Flow Control and Fluid Transfer Reference Materials
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The Fundamentals of Ball Valves
Description: Here we will be taking a look at why ball valves are important to everyday life, and how their capabilities impact a substantial number of industries and their daily functions. ...
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Trunnion Ball Valves
Description: Trunnion Design Explained ...
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Life Expectancy of a Thermoplastic Pressure Regulator
Description: Although it is often a combination of factors, circumstances in any single condition could be significantly critical to the life expectancy of a valve. ...
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Spiral Ring Retains Component In Butterfly Valve
From: Rotor Clip Company, Inc.Description: A butterfly valve is a valve that regulates fluid flow. The “butterfly” is a disc mounted on a rod or stem that can be turned perpendicular to allow full flow, parallel to stop flow, or ...
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Ultrasonic Motor Utilizing a Wave Spring
From: Rotor Clip Company, Inc.Description: Ultrasonic motors are small motors, some measured in millimeters, often used in the auto focus feature on modern DSLR camera lenses. Other applications are usually seen in the automotive industry in ...
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A Crystal Ball (Valve) Into the Future: Innovations Shaping the Fluid Control Industry
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: The fluid control industry stands on the brink of transformation, propelled by the influences of technological advancements, sustainability, and constantly evolving market demands. As we peer into the ...
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Case Study: A Magical Castle Comes to Life With the Help of CircuitSolver
From: ThermOmegaTech®Description: The LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel project was completed in April of 2018 and was open to the public that same month, thanks to CircuitSolver. ...
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ThermOmegaTech to Attend Process Expo 2023 in Chicago to Feature In-Demand Maintenance and Safety Solutions
From: ThermOmegaTech®Description: ThermOmegaTech is excited to attend the Process Expo 2023 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, on October 23-25 and showcase their latest industrial products. ...
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Built for Performance and Productivity: How Fluid Control Valves Work
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: Fluid control valves play a vital role in regulating the flow, pressure, and direction of various fluids in industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Let's take a closer look at two types ...
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Environmental Sustainability in Fluid Control Valves
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: Fluid control valves play a vital role in various industries and offer significant opportunities for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing waste, conserving water, and adopting eco-friendly ...
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Home Security and Maintenance Tips. Download our new eBook now!
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: What can you do to keep your house safe, secure, and well-maintained? We've put together a few ideas to help you make the most of your home experience, from security to maintenance and repair, ...
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Leak Detection Systems for High-Risk Areas: Protecting Hospitals, Data Centers, and More from Costly Water Damage
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: Water damage can threaten the viability of almost any property, but certain locations are particularly vulnerable to its devastating effects. Hospitals, data centers, and other high-risk areas require ...
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The Role of IoT in Revolutionizing Leak Detection: A Closer Look at Smart Sensors
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: In the quest for smarter and safer living spaces, the development and integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed traditional leak detection systems into intelligent networks of ...
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Cleaning and Sanitization in Pharma and BioTech Manufacturing
From: Asahi/America, Inc.Description: Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems are commonly used in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical facilities. It is a method of cleaning manufacturing equipment, including elements such as pipes, filters, and ...
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Hydrogen: Product Certifications & Standards
From: Asahi/America, Inc.Description: With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill in 2022, the US Government has now initiated the conversion of the US economy from a hydro-carbon-based economy to a hydrogen-based economy. The ...
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Selecting an Actuator for Optimal System Performance
From: Asahi/America, Inc.Description: Identify what types of automation are possible and what level of control and accuracy is needed. ...
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Thermoplastic Valve and Piping Options in the Food and Beverage Industry
From: Asahi/America, Inc.Description: Due to its inherent advantages, performance plastics are utilized in a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. These applications include the transport of drinking water, ...
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Thermoplastics in Landfill Applications
From: Asahi/America, Inc.Description: When typical Americans dispose of their nearly 140,000,000 tons annually of dinner scraps, yard waste, and dusty old worn-out clothing, they might not realize the feats of engineering that go into ...
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Introduction to Plastic Vacuum Venting Valves, also known as Vacuum Breakers
Description: Compact, Self-Closing Vacuum Breakers Protect Tanks and Piping Systems Against Hazards, Damage and Financial Losses Caused by Vacuum ...
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Introduction to Relief/Bypass/Backpressure Valves
Description: TRUE BLUE® RELIEF VALVES PROVIDE SMOOTH, SENSITIVE OPERATION TO HELP YOU MANAGE PRESSURE “UPSTREAM” OF THE VALVE. ...
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Patented Fail-Dry® Allows Valves with Seal Failure to Continue Operating until Maintenance can be Conveniently Scheduled
Description: When the primary seal begins to fail, it releases trace amounts of liquid into the chamber and through the Fail-Dry vent. The secondary seal still isolates the operational chamber, so that it remains ...
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The Totally Tubular Technologies that Support Medical Devices
Description: Derek Maccini, Process Engineer at New England Tubing Technologies, recently contributed to the Medical Product Outsourcing (April 2023) article, The Totally Tubular Technologies that Support Medical ...
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Meet the DynaQuip Team: Dena Aholt
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: At DynaQuip, our people are our most valuable natural resource. In this video, you'll meet Valve Automation & Technical Support Specialist Dena Aholt, learn more about her work and family life, ...
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Meet the WaterCop Team: Katina Goodman
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: At WaterCop, our people are the true reason for our success. ...
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Protecting HOAs: The Importance of Leak Detection Systems for Homeowner Associations
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: In any homeowner association (HOA), resident satisfaction and wellbeing are top priorities. Unfortunately, water leaks can cause significant damage to both individual properties and the overall ...
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Application Bulletin IIB-16
Description: This mixer has 2 banks of 7 valves controlling the on/off function of large diameter orifice spraying nozzles. The system runs at approximately 30 psi and is supplied by a simple storage tank system ...
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Application Bulletin: High Speed Valve Simplifies Fertigation System
Description: Fertigation system using solenoid & flow control valves and secondary drain line was cumbersome and inefficient. Replacement FAST valve with one-second actuation and programmable 3rd position ...
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Which to Choose-Stainless Steel or Single Use Technology (SUT)?
From: LJ StarDescription: Single use technologies (SUTs) entered the biopharmaceutical industry in the 1990s, and processors were quick to take advantage of this alternative to traditional stainless-steel tanks /equipment for ...
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High Speed Valve Simplifies Fertigation System
Description: Fertigation system using solenoid & flow control valves and secondary drain line was cumbersome and inefficient. Replacement FAST valve with one-second actuation and programmable 3rd position ...
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Fix a Leak Week Tips for Protecting Your Home from Water Damage
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annually sponsors Fix a Leak Week which will take place March 20 - 26 this year. The event is designed to raise awareness about the importance of fixing ...
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Navigating Supply Chain Obstacles
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: As a business in the fluid control industry, you may be looking for ways to navigate supply chain issues to ensure business continuity and growth, even in unpredictable market conditions. Here are a ...
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Chemical Resistance with Confidence
From: Asahi/America, Inc.Description: Confidence is essential when researching what material to use in an application. Beyond the function of valves, the material selection remains the most critical decision. Combining body material and ...
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Tips to Protect Your Home: A Year 'Round Guide to Protecting Your Home from Water Damage
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: As we head further into the new year, it’s important to realize that protecting your home from water damage is not a “one-and-done” proposition. To safeguard your house (and second ...
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Understanding Ball Valve Porting: How DynaQuip can supply the size and style that is best for your needs.
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: You may have read our blog about ball valves. Named for the rotary sphere that exists within the valve, ball valves control the flow of liquids and gasses. The valve itself contains an opening, known ...
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Flomatic Valves Year In Review
From: Flomatic ValvesDescription: The year 2022 was a been a busy and productive one for Flomatic Valves. As we deep dive into 2023, we can't help but look back at some of our top highlights and product developments throughout this ...
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Protecting the Insurability of Your Home or Building: How WaterCop can save you headaches and money.
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: How can you avoid the high costs of water damage for your home or business, and how can you keep your insurance premiums as low as possible at the same time? WaterCop may be the answer you are looking ...
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MILVENT Breather Valve Successfully Applied to Automotive Lithium Battery with Coolant
Description: MILVENT's Valve is applicable to the battery of Liquid Coolant and has been successfully applied to customers of major manufacturers ...
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WaterCop Talk
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: WaterCop has helped to save homes, buildings, and peace of mind. Here are a few comments we have received regarding the benefits of WaterCop. ...
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Solenoid Control or Electric Ball Valve? How DynaQuip can deliver the best valve solution for your needs.
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: While solenoid valves are popular within the fuel control industries due to their ease of installation, they do have limitations depending on the application. And DynaQuip has an efficient and durable ...
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Tube Linings: What Material is Best for Your Application?
Description: NETT is here to help you decide which materials work best with your application. ...
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North Carolina HVACR Contractor Working Smarter to Achieve Success
From: RLS LLCDescription: How Sam Wyatt with Protec Industrial uilized RLS press fittings to deliver high quality work, win more jobs and increase efficiency, profits. ...
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Submersible Check Valves Installation: When, Where & Why
From: Flomatic ValvesDescription: As pioneers in the water well industry for decades, Flomatic’s engineering experts recognize the importance of installing multiple submersible check valves properly to help insure trouble free ...
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Home Protection Tips for the Coming Year
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: What can you do to help ensure a safe, secure, and maintenance-free 2023 for the place you and your family call home? Here are a few home protection tips to help get you started. ...
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Standard or Custom? How DynaQuip works with you to determine the best solution for your needs.
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: DynaQuip will work with you to help you solve your challenges in the way that is the most productive for your operation, and efficient for your budget. ...
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3-Position Valve Assures Filling Accuracy
Description: The overfill problem has been eliminated, and the accuracy and repeatability have improved considerably. ...
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Default Position & Fail-Safe Valves, Explained
Description: Commonly known as "default position," actuated or automatic valves that revert to a pre-determined position after the actuating force is removed are often referred to as "fail-safe" valves. ...
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The What, How, Where and Why of Check Valves
Description: Where would I use a check valve? ...
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In The Know: DynaQuip Q&A
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: With over 80 years of design innovations and manufacturing excellence, we've learned a lot from creating solutions for our valued customers seeking durable flow control and fluid connector products ...
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You Ask, We Answer
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: What can you do to protect your home or building space? Here are answers to some commonly asked questions we receive at WaterCop. ...
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4 Ways DynaQuip Offers You More: How DynaQuip is Offering the Best Resources and Value You Deserve
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: Now more than ever, companies are looking to make their budgets go further and enhance their return on investment. Every day, we are proud to work with outstanding organizations who utilize the ...
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End of Summer Tips for Maintaining a Second Home
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: While homeownership has traditionally been part of the "American Dream," nearly 8 million people in the U.S. also own a second property - and that number is continuing to grow. As summer vacation ...
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Future-Proofing Your Business: How DynaQuip is Helping Companies Prepare for Long-Term Success
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: While it's imperative to tackle the tasks at hand in the present, leading companies always have an eye on strategies for continuing to succeed and thrive in the future, no matter what the challenges ...
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More Than Just Food: How DynaQuip Provides Resources for a Wide Variety of Agricultural Applications
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: Agricultural crops are used for many other applications beyond food. While DynaQuip is proud to supply durable flow control and fluid connector products that play a small role in helping to feed the ...
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Navigating Higher Costs of Living
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: From higher gas prices to more expensive groceries, it's no secret that the cost of living has risen in recent months. If you are like many families, you may be feeling the effects of these increases. ...
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Ready for the Future: How WaterCop technology is impacting the homes of today and tomorrow.
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: Walk through a family neighborhood 30 years from now and you'll discover houses with high-tech nerve centers. Home-based technologies will promote automated decision making for everything from the ...
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Unexpected Uses For Petroleum: How DynaQuip Provides Resources for a Wide Variety of Customers and Applications
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: Did you know there is much more to the petroleum story than vehicle fuel, and heating and electricity generation? Just as DynaQuip has continued to evolve our durable flow control and fluid connector ...
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WaterCop Means Business: How we can help to protect your building and bottom line.
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: Here are easy steps you can take to avoid the effects of water damage, and it all centers around proven technology that can help to stop water leaks before they result in catastrophic damage. ...
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Tubing Product and Cabability Guide
Description: New England Tubing Technologies specializes in custom extrusions featuring small diameter, thin-wall, tight tolerance tubing. ...
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Effects of Excessive Backpressure on Shielded Core Type Solenoid Valves
Description: This article discusses the effects of backpressure (downstream pressure) on normally closed, 2-way solenoid operated valves (SOV's) of the shielded core type. These are direct acting, poppet type ...
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How to Avoid these 5 Common Mistakes when Specifying Valves
Description: 5 Most Common Mistakes When Specifying Valves ...
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Valve Accuracy and Flow Capacity
Description: Engineering a system for maximum life and minimal down time will always include valves to optimize the system and give the clear benefits of reducing pump maintenance and/or replacement and maximizing ...
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Water Hammer & Pulsation
Description: The Effects of Water Hammer And Pulsations ...
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The Effects of Water Hammer
From: Flomatic ValvesDescription: Water hammer, also known as hydraulic shock or hydraulic surge, is a result of uneven or steady flow of water through pipes. It is best characterized as the clunking, thumping and banging sounds of a ...
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Thermosiphons vs Heat Pipes
From: BoydDescription: In our previous blogs, we've gone over What Are Thermosiphons? and the various Thermosiphon Configurations and Applications. Here we'll be answering one of the most commonly asked questions regarding ...
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Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) Best Practices Guide
From: Asahi/America, Inc.Description: Sulfuric acid, known as oil of vitriol or hydrogen sulfate, is used in a wide range of applications from fertilizers to explosives. In wastewater treatment, it is common to use 93% to 98.3% to ...
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Application Bulletin: Chlorine Dioxide Generator Uses Normally-Closed Solenoid Valves
Description: Chlorine dioxide generation usually relies on consumable hardware items, such as catalysts or resin cartridges. By using thermoplastic solenoid valves to control chlorate, acid, and the reducing ...
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Catalyst for Continuous Improvement: New Cleanroom Expansion
Description: Cleanrooms can be a critical requirement for any industry that is highly sensitive to environmental contamination, especially medical manufacturing assembly. ...
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Multi-Lumen Tubing
Description: What is a “lumen”? In simple terms, a lumen is the inside space of a tubular structure. In tubing, lumen are often used for air or fluid evacuation or delivery, or to provide separate ...
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Preventive Measures For Valve Maintenance
From: Flomatic ValvesDescription: Any type of fluid or air system needs correctly placed valves to regulate flow. Without control, systems are either not functioning to their peak performance or not performing at all. To keep control, ...
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Application Bulletin IIB-6
Description: Diaphragm Valves deliver precise amounts of sodium hydroxide and sulfuric acid. ...
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Application Note IIC-2 Printing Ink
Description: Diaphragm valves, flow controls and ball valves assure a corrosion-resistant ink distribution system. ...
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Applicaton Note IIB-13 Battery Manufacturing
Description: Solenoid regulates fill process in highly corrosive environment. ...
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Master Sanitation Schedules - How to Specify and How to Reduce Risks
From: LJ StarDescription: A recent article in Food Processing highlighted the importance of a master sanitation schedule. Essentially this schedule serves as a “back-up” to your daily maintenance procedures but ...
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Constant Flow Control Valves
Description: Purpose of a flow control valve - imagine having an employee who would throttle a valve to maintain a constant rate of flow, regardless of changing pressure. ...
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Continuous Degassing Valves
Description: Purpose of a degassing valve - imagine having an employee who continuously opens a valve to release air or gas whenever it builds up in a piping system. ...
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Diaphragm Check Valves
Description: Purpose of a check valve - imagine having an employee who constantly closes a valve whenever he sees unwanted reverse flow in a piping system. ...
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How Pressure Regulators work
Description: Pressure is one of the most important aspects of ANY piping system. If pressure is too low, for example, the system is powerless. And if it is too high... ...
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Purpose of A VPA Filling & Metering Pump
Description: Purpose of a VPA Filling & Metering Pump - Imagine having an employee who constantly measures out a precise dose of liquid whenever it's needed. ...
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Advantages of Engineered True Blue Ball Valves
Description: Engineered Ball Valves that provide performance, longevity, and value that is superior to all other brands. ...
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Air Release Valves
Description: Entrained Air represents 2% of the average municipal water supply. ...
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Bürkert Delivers Savings and Efficiency for New Life Science Facility
Description: Creating a new hygienic production facility that includes ATEX zone 1 areas is a complex task, especially when the facility will need over 1,400 control valves. Hygienic process systems specialist ...
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Decentralized Automation of Valves in the Hygienic Area
Description: While companies may be attracted by the innovative nature of any new offer available to their market, it is sometimes the tried-and-tested solutions that are preferred, thanks to the guarantees they ...
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Oxidation Units for Aerating Raw Water Routes
Description: Drinking water is aerated in the waterworks so that via oxidation reactions iron ions separate as iron hydroxide (Fe(OH)3) – i.e. form particles that can be filtered out. For this purpose, air ...
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An Overview of Thermoplastic Valves and Their Performance
From: Asahi/America, Inc.Description: Thermoplastic valves offer a dependable and economical way to handle corrosive chemicals in some of the harshest environments. When comparing nonmetallic valves to metal valves there are many criteria ...
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Case Study: Thermoplastic Valve Replace Metallic Valves at Aquaculture Farm
From: Asahi/America, Inc.Description: One aquaculture farm solved corrosion problems in their feed lines by replacing their existing metallic valves with Asahi/America's Type-57LIS butterfly valves. ...
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Choosing an Actuator: Factors and Considerations
From: Asahi/America, Inc.Description: While typically the most common and thoroughly discussed component of any process system is the valve, one component that is equally critical, yet often misunderstood, and sometimes even overlooked is ...
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Classifications, Certifications, Standards and Codes: Marine and Oil and Gas Applications
From: Asahi/America, Inc.Description: Marine environments, whether military or cruise ships, have classification standards that identify the requirements a product must meet in order to be installed. Asahi/America's products meet ...
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Control Valve Technologies in Thermoplastics
From: Asahi/America, Inc.Description: How does an engineer decide which type of valve to select? What are the differences among all the options? What impact does this selection make on project cost and lifetime cost? How will it affect ...
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Pressure Regulators - Design Selection is Key
Description: Choosing the best pressure regulator for an application can become a daunting task. ...
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Top 20 Tubing and Hose Buying Tips 01-10
From: NewAge IndustriesDescription: The Top 20 Tubing & Hose Buying Tips were developed by NewAge Industries to help avoid the downtime, costs, and frustration involved with ordering the wrong tubing or hose. The tips highlight details ...
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Making Every Investment Count: How DynaQuip is Helping Companies Adapt to Higher Business Costs
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: In today's economy where the cost of doing business is continually rising, we are helping to minimize the effects of this challenge by taking a high-value and long-range approach to making fluid ...
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Introduction to Fittings: Connection Types
From: MISUMI USADescription: What fitting do you need? There are a variety of standards available to select from. We worked with our partner and fitting expert Brennan Industries to share an introduction to the different types. ...
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All About Ball Valves: How DynaQuip manufactures and delivers ball valve solutions.
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: This article details a popular fluid control solution that many of our clients rely on: ball valves - what they are, how they operate, where they are used, and valve options - and learn more about why ...
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Always Up to the Challenge: How DynaQuip answers the needs of the industrial, commercial, and residential markets.
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: By manufacturing and supplying automated ball and butterfly valves, electric and pneumatic actuators and accessories, plus lead-free valve solutions, DynaQuip is dedicated to creating durable flow ...
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Deep Trouble: The Multi-Faceted Challenges of Home Water Damage
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: Let's take a closer look at some of the ramifications that unchecked water can have on your house so that you're more aware than ever about the need to protect one of your largest investments - and ...
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Prevention Over Restoration: How an Oregon Company Uses WaterCop to Stop Home and Building Water Damage
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: A new condo. An undetected water leak. A large amount of water damage. And, fortunately, a happy ending. In our latest blog, you'll discover how Greg Neurohr, Senior Director of Operations at NW ...
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Protecting Older Homes: How to Maintain a Treasured Investment
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: Household water damage causes nearly $20 billion in damages annually and if your house is 50 years or older, it may be particularly susceptible to this costly and worrisome challenge. But take heart: ...
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The DynaQuip Difference: 5 Reasons You Should Be Doing Business With Us
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: For over eight decades, DynaQuip has been dedicated to continually improving our service offerings and delivering the best possible solutions. Here are a few insights into core elements of our work ...
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Understanding Actuators: How to Determine Which Type of Actuator is Right for Your Industrial Applications
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: Typically there are two main actuator types: electric and pneumatic. If you are in the market for an actuator system, how can you determine which one is right for you and your operations? Here are ...
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Why WaterCop? Discover Benefits That Go Beyond Leak Detection
From: DynaQuip ControlsDescription: A growing number of homeowners (and second home owners) are installing leak detection device systems to help protect their properties from water damage. However, it is important to keep in mind that ...