Really Counts
From: Vaughan CompanyDescription: Poor mechanical seal reliability in the old pumps created serious risks when the sealed lift station was under flood waters. ...
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Otay River Pump Station: A Fairy Tale Ending
From: Vaughan CompanyDescription: How do you recover from weekly plugging of new, 200 HP submersible sewage pumps? ...
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When RAG Becomes a DRAG the Choice is a Chopper Pump
From: Vaughan CompanyDescription: Heavily laden unscreened sewage containing rag and other debris occurring at pumping stations, is acknowledged as being one of the toughest challenges for pumps, particularly when the site is subject ...
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Earth Day: Why it Matters
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Learn how Indelac is taking part in Earth Day or going green activities year round and how YOU can get involve too! ...
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Eliminate Your Pump Clogging Caused By Flushables
From: Smith & Loveless, Inc.Description: The main culprit causing regular pump clogs in the year-round resort community of Big Bear City, Ca. is one that is seen way too often at collection systems across the nation: consumer flushables. ...
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Assembling NPT pipe threads
From: RuB, Inc.Description: All screwed end RuB ball valves have male or female NPT pipe threads which are made in strict accordance with ANSI/ASME B1.20.1. The following data is extracted from that specification. ...
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Comparison of Valve Body Materials
From: RuB, Inc.Description: TECHNOGRAM 09 - Comparison of Valve Body Materials. ...
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Elevator Service Valves
From: RuB, Inc.Description: As you can imagine, there are special specs covering valves and piping which handle hydraulic fluid for hydraulic elevators. ASME A17 and Rule 1302.5a are two that we have encountered. If the customer ...
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Ethanol Service
From: RuB, Inc.Description: As the use of E85 Fuel spreads we are getting increasing inquiries about the compatibility of RuB valves with this fuel. Ethanol E85 is roughly 15% gasoline and 85% ethanol (ethyl alcohol). ...
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Exhaust Valves
From: RuB, Inc.Description: Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") regulations include one section (Part 1910.147) which deals with safe means for de-energizing and "locking out" machines and equipment so that ...
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Galvanic Corrosion
From: RuB, Inc.Description: As the natural gas distribution industry switches from the traditional iron plug valves to brass ball valves some gas utilities have expressed concern that the brass valves will cause galvanic ...
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Handle Nut Torque
From: RuB, Inc.Description: RuB forged brass ball valves have handle nuts according to the following table. ...
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NEMA Ratings
From: RuB, Inc.Description: As RuB is selling electric actuators, and electric solenoid valves for our pneumatic actuators, the question of NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Assoc.) ratings comes up. ...
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Pressure Rating Markings - CWP and WOG
From: RuB, Inc.Description: The most frequently asked question about RuB valves is "what is meant by the marking '600 CWP' on the valve bodies?" Although CWP has been the preferred marking on valves and fittings for about 60 ...
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PRESSURE RATINGS OF SOLDERED PIPE CONNECTIONS
From: RuB, Inc.Description: In systems where fluids are carried in copper tubing (rather than in steel pipes) the normal manner of connecting the tube to valves or fittings is soldering. However the strength of these connections ...
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RuB Ball Valves for Vacuum Service
From: RuB, Inc.Description: RuB standard ball valves are excellent for vacuum service. They can be used for vacuums down to .0008 inches of mercury. A pretty low pressure! Not exactly outer space, but getting close! ...
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RuB Flexible Lip Ball Valve Seat Design
From: RuB, Inc.Description: RuB ball valves have a unique feature which gives them substantial performance advantages over many other ball valves. The lip portion of the teflon® seats in all RuB ball valves is free to flex. ...
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Standard RuB Stem Packing Designs
From: RuB, Inc.Description: RuB uses five different stem packing designs on its different brass ball valves. The most important distinction between these is the sealing material - which is either PTFE or FPM. ...
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Steam Ratings for Ball Valves
From: RuB, Inc.Description: RuB ball valve styles which use teflon stem seals (s.40, 42, 70, and 92) are rated at 150 psi WSP (Working Steam Pressure). But our valve styles which have FPM (like DuPont Viton®) stem seals ...
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Three-way Ball Valves
From: RuB, Inc.Description: Although the vast majority of ball valves are simple 2-port valves, there is a market for multi-port valves too. In certain types of industrial application they offer advantages over the straight ...
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Pros & Cons: How Current Oil Prices Affect the Industry
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Learn how low oil prices impact industries in the USA and the world. ...
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Cast Brass and Cast Bronze Valves
From: RuB, Inc.Description: Why cast brass or cast bronze valves are usually made heavier than forged ones. ...
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Grease Fittings on RuB Ball Valves
From: RuB, Inc.Description: One of the key advantages of a ball valve over older types (such as conical plug valves, which are the traditional valve used for gas meter sets) is that the ball valve seals absolutely bubble-tight ...
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Pressure Measurements
From: RuB, Inc.Description: There are several different measurements of pressure which we encounter from time to time. This technogram will explain them, and give their relationship to each other so you can convert from one to ...
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Pressure Ratings Marked on RuB Ball Valves
From: RuB, Inc.Description: RuB ball valves are approved under several different specs, each of which requires us to put certain markings on the valve. ...
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Quick Course on Pipe Threads
From: RuB, Inc.Description: RuB manufactures a variety of pipe threads, American and international, male and female, long and short. To understand the differences, and to help you answer customer questions or inquiries for ...
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Stainless Steels
From: RuB, Inc.Description: Many people in the valve business are confused by two specs commonly used for stainless steel valves - CF8M and 316. The confusion is compounded because people often use "316" when speaking of ...
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Powder Coating: a Vital Element of Actuators Manufacturing
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: See how powder coating helps protect Indelac actuators. ...
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Control Valves vs. Regulators in Control Applications
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Nowadays, it is crucial to understand the differences between what regulators and control valves can do in order to make the best choice. ...
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UPs and DOWNs in the Nuclear Industry & Impact on the Actuator Demand
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Nuclear power is extremely political. The discussions as well as overcoming obstacles to reach the goal require large amounts of money and consume a lot of time. In terms of cost, energy policy often ...
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Technical Selling: The Clear Actuator Solution
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Why is technical selling so important in the actuator industry? Technical selling enables optimal automation solutions. ...
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Pulsation Problem Addressed by Use of Back Pressure Regulator
From: Equilibar, LLC.Description: ILS Engineers were able to solve their critical pulsation problem by implementing the back pressure regulator in a circulating loop around their HPLC pump ...
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Duty Cycle: What Actuator Buyers Need to Know Now
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Understand how to make the right choice for your actuator. ...
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4 Applications for Actuators in Wind Turbines
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Nowadays wind turbines play a larger role in the power generation combination for the USA. Every day, more and more turbines are being installed across states and the country. Although valves don't ...
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Helical Gear Pump Selection Calculations and Installation Notes
From: jbj Techniques LimitedDescription: Calculate fluid velocity, delivered flow rate, absorbed torque and power for low noise and low pulsation helical gear pumps. ...
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NSF/ANSI 61 Certified PC Pumps Fit Specific Water Treatment Requirements
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: Many objectives came into consideration, mainly meeting the governmental laws and regulations affecting drinking water processes. Deciding what type of pump technology to install for water and ...
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How to Install, Operate & Troubleshoot an Electric Actuator
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Here is a generic installation, operation and maintenance manual that could be used for most electric actuators on the market. ...
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Running a Second Shift: Challenges for Manufacturers
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Anyone working for a growing manufacturer has heard that before. Sounds easy and simple: hire a few more workers, no need for costly overtime anymore, and increase production to meet customer needs... ...
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Can 3D Printers Change the Face of the Manufacturing Industry
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Nowadays 3D printer can create virtually anything. How can manufacturers use 3D printers in their production processes? ...
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Electric Actuators for Eco-Friendly Automation
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Why electric actuators are the solution for a green automation project. ...
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Industrial Valves and Actuators Market Analysis
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: 2015: Valves and Actuator Demand will increase as political and economic environments calm down ...
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New Pipeline Supplying Marcellus Natural Gas
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: 100-mile pipeline to bring natural gas extracted in the Marcellus Shale region to Pennsylvania and New Jersey ...
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The advantages of pure fused silica capillary tubing in medical applications
From: MolexDescription: Selection of the most appropriate tubing substrate is a fundamental medical device design concern. Key attributes to consider often include items such as material composition and characteristics, ...
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Application Note: Oil & Gas - SAGD Steam Injection & Letdown Valves
From: TrimTeckDescription: The majority of SAGD facilities will use once-through steam generators (OTSG) for their steam production. The steam from these OTSGs is piped to steam letdown valves, which drop the pressure to ...
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Control Valve Solutions for Critical Power Applications
From: TrimTeckDescription: The valve was designed to supply 750#/hour with one set of jets in service, and 1500#/hour with two sets of jets in service. The original sizing of the orifice was ¼", however evaluation of the flow ...
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Belimo Energy Valve™ Proves Air Coils are Batting a Thousand
From: Belimo AmericasDescription: When sports fans crave game highlights or need to check the latest stats and ranking for their favorite teams, they turn to this large sports entertainment complex. This cable channel has been ...
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Valve Terminology Glossary
From: SVF Flow Controls, Inc.Description: Industry Guide to terms most commonly used in the manufacturing, assembly and operation of Valves and Valve Accessories. ...
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Trimteck's Custom Fabricated Control Valves
From: TrimTeckDescription: Overview of custom fabricated globe-style control valves for quick turnaround of exotic alloy products. ...
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EZ™ Insertion Valves Meet Demands of Military Bases
Description: Moody Air Force Base in Georgia invited Advanced Valve Technologies for a day-long training session that might include a live EZ™ install and they were surprised by the outstanding results. ...
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Introduction to Oil & Gas Offshore Drilling
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: In the search for oil and natural gas under the ocean, three general types of drilling rigs are used. A “jackup” drilling rig is a floating barge with drilling equipment on its deck and ...
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Asset management in the water industry: A valve actuator's perspective
From: Rotork plcDescription: The water and effluent treatment industries have not been slow to recognise the benefits of effective asset management resulting from the gathering and analysis of accurate data from out in the ...
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Rotork electric valve control contributes to Coca-Cola Enterprises' environmental improvements
From: Rotork plcDescription: Rotork CVA electric control valve actuation technology is helping Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) to increase efficiency and reduce energy costs at its Wakefield production plant. ...
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Valve actuation and control in the modern refinery
From: Rotork plcDescription: The Reliance refinery at Jamnagar in India is one of the largest single refinery sites in the world and virtually all of its valves are motorised with Rotork actuators. Almost 3000 Rotork IQ ...
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Pipelines: Safest Option for Oil & Gas Transportation in the US
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: There are more than 180,000 miles of liquid petroleum pipelines across the United States. They connect extracting areas to refineries and petrochemical plants as well as delivering the refined product ...
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How Electric Rotary Valve Actuators Can Optimize Ethanol/Gasoline Blending at Truck Terminals
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: The ethanol blending process is a critical part of a gasoline terminal operation and has a significant impact on product quality, meeting environmental regulations and profitability. Optimizing the ...
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Fail-safe Actuators: When Failure Is Not an Option
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Actuators are a small part relative to the overall systems they live in. Many of these devices weigh in at only ten or twenty pounds. But they are a small component that plays a crucial role: When ...
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Supercritical CO2 Back Pressure Regulator Maintains Stability
From: Equilibar, LLC.Description: The phase change with supercritical fluids that occurs across valves and pressure regulators coupled with the strong Joules Thompson cooling effects often causes pressure spikes and excursions. ...
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Valve Actuators and Positioners Go Digital
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Fieldbus is the name of a family of industrial computer network protocols used for real-time distributed control, standardized as IEC 61158. Advanced digital fieldbus technology has been successfully ...
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When are Manual Actuators a Good Fit?
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Actuators can have many different sizes, shapes and functions, but all of them require some sort of input power to move the valve or the damper they are mounted on. On this blog, we have talked about ...
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Could Electric Actuators have prevented the Great Flood of Paris?
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Since the middle of the 20th century, to regulate the level and the flow of water of a river, many cities use sluice, knife or slide gates. They can be essential in protecting against flooding in ...
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3 Passive Fire Protections for Actuators
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: There are many dangers when extracting, transporting and refining oil & gas or any other dangerous materials. Two of the major ones are fires and explosions... ...
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Case Study:Thread Sealant Compatibility Issues with Plastic Piping at Semiconductor Fab
Description: A leading international semiconductor manufacturer recently cut out and sent a section of pipe to Plast-O-Matic complaining of a leaking check valve, pointing to cracks on both the inlet and outlet. ...
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2 Applications for Compact Electric Actuators
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: The common idea of an automated valve is a large valve with a heavy-duty actuator, typically powered by a three-phase electrical supply. Nevertheless, many industrial processes require smaller valves, ...
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How to Evaluate Industrial Valve Actuator Repair Companies
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Entire actuator or automation package replacement can be expensive and time-consuming. In-field repair and modification can allow to resume operations in the shortest time and at the lowest expense. ...
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Industrial Valves: Innovative and Practical Products of Technological Advancements
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Continued advancements in technology have undoubtedly touched almost every aspect of human lives, giving us more convenience, variety and function than ever before. Recently, even pumps and industrial ...
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The Basics of Quick Disconnects - Beswick Engineering
Description: Quick disconnect fittings (abbreviated as "QDCs" or "QDs") are used to provide fast and easy connection and disconnection of fluid lines. These fittings are also known as quick connects or quick ...
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Is Your Automation Process Lean?
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Lean manufacturing is based on finding efficiencies and removing wasteful steps that don't add value to the product. No need to reduce quality, the cuts are a result of finding better, more efficient ...
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Understanding Hazardous Area Classification for Successful Equipment Selection
From: SVF Flow Controls, Inc.Description: The term hazardous location once meant a place within a petrochemical or some other equally volatile plant. Today, hazardous manufacturing processes include coatings, adhesives, and flammable liquids ...
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5 Good Reasons to Be in Favor of the Keystone XL Pipeline
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Here are 5 arguments showing why, despite more than 5 years of debating and controversy and the project still not being approved, Keystone XL remains in the best interest of the U.S. ...
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Pump poultry without product damage
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: Progressive-cavity pump made to exact dimensions needed, maintains product integrity. ...
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SEEPEX Inc's New Industry Standard
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: Convincing a major player in the pulp and paper industry to break ranks and install a different kind of MC stock pump wasn't easy, but after nearly a decade of trying, seepex, Inc. accomplished what ...
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Valveless flow control: The paradigm shift from centrifugals and control valves to progressive cavity pumps
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: WATER UTILITIES COULD SAVE TIME AND MONEY IF THEY EMBRACED THE USE OF PROGRESSIVE CAVITY PUMPS FOR CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS. ...
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Spirax Sarco controls improve production efficiency at Piramal Healthcare
From: Spirax-SarcoDescription: "We haven't had any problems with the coils since the Spirax Sarco pump traps were installed. I'd say the reduction in maintenance has been the biggest benefit for me,." ...
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History of Threaded Screws: Small but Vital Component of an Actuator
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: There are more than 4,300 years between the invention of a threaded screw and the modern industrial threaded screw as it is known nowadays. That's a long period of time since the threaded screw is ...
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Valve Actuator Opportunities with Shale Gas in the U.S. in 2014
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Domestic Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) production is projected to increase by more than 45% by 2040. What are the resulting opportunities for valve actuator manufacturers? ...
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Introduction to Valves: Industry Standards
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: This article presents and explains specifications used in the valve industry in the USA and around the world, with a list of the main organizations responsible for establishing such standards for ...
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Introduction to Valves: Overview
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: This article serves as an introduction to the industrial valve industry and is designed to inform about basics such as valve types, design and history. ...
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4 Myths about Electric Actuators Exposed
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Are you still using hydraulic and pneumatic actuators? You may want to read on and reconsider your decision. Electric actuators are continually gaining popularity over their hydraulic and pneumatic ...
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21 Steps to Adjust a Modulating Electric Actuator AC & DC Controls
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Here is a guide on how to fine-tune a Modulating Electric Actuator AC & DC Controls. The following instructions are a step by step manual for an easy and smooth field calibration. ...
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How Does an Electric Actuator Work?
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: An electric actuator is a mechanical device used to convert electricity into kinetic energy in either a single linear or rotary motion. It automates damper or valve in order to increase process ...
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How to Select the Right Valve (inc. Pros & Cons)
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: The suitability of a valve for a specific application is defined by the materials used in relation to the transported fluid as well as its mechanical design. Here is Indelac Valve Selection Guide. ...
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Debottlenecking of existing polyester plants
Description: The enormous need for polymers worldwide emerged a typical problem to polymer plant owners. Although their plants have been designed for a certain capacity, a higher throughput is always requested. ...
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Mixing and Dosing Gear Pump
Description: Gear pumps for the chemical industry are primarily used in pressurizing and dosing applications. The special designed mixing gear pump marks one of WITTE´s latest developments and opens a great ...
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Precise and pulsation free feeding
Description: In order to achieve optimal results when extruding biaxially stretched Polyester films, the polymer melt must be fed into the tool very precisely, and, above all, without pulsation. Pumping and ...
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NEMA 6P Submersible Electric Actuator
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Here at Indelac Controls, we strive to innovate and always offer new reliable products. In this effort, we have come up with our own NEMA 6P Electric Actuator. Here is how the testing happened and the ...
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Electric Spring Return Actuators Meet Fire Standards for Tunnels
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: In an emergency situation such a fire inside a tunnel, electric motor operated dampers in the ventilation system can act to clear smoke from the structure as well as to suppress spreading of the fire. ...
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The port size of a valve can make a costly difference to any given application.
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: Article gives a history of ball valve design and development and explains how porting effects flow and performance. Full, standard and reduced port valves are explained in great detail. ...
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Optimux Control Valves for Aerospace Testing Systems
From: TrimTeckDescription: The aerospace industry is encountering heightened competition, as well as increasingly stringent regulatory and security requirements both domestically and in emerging markets. In order to remain ...
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3 Easy Steps to Prevent Condensation in Electric Actuators
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Unwanted condensation in/on electrical goods can have severe consequences, especially inside electric actuators. How to prevent it? Find it here... ...
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31 Helpful Valve Actuation Terms
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: The following list of valve actuator terms may assisted when explaining your automation needs, to help us better serve you. ...
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3 Ways to Define Actuator Torque in Words You Understand
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Lack of knowledge about torque can often mislead buyers to inaccurate choices when choosing an actuator for their automation package. Here is a clear definition of what actuator torque is. ...
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Selecting Pneumatic and Electrical Actuators: Part 2
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: To ensure automated valve performance in today's sophisticated process control systems it is essential to develop a complete specification for each of the elements in the control package. Though the ...
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How to Guide: 4-20mA Positioner Field Installation - Indelac Actuator
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Here is a guide on how to install a 4-20mA Positioner on any Indelac Actuator. The following instructions are a step by step manual for an easy and smooth field installation. ...
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How to select an Actuator (part. 1): Pneumatic vs. Electric
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: As the process industry continues to achieve more efficient and productive plant design, plant engineers and technicians are faced, almost daily, with new equipment designs and applications. One ...
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Go Cook a Pizza: Gauging the Health of Your Pumps
From: Magnatex Pumps, Inc.Description: Did you know that the instrumentation technician is a better friend to the Pump Reliability Engineer than the vibration analyzer or the Computerized Maintenance Management program? I believe this to ...
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Permeation - Its Effects on Teflon® Fluoropolymer Coatings
From: Magnatex Pumps, Inc.Description: Fluoropolymers are virtually inert substances that can withstand high temperatures. These two properties make them ideal for use as coatings to protect metals from corrosive attack. It is important to ...
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PROTECT PUMPS AND THE BOTTOM LINE
From: Magnatex Pumps, Inc.Description: SETTING AN APPROPRIATE MINIMUM FLOW AVOIDS DAMAGE AND EXCESSIVE OPERATING COSTS. ...
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Pump Rebuild Tips
From: Magnatex Pumps, Inc.Description: Avoid common mistakes to get the longest life from a rebuilt pump. ...